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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-23; Municipal Water District; 711; Water Supply and Rates UpdateCARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - AGENDA BILL 12 AB# MTG. DEPT. 711 02/23/10 UTIL WATER SUPPLY AND WATER RATES UPDATE DEPT. HEAD s^fy? CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. (A — -" RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept a presentation by the Carlsbad Utilities Department on regional water supply issues, water conservation efforts and anticipated impacts on revenues and water rates. ITEM EXPLANATION: Despite the recent rains, Southern California continues to experience the effects of a prolonged drought. In addition, limits placed on imported water from the Colorado River and environmentally- related pumping restrictions in the Bay-Delta area have significantly reduced the supplies of imported water. Currently, the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) service area is 100% dependent on imported water for all of its potable water demands. This presentation provides an update on the conservation efforts of the customers in the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) service area and the impacts these efforts are having on CMWD revenues. The presentation will also provide an update on water supply issues affecting the San Diego region, including CMWD, and highlight anticipated water rate increases from the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District. FISCAL IMPACT: This presentation does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and therefore does not require environmental review. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This presentation does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, does not require environmental review EXHIBITS: None DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Glenn Pruim 760-438-2722 qlenn.pruim@carlsbadca.gov FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. BOARD ACTION: APPROVED D DENIED D CONTINUED D WITHDRAWN D AMENDED D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D RETURNED TO STAFF D OTHER - SEE MINUTES D Thp Board rpcpivpd tbp report. Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors February 23, 2010 Presentation Overview Rainfall and Snowpack Reservoir Levels Bay/Delta Pumping Restrictions Conservation Efforts Revenue Impacts of Conservation Upcoming MWD/CWA Rate Increases Rainfall and Snowpack Northern Sierra Precipitation is right on the long term average Rainfall and Snowpack Northern Sierra Precipitation is right on the long term average Northern California snowpack is slightly above normal Rainfall and Snowpack Northern Sierra Precipitation is right on the long term average Northern California snowpack is slightly above normal Upper Colorado River Basin rainfall is near 30-year average levels Rainfall and Snowpack Northern Sierra Precipitation is right on the long term average Northern California snowpack is slightly above normal Upper Colorado River Basin rainfall is near 30-year average levels Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack is 85% of normal Rainfall and Snowpack Northern Sierra Precipitation is right on the long term average Northern California snowpack is slightly above normal Upper Colorado River Basin rainfall is near 30-year average levels Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack is 85% of normal Local rainfall is above normal Reservoir Levels State Water Project Lake Oroville –53% of normal, 37% of capacity Lake Shasta –97% of normal, 71% of capacity San Luis Reservoir –79% of normal, 67% of capacity Colorado River Basin Lake Powell –57% of capacity Lake Mead –45% of capacity All reservoir levels are rising in response to recent rains Melt of snowpack will continue to fill reservoirs Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta Primary source of State Water Project Currently impacted by prolonged drought and environmental pumping restrictions Delta smelt and Salmon Salmon-related pumping restrictions lifted on February 5 Smelt-related pumping restrictions imposed on February 11 Long term solutions Conservation Efforts County Water Authority mandated 8% cutbacks CMWD has conserved over 15% Recycled water usage has increased over 10% Conservation without considering recycled water conversion is greater than 13% Revenue Impacts of Conservation Rate setting based on assumed conservation levels Tiered rates and fixed costs Current review, through January, shows positive cash flow Any fiscal year end balance will be used to re-establish operating reserves Rate adjustments and conservation efforts appear to be working as intended Upcoming MWD/CWA Rates MWD to consider rates and water supply allocations in April CWA to consider rates in May with Public Hearing in June CWA rates to be effective January 1, 2011 Anticipated CWA rate increase of 17.5% -20% AB 3030 implications Questions? Statewide Reservoir Levels San Luis Reservoir Levels Lake Oroville Reservoir Levels