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Council/CMWD Board Memorandum
Oct. 8, 2020
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
CMWD Board President Hall and Members of the Board
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager ~
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Carlsbad
Memo ID #2020219
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, ~o r:punity Services
Re: Local Agency Formation Commission WCO) Municipal Service Reviews
This memorandum provides information on upcoming LAFCO Municipal Service Reviews (MSR)
for the City of Carlsbad an d Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD).
Background
California delegates a broad range of growth management duties and responsibilities to LAFCOs
in all 58 counties through the Cortese-Knox--Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of
2000. This statute empowers LAFCOs to regulate how public entities spend public funds to
provide services within their jurisdiction based on community need. For example, LAFCOs may
establish, expand, dissolve or realign (oversee consolidations, mergers, etc.) cities and most
special districts if certain criteria are met. The statute similarly entrusts LAFCOs to balance
competing interests such as new growth and development as against protecting agricultural and
open space resources from premature conversion.
LAFCOs inform their regulatory actions through two central planning responsibilities: (a) making
sphere of influence determinations or "sphere changes", and (b) preparing MSRs. MSRs are a
relatively new planning responsibility enacted as part of a comprehensive rewrite of LAFCO law
established in 2001. MS Rs are intended to inform, among other activities, sphere changes.
Beginning in 2001, the Legislature required that no sphere change could occur without first
preparing an MSR. This ensures that LAFCOs, serving as a "watchdog'' of public funds, effectively
align governmental services with current and anticipated community needs. Some LAFCO
planning responsibilities include:
• Establishing, amending and updating spheres of influence for all cities and most special
districts, thereby delineating areas eligible for annexa,tion
• Regularly preparing studies to independently assess the availability, demand and
performance of local government services
LAFCO last conducted a Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review of North Coastal Cities
Water and Wastewater Agencies in June 2013. As part of that effort, LAFCO prepared a report
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which included CMWD (Attachment A). In August 2016, LAFCO conducted a similar review and
prepared a report which included the City of Carlsbad (Attachment B).
Discussion
Attachment C is LAFCO's fihal study schedule for the fiscal year (FY) 2019 to FY 2023 cycle. For
FY 2020-21, the Oceanside/Carlsbad Region is identified as part of the Coastal Focus, which
includes the city and CMWD. With Attachments D and E, LAFCO informed the City Manager and
CMWD General Manager, respectively, that the MSRs for the city and CMWD will be conducted
this FY.
Following discussions with LAFCO staff, an initial questionnaire will be sent to hath the city and
CMWD requesting service-level data ·in the next few weeks. Additionally, LAFCO staff offered to
make a presentation on the MSR process to the City Council/CMWD Board, so city staff will soon
schedule this informational presentation.
Proposed timeline of the MSRs is:
• fall 2020 -LAFCO staffs initial request for data
• Spring 2021-Draft report to LAFCO Commission
• Summer 2021-Final report to LAFCO Commission
Next Steps
City and CMWD staff will schedule a meeting for LAFCO staff to brief City Council/CMWD Board
at an upcoming City Council Meeting.
Attachments: A. Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review of North Coastal Cities Water
and Wastewater Agencies dated June 3, 2013
B. Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review of North Coastal Cities dated
Aug. 1,2016
C. LAFCO Final Study Schedule FY 2019 to FY 2023 cycle
D. LAFCO letter to City of Carlsbad dated Sept. 3, 2020
E. LAFCO letter to CMWD dated Sept. 3, 2020
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager/CMWD Executive Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney/CMWD General Counsel
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Ronald Kemp, Assistant City Attorney
Cindie McMahon, Assistant City Attorney
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director/CMWD General Manager
June 3, 2013
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TO: Local Agency Formation Commission
FROM: Executive Officer
Local Governmental Analyst III
SUBJECT: Continued Public Hearing Item for: Five-Year Sphere of
Influence and Service Review: North County Coastal (San
Dieguito) Water and Wastewater Agencies: Carlsbad
Municipal Water District (MSR13-20,SR13-20); Fairbanks
Ranch Community Services District (MSR13-21, SR13-21);
Leucadia Wastewater District (MSR13-22, SR13-22);
Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MSR13-23, SR13-23);
Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (MSR13-24,
SR13-24); San Dieguito Water District (MSR13-25, SR13-
25); Santa Fe Irrigation District (MSR13-26, SR13-26); and
Whispering Palms Community Services District (MSR13-
27, SR3-27)
At the May 6, 2013 meeting, your Commission continued the above
reference Sphere of Influence and Service Review to allow the subject
agencies additional time for review and comment. As of the time of
printing the June 3, 2013 agenda, the following information has been
submitted from the subject agencies:
•Santa Fe Irrigation District provided clarifying language to replace
text in the staff report that referenced its operational relationship
with the San Dieguito Municipal Water District. The replacement
text has been inserted in the attached staff report. The District’s
letters with the recommended corrections are attached.
•Carlsbad Municipal Water District has provided information
regarding previous jurisdictional changes to the district service
area and sphere, which should be reflected in the current
ATTACHMENT A
LAFCO sphere map. These technical GIS corrections will be
applied to the district sphere and the sphere map will be updated to
reflect the changes.
• Olivenhain Municipal Water District provided a letter containing
general comments and non-substantive technical corrections. The
general comments indicate the District’s approval of the Sphere of
Influence and Service Review and recommendations. The District’s
suggested technical corrections will be reviewed in collaboration
with the district and integrated into the report where appropriate.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District provided suggestions regarding
consolidation. LAFCO staff will discuss this topic with the District in
greater detail after approval of the sphere and service review. The
District’s comment letter is attached.
Any additional comments that are subsequently received from the subject agencies will
be distributed to the Commission at the June 3rd meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL D. OTT ROBERT BARRY, AICP
Executive Officer Local Governmental Analyst III
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Attachments
Revised May 6, 2013 staff report and subject agencies maps
Santa Fe Irrigation District letters, May 1, 2013 and May 17, 2013
Olivenhain Municipal Water District letter, May 16, 2013
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May 6, 2013
REVISED: JUNE 3, 2013 8
TO: Local Agency Formation Commission
FROM: Executive Officer
Local Governmental Analyst III
SUBJECT: Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review: North
County Coastal (San Dieguito) Water and Wastewater
Agencies: Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MSR13-
20,SR13-20); Fairbanks Ranch Community Services
District (MSR13-21, SR13-21); Leucadia Wastewater
District (MSR13-22, SR13-22); Olivenhain Municipal Water
District (MSR13-23, SR13-23); Rancho Santa Fe
Community Services District (MSR13-24, SR13-24); San
Dieguito Water District (MSR13-25, SR13-25); Santa Fe
Irrigation District (MSR13-26, SR13-26); and Whispering
Palms Community Services District (MSR13-27, SR3-27)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The North County Coastal (San Dieguito) Sphere of Influence and
Service Review (MSR) covers the public agencies in the San Dieguito
area providing water, wastewater, and/or recycled water services:
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD); Fairbanks Ranch Community
Services District (CSD); Leucadia Wastewater District (WWD);
Olivenhain MWD; Rancho Santa Fe CSD; San Dieguito Water District
(WD); Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID); and the Whispering Palms CSD.
The subject agencies’ spheres are being evaluated as part of the
comprehensive 2012-2013 Sphere of Influence and Service Review that
will sequentially address all local agency spheres in San Diego County
and is required by State Law and San Diego LAFCO Policy. Portions of
the subject local area were previously reviewed in the North Central San
Diego County Municipal Service Review (MSR) and Sphere of Influence
Update Study that was adopted in 2005 (MSR02-18; SR02-18 [A-D]).
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The San Dieguito Sphere and MSR recommendations conclude that the subject agencies are
adequately providing water and wastewater services to the study area. The report
recommends your Commission affirm the current larger-than district spheres of influence for
the Leucadia WWD, Olivenhain MWD, Rancho Santa Fe CSD, and the Whispering Palms
CSD; affirm the current smaller-than district spheres for the San Dieguito WD, and the Santa
Fe ID; affirm the coterminous spheres for the Carlsbad MWD, and the Fairbanks Ranch CSD;
affirm the existing service-specific spheres for the Olivenhain MWD (Wastewater), and the
Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Utility Undergrounding); remove the existing special study area
designations from the Olivenhain MWD sphere; retain the special study area designations for
the sphere of the Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Sun Valley, Bridges Project), and discuss the
potential expansion of the Sun Valley special study area to include the unincorporated portion
of the adjacent Flower Hill development area. Municipal Service Review and Sphere of
Influence Determinations will be finalized for the San Dieguito local agencies following the
Commission’s consideration of this report. This staff report also contains recommendations
regarding the need to update LAFCO’s Rules regarding special district functions and
services.
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE BACKGROUND
Over thirty years ago, the State Legislature directed LAFCOs to establish a sphere of
influence for each local governmental agency under LAFCO jurisdiction. Spheres, which are
defined in State Law as…a plan for the probable physical boundaries and service area of a
local agency, promote logical and orderly development and coordination of local agencies,
inhibit duplication of services, and support efficient public service delivery.
Accordingly, San Diego LAFCO has established and maintained spheres for each city and all
independent and dependent special districts in San Diego County. Local agency spheres
must be periodically reevaluated to ensure that they reflect current conditions and remain
effective planning tools. Changes such as general plan updates and zoning amendments or
new legislation concerning revenue streams can positively or negatively affect agencies’
abilities to extend service into new territory. It is important to note that, while inclusion within
an agency’s sphere is required for annexation, this is only one of several factors that the
Commission must consider in their discretionary review of proposed jurisdictional changes.
State Law requires that LAFCOs shall, as necessary, review and update each sphere of
influence [Government Code 56425(g)]. LAFCOs are also required to prepare a MSR to
analyze information regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services when
adopting a new sphere or updating an existing sphere. MSRs are not required when an
existing sphere can be affirmed or adjusted slightly and then affirmed.
In 1990, San Diego LAFCO adopted Policy L-109 which coupled with adopted implementing
procedures, require spheres be revisited at five-year intervals. And commencing in 2008 and
every five years thereafter, Policy L-102 discourages major amendments to a sphere that has
been adopted, affirmed or updated—with noteworthy exceptions to accommodate: (1) a
public health or safety risk such as septic system failure; (2) a proposal involving property
that is split by a sphere boundary; (3) a reorganization between two consenting districts; and
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(4) a situation where the sphere review failed to anticipate a need for public services—and
conditions have significantly changed.
Since your Commission initiated the first sphere review and MSR program in 2001, all local
agency spheres have been included in at least one cycle of review and affirmation or update.
Selected categories of local agencies, such as Fire Protection Districts, or County Sanitation
Districts have been addressed in multiple review cycles. MSRs have been prepared for
numerous complex projects and, when warranted, sphere updates have been approved. The
chronology of sphere review and MSR activity is annually updated and made available in the
Commission’s Directory of Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review Actions.
The current Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review Program, which conforms to
the five-year cycle requirements of State Law and Commission Policy L-102, was initiated by
sending a service-specific questionnaire to each of the 100 local agencies under San Diego
LAFCO’s jurisdiction. Every agency responded. The information submitted is being analyzed
and LAFCO data bases updated. All spheres will be reviewed and recommendations for
affirmation, adjustment, or comprehensive update of groups of agencies will be presented to
the Commission as completed.
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL (SAN DIEGUITO) WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE
REVIEW
Since the previous five-year cycle of LAFCO sphere of influence reviews/affirmations, the
national economic downturn combined with persistent state-wide emergency drought
conditions have significantly impacted local water and wastewater service providers through
increased regulatory requirements and water supply source costs, as well as reductions in
water supply, water sales, development-related fees/charges, and property tax revenues.
Subsequent legislative changes have both required and incentivized regional and sub-
regional water and wastewater supply and infrastructure planning.
In response, the local special district water and wastewater service providers have made
significant progress towards better emergency service planning, and increased collaboration
in local and regional water and wastewater infrastructure planning. The 2010 Urban Water
Management Plans produced by the local water service providers include 2020 per capita
consumption targets that represent 20% reductions from 2007 base levels. An increased
focus on development of alternative water supply sources such as desalination and
recycled/reclaimed water, will also serve to create better regional operational efficiencies and
more sustainable local service levels.
Recycled/reclaimed water and development of alternate water supply sources may also serve
to replace or supplement the local water districts’ diminished potable water sales. The recent
state-wide drought emergency resulted in the implementation of effective conservation efforts
that exceeded water use reduction expectations and, in some cases, resulted in significant
budget shortfalls that have forced the districts to consider reductions in services or use of
reserve funds to sustain needed capital improvements or standard levels of service.
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Drought-related restrictions and cancelations of agricultural water discount programs have
continued to put financial pressure on local agricultural producers. Increased irrigation water
costs can serve to induce the conversion of prime agricultural lands for residential
development purposes. While market demands for housing may support the proposed land
use conversions, the potential use of reclaimed/recycled water to substitute for previously-
discounted potable irrigation water may provide a sustainable irrigation source for local
agricultural producers to continue to successfully operate in difficult economic circumstances.
The San Diego region’s demographic data from the 2010 Census has been integrated by the
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) into its regional and local population and
housing projections. Recent comprehensive general plan updates have been completed for
the County of San Diego and several of the North County incorporated cities. These updates
of local land use planning and growth projections are then utilized by the local water and
wastewater service providers to estimate future demands, and to update their respective
master service plans and capital improvement programs.
San Dieguito Review Area
The San Dieguito MSR study area can be geographically described as the combined territory
within the Carlsbad and San Dieguito subregional areas of San Diego County, including zip
codes: 92007-9211, 92024, 92067, and 92075. Portions of zip codes 92029, 92091, and
92127 are also included. The study area territory is comprised of the western-most area of
the Carlsbad and San Dieguito Hydrologic Units (Watersheds). SANDAG’s current estimate
of the total population within the San Dieguito MSR study area (2010) is 208,840. SANDAG
projects the 2020 study area population to be 235,192, and the 2040 population to be
256,888.
The San Dieguito MSR study area includes both unincorporated and incorporated territory.
The incorporated territory involves portions of the Cities of Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San
Diego, San Marcos, and Solana Beach. The unincorporated territory includes the
communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, and Rancho Santa Fe
Valley. The study area is bordered by the City of Oceanside to the north, the cities of Vista,
San Marcos, Escondido, and San Diego to the west, and the City of Del Mar to the south.
Local water service is regionally coordinated by the San Diego County Water Authority
(CWA) and implemented by the local member water agencies and cities; wastewater and
recycled water are regionally and sub-regionally coordinated through JPAs and joint
infrastructure sharing agreements. Local land use planning is established by the cities for
their respective incorporated territory and the County of San Diego for the unincorporated
communities.
Subject Services
According to the San Diego LAFCO Rules, a "service" means a class established within a
single local agency function including the public facilities necessary to perform the function.
The San Diego LAFCO’s service classification system adopted per Government Code
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Section 56074 is applicable to all local agencies for purposes of defining functions and
services.
The following functions and services are the primary focus of the North County Coastal (San
Dieguito) Water and Wastewater Service Review:
Water: Wholesale, Retail, Replenishment, Injection
Providing Agencies: Carlsbad MWD; Olivenhain MWD; San Dieguito WD; and Santa
Fe ID.
Sewer (Wastewater): Collection, Transportation, Treatment, Reclamation, Disposal
Providing Agencies: Carlsbad MWD; Fairbanks Ranch CSD; Leucadia WWD;
Olivenhain MWD; Rancho Santa Fe CSD; and Whispering Palms CSD.
Reclaimed/Recycled Water: Not classified as an individual service/function
Providing Agencies: Carlsbad MWD; Leucadia WWD; Olivenhain MWD; San Dieguito
WD; and Santa Fe ID.
Additional local agencies that provide the subject services, but are not part of the North
County Coastal MSR study area are: the Cities of Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Solana
Beach, San Diego, and Vista; as well as the Buena Sanitation District, Rincon Del Diablo
MWD, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, Vallecitos WD, and Vista ID.
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (SB 244)
Senate Bill 244 (Wolk) (Govt. Code § 56425 and 56430) requires LAFCOs to evaluate the
present and probable need for public facilities and services within disadvantaged
unincorporated communities (DUC) that are within or contiguous to the spheres of
influence of those cities or special districts that provide wastewater, municipal and industrial
water, or structural fire protection services.
LAFCOs are required to make additional determinations specific to DUCs when updating
spheres of influence and conducting Municipal Service Reviews. A DUC is defined as an
unincorporated area, containing at least 12 registered voters where the annual median
household income is 80 percent or less of the statewide annual median. In 2010—which is
the most recent year with available data—a potentially qualifying DUC had an annual median
household income of $46,166 or less.
SANDAG, as the Regional Census Data Center, assisted San Diego LAFCO in identifying
census tracts that contain potentially qualifying unincorporated communities. LAFCO sphere
maps have been updated to include potentially qualifying census tracts. Census tracts that
are within or contiguous to spheres of local agencies, which provide wastewater, municipal
or industrial water, and fire protection services, are subject to SB 244 evaluation.
By previous action, your Commission reviewed and accepted the staff recommendations
complying with SB 244. Therefore, the North County Coastal (San Dieguito) Sphere and
MSR report will not address SB 244 related issues.
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Municipal Service Review and Sphere Review Determinations
Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Determinations will be developed for the
subject North County Coastal (San Dieguito) Sphere and MSR agencies following the
Commission’s acceptance of this report. The San Dieguito Sphere and MSR study data will
serve as the basis of the MSR and Sphere determinations for the eight subject agencies.
Subject Agencies Providing Water and/or Wastewater Services
The North County Coastal (San Dieguito) Sphere and MSR study area is comprised of the
service areas of the eight special districts providing water and/or wastewater services to the
San Dieguito local community area:
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District
• Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District
• Leucadia Wastewater District
• Olivenhain Municipal Water District
• Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District
• San Dieguito Water District
• Santa Fe Irrigation District
• Whispering Palms Community Services District
The following discussion provides service, governance, financial, and sphere summaries of
the eight subject public agencies within the San Dieguito MSR study area:
1. Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MSR13-20; SR13-20)
Abstract: Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD) became a subsidiary district to
the City of Carlsbad in 1990. The District was formed as the Carlsbad
MWD in 1954 and renamed the Costa Real MWD in 1979. The name
was changed back to the original Carlsbad MWD when the District was
made subsidiary to the City of Carlsbad.
Services: The Carlsbad MWD is authorized to provide potable water, wastewater,
and recycled/reclaimed water services within approximately 85% of the
City of Carlsbad. The District purchases 100% of its potable water as
treated water from the San Diego County Water Authority. The District
obtains recycled water from the District's Phase II Recycled Water Plant,
and from recycled water purchased from the Leucadia Wastewater
District and Vallecitos Water District.
Carlsbad MWD operates and maintains the wastewater system within
approximately 65% of City of Carlsbad. Wastewater is treated by the
Encina Wastewater Treatment Plant, a facility jointly owned by the cities
of Carlsbad and Vista, the Leucadia WWD, the Vallecitos WD, the Buena
Vista SD, and the Encinitas Sanitary District.
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Governance: Subsidiary District to City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Council presides as
Carlsbad MWD Board of Directors.
District Area: 32.32 square miles / 20,682 acres (2010 Urban Water Management
Plan)
Population: 81,158 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Preliminary FY 2012-13 City of Carlsbad Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program:
Enterprise Fund Expenditures (Projected):
Water operations $32,013,625
Recycled water operations $7,409,233
Wastewater operations $10,408,759
Capital Budget:
Wastewater project $5,843,646
Water projects $3,480,000
Recycled water projects $2,396,490
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Water and wastewater replacement funds
Enterprise Fund Revenue (Estimated):
Water operations $35,901,800
Revenue from property taxes $2,930,000
Recycled water operations $7,265,650
Wastewater operations $11,941,000
Total Enterprise Fund Revenue:
(Water/Recycled water and Wastewater) $51,121,450
Current Planning Documents: 2010 Urban Water Management Plan, 2012 Water Master
Plan, 2012 Sewer Master Plan, 2012 Recycled Water
Master Plan.
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere of influence for the Carlsbad
MWD in 1985 that was larger than the district boundary.
Annexation of territory within the district sphere rendered
the sphere coterminous with the district boundary and a
coterminous sphere was affirmed in 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the coterminous sphere and no new
information that would warrant a sphere change has been
presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere of
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Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals for
a sphere change or jurisdictional change are anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing coterminous sphere for
the Carlsbad MWD be affirmed.
2. Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (MSR13-21; SR13-21)
Abstract: Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD) was formed in 1987
as the result of a reorganization involving the dissolution of the Fairbanks
Ranch Sanitation District. As a successor agency, the Fairbanks Ranch
CSD encompasses the boundaries of the dissolved district.
Services: Fairbanks Ranch CSD is authorized to provide wastewater treatment,
water reclamation, street light maintenance, and roadside landscape
maintenance services within the unincorporated community of Fairbanks
Ranch.
Fairbanks Ranch Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) has a capacity
of 0.28 million gallons (MG) per day; treated water is discharged into
percolation ponds. The facility treats an average wastewater flow of 0.16
MG per day, and serves approximately 610 homes, along with the
Fairbanks Plaza, the Solana Santa Fe Elementary School, and the
Fairbanks Ranch Fire Station. District services are funded by an annual
sewer service charge levied on parcels receiving sewer service.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 1.93 sq. miles / 1,227 acres
Population: 1,548 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2012-13):
Operating budget $349,280
Capital budget $270,000
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Net Gain on Operations
Agency revenue:
Revenue derived from
charges/fees $675,000
Revenue derived from
property taxes $0
Other revenues $10,300
Total Agency revenue: $685,300
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Current Planning Documents: Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, Five-year Capital
Improvement Program, Asset Management Plan.
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere of influence for the Fairbanks
Ranch CSD in 1987 that was coterminous with the district
boundary. The coterminous sphere was affirmed in 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the coterminous sphere and no new
information that would warrant a sphere change has been
presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere of
Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals for
a sphere change or jurisdictional change are anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing coterminous sphere for
the Fairbanks Ranch CSD be affirmed.
3. Leucadia Wastewater District (MSR13-22; SR13-22)
Abstract: Leucadia (County Water) Wastewater District (WWD) was formed in
1959 as a County Water District with an original service area that
contained unincorporated community of Leucadia and surrounding
unincorporated areas. The community of Leucadia was included in the
1986 incorporation of the City of Encinitas. Over time, all district territory
has annexed to either the City of Encinitas or the City of Carlsbad.
Services: Leucadia WWD is authorized to provide wastewater and reclaimed water
services within a 15-square mile area that includes the northern portion
of the City of Encinitas and the south easterly portion of the City of
Carlsbad. As a member of the Encina Joint Powers Authority, the District
owns approximately 20% of the treatment capacity at the Encina Water
Pollution Control Facility and presently transports an average of 4.5
million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD) to the facility. The District
operates the Gafner Water Recycling Facility, which produces up to 86
MGD of recycled water per year.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 15.33 sq. miles / 9,814 acres
Population: 58,203 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2013):
Wastewater operating budget $6,016,955
Recycled water operating budget $171,118
Capital budget $4,274,856
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Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Wastewater service charges
Agency revenue:
Revenue derived from
charges/fees $7,290,174
Revenue derived from property
taxes $171,118
Other revenues $1,028,085
Total Agency revenue: $9,519,699
(Note: FY 2013 Budget includes a transfer from Wastewater Enterprise reserves of
$2,399,637 for CIP expense)
Current Planning Documents: 2009 Sewer System Master Plan, 2008 Asset Management
Plan.
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere of influence for the Leucadia
WWD in 1984 that was larger than the district boundary.
The larger-than district sphere was affirmed in 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the larger-than-district sphere and
no new information that would warrant a sphere change
has been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere
of Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals
for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are
anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing larger-than-district
sphere for the Leucadida WWD be affirmed.
4. Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MSR13-23; SR13-23)
Abstract: Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD) was formed in 1959 to
develop an adequate water supply for the landowners and residents of
its service area. The District joined the San Diego County Water
Authority (SDCWA) in 1960 and imported SDCWA water provides 97%
of the district’s potable supply.
Services: The Olivenhain MWD is authorized to provide water service,
hydroelectric generation, wastewater collection and treatment, recycled
water, and park and recreation services within portions of the Cities of
Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Diego, San Marcos, and Solana Beach; and the
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communities of 4S Ranch, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Leucadia,
Olivenhain, Rancho Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, and Rancho Santa Fe
Valley. Wastewater services are restricted to the 4S Ranch and Rancho
Cielo areas. The MWD sells reclaimed water for irrigation uses in the
San Dieguito Valley and La Costa areas.
Olivenhain MWD owns and operates the David C. McCollom Water
Treatment Plant. The District services approximately 27,500 potable and
recycled water meters. The District annually provides approximately
18,000 acre feet (AF) of potable water and 2,000 AF of recycled water.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 48.45 sq. miles / 31,009 acres
Population: 67,333 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted Budget (FY 2012-13):
Operating Expenses:
Potable water operations $13,449,000
Recycled water operations $914,000
Wastewater operations $2,075,000
Capital budget:
Wastewater projects $5,843,646
Water projects $3,480,000
Recycled water projects $2,396,490
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Water and wastewater replacement funds
Operating Revenues:
Potable water operations $38,827,000
Revenue from property taxes $2,763,000
Recycled water operations $2,563,000
Wastewater operations $4,117,000
Total Agency revenue: $51,458,000
Debt Service: Reassessment District 96-1 Limited Obligation
Improvement Bonds; 2006A Water Revenue Refunding Bonds; 2009
Water Revenue Bonds; 2012 State Revolving Fund Loan; 2012
California Bank & Trust Tax-Exempt Promissory Note
Total Debt Service Net Income (Loss): ($5,540,000)
Current Planning Documents: 2011 Water/Recycled Water Master Plan and Capital
Improvement Program Update, 2010 Urban Water
Management Plan.
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District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere of influence for the Olivenhain
MWD in 1984 that was larger than the district boundary.
The larger-than district sphere was affirmed in 2007.
LAFCO approved a wastewater service-specific sphere in
1998 that is larger than the wastewater service area. The
existing wastewater service-specific sphere was affirmed in
2007 and covers the 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo
communities.
Special Study Areas: Olivenhain MWD reports that all special study area issues
have been resolved. Olivenhain MWD currently serves all
potable water demands in the subject area and has a
contractual agreement to serve recycled water to the
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. The current special study
area designations for the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
(304 acres) and the holding ponds of the former 4S Ranch
Sanitation District Wastewater Treatment Facility (50 acres)
are recommended for removal.
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the larger-than-district sphere and
no new information that would warrant a sphere change
has been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere
of Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals
for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are
anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing larger-than-district
sphere for the Olivenhain MWD be affirmed.
It is recommended that the existing wastewater service-
specific sphere for the Olivenhain MWD be affirmed.
It is recommended that the existing special study area
designations be removed from the Olivenhain MWD
sphere.
5. Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (MSR13-24; SR13-24)
Abstract: Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (CSD) was formed as the
successor agency from the 1981 dissolution of the county-dependent
Rancho Santa Fe Sanitation District (SD). The service area of the newly-
formed CSD was larger than the dissolved SD because of anticipated
septic system failures in surrounding areas and the resulting need for
services. With formation of the CSD, County Supervisors dissolved an
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Improvement District that had provided county-funded landscape
services in the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Whispering Palms, and
portions of Fairbanks Ranch. Landscape maintenance responsibility for
the Rancho Santa Fe area was transferred to the CSD and the service
area corresponds to the former improvement district within the Rancho
Santa Fe Covenant area.
Services: Rancho Santa Fe CSD is authorized to provide wastewater, landscape
maintenance, and utility undergrounding services within portions of the
unincorporated communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Fe Valley, and
South Pointe Farms. The District contracts with the Rancho Santa Fe
Association for landscaping services and with Dudek and Associates for
management and operational services.
In 2010, the CSD was authorized to provide utility undergrounding
services as a latent power. Undergrounding is limited to an area
corresponding to the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant area. Undergrounding
will be initiated incrementally and funded by property-owner
assessments.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 16.17 sq. miles / 10,348 acres
Population: 7,457 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2012-13):
Operating budget (Wastewater) $1,963,500
Operating budget (Landscaping) $699,400
Capital budget (Wastewater) $104,500
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Sewer service charges
Agency revenue:
Wastewater charges/fees: $2,348,200
Wastewater property tax allocation: $48,000
Landscaping property tax allocation: $695,000
Other revenues: $1,611,100
Total Agency revenue: $3,252,300
Current Planning Documents: Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, Capital Improvement
Program, Asset Management Plan.
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere-of-influence for the Rancho
Santa Fe CSD in 1983 that was smaller than the District.
The sphere was significantly expanded in 1997 to include
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the entire Santa Fe Valley Specific Plan Area. The larger-
than-district sphere was affirmed in 2007. A service-specific
sphere was approved for the utility undergrounding area in
2010.
Special Study Areas:
Bridges Project
The Bridges property consists of approximately 94 acres proposed for
development with 30± residences. The CSD has not reported a current
need for the area’s placement within the sphere; therefore, the special
study area designation is recommended to be retained.
Sun Valley
The Sun Valley special study area consists of approximately 284 parcels
within an approximate 496-acre unincorporated area that is contiguous to
the Cities of San Diego and Solana Beach and the CSD. The area has
had a history of septic system failures during wet winter periods. In 2011,
a small group of local Sun Valley property owners petitioned LAFCO for
approval of annexation to the Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Ref. Nos.:
SA/DA11-07, “El Camino Real Annexation”) because of failing or failed
septic systems. The CSD negotiated a contract with the City of San
Diego to provide wastewater service to the seven subject properties
following their annexation to the CSD’s service area.
The remainder of the Sun Valley special study area should be further
reviewed to explore the potential expansion of the CSD sphere to
facilitate future contractual service connections to the City of San Diego
when environmental conditions are warranted.
Flower Hill (Potential Special Study Area)
Immediately south of the Sun Valley special study area is the
approximately 477-acre Flower Hill area. About two-thirds of Flower Hill
is within the incorporated boundary of the City of San Diego; the
remaining third is located in the unincorporated territory of the County of
San Diego. The Flower Hill area contains a variety of land uses including
rural residential, single-family residential, multi-family residential, low-rise
office/professional, store-front commercial, health care, open space,
landscaped open space, golf course, residential recreation, agricultural,
and vacant land.
Currently, the City of San Diego provides sewer service to its
incorporated Flower Hill area residents, with the remainder of developed
unincorporated properties utilizing septic systems for wastewater
disposal. Although the City of Solana Beach and the Rancho Santa Fe
CSD spheres border portions of the area, topography and other
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geographic constraints make the City of San Diego the most logical
wastewater service provider.
In response to documented failing septic systems, the Rancho Santa Fe
CSD has supported annexation of adjacent Sun Valley properties to
receive wastewater service by contractual agreement with the City of
San Diego. Additional study of the City’s local capacity, and
ability/willingness to meet projected local demands should be conducted
before placement of the unincorporated Sun Valley and Flower Hill areas
within the Rancho Santa Fe CSD’s sphere.
Status of current sphere:
Minimal sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since the 2007
affirmation of the larger-than-district sphere and no new information that
would warrant a sphere change has been presented. District responses
to the 2012 Sphere of Influence and Service Review indicate that no
proposals for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are anticipated.
The existing special study areas are recommended to be retained. The
Flower Hill residential area is a potential service area that should be
considered for designation as a special study area.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the existing larger-than-district sphere for the
Rancho Santa Fe CSD be affirmed.
It is recommended that the existing utility undergrounding service-
specific sphere for the Rancho Santa Fe CSD be affirmed.
It is recommended that the existing special study area designations for
Sun Valley and the Bridges Project areas be retained, and that the
Commission discuss the potential expansion of the Sun Valley special
study area to include the unincorporated portion of the adjacent Flower
Hill development area.
6. San Dieguito (Irrigation) Water District (MSR13-25; SR13-25)
Abstract: San Dieguito (Irrigation) Water District (WD) was formed in 1922 as an
Irrigation District to provide water service in the unincorporated area
south of the City of Carlsbad. The District joined the San Diego County
Water Authority (CWA) in 1948. The 1986 incorporation of the City of
Encinitas included the territory of the San Dieguito WD. The District
became a subsidiary district of the City and is governed by the Encinitas
City Council acting as the District Board of Directors.
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The San Dieguito WD service area covers approximately nine square
miles in the western portion of the City of Encinitas, generally west of El
Camino Real. The remainder of the City and adjacent unincorporated
areas are served by the independent Olivenhain MWD.
Local surface water stored in City of San Diego-owned Lake Hodges is
the source for approximately 70% of the San Dieguito WD’s water
supply; imported water purchased from the San Diego CWA currently
provides approximately 30% of the district’s water supply. The San
Dieguito WD and the Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID) jointly own and
operate the R.E. Badger Water Filtration Plant, where water from Lake
Hodges and raw water purchased from CWA is treated.
Services: San Dieguito WD is authorized to provide potable water treatment and
distribution service within the approximate western-half of the City of
Encinitas. In 2000, the San Dieguito WD began distributing
reclaimed/recycled wastewater from the San Elijo Water Pollution
Control Facility to landscape irrigation customers within approximately
half of the District’s service area.
Governance: Subsidiary district to City of Encinitas. Encinitas City Council presides as
District Board of Directors
District Area: 9.16 sq. miles / 5,854 acres
Population: 35,948 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2011-12 and FY 2012-13):
Operating budget $13,188,526
Capital budget: $1,815,000
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Capital Replacement Reserves
Agency revenue:
Revenue from charges/fees: $13,454,076
Revenue from property taxes $720,000
Total Agency revenue $15,906,000
Debt Service: 1999 San Dieguito WD note to Badger Financing
Authority; 2007 SDWD Note to Badger Financing Authority; 2004 Water
Revenue Refunding Bond.
Bond rating: Standard and Poors “AA+” for 2010
Current Planning Documents: 2010 Urban Water Management Plan, 2010 Water System
Master Plan, 2012 SDWD-SFID Joint Facilities Master
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Plan, Capital Improvement/Work Project Program and
Financial Plan (FY 2011-12 to FY 2016-17).
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere-of-influence for the San
Dieguito WD in 1984 that was smaller than the district
boundary. The approved sphere remained the same after
the incorporation of the City of Encinitas and was affirmed
by LAFCO in 2005 and 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the smaller-than-district sphere and
no new information that would warrant a sphere change
has been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere
of Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals
for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are
anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing smaller-than-district
sphere for the San Dieguito WD be affirmed.
7. Santa Fe Irrigation District (MSR13-26; SR13-26)
Abstract: Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID) was formed in 1923 by the property
owners in the area east of Carlsbad and south of the City of Escondido.
Santa Fe ID provides potable water service for agricultural, commercial
and residential water customers; and recycled water for landscape
irrigation of common areas, golf courses, schools, parks, businesses and
Caltrans.
Services: Santa Fe ID is authorized to provide potable water service to an
approximately 16 square mile area within the City of Solana Beach and
unincorporated communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch.
The ID relies upon imported water from the San Diego County Water
Authority (CWA) to meet approximately 70% of its water demand; the
remainder is supplied by local surface water stored in City of San Diego-
owned Lake Hodges.
Water from Lake Hodges and raw water purchased from the San Diego
CWA is treated at the jointly-owned and operated R.E. Badger Water
Filtration Plant, which has a capacity of up to 40 million gallons per day
(MGD). The Santa Fe ID also provides recycled water service to a
portion of its service area with water purchased from the San Elijo Joint
Powers Authority.
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Due to topography and other factors, the Santa Fe ID’s service area is
referenced as the Western and Eastern Service Areas. The Eastern
Service Area primary includes the unincorporated communities of
Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 16.1 square miles/10,332 acres
Population: 18,737 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2012-13):
Operating budget (does not include salaries, benefits, and
administrative expenses) $14,055,408
Capital budget $6,045,080
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Combination of pay-as-you-go and capital financing (debt)
Agency revenue:
Revenue derived from charges/fees $20,739,986
Revenue derived from property taxes $1,800,000
Other revenues $3,557,034
Total Agency revenue $26,097,020
Debt Service: The District’s total debt obligation for FY13 is $1,350,950.
The long-term debt obligation of the District is the R.E. Badger Water
Facilities Financing Authority 2007 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds that
will have an outstanding balance of $9,260,000 as of June 30, 2012. The
District’s debt service coverage is projected to be 481%, which well
exceeds its debt service rate covenant that requires net revenues greater
than 115% of the annual debt obligation.
Current Planning Documents: 2010 Urban Water Management Plan; 2009 Asset
Management Master Plan, 2007 Integrated Water
Resources Plan, 2005 Recycled Water Master Plan; 2011
Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities Plan; 2012
SFID-SDWD Joint Facilities Master Plan.
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere-of-influence for the Santa Fe ID
in 1984 that was smaller than the district boundary. The
approved sphere was affirmed by LAFCO in 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
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Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the smaller-than-district sphere and
no new information that would warrant a sphere change
has been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere
of Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals
for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are
anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing smaller-than-district
sphere for the Santa Fe ID be affirmed.
8. Whispering Palms Community Services District (MSR13-27; SR13-27)
Abstract: Whispering Palms Community Services District (CSD) was formed in
1987 from a reorganization that involved: (1) dissolution of the
Whispering Palms Sanitation District and County Service Area (CSA) No.
1 (Whispering Palms); and (2) formation of the Whispering Palms CSD
as the successor agency.
Services: Whispering Palms CSD is authorized to provide wastewater treatment
and roadside landscape, street sign, and lighting maintenance services
within approximately 3.5 square miles of the Rancho Santa Fe area,
including the unincorporated communities of Whispering Palms, San
Diegueno Hills, Santa Fe Sur, Rancho Diegueno, Rancho Santa Fe
Farms and Del Mar Country Club.
Whispering Palms CSD operates the Whispering Palms Water
Reclamation Facility, which treats an average wastewater flow of 0.290
MGD, with a maximum rated capacity of 0.400 MGD.
Governance: Elected five-member Board of Directors
District Area: 3.35 sq. miles / 2,144.80 acres
Population: 2,629 (2010 SANDAG Special District Population Estimates)
Financial: Annual District adopted budget (FY 2012-13):
Operating budget (sewer) $471,900
Capital budget (sewer) $110,000
Operating budget (landscaping) $105,500
Capital budget (landscaping) $108,000
Financial audits frequency: Annually
Financing capital replacement method:
Sewer service charges
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Agency revenue:
Wastewater
Revenue from sewer charges/fees $407,500
Revenue from property tax allocation $39,000
Other sewer revenues $114,000
Landscaping
Revenue property tax allocation $216,000
Other landscaping revenues $2,000
Total Agency revenue $768,500
Current Planning Documents: Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, Five-year Capital
Improvement Program, Asset Management Plan
District Sphere of Influence: LAFCO approved a sphere-of-influence for the Whispering
Palms CSD in 1987 that is larger than the district boundary.
The approved sphere was affirmed by LAFCO in 2007.
Special Study Areas: None
Status of current sphere: No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the larger-than-district sphere and
no new information that would warrant a sphere change
has been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere
of Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals
for a sphere change or jurisdictional change are
anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the existing larger-than-district
sphere for the Whispering Palms CSD be affirmed.
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE
Water Service
Definition of function/service
Water: Wholesale, Retail, Replenishment, Injection
Water service to the San Dieguito MSR study area is primarily provided by four San Diego
County Water Authority (CWA) member agencies via imported water supply sources:
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD) (City of Carlsbad)
• Olivenhain Municipal Water District
• San Dieguito Water District (WD) (City of Encinitas)
• Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID)
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET)
The San Diego CWA is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California (MET). MET is one of the world’s largest water agencies and imports almost 60%
of the water used by more than 15 million people in urban Southern California, including San
Diego County. The San Diego CWA also obtains water via long-term Colorado River water
conservation and transfer agreements with agencies in the Coachella Valley and Imperial
County.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) was formed in 1928 to develop,
store, and provide wholesale distribution of supplemental water in Southern California for
domestic and municipal purposes. MET is a consortium of 26 cities and water agencies,
including the San Diego County Water Authority, and covers an area which includes all, or
portions, of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego
Counties. MET serves as a water wholesaler, and provides water to its member agencies
from the Colorado River via the Colorado River Aqueduct, which it owns and operates, and
from northern California via the State Water Project.
San Diego County Water Authority (CWA)
The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) is one of MET’s 26 member agencies. The
San Diego CWA was formed in 1944 by the California Legislature to provide a supplemental
supply of water as the San Diego region’s civilian and military populations expanded to meet
wartime activity needs. The CWA annexed to MET in 1946 and is now represented on the
MWD Board by four directors. The San Diego CWA purchased approximately 25% of MET’s
total delivered water in fiscal year 2007, making CWA the largest member agency.
The CWA purchases water from MET and other sources for resale to its 24 member
agencies, and supplies between 75 to 95% of the water needs of its service area. The CWA
delivers treated and raw water into San Diego County through five large diameter pipelines,
located in two principal corridors known as the 1st and 2nd San Diego Aqueducts. The
aqueduct pipelines are connected to treated and raw water feeds from MET facilities at Lake
Skinner in southern Riverside County.
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Regulatory framework
Municipal drinking water is regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, originally passed by the United States Congress in
1974 and amended and reauthorized in 1986 and 1996.
In California, the federal regulations are administered by the California Department of Public
Health (CDPH), Drinking Water Branch, which is a Primacy Agency under the SDWA.
Regulations administered by the CDPH are contained in Title 17 and Title 22 of the California
Code of Regulations. Title 17 regulates backflow preventers. Title 22 regulates all other
aspects of drinking water supplies, and is the primary compilation of regulations applying to
water systems. Chapter 16 of Title 22 consists of the California Waterworks Standards, which
describe minimum requirements for design and operation of drinking water distribution
systems.
Urban Water Management Planning Act
The Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMP Act) (California Water Code Division 6,
Part 2.6, Sections 10610 through 10657) requires every urban water supplier that provides
water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 connections or supplying more than 3,000
acre-feet of water annually to adopt and submit a Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
every five years to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The UWMP Act
describes the required contents of the Urban Water Management Plan as well as how urban
water suppliers should adopt the plan.
The UWMP Act states that the subject urban water suppliers should make every effort to
assure the appropriate level of reliability in its water service is sufficient to meet the needs of
its various categories of customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. The intent of
an UWMP is to present important information on water supply, water usage, recycled water
and water use efficiency programs in a respective water district’s service area over a 25 year
timeframe.
The UWMP Act was most recently amended in November 2009 with the adoption of Senate
Bill x7-7 (SB x7-7), the Water Conservation Bill of 2009. This bill enacted new requirements
for UWMPs prepared by urban retail water suppliers, which were applied beginning with the
2010 UWMPs. The overall goal of this legislation is to reduce per capita urban water use by
20% by the year 2020 (also referred to as “20x2020”).
In accordance with SB x7-7, urban retail water suppliers must first determine a baseline daily
per capita water use to develop the 2020 water use targets. As explained by DWR Guidelines
and the DWR Methodologies, the baseline details the amount of water used within the urban
water supplier’s distribution service area on a per capita basis, using water use and
population estimates from two defined baseline periods.
The two baseline periods used for calculation of the base daily per capita water use are:
• Ten-to-15 year continuous base period – “The urban retail water supplier's estimate of
its average gross water use, reported in gallons per capita per day and calculated over
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a continuous 10-year period ending no earlier than December 31, 2004, and no later
than December 31, 2010.
For an urban retail water supplier that meets at least 10% of its 2008 measured retail
water demand through recycled water that is delivered within the service area of an
urban retail water supplier or its urban wholesale water supplier, the urban retail water
supplier may extend the calculation described in paragraph 1 up to an additional five
years to a maximum of a continuous 15-year period ending no earlier than December
31, 2004, and no later than December 31, 2010” (Water Code section 10608.12 (1-2)).
• Five-year continuous base period – “For the purposes of Section 10608.22, the urban
retail water supplier's estimate of its average gross water use, reported in gallons per
capita per day and calculated over a continuous five-year period ending no earlier than
December 1, 2007, and no later than December 31, 2010” (Water Code section
10608.12(3).
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
In addition to the CWA’s 2004 Regional Water Facilities Master Plan, the San Diego CWA,
County of San Diego and City of San Diego collaboratively maintain an Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan (IRWMP) for the San Diego region. The 2007 San Diego IRWMP
includes a description of the region and participants, regional objectives and priorities, water
management strategies, implementation, impacts and benefits, data management, financing,
stakeholder involvement, relationship to local planning, and State and federal coordination.
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Carlsbad MWD is authorized to provide potable water services to approximately 85% of the
City of Carlsbad. The MWD purchases 100% of its potable water as treated water from the
San Diego County Water Authority (CWA). The imported water is purchased by CWA from
the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) and is treated at MET’s Skinner
Filtration Plant in Riverside County and CWA’s Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant in San
Marcos, and is conveyed to Carlsbad MWD through four connections to the CWA aqueducts.
Carlsbad MWD service area totals approximately 20,682 acres, or 32 square miles. The
Carlsbad MWD’s 2012 Water Master Plan states that the MWD’s 2007 total adjusted average
day demands was 21,400 acre-feet per year (AF) or 19.1 MGD. Single-family and multi-family
residential uses consume approximately 56% of the MWD’s water deliveries. Almost 20% of
the water provided within Carlsbad MWD service area is for irrigation uses. Commercial uses
(including retail, office and industrial land uses) comprise approximately 15% of the MWD’s
total demand.
Service planning documents
2010 Urban Water Management Plan
This 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) addresses the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District (CMWD) and includes descriptions of the water supply sources including recycled
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water, groundwater, surface water, water conservation activities, and projected water
demands. The Plan presents a comparison of projected water supplies to water demands
during normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry years.
2012 Water Master Plan Update
The Carlsbad MWD Water Master Plan Update documents the existing water system facilities
and demands, and identifies required improvements for build-out of the District’s service
area, which is anticipated to occur by 2020.
Connections/EDUs
Carlsbad MWD 2010 UWMP reports the district currently supplies a total of 15,076 acre-feet
per year of potable water to a total of 27,479 metered water connections. The metered
connections are comprised of: single-family residences (23,080), multi-family residences
(1,016), commercial/industrial (2,363), institutional/government (73), landscape irrigation
(909), and agricultural (38) accounts.
The total water volume delivered to the metered accounts, in acre-feet per year (AF), are as
follows: single-family residences (7,965 AF), multi-family residences (1,769 AF),
commercial/industrial (2,868 AF), institutional/government (122 AF), landscape irrigation
(1,932 AF), and agricultural (420 AF).
Facilities/Distribution
Carlsbad MWD provides potable water service through 450 miles of active water mains
ranging in size from 4-inch to 42-inch in diameter, 57 pressure regulating stations, five pump
stations, ten storage tanks, and one reservoir. Carlsbad MWD imports CWA water through
four separate treated water turnouts. Two of the turnouts, Connections No. 1 and No. 2, are
direct connections to the CWA Second Aqueduct. Connection No. 1 supplies only the
Carlsbad MWD; Connection No. 2 also supplies the Vallecitos Water District (WD) and the
Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD). Water supply to the Carlsbad MWD from CWA
Connection No. 2 is delivered through a Vallecitos WD transmission main. Connections No. 3
and No. 4 to the aqueduct system are on the CWA owned and operated Tri-Agency Pipeline
(TAP), which is also supplied from the Second Aqueduct. The TAP also serves the City of
Oceanside and the Vista Irrigation District (ID).
Carlsbad MWD operates and maintains one active pump station and four standby pump
stations within the distribution system that are only used during emergencies to supply water
to higher zones during a CWA shutdown or other outage. The Carlsbad MWD water supply
from the four CWA aqueduct connections can be routed to different parts of the distribution
system, which allows system operators to balance reservoir levels and correct for any
differences in the amount of water ordered versus the amount that is delivered through the
service connections.
The total operational storage for Carlsbad MWD is 245.5 million gallons (MG). Water storage
for the Carlsbad MWD is provided by the Maerkle Reservoir and 10 additional reservoirs
within the distribution system. Maerkle Reservoir is the primary treated water storage facility
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for the Carlsbad MWD, with a capacity of approximately 600 acre-feet (195 MG). The
reservoir is used to meet the City of Carlsbad's Growth Management Plan requirement to
provide a minimum of ten days of emergency drinking water storage. Under normal
operations, water is supplied to Maerkle Reservoir from the CWA TAP No. 3 connection and
is then pumped into the adjacent Maerkle Tank. From Maerkle Tank water is supplied by
gravity to the distribution system. Carlsbad MWD has the ability to pump water and feed the
higher zones from Maerkle Reservoir, via the upgraded Maerkle flow control facility, in the
event of a CWA shutdown.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Carlsbad MWD’s 2010 Urban Water Master Plan (UWMP) reports that the MWD had 27,479
metered water accounts with a water demand of 13.45 MGD. The 2010 service area
population of the Carlsbad MWD is approximately 84,838 with total water deliveries of 15,076
acre-feet per year. Future service area population projections anticipate a 2020 population of
94,101, and a 2035 population of 101,402.
The 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) projects a total of 20,259 AF per year in
potable water deliveries in 2020, and 22,122 AF delivered in 2035. The 2012 Water Master
Plan projects a total 2020 water demand of 21,600 AF, or 19.3 MGD. The ultimate water
demand used for the Carlsbad MWD 2012 Water Master Plan is based on buildout at 2035.
The 2012 Water Master Plan projects 2035 water demand for the Carlsbad MWD service
area as 23,300 AF or 20.8 MGD. The MWD’s total connection capacity to the CWA aqueduct
system exceeds its average day demands (ADD) and maximum delivery rates.
2020 Per Capita Water Use Target
Senate Bill x7-7 (SB x7-7), the Water Conservation Bill of 2009, enacted new requirements
for UWMPs prepared by urban retail water suppliers, which are to be applied beginning with
the 2010 UWMPs. The overall goal of the legislation was to reduce per capita urban water
use by 20% by the year 2020 (also referred to as “20x2020”).
In accordance with SB x7-7, urban retail water suppliers must first determine a baseline daily
per capita water use that details the amount of water used within the urban water supplier’s
distribution service area on a per capita basis, using water use and population estimates from
two defined baseline periods: a 10-year continuous base period, and a five-year continuous
base period. An urban retail water supplier that meets at least 10% of its 2008 measured
retail water demand through recycled water (that is delivered within the service area of an
urban retail water supplier or its urban wholesale water supplier) may extend the calculation
up to an additional five years to a maximum of a continuous 15-year period.
10-Year Baseline
Because Carlsbad MWD’s recycled water use is greater than 10% of its 2008 retail water
delivery, the MWD has used a 15-year baseline to develop its per capita water use targets.
This baseline was established based on the period of 1990–2004, which resulted in a base
daily per capita water use of 256.6 gallons per capita per day (gpcd).
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5-Year Baseline
Carlsbad MWD further calculated water use for a five-year baseline period, and used that
value to determine a minimum required reduction in water use by 2020. The five-year
baseline was established based on the period of 2003–2007, which includes a base daily per
capita water use of 246.9 gpcd. This results in a minimum threshold of 234.5 gpcd (95% of
246.9 gpcd).
2020 Water Use Target
After establishing its baseline water use, the Carlsbad MWD set an urban water use target
that demonstrates planned daily per capita water use within the service area, taking into
account existing and planned water conservation and recycled water practices. DWR has
established four technical methodologies that may be used to support a water supplier in
determining its urban water use targets.
Carlsbad MWD has selected Method 4 for establishing the 2020 per capita water use target.
Method 4 is a provisional method that was developed by DWR where the target is based on
indoor residential, CII (commercial, industrial, and institutional), outdoor, and water loss
components. Using the Provisional Method 4 Target Calculator provided by DWR, with a CII
water use in 1997 of 3,241 AF, gives a 2020 target of 207.1 gpcd.
Carlsbad MWD’s 2010 UWMP estimates that per capita water use in 2010 (180 gpcd) was
already below the 2020 target (207.1 gpcd). The MWD’s approach to meeting the 2020 per
capita water use target has several elements consisting of increased saturation into the
customer base of low flow plumbing devices and fixtures, continued implementation of
demand management measures, the water use reductions that occur with the increased
costs of water, and the increased use of recycled water.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
Carlsbad MWD water service area covers approximately 85% of the City of Carlsbad and
includes an area of about 32 square miles. Water service to the southeast corner of the City
is provided by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD). The Vallecitos Water District
(WD) provides service to the Meadowlark area along the eastern City limit. The Carlsbad
MWD water service area is bounded by the City of Oceanside and Vista Irrigation District (ID)
to the north, Vallecitos WD to the east, and Olivenhain MWD and San Dieguito WD to the
south.
Carlsbad MWD has stated that the district’s current water supply and contractual/physical
capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the district’s service area and within the
existing coterminous sphere. The Carlsbad MWD sphere is bordered by existing special
districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the MWD is not actively planning for service
provision outside of its sphere.
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Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Carlsbad MWD participates in the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Plan,
which is intended to integrate local water resources planning across jurisdictional boundaries.
Carlsbad MWD is also participating with eight local agencies to develop a regional recycled
water supply and distribution system referred to as the “North San Diego County Regional
Recycled Water Project”. This regional recycled water supply project could potentially supply
a demand of 16,554 AF. The member agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding
opportunities for the regional project, which would include Phase III of Carlsbad MWD’s
recycled water master plan.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Olivenhain MWD is authorized to provide water service to the unincorporated areas of
Olivenhain Valley, Fairbanks Ranch, Mt. Israel, Elfin Forest, Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch
Specific Plan Area, Whispering Palms, and portions of the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, San
Diego, San Marcos, and Solana Beach.
Olivenhain MWD’s service area totals approximately 30,542 acres (over 48 square miles)
(2010). All customers in the MWD’s service area are metered. Olivenhain MWD imports
100% of its water supply from the San Diego CWA. Olivenhain MWD provides 86% of its
water service to residential, industrial or commercial land uses and 14% of its service to
agricultural land uses. The average daily consumption for the MWD is 41.1 million gallons per
day (MGD).
Service Planning Documents
2010 Urban Water Management Plan
This 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) addresses the Olivenhain MWD and
includes descriptions of the water supply sources including recycled water, groundwater,
surface water, water conservation activities, and projected water demands. The UWMP
presents a comparison of projected water supplies to water demands during normal, single-
dry, and multiple-dry years.
2010 Comprehensive Potable and Recycled Water Master Plan
Olivenhain MWD completed a 2010 Comprehensive Potable and Recycled Water Master
Plan which was adopted by its Board of Directors on March 23, 2011.
Connections/EDUs
For 2010, the Olivenhain MWD reports that it supplies a total of 21,158 acre-feet per year
(AF) of potable and recycled water to a total of 21,975 metered water connections. The
metered connections are comprised of: single-family residences (19,990), multi-family
residences (470), commercial (443), institutional/government (90), landscape irrigation (577),
and agricultural (155) accounts.
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The total water volume, in acre-feet per year, delivered to the metered accounts are as
follows: single-family residences (13,391 AF), multi-family residences (689 AF),
commercial/industrial (899 AF), institutional/government (241 AF), landscape irrigation (2,518
AF), and agricultural (922 AF). The MWD also delivers a total of 2,498 af/y of recycled water
to 250 metered accounts. (2010 UWMP)
For FY 2012-2013, purchased potable water is estimated to be approximately 18,680 acre-
feet based on the FY 2011-2012 revised budget and a 5.0% historical average of
unaccounted water loss. In Fiscal Year 2012-2013, Olivenhain MWD is projected to buy
12,702 acre-feet of untreated water (68% of total potable water purchases) and 5,977 acre-
feet of treated water from CWA.
Facilities/Distribution
The Olivenhain MWD operates approximately 425 miles of pipeline, 17 closed storage
reservoirs, four pump stations, the Olivenhain Reservoir (24,789 AF capacity), and the Roger
Miller Reservoir. Additional Olivenhain MWD facilities include the David C. McCollom Water
Treatment Plant (DCMWTP) and two hydroelectric plants.
The 34 million gallons per day (MGD) membrane DCMWTP came on line April 2002, initially
capable of treating 25 MGD. It was expanded by 9 MGD in 2004-05 to its present capacity.
The DCMWTP was the largest of its kind in the world upon its completion and incorporates
the latest membrane ultrafiltration technology.
The CWA is constructing a pipeline, pump station, and hydrogeneration station from the City
of San Diego-owned Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Reservoir in order to capture local runoff
during the winter season and generate electricity during peak periods in the summer. To
resolve the issue of introducing lesser-quality water from Lake Hodges to Olivenhain
Reservoir, Olivenhain MWD is constructing a 17,000-foot, 48-inch diameter raw water
pipeline from CWA’s Second San Diego Aqueduct to the DCMWTP. The DCMWTP will utilize
this pipeline instead of receiving water directly from the Olivenhain Reservoir thereby
avoiding water quality issues resulting from the introduction of lower-quality runoff water or
water from Lake Hodges to the Olivenhain Reservoir.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The 2010 service area population of the Olivenhain MWD is approximately 84,838 with total
water deliveries of 15,076 acre-feet per year. The MWD reports its treatment capacity as 2.0
MGD or 7,500 EDUs, with an average flow volume of 0.80 MGD or 3,000 EDUs. The MWD
reports a peak within the past year of 1.10 MGD or 4,100 EDUs. The district states that it
current and planned capacity able to accommodate all projects that have received
commitments for wastewater service.
Future service area population projections anticipate a 2020 population of 94,101, and a
2035 population of 101,402. In 2020, the Olivenhain MWD 2010 Urban Water Management
Plan (UWMP) projects a total of 26,248 AF per year in water deliveries to 23,335 metered
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accounts. The projected 2020 water deliveries include 4,100 AF in recycled water to 300
metered accounts.
2020 Per Capita Water Use Target
Senate Bill x7-7 (SB x7-7), the Water Conservation Bill of 2009, enacted new requirements
for UWMPs prepared by urban retail water suppliers, which are to be applied beginning with
the 2010 UWMPs. The overall goal of the legislation was to reduce per capita urban water
use by 20% by the year 2020 (also referred to as “20x2020”).
In accordance with SB x7-7, urban retail water suppliers must first determine a baseline daily
per capita water use that details the amount of water used within the urban water supplier’s
distribution service area on a per capita basis, using water use and population estimates from
two defined baseline periods: a 10-year continuous base period, and a five-year continuous
base period. An urban retail water supplier that meets at least 10% of its 2008 measured
retail water demand through recycled water that is delivered within the service area of an
urban retail water supplier or its urban wholesale water supplier, the subject urban retail
water supplier may extend the calculation up to an additional five years to a maximum of a
continuous 15-year period.
10-Year Baseline
This is a 10-year (or 15-year) continuous period used to calculate baseline per capita water
use. Because Olivenhain MWD’s recycled water use totaled less than 10% of total deliveries
in 2008, the District has used a 10-year baseline instead of a 15-year baseline to develop its
per capita water use targets. This baseline was established based on the period of
1999-2008, which resulted in a base daily per capita water use of 354 gallons per capita per
day (gpcd).
5-Year Baseline
This is a continuous five-year period used to determine whether the 2020 per capita water
use target meets the legislation’s minimum water use reduction requirements of at least a 5%
reduction per capita water use. The Olivenhain MWD calculated water use for a five-year
baseline period, and used that value to determine a minimum required reduction in water use
by 2020. The five-year baseline was established based on the period of 2004–2008, which
includes a base daily per capita water use of 354 gpcd. This results in a minimum threshold
of 336.3 gpcd (95% of 354 gpcd).
2020 Water Use Target
After establishing its baseline water use, the Olivenhain MWD set an urban water use target
that demonstrates planned daily per capita water use within the service area, taking into
account existing and planned water conservation and recycled water practices.
DWR has established four technical methodologies that may be used to support a water
supplier in determining its urban water use targets. The Olivenhain MWD has selected
Method 1: 80% of Base Daily Per Capita Water Use as its means to determine a 2020 water
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use target. This method is defined within CWC§10608.20(b)(1) and is calculated as 80% of
the water supplier’s baseline per capita water use.
Using Method 1, the Olivenhain MWD has established a 2020 water use target of 283 gpcd,
which is 80% of the base daily per capita water use of 354 gpcd. The District confirmed this
target by comparing it against the minimum threshold of 336.3 gpcd (95% of 354 gpcd)
determined by the five-year baseline. Because the Method 1 target is more restrictive than
the minimum threshold, the 283 gpcd water use target will be used.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Olivenhain MWD has stated that the district’s current water supply and
contractual/physical capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the district’s
service area and within the existing larger-than-district sphere. The Olivenhain MWD sphere
is bordered by existing special districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the MWD is not
actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Olivenhain MWD, Vallecitos Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Rincon del
Diablo Municipal Water District have formed a regional alliance pursuant to CWC
§10608.28(a), the DWR Guidebook, and the DWR Methodologies to cooperatively determine
and report progress toward achieving their water use targets on a regional basis. All of these
members are recipients of water from a common wholesale water supplier (San Diego CWA),
and all of the members are located within the South Coast Hydrologic Region as depicted in
the California Water Plan.
Olivenhain MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative with seven other agencies to study greater
interconnection and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water
infrastructure.
San Dieguito Water District
San Dieguito Water District (District) was formed in 1922 by a local developer to obtain water
for about 1,000 acres of land in the town of Leucadia. Arrangements were later made to
purchase water from the Santa Fe Land Company at Lake Hodges to accommodate the
towns of Encinitas and Cardiff-by-the-Sea as well as Leucadia. Although the San Dieguito
WD was originally established to provide irrigation water to surrounding farms, ranches and
fruit groves, the area has developed over time into a suburban residential community. The
San Dieguito WD now delivers the majority of its water to residential and commercial
customers.
San Dieguito WD joined the San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) in 1948 to acquire the
right to purchase and distribute imported water throughout its service area. The San Diego
CWA purchases the water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET).
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As part of the 1986 incorporation of the City of Encinitas, the San Dieguito WD became a
subsidiary district of the City. The five City Council members also serve as the Board of
Directors of the District. The San Dieguito WD service area includes over 5,000 acres and
serves a population of approximately 35,948 (2010).
San Dieguito WD receives local runoff water from Lake Hodges and imported raw water from
the CWA. Both sources are treated at the R.E. Badger Filtration Plant which is jointly owned
with the Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID). Treated water from the CWA can also be
delivered directly to the district. The district receives recycled water from San Elijo Joint
Powers Authority (SEJPA).
Service Planning Documents
2010 Urban Water Management Plan
This 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) addresses the San Dieguito WD and
includes descriptions of the water supply sources including recycled water, groundwater,
surface water, water conservation activities, and projected water demands. The UWMP
presents a comparison of projected water supplies to water demands during normal, single-
dry, and multiple-dry years.
2010 Water Master Plan
The San Dieguito WD Water Master Plan documents the existing water system facilities and
demands, and identifies required capital improvements.
2012 San Dieguito WD-Santa Fe ID Joint Facilities Plan
The Joint Facilities Plan Update documents the existing R.E. Badger Filtration Plant facilities
and demands, and identifies required capital improvements.
Connections/EDUs
The San Dieguito WD currently supplies a total of 5,436 acre-feet per year (AF) of potable
water to a total of 11,407 metered water connections (2010). The metered connections are
comprised of: single-family residences (8,692), multi-family residences (1,742), commercial
(527), institutional/government (111), landscape irrigation (228), and agricultural (107)
accounts.
The total water volume, in acre-feet per year (AF) delivered to the metered accounts are as
follows: single-family residences (3,157 AF), multi-family residences (1,178 AF), commercial
(491 AF), institutional/government (109 AF), landscape irrigation (306 AF), and agricultural
(195 AF). (2010 UWMP)
Facilities/Distribution
The San Dieguito WD obtains surface water from Lake Hodges and imports treated and
untreated water from the San Diego CWA. Lake Hodges is owned and operated by the City
of San Diego. Through the 1966 agreement with the City of San Diego (San Diego), the
district and the Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID) were able to purchase an average of 7,500 AF
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of raw water per year from San Diego at much less than the cost of imported water. In 1998,
the agreement changed the amount of local water that could be purchased. The amount
available was reduced to 5,700 AF of raw water after the completion of the Lake Hodges to
Olivenhain Pipeline, because Lake Hodges became part of the San Diego CWA Emergency
Storage Project. A new agreement has been negotiated to allow the District 33% of Lake
Hodges yield, or approximately 2,432 AF.
The San Dieguito WD also receives untreated water for the San Diego CWA's second
aqueduct. The CWA purchases water from MET. The imported MET water comes from two
sources—the Colorado River and Northern California via the State Water Project. The San
Dieguito WD jointly owns, with the Santa Fe ID, the 40 million gallon per day (MGD) R.E.
Badger Filtration Plant, the 1,100 acre-foot raw water San Dieguito Reservoir, and a covered
treated water reservoir with a capacity of 13 million gallons (MG).
The San Dieguito WD has one-third ownership in a 3.0 MG treated water storage reservoir
(Olivenhain MWD owns the remaining two-thirds). The WD is the sole owner of two
underground treated water reservoirs located within its service area that have respective
capacities of 7.5 MG and 2.5 MG gallons.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The San Dieguito WD 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) describes the service
area population for San Dieguito WD as approximately 35,948 in 2010. The UWMP states
that the district’s 2010 total water deliveries were 5,436 AF per year to a total of 11,407
metered accounts. In 2020, the UWMP anticipates a service area population of 41,870, and
projects a total of 7,005 AF per year in water deliveries to 11,498 metered accounts.
The San Dieguito WD reports its projected demand within the next five years as 6,500 AF.
The district states that, although the current water supply is adequate to meet future and
current demands, the WD will continue to explore opportunities for expansion of the recycled
water system and water conservation programs.
2020 Per Capita Water Use Target
Senate Bill x7-7 (SB x7-7), the Water Conservation Bill of 2009, enacted new requirements
for UWMPs prepared by urban retail water suppliers, which are to be applied beginning with
the 2010 UWMPs. The overall goal of the legislation was to reduce per capita urban water
use by 20% by the year 2020 (also referred to as “20x2020”).
In accordance with SB x7-7, urban retail water suppliers must first determine a baseline daily
per capita water use that details the amount of water used within the urban water supplier’s
distribution service area on a per capita basis, using water use and population estimates from
two defined baseline periods: a 10-year continuous base period, and a five-year continuous
base period. An urban retail water supplier that meets at least 10% of its 2008 measured
retail water demand through recycled water that is delivered within the service area of an
urban retail water supplier or its urban wholesale water supplier, the subject urban retail
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water supplier may extend the calculation up to an additional five years to a maximum of a
continuous 15-year period.
10-Year Baseline
Because San Dieguito WD’s recycled water use totaled less than 10% of total deliveries in
2008, the District has used a 10-year baseline to develop its per capita water use targets.
This baseline was established based on the period of 1995–2004, which resulted in a base
daily per capita water use of 199 gallons per capita per day (gpcd).
5-Year Baseline
The San Dieguito WD further calculated water use for a five-year baseline period, and used
that value to determine a minimum required reduction in water use by 2020. The five-year
baseline was established based on the period of 2003–2007, which includes a base daily per
capita water use of 181 gpcd. This results in a minimum threshold of 172 gpcd (95% of 181
gpcd).
2020 Water Use Target
After establishing its baseline water use, the San Dieguito WD set an urban water use target
that demonstrates planned daily per capita water use within the service area, taking into
account existing and planned water conservation and recycled water practices.
DWR has established four technical methodologies that may be used to support a water
supplier in determining its urban water use targets. The San Dieguito WD has selected
Method 1: 80% of Base Daily Per Capita Water Use as its means to determine a 2020 water
use target. This method is defined within CWC§10608.20(b)(1) and is calculated as 80% of
the water supplier’s baseline per capita water use.
Using Method 1, the San Dieguito WD has established a 2020 water use target of 160 gpcd,
which is 80% of the base daily per capita water use of 199 gpcd. The District confirmed this
target by comparing it against the minimum threshold of 172 gpcd (95% of 181 gpcd)
determined by the 5-year baseline. Because the Method 1 target is less restrictive than the
minimum threshold, the 160 gpcd water use target will be used.
San Dieguito WD estimates that projected demands will be in compliance with their SB x7-7
targets. The 2010 UWMP states that, given projected potable water demands and SANDAG
population forecasts, per capita water use is expected to remain below the target 160 gpcd.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The San Dieguito WD has stated that the district’s current water supply and
contractual/physical capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the district’s
service area and within the existing smaller-than-district sphere. The San Dieguito WD is
approximately 86% built-out; therefore projected growth is expected to be low. The San
Dieguito WD’s existing smaller-than-district sphere is bordered on the north by the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District, on the east by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and on the
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south by the Santa Fe Irrigation District; therefore, the WD is not actively planning for service
provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
The San Dieguito WD has an interconnection to Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s water
distribution systems that can be utilized in an emergency. The San Dieguito WD does not
regularly transfer water to other agencies.
The San Diego CWA Board of Directors has approved a Seawater Desalination Action Plan
that is focusing on developing a 50-MGD seawater desalination plant facility at the Encina
Power Station in the City of Carlsbad. The San Dieguito WD does not plan to directly utilize
the desalinated water supply.
San Dieguito WD, along with Vallecitos Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District,
and Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District have formed a regional alliance pursuant to
CWC 5 10608.28(a), the DWR Guidebook, and the DWR Methodologies to cooperatively
determine and report progress toward achieving their water use targets on a regional basis.
All of these members are recipients of water from a common wholesale water supplier
(CWA), and all of the members are located within the South Coast Hydrologic Region as
depicted in the California Water Plan.
Santa Fe Irrigation District
Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID) was formed January 26, 1923 under the California Irrigation
District Act to deliver water to the City of Solana Beach and unincorporated San Diego
County communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch.
Santa Fe ID’s 16-square mile service area is supplied by three water sources: imported raw
and treated water, local surface water, and recycled water. The ID is authorized to provide
potable water service for agricultural, commercial and residential water customers; and
recycled water for landscape irrigation of common areas, golf courses, schools, parks,
businesses and Caltrans. Santa Fe ID relies upon imported water from the San Diego County
Water Authority (CWA) to meet approximately 70% of its water demand.
The Santa Fe ID and the San Dieguito Water District (WD) jointly own the 40 million gallons
per day (MGD) R.E. Badger Water Filtration Plant (WFP). The Badger WFP treats local
surface water and imported raw water to serve Santa Fe ID and San Dieguito WD potable
water supply needs.
The Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch Community Service Districts (CSDs) provide
wastewater treatment services to customers within the District’s service area. The Rancho
Santa Fe CSD comprises 6,490 acres (64%) of the District’s service area and Fairbanks
Ranch CSD comprises 920 acres (9%). At some time in the future, the CSDs may provide a
source of recycled water to the District’s service area.
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The Santa Fe ID purchases recycled water from the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority
(SEJPA) at wholesale rates, for retail sale to District nonpotable customers. SEJPA also
provides wastewater treatment service to customers within the District’s service area.
Service Planning Documents
2010 Urban Water Management Plan
This 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) addresses the Santa Fe ID and includes
descriptions of the water supply sources including recycled water, groundwater, surface
water, water conservation activities, and projected water demands. The UWMP presents a
comparison of projected water supplies to water demands during normal, single-dry, and
multiple-dry years.
The purpose of the 2010 UWMP is to demonstrate the adequacy and reliability of Santa Fe
ID’s water supply over the next 25 years in conjunction with regional UWMPs being
developed by the San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) and Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California (MWD). The UWMP also ensures that details on the reliability of Santa
Fe ID’s imported water supplies are provided to the San Diego region. California state law
requires updates of the UWMP every five years.
2007 Integrated Water Resources Plan
The Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) is intended to define supply options to meet
future demands cost-effectively while providing benefits consistent with the Santa Fe ID’s
mission. The IWRP analyzed different supply options that could be utilized as future water
supply sources. The analysis looked at the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of each supply
source option to meet future projected water demands.
2010 Water Rate Study Report
The 2010 Water Rate Study Report is a comprehensive water rate study that includes a
three-year operating and capital financing plan. The 2010 report documents the results of the
water rate study and includes findings and recommendations to meet the District’s pricing
objectives.
2009 Asset Management Master Plan
The 2009 Asset Management Master Plan identifies a ten-year, $60-million capital
improvement program (CIP) for infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation to achieve water
delivery performance requirements for both the distribution system and the R.E. Badger
Water Filtration Plant.
2012 San Dieguito WD / Santa Fe ID Joint Facilities Plan Update
The Joint Facilities Plan Update documents the infrastructure and assets jointly owned by the
Santa Fe Irrigation District and the San Dieguito Water District. The plan analyzes the
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existing R.E. Badger Filtration Plant facilities and demands, and identifies required capital
improvements.
2011 Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities Plan
In 2011, the Santa Fe ID adopted the Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities Plan
that updated the 2005 Recycled Water Master Plan to better define the improvements
needed to use recycled water to offset potable water used by customers in the eastern
portion of the District’s service area.
Connections/EDUs
The 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the Santa Fe ID reports that the
district currently supplies a total of 11,208 acre-feet per year (AF) of potable water to a total
of 6,484 metered water connections. The metered connections are comprised of: single-
family residences (5,454), multi-family residences (464), commercial/industrial (358),
institutional/government (34), landscape irrigation (137), and agricultural (21) accounts.
The total water volume delivered to the metered accounts, in acre-feet per year (AF), are as
follows: single-family residences (9,076 AF), multi-family residences (713 AF),
commercial/industrial (545 AF), institutional/government (90 AF), landscape irrigation (667
AF), and agricultural (89 AF).
For FY 2013, Santa Fe ID’s total water purchases are budgeted at 10,925 AF, which includes
6,286 AF of wholesale water purchased from CWA, 4,190 AF of local water, and 450 AF of
recycled water. There is a distribution water loss assumption of 2%. The Santa Fe ID also
purchases a small portion of treated water from CWA; about 300 AF is budgeted for FY 2013
to accommodate a brief plant shutdown for routine annual maintenance.
Facilities/Distribution
The Santa Fe ID owns and maintains approximately 160 miles of pipeline and the Larrick
water storage reservoir with a capacity of 6.0 million gallons (MG). The Santa Fe ID and the
San Dieguito Water District (WD) jointly own approximately eight miles of pipelines and
transmission mains, two pumping stations, a 1.4 megawatt hydroelectric power plant, a 13.0
MG filtered water reservoir, the 40 MGD R.E. Badger Water Filtration Plant, and the 0.26 MG
San Dieguito Reservoir. The Santa Fe ID is the operator and administrator for the joint water
facilities.
The Santa Fe ID obtains its potable water supply from two sources: local surface water from
Lake Hodges and imported raw and treated water purchased from the Water Authority. Lake
Hodges was built in 1918 with the construction of Hodges Dam on San Dieguito Creek. The
City of San Diego purchased the dam and reservoir in 1925. The District jointly retains water
rights to the surface water in Lake Hodges through an agreement with the City of San Diego.
When full, the reservoir has 1,234 surface acres and a water storage capacity of
approximately 30,250 acre-feet (AF).
Over the last ten years, the Santa Fe ID has obtained approximately 26% of its water from
Lake Hodges. In the near future, the Water Authority is scheduled to begin using Lake
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Hodges to store water in conjunction with its Emergency Storage Project (ESP), and the lake
will be connected to the Water Authority’s aqueduct system. The use of capacity in Lake
Hodges for ESP storage is not anticipated to impact the District’s ability to collect and store
the District’s portion of local surface water supply.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The Santa Fe ID’s service area is characterized by low and very-low density urban
development, including a large number of 3-acre and larger estate homes. Approximately
87% of the district’s water demand is for residential uses. Of the residential acres currently
developed, approximately two-thirds are low-density single-family parcels. Many of these low-
density residential properties have extensive irrigated landscapes, and the district estimates
that 70% of its service area water use is attributable to landscaping.
Santa Fe ID’s 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) describes the 2010 service
area population as approximately 19,386. The UWMP states that the district’s 2010 total
water deliveries were 11,208 acre-feet per year to a total of 6,484 metered accounts.
In 2020, the UWMP anticipates a service area population of 20,084 and projects a total of
10,638 acre-feet per year in water deliveries to 6,573 metered accounts. Santa Fe ID states
that it has current supply and planned capacity able to serve all territory within the service
area and sphere.
2020 Per Capita Water Use Target
Senate Bill x7-7 (SB x7-7), the Water Conservation Bill of 2009, enacted new requirements
for UWMPs prepared by urban retail water suppliers, which are to be applied beginning with
the 2010 UWMPs. The overall goal of the legislation was to reduce per capita urban water
use by 20% by the year 2020 (also referred to as “20x2020”).
In accordance with SB x7-7, urban retail water suppliers must first determine a baseline daily
per capita water use that details the amount of water used within the urban water supplier’s
distribution service area on a per capita basis, using water use and population estimates from
two defined baseline periods: a 10-year continuous base period, and a 5-year continuous
base period.
An urban retail water supplier that meets at least 10% of its 2008 measured retail water
demand through recycled water that is delivered within the service area of an urban retail
water supplier or its urban wholesale water supplier, the subject urban retail water supplier
may extend the calculation up to an additional five years to a maximum of a continuous 15-
year period.
10-Year Baseline
Because Santa Fe ID’s recycled water use totaled less than 4% of total deliveries in 2008,
the District has used a 10-year baseline to develop its per capita water use targets. This
baseline was established based on the period of 2000–2009, which resulted in a base daily
per capita water use of 631 gallons per capita per day (gpcd).
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5-Year Baseline
Santa Fe ID further calculated water use for a five-year baseline period, and used that value
to determine a minimum required reduction in water use by 2020. The five-year baseline was
established based on the period of 2005–2009, which includes a base daily per capita water
use of 641 gpcd. This results in a minimum threshold of 609 gpcd (95% of 641 gpcd).
2020 Water Use Target
After establishing its baseline water use, the Santa Fe ID set an urban water use target that
demonstrates planned daily per capita water use within the service area, taking into account
existing and planned water conservation and recycled water practices.
DWR has established four technical methodologies that may be used to support a water
supplier in determining its urban water use targets. Santa Fe ID has selected Method 1: 80%
of Base Daily Per Capita Water Use as its means to determine a 2020 water use target. This
method is defined within CWC§10608.20(b)(1) and is calculated as 80% of the water
supplier’s baseline per capita water use.
Using Method 1, Santa Fe ID has established a 2020 water use target of 505 gpcd, which is
80% of the base daily per capita water use of 631 gpcd. The District confirmed this target by
comparing it against the minimum threshold of 609 gpcd (95% of 641 gpcd) determined by
the five-year baseline. Because the Method 1 target is more restrictive than the minimum
threshold, the 505 gpcd water use target will be used.
The Santa Fe ID’s 2010 UWMP demand projections are lower than the SB x7-7 targets
established in accordance with the DWR Methodologies. The District’s Water Use Reduction
Plan, which describes how these water use targets will be achieved, is included within the
2010 UWMP update.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Santa Fe ID has stated that the district’s current water supply and contractual/physical
capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the district’s service area and within the
existing smaller-than-district sphere. The Santa Fe ID service area is relatively built-out;
therefore projected growth is expected to be low. The Santa Fe ID’s existing smaller-than-
district sphere is bordered by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District on the north, east, and
south, with the Pacific Ocean to the west; therefore, the ID is not actively planning for service
provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
The Santa Fe ID and the San Dieguito Water District (WD) share rights to the local water
supply from Lake Hodges and jointly own the 40 million gallons per day (MGD) R.E. Badger
Water Filtration Plant (WFP). The Badger WFP treats local surface water and imported raw
water to serve Santa Fe ID and San Dieguito WD potable water supply needs. Santa Fe ID
serves as the administrator/operator of the joint water system facilities, managing local water
supplies and operating the filtration plant.
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Santa Fe ID continues to plan and work collaboratively with San Dieguito WD and other
agencies to optimize the operation of the jointly-owned water system, maximize the usage of
local water resources and integrate operations where practical and cost-effective.
Santa Fe ID has multiple emergency interconnection agreements in place with the Cities of
San Diego and Del Mar, Olivenhain MWD, and San Dieguito WD. These agreements enable
normally closed connections between the various neighboring systems to be opened during
emergency conditions.
Santa Fe ID is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water
Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection and
development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Santa Fe ID participates in the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Plan,
which is intended to integrate local water resources planning across jurisdictional boundaries.
CONCLUSION
After review of the North County Coastal water agencies, the staff conclusion is that water
services are being adequately provided to the Sphere and MSR study area. In the face of
reduced revenues, increased costs, and diminishing supplies, the subject water agencies
have responded regionally and locally with positive actions to new regulatory requirements.
The special district water service providers have adopted and updated master service plans
and capital improvement programs to meet present and future service demands and use
targets, and to identify infrastructure needs and replacements. The districts have adopted
operational and capital budgets, asset management plans, and rate studies to ensure present
and future financial accountability and sustainability.
The water agencies have collaborated on the development of alternate water supply options,
such as recycled/reclaimed water and desalination, which will reduce the region’s
dependence on imported water sources. The water agencies have successfully implemented
emergency planning measures in response to state-wide drought conditions and the resulting
constraints on planned water deliveries. The special districts have also participated in
regional infrastructure planning efforts that will provide greater efficiencies in long-range
facility and operational planning by local water service providers.
Accordingly, it is recommended that the existing spheres for the subject agencies be
affirmed. Additional issues that the Commission should discuss include supporting inter-
agency collaboration on increased administrative and operational efficiencies; exploring
operational consolidation opportunities such as forming joint powers authorities and other
governmental structure options; encouraging local agency coordination on regional and sub-
regional infrastructure planning; and, exploring greater efficiencies through shared facilities
and infrastructure opportunities.
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Wastewater Service
Definition of function/service
Sewer: Collection, Transportation, Treatment, Reclamation, Disposal
Sewer (wastewater) service to the San Dieguito MSR study area is primarily provided by six
special districts:
• Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD)
• Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD)
• Leucadia Wastewater District (WWD)
• Olivenhain MWD
• Rancho Santa Fe CSD
• Whispering Palms CSD
Wastewater agencies are generally responsible for providing collection, transmission, and
disposal of sewage (wastewater). Wastewater is water containing wastes from residential,
commercial, and industrial processes. Municipal wastewater contains sewage, gray water
(e.g., water from sinks and showers), and sometimes industrial wastewater. Wastewater
requires treatment to remove pollutants prior to discharge.
Regulatory framework
Existing Federal, State and local regulations are intended to ensure that safe and adequate
wastewater facilities are available for the public. These regulations include: the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act), which regulates discharges of pollutants into waters
of the United States; and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water
Code, Division 7, Water Quality, Section 13000 et.seq), which controls polluted discharges
into State of California waters.
California State Water Resources Control Board
The State Water Resources Control Board (the State Water Board) was created by the
California Legislature in 1967. The mission of the Water Board is to ensure the highest
reasonable quality for waters of the State, while allocating those waters to achieve the
optimum balance of beneficial uses. The joint authority of water allocation and water quality
protection enables the Water Board to provide comprehensive protection for California's
waters. The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) was created in 1991 by
Governor's Executive Order and the State Water Board was placed under its purview.
On May 2, 2006, the State Water Board adopted a set of regulations, known as Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDRs) (Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ) designed to ensure proper
design, and safe operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer systems throughout
California. All federal and state agencies, municipalities, counties, districts, and other public
entities that own or operate sanitary sewer systems greater than one mile in length that
collect and/or convey untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly owned treatment
facility in the State of California were required to comply with the terms of this order.
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The intent of the WDRs is to regulate all collections systems in the State in an effort to reduce
or eliminate the number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) which pollute the environment.
The Statewide WDRs governing sanitary sewers requires each collection system agency to
prepare and adopt a Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) that must identify the
appropriate responsible representative, identify the organization and lines of authority, and
provide a chain of communication for reporting SSOs from receipt of a complaint and include
the person responsible for reporting SSOs.
Regional Water Quality Control Boards
There are nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Boards) that exercise State
Water Board rulemaking and regulatory activities within their respective basin region. The
mission of the Regional Boards is to develop and enforce water quality objectives and
implementation plans that will best protect the beneficial uses of the State’s waters,
recognizing local differences in climate, topography, geology and hydrology. Regional Boards
develop “basin plans” for their hydrologic areas, govern requirements/issue waste discharge
permits, take enforcement action against violators, and monitor water quality. The San Diego
Regional Water Quality Control Board is designated as Region 9, which includes San Diego
County and portions of Imperial and Riverside Counties.
Regional wastewater treatment and outflow facilities
Encina Water Pollution Control Facility
The Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF), which was originally constructed in the
mid-1960s, is a regional wastewater treatment facility owned jointly by six public agencies as
a Joint Powers Authority known as the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA): Vallecitos WD,
the cities of Carlsbad (Carlsbad MWD), Vista and Encinitas (San Dieguito WD), the Buena
Sanitation District and the Leucadia Wastewater District. Wastewater is collected from the six
agencies and arrives at the EWPCF through gravity and forced main piping manifolds.
The EWPCF provides wastewater treatment services to approximately 300,000 North San
Diego County residents. The facility’s treatment capacity is 40.5 MGD liquid and 43.3 MGD
solids; current daily flows are estimated at 23.3 MGD. The EWPCF averages >96% removal
of solids utilizing preliminary, primary and activated sludge secondary treatment processes.
The EWPCF serves primarily as a secondary treatment and disposal facility. Treated effluent
from the EWPCF is discharged to the Pacific Ocean through the Encina Ocean Outfall or
delivered to the 4.0 MGD Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF) or LWWD's Gafner
WRP for further treatment to produce recycled water for irrigation.
The Encina Ocean Outfall extends along the ocean floor to a point 1.5 miles off shore, at a
depth of over 150 feet. The outfall pipeline consists of two individual sections, including the
original 48-inch, 6,600-foot outfall constructed in 1965 and the 72-inch, 2,300-foot extension
constructed in 1973. The outfall extension project also added an 800-foot diffuser system to
the end of the outfall. The current capacity of the Encina Ocean Outfall is estimated to be
approximately 75 MGD.
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San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) provides wastewater treatment/disposal and
recycled water services to a service area of approximately 19 square miles, with a population
of estimated at 32,000. The SEJPA owns and operates San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
(SEWRF) in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, which treats up to 5 MGD of wastewater and is able to
produce 2.5 MGD of recycled water. The SEJPA also operates and maintains nine
wastewater lift stations.
The SEWRF service area includes the City of Solana Beach, portions of the Cities of Del Mar
and Encinitas, and the unincorporated community of Rancho Santa Fe. The SEWRF handles
mostly domestic waste and is permitted to discharge up to 5.25 MGD of secondary treated
wastewater through the San Elijo Ocean Outfall. The ocean Outfall is co-owned with the City
of Escondido, and is comprised of 30-inch and 48-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe that
extends 1.5 miles into the Pacific Ocean.
The SEWRF is permitted to discharge up to 2.48 million gallons per day (MGD) of tertiary
treated wastewater to recycled water users. In 2011, the SEJPA recycled more than 345 MG
which was used to irrigate local landscape, golf courses, school athletic fields, parks and the
Del Mar Fairgrounds. The SEJPA also owns and operates 19 miles of recycled water
distribution pipelines, and two recycled water reservoirs.
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Carlsbad MWD is authorized to provide sewer (wastewater) collection services for
approximately 78% of the geographic area of the City of Carlsbad. Collected wastewater is
delivered to the Encina Wastewater Authority, where it is treated by the Encina Water
Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) and either released into the ocean or treated further and
used as recycled water. The EWPCF is jointly owned by the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and
Vista, the Leucadia Wastewater District, the Vallecitos Water District, and the Buena Vista
Sanitation District. Wastewater services to the remainder of the City of Carlsbad are provided
by either the Leucadia Wastewater District or Vallecitos Water District.
Service planning documents
2012 Master Plan Update
The Carlsbad MWD 2012 Sewer Master Plan Update provides a system evaluation and
capacity assessment of the wastewater collection system’s projected future facility needs
based upon the city build-out growth projections by 2035. The Master Plan recommended a
list of Capital Improvement Program sewer improvements and replacements to provide for
continued reliable wastewater service through build-out conditions.
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
The daily wastewater flow for Carlsbad MWD was estimated at approximately 7.9 MGD in
2009. The Carlsbad MWD's established planning value for wastewater flow is 220 gallon per
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day (gpd) per EDU. Based on a 220 gpd value, the MWD’s estimated daily wastewater flow
of 7.9 MGD is equivalent to 35,909 EDU.
A non-residential land use wastewater flow factor of 800 gpd per 10,000 square feet of
building area is applied to commercial and industrial development projections in the City of
Carlsbad’s Growth Database.
Facilities/Disposal
The Carlsbad MWD provides wastewater collection service to 30.5 square miles, through six
interceptor pipelines, approximately 270 miles of collection and conveyance pipelines, and 16
lift stations. All wastewater flows are conveyed to the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility
(EWPCF) for treatment and then disposal through the ocean outfall, or delivery to the
adjacent Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF) for reuse.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The daily wastewater flow for Carlsbad MWD was estimated at approximately 7.9 MGD in
2009. Compared to the City Carlsbad's capacity ownership of 10.26 MGD for treatment and
solids handling in the EWPCF, Carlsbad is currently using approximately 77% of its treatment
capacity ownership. Wastewater flow generated within the City of Carlsbad is projected to
increase by approximately 27 percent over existing flows, to a projected ultimate flow of
approximately 10.0 MGD by the year 2035.
The Encina Ocean Outfall has a maximum instantaneous capacity of 104.9 MGD; Carlsbad
MWD's peak flow capacity rights in the outfall are 25.51 MGD, which is based on a peaking
factor of 2.76 times the Average Dry Weather Flow (ADWF). Carlsbad MWD also diverts up
to 4.0 MGD of flow during summer months to produce recycled water, which reduces effluent
flow to the outfall.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Carlsbad MWD has stated that the district’s current wastewater treatment
contractual/physical capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the district’s
service area and within the existing coterminous sphere. The Carlsbad MWD sphere is
bordered by existing special districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the MWD is not
actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Carlsbad MWD’s 2012 Sewer Service Plan references three areas within the MWD’s service
area that are also with the service area of the Leucadia WWD. The districts have agreed that
the subject areas would be best served by the Carlsbad MWD. A reorganization of the
territory (involving LAFCO approval of detachment from the Leucadia WWD and annexation
to the Carlsbad MWD) would be supported by the districts when the individual properties are
approved for development and request wastewater services.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Carlsbad MWD is a member of the Encina Wastewater Authority with five other wastewater
agencies.
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Carlsbad MWD has numerous service agreements and interconnections with surrounding
wastewater agencies.
Carlsbad MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection and
development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure.
Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District
Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD) is authorized to provide wastewater
service to the unincorporated Fairbanks Ranch Specific Plan Area, a 1,237 acre residential
and commercial development to the southeast of the San Dieguito Town Center area. The
Fairbanks Ranch CSD was formed in 1987 as the result of a reorganization involving the
dissolution of the Fairbanks Ranch Sanitation District. As a successor agency, the Fairbanks
Ranch CSD encompasses the boundaries of the dissolved district.
The Fairbanks Ranch CSD is regulated under the provisions of Section 61000 of the
California Government Code and is governed by a locally elected, five member board of
directors. At the time of its formation, the District was granted the ability to provide
wastewater service, public street lighting maintenance, roadside landscape maintenance, and
water reclamation.
Service planning documents
Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, Five-year Capital Improvement Program, Asset Management
Plan.
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
Fairbanks Ranch CSD reports its average wastewater flow volume at 0.160 MGD or 650
EDU, and treatment capacity of 0.275 MGD or 785 EDU. Since the population has remained
constant over the past 20 years, the CSD has adequate capacity to provide service to the
current property owners and residents.
Facilities/Disposal
The Fairbanks Ranch CSD maintains 15 miles of pipelines, two lift stations and conveys
wastewater locally to the Fairbanks Ranch Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF).
The Fairbanks Ranch CSD operates the Fairbanks Ranch WPCF, which provides modified
secondary treatment for an average wastewater flow of 160,000 gallons per day (gpd) (0.160
MGD or 650 EDU). The WPCF has a maximum rated capacity of 275,000 gpd (0.275 MGD or
785 EDU. Wastewater effluent is treated and primarily disposed through four percolation
ponds on a lot adjacent to the San Dieguito River. Four additional interim/emergency
percolation ponds are located adjacent to the WPCF.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Fairbanks Ranch CSD reports that it is essentially built-out with little land available for
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development within its service area. The CSD has capacity to serve approximately 130
additional EDU.
While the Fairbanks Ranch CSD does not currently treat wastewater to Title 22 standards,
the CSD could potentially add tertiary treatment facilities in the future, pending results of an
ongoing feasibility analysis. Due to high TDS levels, demineralization facilities would also be
required.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Fairbanks Ranch CSD has stated that the district’s current wastewater flow and
contractual/physical treatment capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the
district’s service area and within the existing coterminous sphere. The Fairbanks Ranch CSD
sphere is bordered by existing special districts; therefore, the Fairbanks Ranch CSD is not
actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Fairbanks Ranch CSD is not a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional
Recycled Water Project due to its isolated location in relation to the other member agencies’
infrastructure and the economic infeasibility of interconnection to regional tertiary treatment
facilities.
Leucadia Wastewater District
Established in 1959, Leucadia Wastewater District (WWD) is authorized to provide
wastewater collection, treatment, disposal and service to a population of approximately
60,000 across a service area of approximately 16-square miles that includes La Costa,
Leucadia and the Village Park area of Encinitas. The WWD is a member of the Encina
Wastewater Authority (EWA) and joint owner of the EWA’s Encina Water Pollution Control
Facility (EWPCF) along with the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Vista, the Vallecitos Water
District, and the Buena Vista Sanitation District. Leucadia WWD also provides wastewater
collection services to a portion of the City of Carlsbad.
Service planning documents
2008 Asset Management Plan and 2009 Sewer System Management Plan.
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
Leucadia WWD reports its wastewater treatment capacity at 7.11 MGD or 215 EDU, and an
average wastewater flow volume of 4.01 MGD or 144 EDU. Collected wastewater is delivered
to the Encina Wastewater Authority, where it is treated by the Encina Water Pollution Control
Facility (EWPCF) and either released into the ocean or treated further and used as recycled
water.
Flows generated within the Leucadia WWD are monitored on a continual basis by both the
District and the Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA). The EWPCF presently has a capacity of
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approximately 41 MGD; the Leucadia WWD owns capacity of 7.11 MGD. With an ultimate
flow projection of 6.46 MGD, the WWD has approximately 0.55 MGD of emergency reserve
capacity.
Facilities/Disposal
The District owns approximately 20% of the treatment capacity at EWPCF and presently
transports an average of 4.5 MGD of wastewater to the Encina facility. Leucadia WWD
maintains an approximately 190-mile gravity collection system.
Leucadia WWD also owns and operates the Gafner Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), which
has tertiary treatment capacity of 1.0 MGD. The WRF receives and treats secondary effluent
delivered from the EWPCF. Recycled water produced at the Gafner Facility is sold, on a
wholesale basis, to irrigate the La Costa Resort & Spa Golf Course via a sales agreement
with Carlsbad MWD.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The Leucadia WWD service area is at approximately 92% build out with an anticipated 100 to
200 EDUs connecting to the system annually over the next 20 years. EDU build out is
assumed at 30,045 EDUs. The WWD has transitioned its capital improvement program from
growth-based projects to replacement-based projects.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Leucadia MWD has stated that the district’s current wastewater flow and
contractual/physical treatment capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the
district’s service area and within the existing larger-than-district sphere. The Leucadia MWD
sphere is bordered by existing special districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the
Leucadia WWD is not actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Leucadia WWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection
and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Olivenhain MWD is authorized to provide wastewater collection and treatment services in the
4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo communities. The 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo areas include
approximately 5,300 acres and will ultimately contain approximately 7,200 equivalent dwelling
units (EDU). The District presently provides sewer collection and treatment services for
approximately 6,943 EDU.
The 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) was expanded to meet projected demand
at built-out and was completed in 2003. The new and expanded wastewater plant is able to
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provide sewer treatment capacity for approximately 7,000 single family residences in addition
to commercial and irrigation usage. The WRF is able to treat all wastewater effluent received
and produce high quality recycled water for non-potable irrigation use.
Service planning documents
2012-2013 Operating and Capital Budget and 2011 Potable and Recycled Water Master Plan
and Capital Improvement Program.
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
The MWD reports its current treatment capacity at 2.0 MGD or 7,500 EDU. The district
reports an average flow volume of 0.80 MGD or 3,000 EDU with a peak flow of 1.1 MGD or
4,100 EDU.
Facilities/Distribution
Olivenhain MWD has a total of 375 miles of pipeline, 50,000 feet of which are dedicated to
recycled water transportation. Wastewater from the WMD is conveyed to the District’s 4S
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The 4S WRF currently operates at 1.0 million gallons per day
(MGD) of its ultimate capacity of 2.0 MGD. The expanded and upgraded 4S WRF is capable
of providing California Title 22 tertiary treated recycled water which can be used for
unrestricted irrigation purposes.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Based upon the 2010 Master Plan, Olivenhain MWD estimates that it is currently at 85% of its
ultimate build-out of approximately 33,442 equivalent dwelling units.
The MWD states that 0.10 MGD or 465 EDU of capacity has been reserved or committed for
planned or proposed development.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Olivenhain MWD estimates a service demand of less than 0.10 MGD or 100-110 EDU
for areas outside of the existing sphere, and less than 0.10 MGD or 110-30 EDU for areas
within of the existing sphere The MWD has stated that the district’s current wastewater flow
and contractual/physical treatment capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the
district’s service area and within the existing larger-than-district sphere. The Olivenhain MWD
sphere is bordered by existing special districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the MWD is
not actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Olivenhain MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection
and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
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Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District
The Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (RSFCSD) was formed in 1982 as the
result of a reorganization involving the dissolution of the Rancho Santa Fe Sanitation District
and the Rancho Santa Fe (Landscape) Maintenance District. As successor agency, the new
CSD encompasses the boundaries and assumed the functions of the dissolved districts. The
CSD is regulated under the provisions of Section 61000 of the California Government Code.
The RSFCSD is authorized to provide wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal
services to an estimated population of 7,457 over a service area of approximately 10,348
acres within the unincorporated community of Rancho Santa Fe.
Service planning documents
Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, 5-year Capital Improvement Program, Asset Management Plan
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
Rancho Santa Fe CSD reports its wastewater treatment capacity as: 0.25 MGD at the San
Elijo WPCF; 0.45 MGD at the Rancho Santa Fe WRF; and 0.49 MGD at the Santa Fe Valley
WRF. The CSD reports average flow volume as 0.13 MGD at the San Elijo WPCF; 0.28 MGD
at the Rancho Santa Fe WRF; and 0.15 MGD at the Santa Fe Valley WRF.
Facilities/Distribution
Rancho Santa Fe CSD operates 43.78 miles of pipeline, 12 pump stations and conveys
wastewater to the San Elijo Wastewater Pollution Control Facility. Rancho Santa Fe CSD
operates two wastewater treatment plants: the Rancho Santa Fe Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF), and the Santa Fe Valley WRF. The Rancho Santa Fe WRF has an average flow of
0.35 MGD and a rated capacity of 0.45 MGD. The Rancho Santa Fe WRF generally provides
treatment services for Rancho Santa Fe and other surrounding communities in the
unincorporated areas of the county.
In 1997, the CSD annexed an area of approximately 3000 acres, known as the Santa Fe
Valley Specific Plan Area, into the District. In order to serve this area a 0.485 MGD treatment
facility was constructed. The Santa Fe Valley Water WRF produces tertiary treated recycled
water, which is sold to the Olivenhain MWD for irrigation of local golf courses. The Santa Fe
Valley Water WRF has an average flow of 0.05 MGD.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Rancho Santa Fe CSD reports that it is essentially built-out with little land available for
development within its service area. The CSD has capacity to serve approximately 1,702
additional EDU.
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Special Study Areas
Bridges Project
The Bridges property consists of approximately 94 acres proposed for development with 30±
residences. The CSD has not requested any changes to include the area within the sphere;
therefore, the special study area designation is recommended to be retained.
Sun Valley
The Sun Valley special study area consists of approximately 284 parcels within an
approximate 496-acre unincorporated area that is contiguous to the Cities of San Diego and
Solana Beach and the CSD. The area has had a history of septic system failures during wet
winter periods. In 2011, a small group of local Sun Valley property owners petitioned LAFCO
for approval of annexation to the Rancho Santa Fe CSD because of failing or failed septic
systems (LAFCO Ref. Nos.: SA/DA11-07, “El Camino Real Annexation”). The CSD
negotiated a contract with the City of San Diego to provide wastewater service to the seven
subject properties following their annexation to the CSD’s service area.
The remainder of the Sun Valley special study area should be further reviewed to explore the
potential expansion of the CSD sphere to facilitate future contractual service connections to
the City of San Diego when environmental conditions are warranted.
Flower Hill (Potential Special Study Area)
Immediately south of the Sun Valley special study area is the approximately 477-acre Flower
Hill area. About two-thirds of Flower Hill is within the incorporated boundary of the City of San
Diego; the remaining third is located in the unincorporated territory of the County of San
Diego. The Flower Hill area contains a variety of land uses including rural residential, single-
family residential, multi-family residential, low-rise office/professional, store-front commercial,
health care, open space, landscaped open space, golf course, residential recreation,
agricultural, and vacant land.
Currently, the City of San Diego provides sewer service to its incorporated Flower Hill area
residents, with the remainder of developed unincorporated properties utilizing septic systems
for wastewater disposal. Although the City of Solana Beach and the Rancho Santa Fe CSD
spheres border portions of the area, topography and other geographic constraints make the
City of San Diego the most logical wastewater service provider.
In response to documented failing septic systems, the Rancho Santa Fe CSD has supported
annexation of adjacent Sun Valley properties to receive wastewater service by contractual
agreement with the City of San Diego. Additional study of the City’s local capacity, and
ability/willingness to meet projected local demands should be conducted before placement of
the unincorporated Sun Valley and Flower Hill areas within the Rancho Santa Fe CSD’s
sphere.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Rancho Santa Fe CSD has stated that the district’s current wastewater flow and
contractual/physical treatment capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the
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district’s service area and within the existing larger-than-district sphere. The Rancho Santa
Fe CSD sphere is bordered by existing special districts and incorporated cities; therefore, the
Rancho Santa Fe CSD is not actively planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Rancho Santa Fe CSD has a sales agreement with Olivenhain MWD to purchase the full
recycled water output of the CSD’s Santa Fe Valley Water Reclamation Facility for delivery to
Olivenhain MWD recycled water customers.
Whispering Palms Community Services District
The Whispering Palms Community Services District (CSD) is authorized to provide
wastewater collection and treatment services to the Whispering Palms community, as well as
to surrounding areas to the west such as Del Mar Country Club Estates, San Diegueno Hills,
Rancho Santa Fe Lakes, the Farms, and Rancho Valencia. The CSD also provides
landscape maintenance services for several areas within the Whispering Palms community,
as well as the roadside landscaping along Via De La Valle, Cancha De Golf, and Via Valle
Verde.
The Whispering Palms CSD was formed in 1987 as the result of a reorganization involving
the dissolution of the Whispering Palms Sanitation District and the County Service Area No. 1
(which provided roadside landscape services to the Whispering Palms community). As
successor agency, the CSD encompasses the boundaries and assumed the functions of the
dissolved districts, along with additional territory annexed in subsequent years.
The Whispering Palms CSD is regulated under the provisions of Section 61000 of the
California Government Code. The powers exercised by the CSD are the provision of sewer
service, landscaping of public areas, street lighting and street sign maintenance. The CSD is
governed by a locally elected five member Board of Directors, all of whom are residents
within the District.
Service Planning Documents
Adopted FY 2012-13 Budget, Five-year Capital Improvement Program and Asset
Management Plan.
Wastewater Flow/Treatment Capacity
The Whispering Palms CSD reports its wastewater treatment capacity as 0.40 MGD or 1818
EDU, with an average flow volume of 0.26 MGD or 1452 EDU.
The District’s service boundary encompasses 2,615 acres, and serves more than 1,440
homes and businesses. These services are funded by a combination of sewer fees and the
District’s share of local property tax revenue.
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Facilities/Distribution
The Whispering Palms CSD operates the Whispering Palms Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF). The Whispering Palms WRF treats an average wastewater flow of 0.29 MGD, with a
maximum rated capacity of 0.40 MGD.
The CSD has a service area of 2,140 acres. Whispering Palms CSD operates 17.1 miles of
pipeline, two pump stations and conveys wastewater locally to the Whispering Palms WRF.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Whispering Palms CSD reports that it is essentially built-out with little land available for
development within its service area. The CSD has capacity to serve approximately 366
additional EDU.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
The Whispering Palms CSD has stated that the district’s current wastewater flow and
contractual/physical treatment capacity is adequate to serve the territory both within the
district’s service area and within the existing larger-than-district sphere. The Whispering
Palms CSD sphere is bordered by existing special districts; therefore, the CSD is not actively
planning for service provision outside of its sphere.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Whispering Palms CSD is not a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional
Recycled Water Project due to its isolated location in relation to the other member agencies’
infrastructure and the economic infeasibility of interconnection to regional tertiary treatment
facilities.
CONCLUSION
After review of the wastewater agencies, the staff conclusion is that sewer services are being
adequately provided to the Sphere and MSR study area. The special district sewer service
providers have adopted and updated master service plans and capital improvement
programs to meet present and future service demands and to identify infrastructure needs
and replacements. The special districts have adopted operational and capital budgets, asset
management plans, and rate studies to ensure financial accountability and sustainability. The
special districts are members of joint powers authorities that bring economies of scale to
provide the major facility needs for populated urban areas.
The local wastewater agencies have coordinated on regional and subregional infrastructure
planning that will significantly increase the tertiary treatment capacities necessary to produce
high-quality recycled water to meet projected local and regional demands. New sources of
recycled water can help to conserve potable water supplies for needed uses and reduce the
region’s demand for expensive imported water.
Accordingly, it is recommended that the existing spheres for the subject wastewater agencies
be affirmed. As the service areas of the districts become closer to build-out conditions, inter-
agency collaboration should focus on exploring greater efficiencies through shared facilities
and infrastructure opportunities. For example, potential consolidations between smaller
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adjacent wastewater agencies such as the Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, and
Whispering Palms Community Services Districts may provide opportunities for enhanced
local wastewater treatment improvements and facility interconnections with regional
distribution systems. Additional issues that the Commission should discuss include
supporting inter-agency collaboration on increased administrative and operational
efficiencies; exploring operational consolidation opportunities such as formation of joint
powers authorities and other governmental structure options; and encouraging local agency
coordination on regional and sub-regional infrastructure planning.
Recycled/Reclaimed Water Service
Definition of function/service
"Recycled water" means water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct
beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and is therefore considered
a valuable resource. (California Water Code Section 13050 (n))
Recycled/reclaimed water is treated municipal wastewater that is subject to State of
California water quality standards and regulatory agency oversight and approval. The
recycled water delivered within the San Dieguito Sphere and MSR study area has received
an advanced level of treatment, known as tertiary treatment, which meets California Code of
Regulations, Title 22 criteria.
Primary treatment of wastewater settles the solids from the effluent; the secondary treatment
stage involves biological systems that consume organic waste. In the third or tertiary stage,
wastewater is filtered and is then disinfected by chlorination before leaving the treatment
plant. Tertiary filtration is typically accomplished through fine sand or charcoal filtration, but
microfiltration and reverse osmosis filtration may also be used.
The finished recycled product is high quality water that is usable for designated non-potable,
beneficial uses such as landscape irrigation for parks, campgrounds, golf courses, freeway
medians, community greenbelts, school athletic fields; irrigation for agricultural food crops
and nursery stock; recreational and aesthetic enjoyment associated with the replenishment of
lakes, ponds and ornamental fountains; dust control at construction sites; makeup water for
cooling tower use; and other industrial and commercial purposes.
Regulatory framework
“The Legislature finds and declares that a substantial portion of the future water
requirements of this state may be economically met by beneficial use of recycled water. The
Legislature further finds and declares that the utilization of recycled water by local
communities for domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational, and fish and wildlife purposes
will contribute to the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of the state.” (California
Water Code, Section 13511)
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The California Department of Public Health (DPH) and the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board has primary responsibility for regulating the application and use of recycled
water in the state. Planning and implementing water recycling projects involves close
interaction with the regulatory agencies prior to project approval.
DPH establishes the statewide effluent bacteriological and treatment reliability standards for
recycled water uses in Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, California Code of Regulations (CCR).
Under Title 22, standards are established for each general type of use based on the potential
for human contact with recycled water. The highest degree of standards for recycled water is
for unrestricted body contact.
The Regional Water Quality Control Board is charged with establishing and enforcing
requirements for the application and use of recycled water within the state. Permits are
required from the Regional Board for all water recycling operations. As part of the permit
application process, applicants are required to demonstrate that the proposed recycled water
operation will not exceed the ground and surface water quality objectives in the basin
management plan, and that it is in compliance with Title 22 requirements.
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) serves as the local
regulatory body for the use of recycled water through a delegation agreement with DPH. This
delegation of regulatory authority provides DEH with an independent and autonomous role
and authority to impose additional requirements and take enforcement actions with respect to
local water reclamation ordinances. The regulatory purpose is to protect the public from
health risks associated with cross-connections of recycled water and drinking water supplies,
as well as to prevent health risks from body contact with recycled water.
DEH works closely with the recycled water producers, purveyors and different municipalities
where recycled water projects are proposed, as well as the State Department of Public
Health (DPH) Division of Drinking Water and Environmental Management’s (DDWEM)
Drinking Water Program and Drinking Water Field Operations Branch, and the San Diego
Regional Water Quality Control Board. Permission to use recycled water is based on the
ability to adequately treat municipal wastewater to the point that the recycled water (effluent)
meets or exceeds the requirements of Title 22.
DEH Land and Water Quality Division staff review recycled water use plans, and conduct site
inspections to ensure drinking water supplies are not contaminated with recycled water.
DEH Staff also monitor spray irrigation sites to ensure the recycled water irrigation does not
present a risk to the public. Recycled water sites must also pass an initial cross-connection
control shut down test and every four years thereafter.
Local/Regional Water Reclamation/Recycling Facilities
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
EWPCF staff operates the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF), which is located
adjacent to the EWPCF and is owned by the Carlsbad MWD. Secondary effluent from the
EWPCF is diverted from the ocean outfall and delivered to the CWRF for further tertiary
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treatment. The CWRF, which began operation in 2005, can reclaim up to 4.0 MGD of treated
wastewater, which is supplied to the Carlsbad MWD.
Gafner Water Reclamation Facility
The GWRF is owned and operated by the Leucadia Wastewater District. The plant takes
treated effluent from the EWPCF and can produce 1.0 MGD of recycled water, which is used
for irrigating the La Costa Golf Course via a sales agreement with Carlsbad MWD.
San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority owns and operates San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility
(SEWRF) in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, which treats up to 5 MGD of wastewater and is able to
produce 2.5 MGD of recycled water.
Santa Fe Valley Water Reclamation Facility
Rancho Santa Fe CSD owns and operates Santa Fe Valley Water WRF. The Santa Fe Valley
Water WRF produces tertiary treated recycled water, which is sold to the Olivenhain MWD for
irrigation of local golf courses. The Santa Fe Valley Water WRF has an average flow of 0.05
MGD and a treatment capacity of 0.485 MGD.
Regional Coordination
North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project
The North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project is a cooperative of ten local
agencies that provide water and/or wastewater services to study greater interconnection and
development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. The member
agencies include both cities and special districts: the Carlsbad MWD (City of Carlsbad),
Leucadia WWD, Olivenhain MWD, Rincon Del Diablo MWD, San Elijo JPA, Santa Fe ID,
Vallecitos WD, Vista ID, and the cities of Escondido and Oceanside.
The North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project is a comprehensive, cross-
jurisdictional partnership matching areas with high recycled water demand to facilities that
can produce enough recycled water to meet that demand. Maximizing the use of regional
recycled water resources reduces the region’s dependence on increasingly limited and
expensive imported water supplies, and assists the agencies to achieve the state-mandated
potable water reduction of 20% per capita per day by the year 2020.
In 2010, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) awarded a grant of $1.5
million to the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project to develop a
Regional Recycled Water Facilities Plan, which was completed in 2011. The next step will be
to develop a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for the project.
In early 2013, The San Diego CWA will formally submit an application to the DWR for
$10,300,000 in Proposition 84 grant funds allocated to the San Diego region through the
Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) program. The recycled water project was
one of eight approved in January 2013 for inclusion in the San Diego region's application, and
pending approval by DWR, the project agencies anticipate to be granted an additional
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$3,452,000 for construction of recycled water facilities in North County from the region's total
grant award.
Pending the receipt of grant funding, construction elements of the project are planned to
begin in mid-2013. Upon completion of all long-term project elements, the North San Diego
County Regional Recycled Water Project will add nearly 30.0 MGD of recycled water to North
County's water supply, potentially offsetting the potable water demand of approximately
75,000 households.
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD) delivers nearly 1.23 billion gallons of recycled water
to local irrigation customers per year. In 2010, 3,517 AF (3.1 MGD) of recycled water was
delivered, which represents approximately 16% of the total water use in CMWD’s service
area. The MWD reports that recycled water use has increased approximately 60% over the
last ten years. Recycled water is supplied to the Carlsbad MWD from three different agency
sources and is distributed through a separate recycled water distribution system to developed
areas within the MWD’s service area.
Service planning documents
2012 Recycled Water Master Plan.
Connections/EUDs
Carlsbad MWD currently delivers over 4,000 AF of recycled water per year for irrigation of
golf courses, parks, median strips, shopping areas, freeway landscaping, and common area
landscaping in residential and commercial developments. The distribution system currently
supplies more than 500 recycled-use sites such as the La Costa Resort and Spa, Park Hyatt
Aviara Resort, Legoland California, Grand Pacific Palisades Hotel, Karl Strauss Brewery and
the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Recycled water is also supplied to many of the City of Carlsbad
parks, median strips, and common areas of homeowner associations.
Facilities/Distribution
Carlsbad MWD owns the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (WRF), which is located adjacent
to the EWPCF and is operated by Encina JPA staff, but is owned by the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District. Up to 4.0 MGD of secondary effluent from the EWPCF is diverted from the
Encina ocean outfall and delivered to the WRF for further tertiary treatment. The WRF treats
an average of 2.0 MGD of recycled water. The treated water is then supplied to the Carlsbad
MWD.
The Carlsbad MWD has about 78 miles of recycled distribution pipeline, which supplies
approximately 500 recycled-use sites. Carlsbad MWD’s primary recycled water distribution
system consists of five pressure zones, three storage tanks, three booster pumping stations,
two supply sources with pump stations, and three pressure regulating stations.
Carlsbad MWD also receives recycled water from the Meadowlark WRF, owned and
operated by the Vallecitos WD, and the Gafner WRP, owned and operated by the Leucadia
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WWD. Carlsbad MWD supplies recycled water to the south course of the La Costa Resort
and Spa from the Leucadia WWD’s Gafner WRP through a separate distribution system.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Nearly 20% of the potable water provided within Carlsbad MWD is for irrigation uses.
Development of an expanded recycled water system within the Carlsbad MWD service area
would provide incentives for irrigation users to switch from potable water to recycled water,
potentially lowering the MWD’s total potable water demands.
The MWD reports that recycled water deliveries are projected to be 6,500 AFY (5.8 MGD) by
the year 2020, which is an increase of approximately 85% over existing recycled water
demands. Recycled water use is expected tol increase as the distribution system is expanded
into future development areas and from conversion of existing potable water customers to the
recycled water system.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
Through an agreement dated September 24, 2008 with Vallecitos WD, Carlsbad MWD
provides recycled water service to Vallecitos WD customers located within the City of
Carlsbad. In 2010, Carlsbad MWD reports that it sold 75-acre feet of recycled water through
nine meters within Vallecitos WD’s service area.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Carlsbad MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection
and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Leucadia Wastewater District
The Leucadia Wastewater District (WWD) sends treated secondary effluent from the EWPCF
to their Gafner Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). This water reclamation facility presently
produces 86 million gallons of recycled water per year (0.25 MGD), and has the design
capacity to produce up to 350 million gallons per year (approx. 1.0 MGD). Presently, this
recycled water is sold to the Carlsbad MWD, who sells it to the La Costa Resort & Spa Golf
Course for irrigation purposes.
Service planning documents
2008 Asset Management Plan and 2009 Sewer System Management Plan.
Facilities/Distribution
In 1993, the District upgraded the Gafner Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) to meet new
regulatory standards for recycled water. The new upgrades included a 1.0 MGD filtration
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plant that provided a third tertiary stage of treatment to the WRF’s original primary and
secondary facilities. The District opted to decommission the original primary and secondary
facilities in 1997, and began piping treated secondary effluent from the Encina plant to the
new Gafner filtration facility.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
Leucadia WWD can produce up to 350 million gallons of recycled water per year at the
Gafner WRF. The WWD has plans to expand their wastewater recycling program, with a goal
of 1.0 billion gallons per year.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
Recycled water produced at the Gafner Facility is sold, on a wholesale basis, to irrigate the
La Costa Resort & Spa Golf Course via a sales agreement with Carlsbad MWD.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Leucadia WWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection
and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Olivenhain MWD serves two areas in its recycled water system: the Northwest quadrant and
Southeast quadrant. Since 2003, Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD) has produced
approximately 1.0 MGD of recycled water at the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF).
Recycled water produced at the WRF is used throughout Olivenhain MWD's Southeast
Quadrant for major irrigation users such as golf courses, large landscape areas, parks, and
school grounds. Demand for recycled water in the Southeast Quadrant is supplemented by
recycled water purchased from the City of San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe Community
Services District. Olivenhain MWD also serves recycled water customers in its Northeast
Quadrant with recycled water purchased from Vallecitos Water District.
Service planning documents
2012-2013 Operating and Capital Budget, 2011 Potable and Recycled Water Master Plan
and Capital Improvement Program.
Connections/EDUs
Olivenhain MWD reports that it delivers an approximate total of 3,000 AF per year of recycled
water to 250 metered accounts. The MWD purchases a total of 1,040 AF of recycled water
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from the City of San Diego (410 AF), Rancho Santa Fe CSD (150 AF), and Vallecitos WD
(480 AF). The remaining recycled water supply is provided by the MWD’s 4S WRF.
Facilities/Distribution
Olivenhain MWD’s 4S WRF currently operates at 1.0 million gallons per day (MGD) of its
ultimate capacity of 2.0 MGD. The expanded and upgraded 4S WRF is capable of providing
California Title 22 tertiary treated recycled water which can be used for unrestricted irrigation
purposes.
Olivenhain MWD’s recycled water system includes a 1.0 MG recycled water reservoir,
several pump stations, a 250,000 gallon recycled water blending tank, and over 47 miles of
recycled water lines.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The Olivenhain MWD’s long-term goal is to be able to provide approximately 3 million gallons
per day of recycled water to its irrigation customers. The MWD reports that costs associated
with the expansion of recycled water production and distribution systems can be cost-
prohibitive and that the district pursues outside funding sources through grants and other
alternative funding mechanisms.
Planning for Areas Outside of Sphere
Olivenhain MWD is joint owner (with San Dieguito Water District) of Wanket Reservoir,
located near the border of the two agencies. The reservoir is not currently integral to the
potable system and negotiations are underway for the MWD to purchase the reservoir
outright and convert it to a recycled water storage tank. The conversion would offer
Olivenhain MWD the ability to procure and serve up to an additional 400 AFY of recycled
water within its service area. The additional supply could be provided by San Elijo Joint
Powers Authority, Leucadia WWD, or Carlsbad MWD.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Olivenhain MWD reports that it is limited in its ability to produce enough recycled water to
meet existing/potential demands within its service area. Demand for recycled water is
supplemented by recycled water purchased from the City of San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe
Community Services District and from Vallecitos Water District.
Olivenhain MWD has an agreement with Rancho Santa Fe CSD to purchase the full recycled
water output of the Santa Fe Valley Water Reclamation Facility for delivery to Olivenhain
MWD recycled water customers. Other small wastewater treatment facilities currently exist
within OMWD's water service area but outside of its wastewater service area. The MWD
states that efficiencies could be achieved if these facilities were upgraded to provide tertiary
treatment capacity, allowing wastewater flows to be reclaimed and used to supplement
potable water deliveries within the MWD's service area.
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Olivenhain MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled
Water Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection
and development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
San Dieguito Water District
The San Dieguito WD purchases recycled water from San Elijo Joint Powers Authority
(SEJPA) after treatment at the San Elijo Water Pollution Control Plant, for delivery to the
WD’s customers. The San Dieguito WD reports recycled water use at 448 AF in 2010. The
WD projects 625 AF of recycled water use in 2020.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
The San Dieguito WD purchases recycled water from the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority,
which is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project.
Santa Fe Irrigation District
Santa Fe ID currently delivers approximately 500 acre feet (AF) of recycled water to its
customers in the western portion of its service area. Santa Fe ID reports that recycled water
deliveries are approximately 5% of the ID’s water supply volume.
Santa Fe ID states that expanding its recycled water program is a sustainable option to offset
current potable water demands and provide customers with a reliable source of irrigation
water that is not affected by potential water use restrictions.
Santa Fe ID completed a comprehensive Recycled Water Master Plan in 2005 that identified
over 1,300 AF of potential recycled water demand in the District’s eastern service area. The
ID reports that, with the district’s service area close to built out conditions, the potential
recycled water demands in the eastern service area could potentially offset current potable
demands. The Santa Fe ID has adopted a Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities
Plan to better define recycled water demands in the eastern service area and the most viable
recycled water supply and delivery facilities to serve these demands.
Service planning documents
Recycled Water Master Plan
In 2005, the District developed a Recycled Water Master Plan which described current
recycled water uses and infrastructure, projected recycled demands, and identified system
infrastructure expansion alternatives.
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Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities Plan
In 2011, the Santa Fe ID adopted the Eastern Service Area Recycled Water Facilities Plan
that updated the 2005 Recycled Water Master Plan to better define the improvements
needed to use recycled water to offset potable water used by customers in the eastern
portion of the District’s service area.
Connections/EDUs
Approximate 480 AFY of recycled water is currently being used in the western portion of the
District’s service area. The District purchases recycled water from San Elijo Joint Powers
Authority (SEJPA) for use by the District’s customers. Recycled water use is currently limited
to the western portion of the District’s service area due to proximity of the San Elijo Joint
Water Reclamation Facility. Over the past four years, the District has expanded recycled
water use in the western service area by approximately 10%.
SEJPA currently supplies recycled water to 14 of the Santa Fe ID’s customers from meters
within the City of Solana Beach and unincorporated portions of the County of San Diego.
Santa Fe ID’s recycled water customers include San Dieguito Park, Lomas Santa Fe Golf
Course and Country Club, California Department of Transportation, the City of Solana Beach,
and several homeowner associations.
Facilities/Distribution
Santa Fe ID recycled water demands, which currently total approximately 500 AF, are
supplied from SEJPA. The SEJPA owns and operates the San Elijo WRF and distribution
system that serves customers in Solana Beach, plus additional customers in other water
districts.
Anticipated Build-Out/Capacity
The San Elijo Joint Water Reclamation Facility currently supplies approximately 500 AF per
year of recycled water to the Santa Fe ID’s customers in Solana Beach. Santa Fe ID
anticipates that SEJPA could construct improvement projects that could provide an additional
400 AF of additional recycled water supply.
Planning for Areas Within/Outside of Sphere
Santa Fe ID reports that its Recycled Water System Expansion project will provide a pipeline
that extends the existing recycled water distribution system in the western portion of the ID’s
service area to deliver recycled water to the lower portion of the San Dieguito Park and other
nearby users. The park historically uses approximately 50 acre-feet of potable water per year
(equivalent to approximately 100 single family homes). The new pipeline could potentially
serve an additional 50 to 75 acre-feet of recycled water to other potable water users in the
vicinity of the pipeline.
The Santa Fe ID is currently considering three potential recycled water supply options to
serve eastern service area planned recycled water demands. The options include the SEJPA
that currently produces enough tertiary effluent to serve the ID’s projected demands; the City
of San Diego has a potential recycled water distribution system connection point adjacent to
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the ID’s eastern service area boundary that could serve the Districts projected demands; and
the Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, and Whispering Palms CSDs, which would require
implementation of tertiary and demineralization facilities to accommodate a portion of the ID’s
projected demands.
Cooperative Agreements/Regional Coordination
Santa Fe ID is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water
Project, which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection and
development of northern San Diego County’s recycled water infrastructure. This regional
recycled water supply project could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member
agencies are coordinating efforts to obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Rancho Santa Fe, Whispering Palms, and Fairbanks Ranch
Community Services Districts
The Rancho Santa Fe CSD, Whispering Palms CSD, and Fairbanks Ranch CSD each
provide wastewater treatment to unincorporated communities within the Rancho Santa Fe
area. The CSDs own and operate separate wastewater treatment plants that provide
secondary level treatment.
Facilities/Distribution
Rancho Santa Fe CSD owns and operates the Rancho Santa Fe Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF). The design capacity of the WRF is 0.45 MGD. All of the wastewater collected by the
WRF is treated to secondary treatment levels and disposed of onsite in percolation beds.
Effluent from the WRF has high TDS concentrations; therefore tertiary treatment and
demineralization facilities would be required to use effluent from the Rancho Santa Fe WRF
for recycled water uses.
Rancho Santa Fe CSD also owns and operates the Santa Fe Valley Water WRF. The Santa
Fe Valley Water WRF produces tertiary treated recycled water, which is sold to the
Olivenhain MWD for irrigation of local golf courses. The Santa Fe Valley Water WRF has an
average flow of 0.05 MGD and a treatment capacity of 0.485 MGD.
Olivenhain MWD has an agreement with Rancho Santa Fe CSD to purchase the full tertiary
recycled water output of the CSD’s Santa Fe Valley Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) for
delivery to Olivenhain MWD recycled water customers. The Olivenhain MWD is projected to
purchase a total 150 AF of recycled water per year from the Rancho Santa Fe CSD’s WRF.
The Whispering Palms CSD operates the Whispering Palms Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF). The Whispering Palms WRF provides secondary treatment for an average
wastewater flow of 0.29 MGD, with a maximum rated capacity of 0.40 MGD.
Planning for Areas Within/Outside of Sphere
The CSD’s and Santa Fe ID have studied the potential for conveyance of secondary effluent
from Whispering Palms and Fairbanks Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plants to Rancho Santa
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Fe Wastewater Treatment Plant, and construction of tertiary treatment facilities at Rancho
Santa Fe Treatment Plant to treat the CSD flows to acceptable levels for recycled water use.
Demineralization or blending with potable water would be required to address high TDS of
the CSD effluent. The Rancho Santa Fe Wastewater Treatment Facility is located just outside
of the southeastern boundary of the Santa Fe ID service area. Pumping would be required to
convey the recycled water supply to the Santa Fe ID’s Eastern Service Area storage facilities.
CONCLUSION
Recycled/reclaimed water service represents a significant opportunity for the subject
agencies to reduce dependency on regional imported water supplies by replacing potable
water irrigation uses with non-potable sources. The agencies have created regional planning
efforts such as the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project that will
significantly increase the tertiary treatment capacities necessary to produce high-quality
recycled water. The project intends to connect areas with high recycled water demands to
facilities that can produce enough recycled water to meet the present and projected
demands.
These regional planning efforts should continue to explore expansion of its agency
membership so that smaller wastewater agencies such as Community Service Districts can
be integrated into the regional recycled water treatment and distribution systems.
Other Provided Services
In addition to the subject water and wastewater services, the North County Costal Sphere
and MSR agencies are authorized to provide additional services:
• Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD): street light maintenance and
roadside landscape maintenance services.
• Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD): hydroelectric generation, and park and
recreation services.
• Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (CSD): landscape maintenance, and
utility undergrounding services.
• Whispering Palms Community Services District (CSD): roadside, street sign, and
lighting maintenance services.
No changes to these authorized services have been requested by the respective agencies;
therefore, no changes are recommended as part of the subject sphere and service review.
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The San Dieguito Sphere and MSR conclusions and recommendations confirm that the
subject agencies are adequately providing water and wastewater services to the study area.
The report recommends that your Commission:
• Affirm the current larger-than district spheres of influence for the Leucadia Wastewater
District (WWD), Olivenhain MWD, Rancho Santa Fe CSD, and the Whispering Palms
CSD;
• Affirm the current smaller-than district spheres for the San Dieguito Water District
(WD), and the Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID);
• Affirm the coterminous spheres for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD), and
the Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD);
• Affirm the existing service-specific spheres for the Olivenhain MWD (Wastewater), and
the Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Utility Undergrounding); and,
• Remove the existing special study area designations from the Olivenhain MWD
sphere, retain the special study area designations for the sphere of the Rancho Santa
Fe CSD (Sun Valley, Bridges Project); and,
• Discuss the potential expansion of the Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Sun Valley) special
study area to include the unincorporated portion of the adjacent Flower Hill
development area. (Attached map)
Approval of staff recommendations for the spheres of the eight special districts reviewed in
the foregoing report is part of a comprehensive sphere review program that will sequentially
review and affirm, minimally adjust, or update all spheres in San Diego County. Affirmation of
the existing spheres for the Carlsbad MWD; Fairbanks Ranch CSD; Leucadia WWD;
Olivenhain MWD; Rancho Santa Fe CSD; San Dieguito WD; Santa Fe ID; and the
Whispering Palms CSD will bring these local agencies into compliance with State Law
[Government Code § 56425(g)] and San Diego LAFCO Policy L-102, which require review of
all spheres at five-year intervals. Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence
Determinations will be developed for the subject San Dieguito MSR agencies following the
Commission’s determination of this report.
Staff is also recommending that your Commission discuss the potential need to update
LAFCO’s Rules regarding special district functions and services. The LAFCO Rules were
originally adopted in the 1970s when special districts were first seated on the Commission.
As the provision of water and sewer functions and services have evolved over time, there is a
need to better define related terms that the special districts use for describing those functions
and services. An example is the terms “wastewater” and “recycled water” services, which are
currently used by the special districts and regulatory bodies in reference to “sewer” and
“reclaimed water” services. Another example is the need to clarify the production and supply
of reclaimed/recycled water between special districts. It is therefore,
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RECOMMENDED: That your Commission
(1) Find in accordance with the Executive Officer’s determination that pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, sphere affirmations are not subject to the
environmental impact evaluation process because it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment and the activity is not subject to CEQA.
(2) Find in accordance with the Executive Officer’s determination that pursuant to Section
15306 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the service review is not subject to the
environmental impact evaluation process because the service review consists of basic
data collection, research, management, and resource evaluation activities that will not
result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The project is
strictly for information gathering purposes and is a part of a study leading to an action that
has not yet been approved, adopted or funded.
(3) For the reasons set forth in the 2012 Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review,
adopt the written statements on file specifying the functions and classes of services and
affirm coterminous spheres for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD) and the
Fairbanks Ranch Community Services District (CSD); affirm smaller-than district spheres
for the San Dieguito Water District (WD) and the Santa Fe Irrigation District (ID); affirm
larger-than district spheres for the Leucadia Wastewater District (WWD), Olivenhain
Municipal Water District (MWD), Rancho Santa Fe Community Services District (CSD),
and the Whispering Palms Community Services District (CSD); remove the existing
special study area designations from the Olivenhain MWD sphere; retain the special study
area designations for the sphere of the Rancho Santa Fe CSD (Sun Valley, Bridges
Project), and discuss the potential expansion of the Sun Valley special study area to
include the unincorporated portion of the adjacent Flower Hill development area.
(4) Discuss the potential need for updating LAFCO’s Rules regarding special district functions
and services.
(5) Direct the Executive Officer to prepare written Statements of Determinations and
associated resolutions, consistent with the recommendations in the May 6, 2013 LAFCO
staff report.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL D. OTT ROBERT BARRY, AICP
Executive Officer Local Governmental Analyst III
MDO:RB:trl
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Mr. Michael Ott, Executive Director
San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission
VIA EMAIL TRANSMISSION ONLY
May I, 2013
SUBJECT: Five Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review: Noith County Coastal (San
Dieguito) Water and Wastewater Agencies
Dear Mr. Ott,
Thank you for the opp01tunity to review the subject rep011. This letter transmits the joint
cmmnents of the Santa Fe ll1'igation District (SFID) and San Dieguito Water Dish·ict (SDWD)
regarding the repmt. As you are aware, mu· two Districts have enjoyed a long standing
partnership providing water service to our respective co111111unities that dates back to the 1920's
and the ear·ly development of water service in the region. This partnership is memorialized in a
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) between the two agencies that governs local
surface water supply ownership, as well as the ownership and operation of joint water
transmission, storage and h·eatment facilities.
As a result of our review of the repmt, we propose minor cladfications to the report. The
attached red line sections excerpted from the repmt show the revisions we propose.
Once again, thank you for the opportunity to review the report, provide collllllents and pruticipate
in this process. If you need additional information, please contact either ofus.
Regards,
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Michael J. Bardin
General Manager
Santa Fe Inigation District
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Santa Fe Irrigation Dish·ict
5920 Linea Del Cielo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-2424
(,a'Glenn Prnim
General Manager
San Dieguito Water District
San Dieguito Water District
505 Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 633-2763
Attachment
Proposed Revisions
Five Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review:
North County Coastal (San Dieguito) Water and Wastewater Agencies Report
PAGE 17
District Sphere of Influence:
Special Study Areas:
Status of current sphere:
RECOMMENDATION:
PAGE 39
LAFCO approved a sphere-of-influence for the San
Dieguito WO in 1984 that was smaller than the district
boundary. The approved sphere remained the same after the
incorporation of the City of Encinitas and was affirmed by
LAFCO in 2005 and 2007.
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No sphere or jurisdictional changes have occurred since
the 2007 affirmation of the smaller-than-district sphere and no
new information that would warrant a sphere change has
been presented. District responses to the 2012 Sphere of
Influence and Service Review indicate that no proposals for a
sphere change or jurisdictional change are anticipated.
It is recommended that the existing smaller-than-district sphere
for the San Dieguito WO be affirmed. The Santa Fe ID has
irueFmally-4i-sGtJsse4--the merits of conselidating with the-Safi
G-ieg-u-ftG-..WQ,out no acilG~FdiRg-t.l:IJs
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Santa Fe ID and San Dieguito VllD have di6Gt1-SS~teA-ti~~OAS-te-Gon-seJ.id.a-le---B-perati~ns as paft-ef
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~atea-because of their loog-teFm-Gperational relatioru;hlp-anG--joim--ewnership of-faGilities
~truGttif&.. Santa Fe ID continues to plan and work collaboratively with San Dieguito WO ancl
other agencies to optimize the operation of th e jointly owned water system, maximize the usage of local
water resources and integrate operations where practical and cost effective.
Santa Fe ID is a member agency of the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project,
which is a cooperative of ten local agencies to study greater interconnection and development of
northern San Diego County's recycled water infrastructure. This regional recycled water supply project
could potentially supply a demand of 16,554 AF. The member agencies are coordinating efforts to
obtain funding opportunities for the regional project.
Santa Fe ID participates in the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, which is
intended to integrate local water resources planning across jurisdictional boundaries.
Santa Fe Irrigation District
May 17, 2013
Mr. Michael Ott, Executive Director
San Diego Local Agency Fmmation Commission
VIA EMAIL TRANSMISSION ONLY
SUBJECT: Five Year Sphere ofinfluence and Service Review: Nmih County Coastal (San
Dieguito) Water and Wastewater Agencies -Additional Comments
Dear Mr. Ott,
We previously submitted comments to you, in a joint letter from Santa Fe Irrigation District and San
Dieguito Water District, regarding the subject repo1i on May 1, 2013. Thank you for the additional
time allowed to more thoroughly review and comment on this report.
As a result of our additional review of the report, we propose minor clarifications to the report, as
noted below:
Corrections:
• Page 17, Abstract: This states that SFID was formed by property owners in the area east of
Carlsbad and south of Escondido. We do not have any records ofprope1iy owners in that
location forming the SFID. SFID was formed in 1923 by prope1iy owners under the
California lnigation District Act. Those prope1iy owners were located in the Rancho Santa
Fe Community located east of the cmTent City of Solana Beach and south of the current City
of San Marcos.
• Page 17, Services: In addition to potable water service, SFID is authorized to provide
recycled water service and hydroelectric power generation.
• Page 18, Annual District adopted budget (FY 2012-2013): The SFID's operating budget is
$22,236,249.
• There are inconsistencies with the number of member agencies in the North San Diego
County Regional Recycled Water Expansion Project. The cmTect number is ten. The
following are page numbers where the numbers vary:
o Pg 27 -"Carlsbad MWD is also participating with eight local agencies to develop a
regional recycled"
Santa Fe Irrigation District~ PO Box 409 ~ 5920 Linea de/ Cielo ~ Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0409
Phone 858. 756.2424 Fax 858. 756.0450
www.sfidwater.org
o Pg 30 -"Olivenhain MWD is a member agency of the North San Diego County
Regional Recycled Water Project, which is a cooperative with seven other agencies"
• Page 60, under the title, "Planning for Areas Within/Outside of Sphere" the info1mation can
be updated. The SFID completed a recycled water pipeline extension project and the
County's San Dieguito Park has been conve1ted to 100% recycled water inigation.
• Page 60, under Connection/EDU's, use 500 AFY for recycled water deliveries (this is
consistent with page 59 and more accurate).
• Page 62, Other Provided Services: Include hydroelectric generation for SFID.
Additions:
• Page 18, under Financial: Note that SFID has a "AAA" credit rating from Standard and
Poor's.
Once again, thank you for the extended opportunity to review the repo1t, provide comments, and
pa1ticipate in this process. If you need additional infmmation, please contact me.
Regards,
Michael J. Bardin
General Manager
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Santa Fe Irrigation District~ PO Box 409 ~ 5920 Linea de/ Cielo ~ Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-0409
Phone 858. 756.2424 Fax 858. 756.0450
www.sjidwater.org
Board of Directors
Lawrence A Watt, President
Christy Guerin, Vice President
Edmund K. Sprague, Treasurer
Gerald E. Varty, Secretary
Robert F. Topolovac, Director
May 16, 2013
Michael Ott
San Diego LAFCO
9335 Hazard Way, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
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RE: Five-Year Sphere of Influence (SOI) and Service Review
Dear Mike:
Gene ral Manager
Kimberly A. Tl1orner, Esq.
General Counsel
Alfred Smith, Esq.
As discussed at the May 6, 2013 LAFCO meeting, below please find Olivenhain Municipal Water District's
(OMWD's} comments with respect to the above-mentioned review. We appreciate the extension of
time granted by LAFCO for us to review and comment on the report.
First of all, we wish to thank you for producing a truly excellent report. In general, OMWD is in
agreement with the recommendations and suggestions posed therein; at the same time, it is such an
important document that we strongly feel it can be a tool for even greater partnerships and
opportunities for collaboration if given the full attention it merits. It is in that spirit that we requested
additional time to comment, coordinate with other agencies, and provide the input and
recommendations that are summarized below. These are separated into categories for ease of
reference.
General Comments
The following bullet points summarize OMWD's general takeaways from the SOI report.
1. The report is a great summary of water, wastewater, and recycled water agencies in the San
Dieguito study area.
2. According to this report, San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) and Santa Fe Irrigation District
{SFID) are apparently the only agencies that are discussing the merits of consolidating with each
other. All agencies could participate in those discussions with the goal of helping to pinpoint
best management practices and exploring yet more consolidation opportunities amongst other
agencies.
3. The report concludes that LAFCO should discuss supporting operations consolidation
opportunities and potential for shared facilities and infrastructure, but makes no specific
recommendations as to the "what" and "how" of what should be discussed. Barring any
recommendations, further discussion would not occur for another 5 years when the next update
is prepared.
' 1966 Olivenhain Road • Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone (760) 753-6466 • Fax (760) 753-1578 • www.ollvenhain.com
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Michael Ott
May 16, 2013
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4. According to the report, the CSDs and SFID are studying the possibility of conveying their
secondary wastewater up to the Rancho Santa Fe CSD plant and treating it to tertiary and
demineralizing it for sale to SFID. OMWD has talked to the CSDs in the past at the staff level
about them selling us recycled water. SFID has recently indicated that it is not actively in
discussions to buy recycled water from the CSDs at this time. Most of the CSDs overlap within
OMWD's water service area. OMWD strongly feels that this issue should be studied further
amongst the CSDs, SFID and OMWD. LAFCO could facilitate these discussions for supply of
service, shared services and even potential consolidations. The CSDs are disposing of treated
wastewater that is a vital and much needed resource to water agencies. By way of example, the
report states that Whispering Palms is isolated with respect to other agency infrastructure in
terms of recycled water but it is right next to some of OMWD's biggest users, including the
Morgan Run Golf Course. If Whispering Palms added tertiary capacity, OMWD could easily
incorporate that water into our system. LAFCO may be the perfect entity to bring all of these
agencies (SFID, OMWD, CSDs) to the table to resolve these issues to the betterment of all the
agencies and the region.
5. OMWD is comfortable with all of the sphere commitments and the removal of special study
areas recommended in the report. OMWD resolved its two areas via out of service agreements
and these are non~issues for us now.
6. There is a suggestion at the end of the report (Page 63) that the commission ''clarify the
production and supply of reclaimed/recycled water between special districts." OMWD ls
extremely concerned with the potentia I impacts of this clarification and strongly suggests that
this issue be sent to the LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee for review and vetting
with a recommendation to LAFCO from the Advisory Committee.
Questions/Concerns
1. Although the report indicates that OMWD is well suited to take recycled water from the CSDs if
it were available (see p. 58), the report further says on p. 61 that SFID could take this water if
there was demineralization. Why is demineralization needed in one instance but not the other?
Also, why would wastewater at the CSDs be of such a different nature than what we see
everywhere else?
Technical Comments
1. This review shows OMWD getting 97% of our water from SDCWA on p.10 but 100% on p.27. The
correct amount is 100% o"f its potable water supply. Approximately 14% of OMWD's total water
supply is recycled.
2. The list of recycled water areas (see p. 11) omits all of 4S Ranch, Crosby Estates; and Santa Fe
Valley where OMWD serves recycled water.
3. The quantities of water shown on p. 11, second paragraph, are inaccurate and don't match
those given on p. 27.
Michael Ott
May 16, 2013
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4. The reference to the Unit AA pipeline on p. 28 should now state that the project is complete.
5. There are more numerical inconsistencies between acre feet and metered connections data at
the bottom of p. 28 and data on p. 27.
6. There are numerical inconsistencies between the third and fourth paragraphs on p. 47. The
fourth paragraph is more accurate regarding the average flow volume.
7. The list of water reclamation plants on p. 54 omits the 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility and
Meadowlark WRF, both of whom are major contributors to recycled water in this area.
Vallecitos Water District, who operates the Meadowlark WRF, is omitted from this report, but
they are a player ln a number of ways. They provide wastewater treatment and recycled water
services within Carlsbad and OMWD's sphere of influence; they are also a part of a JPA for the
Encina Wastewater Authority.
8. The San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) is not included in the list of recycled water
providers on pages 5 and 6. They should be added as they produce and distribute recycled
water, which OMWD, SFID and SDWD all procure and deliver to the cities of Encinitas, Solana
Beach, Del Mar, and San Diego.
9. OMWD does not operate the Olivenhain Reservoir as indicated on p. 28; it is operated by the
San Diego County Water Authority.
Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in this highly important initiative and provide
comment. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions co ncerning this summary. OMWD is
committed to assisting in this process.
Regards,
~~~~
Kimberly A. Thorner, Esq.
General Manager
cc: OMWD Board of Directors
9335 Hazard Way• Suite 200 • San Diego, CA 92123
(858)614-7755 • FAX (858) 614-7766
San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission Website: www.sdlafco.org
Chairman
Bill Horn County Board of Supervisors
Vice Chairman
Sam Abed Mayor City of Escondido
Members
Dianne Jacob County Board of Supervisors
Andrew Vanderlaan Public Member
Lorie Zapf Councilmember City of San Diego
Lorraine Wood Councilmember City of Carlsbad
Jo MacKenzie
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Vista Irrigation District
Ed Sprague Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Alternate Members
Greg Cox County Board of Supervisors
Chris Cate Councilmember City of San Diego
Racquel Vasquez Councilmember City of Lemon Grove
Harry Mathis Public Member
Judy Hanson Leucadia Wastewater District
Executive Officer
Michael D. Ott
Legal Counsel
Michael G. Colantuono
August 1, 2016
TO: Local Agency Formation Commission
FROM: Executive Officer
Local Governmental Analyst
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SUBJECT: Five -Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review:
North County Coastal Cities
MSR13-100; SR13-100 City of Carlsbad
MSR13-103; SR13-103 City of Del Mar
MSR 13-105; SR 13-105 City of Encinitas
MSR13-111; SR13-111 City of Oceanside
MSR13-116; SR13-116 City of Solana Beach
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached report and recommendations concern spheres of influence for
five incorporated cities in the north coastal area of San Diego County: City of
Carlsbad; City of Del Mar; City of Encinitas; City of Oceanside; and City of
Solana Beach. The city spheres are being evaluated as part of a
comprehensive Sphere of Influence and Service Review that is required by
State Law and San Diego LAFCO Policy.
The Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review (MSR) for
the North County Coastal Cities includes updated financial and service
information for the five subject cities as well as population projections and
overviews on governance. The written MSR and Sphere determinations
reflect that municipal services are being adequately provided by the cities and
the special districts within the cities' respective incorporated boundaries. A
Special Study Area designation is recommended for a portion of
unincorporated territory that is located within the adopted sphere of influence
for Encinitas and adjacent to the Carlsbad sphere (Map 8-6). The identified
territory is not presently located within the authorized service area of a public
fire protection agency.
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Due to the area's location and roadway access in relation to existing City of Carlsbad, City
of Encinitas, and City of San Marcos fire stations, this unserved area should be evaluated
in future service and sphere reviews for potential city sphere re-designations that would
better facilitate the efficient extension of fire protection and emergency medical services.
The adopted sphere of influence for each of the five cities has not been changed or
amended over the previous ten years, and the cities have each indicated that no sphere
changes are anticipated within the next five years. Accordingly, the North County Coastal
Cities Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review concludes with recommendations
to: (1) affirm a coterminous sphere with a Special Study Area designation for the City of
Carlsbad; (2) affirm a coterminous sphere for the City of Del Mar; (3) affirm a larger-than
city sphere with a Special Study Area designation for the City of Encinitas; (4) affirm a
coterminous sphere for the City of Oceanside; and, (5) affirm a coterminous sphere for the
City of Solana Beach.
Your Commission is also requested to direct the Executive Officer to implement minor
technical changes to the subject cities' spheres to better coordinate with current Assessor
and local Geographic Information System (GIS) information regarding incorporated
boundaries, submerged incorporated territory, parcel lines, roadways, as well as natural
boundaries such as the Pacific Ocean, coastal lagoons, and local creeks and rivers. These
non-substantive, technical corrections to spheres will be conducted in coordination with the
affected cities.
FIVE-YEAR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND SERVICE REVIEW
The Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Municipal Service Review (MSR) for the North
County Coastal Cities concerns spheres of influence for five cities in north coastal San
Diego County: City of Carlsbad; City of Del Mar; City of Encinitas; City of Oceanside; and
City of Solana Beach. Each of the five cities is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and other
incorporated cities or unincorporated communities and have limited room for expansion
beyond their present incorporated boundaries.
SPHERE of INFLUENCE BACKGROUND
Over thirty years ago, the California State Legislature directed LAFCOs to establish a
sphere of influence for each local governmental agency under LAFCO jurisdiction. A
Sphere of Influence is defined in State Law as ... a plan for the probable physical
boundaries and service areas of a local agency, and is intended to promote logical and
orderly development and coordination of local agencies; inhibit duplication of services; and
support efficient public service delivery.
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While inclusion of territory within a local agency's adopted sphere of influence is a statutory
prerequisite for annexation to the agency, it should be noted that a proposed annexation
area's consistency with the agency's sphere of influence is only one of several factors that
must be considered by the Commission when reviewing proposed jurisdictional changes.
San Diego LAFCO has established and maintained spheres of influence for each special
district and city in San Diego County. As required by State Law, each agency's adopted
sphere must be periodically reevaluated to ensure that it reflects current local conditions
and circumstances and continues to serve as an effective planning tool. In 1990, San
Diego LAFCO adopted Policy L-109, which combined with implementing procedures,
requires spheres of influence to be revisited at five-year intervals, as necessary.
Commencing in 2008 and every five years thereafter, State Law requires that LAFCOs
shall, as necessary, review and update each sphere of influence [Government Code
56425(9)]. San Diego LAFCO Policy L-102 discourages major amendments to a agency's
sphere that has been adopted, affirmed, or updated unless one of the following is
demonstrated by the proponent: (1) a documented public health or safety risk such as
septic system failure; (2) a proposal involving property split by a sphere boundary; (3) a
reorganization between two consenting districts; and (4) situations where the sphere review
did not anticipate a need for public services-and local conditions or circumstances have
significantly changed.
Since your Commission initiated its first sphere review and MSR program in 2001, all local
agency spheres have been included in at least one cycle of review and affirmation or
update. Selected categories of local agencies, such as Fire Protection Districts, or County
Sanitation Districts have been addressed in multiple reviews. MSRs have been prepared in
association with numerous complex projects and, when warranted, sphere updates have
been approved. The chronology of sphere review and MSR activity is annually reviewed
and made available in the Commission's Summary of Sphere of Influence Actions and
Municipal Service Reviews.
The current Five-Year Sphere of Influence and Service Review Program was initiated by
sending a service-specific questionnaire to the 100 local agencies under San Diego
LAFCO's jurisdiction. All agencies responded to the questionnaire with detailed information
regarding their current provision of services and any anticipated need for changes to
service areas or adopted spheres of influence. The agency responses have been analyzed
and LAFCO databases have been updated where necessary. All local agency spheres will
be reviewed and recommendations for affirmation, minor adjustment, or comprehensive
update will be presented to the Commission as groups of agencies are reviewed.
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Municipal Service Review Determinations
When LAFCO establishes or updates spheres of influence, a Municipal Service Review
(MSR) is required to be produced that analyzes and evaluates the provision of services
within the subject geographic area. The MSR evaluation requirements are codified in
Government Code Section 56430 and involve a broad spectrum of service delivery,
operational, and jurisdictional issues. In conducting a MSR, LAFCO must prepare a written
statement of determinations with respect to each of the following categories:
(1)Growth and population projections for the affected area.
(2)The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities
within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.
(3)Present and planned capacity of public facilities, adequacy of public services, and
infrastructure needs or deficiencies including needs or deficiencies related to
sewers, municipal and industrial water, and structural fire protection in any
disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of
influence.
(4)Financial ability of agencies to provide services.
(5)Status of, and opportunities for, shared facilities.
(6)Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure and
operational efficiencies.
(7)Any other matter related to effective or efficient service delivery, as required by
commission policy.
When conducting a Municipal Service Review, the Commission may assess various
alternatives for improving efficiency and affordability of infrastructure and service delivery
within and contiguous to the sphere of influence.
Sphere of Influence Determinations
The Commission's sphere of influence determination requirements are codified in
Government Code Section 56425(e), which states that "In determining the sphere of
influence of each local agency, the Commission shall consider and prepare a written
statement of its determinations with respect to each of the following:
(1)The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open
space lands.
(2)The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area.
(3)The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the
agency provides or is authorized to provide.
(4)The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the
commission determines that they are relevant to the agency.
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(5)For an update of a sphere of influence of a city or special district that provides
public facilities or services related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, or
structural fire protection, that occurs pursuant to subdivision (g) on or after July 1,
2012, the present and probable need for those public facilities and services of any
disadvantaged unincorporated communities within the existing sphere of influence."
When determining a sphere of influence, the Commission may assess the feasibility of
governmental reorganization of particular agencies and recommend reorganization of
those agencies when reorganization is found to be feasible and if reorganization will further
the goals of orderly development and efficient and affordable service delivery.
INCORPORATED CITIES
California cities are formed under the incorporation provIsIons in the Cortese Knox
Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government Code Section
56000 et seq.) and are governed under Title 4 of the Government Code. Cities are
organized under the general law of the State or under a charter adopted by a majority of
the local voters. Cities may establish a city manager or an elective mayor form of
government. City councilmembers may be elected by district or at large. A mayor may be
directly elected by the voters or selected by the elected councilmembers.
A county or incorporated city may make and enforce within its limits all local, police,
sanitary and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws. Cities may
establish, purchase and operate municipal utilities to provide their residents with light,
water, power, heat, transportation and means of communications. Unlike special districts,
the provision of new services or functions by an incorporated city does not require LAFCO
preapproval.
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities
Enactment of Senate Bill 244 (Wolk) in 2012 resulted in changes to Government Code
Sections 56425 and 56430 that require LAFCO to evaluate the present and probable need
for public facilities and services within disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUC)
that are located within or contiguous to the sphere of influence of cities or special districts
that provide wastewater, municipal or industrial water, or structural fire protection services.
LAFCOs must make additional determinations relative to DUCs when conducting Municipal
Service Reviews (MSR) and updating spheres of influence. On March 4, 2013, San Diego
LAFCO accepted provisions to comply with SB 244; therefore, MSR13-100/SR13-100: City
of Carlsbad; MSR13-103/SR13-103: City of Del Mar; MSR13-105/SR13-105: City of
Encinitas; MSR13-111/SR13-111: City of Oceanside; and, MSR13-116/SR13-116: City of
Solana Beach will not need to address SB 244 issues.
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SPHERE AND SERVICE REVIEW
1.City of Carlsbad(MSR13-100; SR13-100)
City Characteristics Summary
Incorporation Date: 1952
Population: 110,653 (SANDAG 2015 estimate)
Land Area: Approximately 39.1 square miles, including submerged lands totaling approximately 520
acres
Governance: Charter City; Mayor and 4-member Council elected at-large
Sphere of Influence: Coterminous
Sphere Adopted: June 5, 1978
Sphere Reaffirmed: August 6, 2007
General Plan Adoption Date: September 11, 2015
Primary Service Providers: City of Carlsbad (Fire Protection, Police, Water, and Wastewater
Services); Carlsbad Municipal Water District (Water Service); Olivenhain Municipal Water District
(Water Service), Vallecitos WO (Water and Wastewater Services), Leucadia Wastewater District
(Wastewater Service); and Waste Management, Inc. (Trash Hauling and Disposal Service), Tri-City
Health Care District (Healthcare Services)
City Council Meetings: Tuesdays of each month, held twice per month at 6:00 p.m. and once per
month at 9:00 a.m.
Planning Commission: First and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Address: 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
City Hall Phone: 760/434-2820
Police Department (Non Emergencies): 760/931-2197
Fire Department (Non Emergencies): 760/ 931-2141
Planning Department: 760/ 602-4600
Website: http://www.carlsbadca.gov
Email: help@carlsbadca.gov
Abstract
The City of Carlsbad is located in northern coastal San Diego County, approximately 35-
miles north of the City of San Diego, and is bordered by the City of Oceanside to the north;
the Cities of Vista and San Marcos to the east; the City of Encinitas to the south; and the
Pacific Ocean to the west.
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The Carlsbad coastline includes three large beaches: South Carlsbad State Beach,
Carlsbad State Beach, and North Carlsbad State Beach; and three lagoons: Bue�a Vista
Lagoon, which forms a portion of the incorporated boundary between the City of Carlsbad
and the City of Oceanside; Aqua Hedonia Lagoon; and Batiquitos Lagoon, which forms a
portion of the incorporated boundary between the City of Carlsbad and the City of
Encinitas.
The City of Carlsbad's adopted Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City's
incorporated boundary. As of 2015, Carlsbad has an estimated population of 110,653
people, which is projected to increase to 124,518 by 2050 (SANDAG Series 13 Regional
Growth Forecast, 2013).
Carlsbad is organized under a council-manager form of government and is governed by a
five-member city council consisting of an elected Mayor and four elected council members.
In June 2008, Carlsbad residents voted to approve Proposition D, where Carlsbad is now
governed by its own charter document.
The City of Carlsbad provides fire protection and police services city-wide, and water and
wastewater services to portions of the city. Most city residents receive water and sewer
services from the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, which was established as a subsidiary
district in 1990. The southeastern portion of Carlsbad receives water service from the
Olivenhain Municipal Water District or the Vallecitos Water District; and wastewater
services from the Vallecitos Water District or the Leucadia Wastewater District. Trash
hauling and disposal service is provided by contract with Waste Management, Inc.
Population and Growth Projections
The City of Carlsbad's total population as of January 2015 is estimated as 110,653 ) (SAN DAG, 2016). From 2010-2015, the City's estimated population has grown by
approximately 5.2% and significant growth is not expected in the next 5 years.
According to the SANDAG Series 13 Regional Growth Forecast (2013), Carlsbad's total
population is estimated to increase to 124,518 by 2050. This projected increase of 13,865
residents corresponds to a growth rate of approximately 12.5% for the City of Carlsbad
during 2015-2050.
The following table reflects estimated and projected populations for the City of Carlsbad
from 2010 to 2050:
Year Population
2010 105, 185
2015 110,653
2020 118,450
2035 124,351
2050 124,518
Source
SAN DAG/Census, 2010
SANDAG, 2016
SANDAG Series 13 Regional Growth Forecast, 2013
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Land Use
The City of Carlsbad's General Plan establishes the locations and types of land uses and
their corresponding development density and intensity standards. The City's General Plan
was most recently updated in 2015 with a planning time horizon of 2035.
The Carlsbad General Plan states that residential uses account for 27% of the City's total
land area, with the largest share attributable to single-family homes (20%). Non-residential
uses, including commercial, industrial and hotels, account for 8% of the city's total land
area. The City's commercial and industrial uses are primarily concentrated along Palomar
Airport Road. Public and quasi-public uses, including city buildings and utilities, account for
6% of the city's total acreage.
Agriculture/Open Space/Recreation uses total approximately 37% of the city's land area,
with open space uses constituting 25%, parks and recreation accounting for 8%, and
agriculture at 4%. Undeveloped or vacant lands (excluding undeveloped areas designated
as open space) total 9% of the city's land area. Although vacant land is available for
development, constraints such as steep slopes or natural habitat that is protected under
the City's Habitat Management Plan (HMP) reduces much of the development potential.
The City of Carlsbad and six other cities in northern San Diego County participated in the
preparation of the Multiple Habitat Conservation Program (MHCP), which was adopted and
certified by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors in
March 2003. As part of the HMP, a total of 6,478 acres of land within the city's jurisdictional
boundaries is to be conserved for habitats and an additional 308 acres of habitat is to be
conserved for the coastal California gnatcatcher outside of the city's jurisdiction.
In 1986, Carlsbad voters approved Proposition E, which established the City's Growth
Management Plan to manage the city's growth, fiscal health and levels of service. The
Growth Management Plan limits the total number of residential dwelling units in the city to
54,599, establishes dwelling unit limits for each of the city's four geographic quadrants, and
requires performance standards for the provision of public facilities concurrent with new
growth. Pursuant to Proposition E, the city cannot approve a General Plan amendment,
zone change, subdivision map or other discretionary permit that could result in residential
development that exceeds the dwelling unit limit in each quadrant without approval by
Carlsbad voters.
The California Coastal Act regulates all development within the state-designated Coastal
Zone. The Coastal Zone extends through the length of the city, and covers approximately
14.4 square miles of land, or one-third of the City of Carlsbad's total land area. The
California Coastal Act requires every city and county lying partly or wholly within the
Coastal Zone to prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP), consisting of a coastal Land Use
Plan (LUP) and an implementation plan (IP). The City of Carlsbad's LUP serves as the land
use plan for the incorporated area within the Coastal Zone.
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Sphere of Influence
The Carlsbad Sphere of Influence was originally adopted in 1978 as a larger-than-city
sphere. The adopted sphere was amended by the Commission in 1985 to exclude 1 ,054
acres; amendment area included in sphere and boundary of newly incorporated City of
Encinitas.
Between 1978 and 1993, six annexations to Carlsbad were approved; this resulted in the
City's sphere being affirmed as coterminous in 1993. The Carlsbad sphere was amended
in 1996 as part of a reorganization of Leucadia Boulevard with the City of Encinitas. No
amendments to the Carlsbad sphere of influence have occurred since 1996.
Previous informal discussions between the Cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside have
occurred regarding potential reorganizations of incorporated territory to establish a more
logical corporate boundary along the two Cities' shared border; however, no formal
reorganization proposal has been submitted to LAFCO.
The Carlsbad sphere was most recently affirmed as larger-than-city in 2008 and the City
has indicated on its 2012 Sphere of Influence Questionnaire responses that no changes or
amendments to the City's sphere are anticipated over the next 5 years.
Potential Special Study Area
The City of Carlsbad 2012 sphere questionnaire also stated that no Special Study Areas
have been identified or are requested; however, as part of a recent reorganization of local
fire protection agencies, an unincorporated area immediately east of the City of Carlsbad's
incorporated boundary and sphere was identified as not being located within the service
area of an authorized fire protection service provider (Map 8-6).
The subject unincorporated area is undeveloped and is located with the City of Encinitas
sphere, but access to the area is primarily from the incorporated territory of the City of San
Marcos. The City of Carlsbad and the City of San Marcos have existing fire stations that
are closer to the subject area than the City of Encinitas.
Accordingly, a Special Study Area designation for the subject area is recommended for the
Cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas to encourage discussions between the two cities and the
City of San Marcos to determine the most efficient provision of fire protection service to the
subject territory.
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities
Refer to the SB244 Staff Report approved by the San Diego Local Agency Formation
Commission on March 4, 2013 for the status of disadvantaged unincorporated
communities and the City of Carlsbad.
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Governance
The City of Carlsbad was incorporated in 1952 as a General Law city. A general law city
may make and enforce laws within its local jurisdiction provided they are not in conflict with
the general laws passed by the California State Legislature. In June 2008, 82% of Carlsbad
voters approved the adoption of a City Charter.
The City Charter provides Carlsbad with full power and authority to adopt, make, exercise
and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject
only to the limitations and restrictions as may be provided in the Charter, in the Constitution
of the State of California, and in the laws of the United States. In the event of a conflict
between the provisions of the Charter and the provisions of the general laws of the State of
California, the provisions of the Charter shall control; however, State Law controls in
certain matters of statewide importance.
The City of Carlsbad is governed by a five-member City Council consisting of an elected
Mayor and four elected council members. The City Council consists of a Mayor and four
Councilmembers; each serving four year terms and elected from the city at-large. The
position of the mayor is elected directly by the voters.
The City Council develops the policies of the City and is responsible for appointing a City
Manager to oversee the daily operations of the City. The City Manager is directly
responsible to the City Council for the administration and daily operations of all City
functions.
Finance
The City of Carlsbad's budget is comprised of two parts: the Operating Budget and the
Capital Improvement Program Budget (CIP). The CIP provides the funds to build the parks,
roads, buildings, and other infrastructure of the City, while the Operating Budget funds
staffing and operations of facilities and infrastructure, as well as to provide services to the
residents and visitors of Carlsbad.
The City of Carlsbad's adopted Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 reflects total revenues of $290.1 million, and total expenditures
of $313.6 million. The City states that total expenditures exceed total revenues due to the
timing of receipts for planned capital projects. The Capital Improvement Program for 2015-
2016 totals $73.5 million in new appropriations and an estimated $204 million in continuing
appropriations, for a total of $277.5 million.
Carlsbad FY2015-2016 operating revenues total $244.9 million, with General Fund
revenues totaling $137.7 million (56%), and Enterprise revenues totaling $73.7 million
(30%) as the major categories. Enterprise Fund revenues include Water Operations at
$40.1 million (55%); Wastewater Operations at $12.8 million (17%); Recycled Water at
$9.0 million (12%); Golf Course Operations at $8.3 million (11 %); and Solid Waste
Management at $3.5 million (5.0%).
The Carlsbad FY2015-2016 operating budget is estimated at $240.1 million, with the
General Fund (56%) and the Enterprise Fund (29%) as the major categorical expenditures.
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General Fund revenue for FY2015-2016 is projected at $137.7 million with budgeted
expenditures of $135.3 million, leaving a surplus of $2.4 million. The City's major General
Fund revenue sources include: property tax revenues of $56.6 million (41 %); sales tax
revenues of $34.9 million (25%); and hotel tax (TOT) revenues of $19.1 million (14%).
The City reports that personnel (human resources) is the largest General Fund expenditure
category ($82.2 million, or 61 %) as most municipal services are provided by City
employees. The total City workforce in FY2015-2016 is budgeted at 678 full-time and
three-quarter time employees, and 160 hourly employees.
The City has adopted a General Fund reserve policy which sets a minimum General Fund
level of 30% of General Fund operating expenditures and a target of 40-50% of the
General Fund operating expenditures. At the end of FY 2015-16, the reserve is projected to
be approximately $89.7 million, or 66%, of the FY 2015-16 Budget.
In addition to the operating reserve, on June 30, 2015, the City Council set aside $10
million from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to mitigate revenue losses should
another recession occur. Unlike the General Fund reserve, these funds are available for
ongoing operating expenditures to ensure the continuation of services with minimal impact
to the public. The City targets a reserve funding level of 40% for both the Wastewater and
Water Operating Funds, which is calculated by dividing unassigned fund balance by total
budgeted operating expenses plus replacement transfers plus budgeted debt service
payments.
Since Fiscal Year 2008-09, no debt service payments have been required of the General
Fund, and no new debt is anticipated for the General Fund in FY 2015-16. The
approximately $91 million of debt currently outstanding will be repaid from sewer revenues,
golf course revenues and from property owners benefiting from the improvements built with
bond proceeds. FY2015-2016 debt payment (principal and interest) is estimated at $7.8
million.
The City of Carlsbad's budget effectively supports and sustains the City's needs and
residents. The City engages an independent public accounting firm to perform annual
audits and produce a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The CAFR, adopted
budget, capital impro:vement program, and other City financial documents are posted to the
City's website.
Municipal Services
Fire
The City of Carlsbad Fire Department provides 24-hour fire, rescue and Emergency
Medical Services, including fire suppression, prevention, education, inspection, community
service, and hazard abatement.
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Total Fire Department incidents for 2014 were reported as 9,830, with a total of 9,925
incidents in 2013 and 10,755 incidents in 2012. The City reports an average fire response
time of 5:36 minutes, with 63% of responses in less than 6 minutes. The Carlsbad Fire
Department has 89 full time employees and operates six fire stations:
Fire Station 1 is located at 1275 Carlsbad Village Drive and serves the northwest side of
the city (including downtown, Plaza Camino Real, Interstate 5 and Highway 78). Fire
Station 1 houses one fire engine and a paramedic ambulance and is staffed by a crew of
five: a captain, an engineer and three firefighter/paramedics.
Fire Station 2 is located at 1906 Arena! Road and serves the La Costa area and Aviara.
Fire Station 2 houses one fire engine and a paramedic ambulance and is staffed by a crew
of five: a captain, an engineer and three firefighter/paramedics.
Fire Station 3 is located at 3465 Trail Blazer Way and serves the northeast area of the city
(including Sage Creek High School, Calaveras Hills Elementary and Middle School,
Highway 78 and Interstate 5). Fire Station 3 houses one fire engine, one ambulance, one
wildland engine, and a heavy rescue unit, and is staffed by a crew of five: a captain, an
engineer and three firefighter/paramedics.
Fire Station 4 is located at 6885 Batiquitos Drive and serves the southwest area of the city
(including Legoland, Company Stores, and Car Country Carlsbad). Fire Station 4 houses
one fire engine and one heavy rescue unit with a trench rescue trailer, and is staffed by a
crew of three: a captain, an engineer, a firefighter/paramedic.
Fire Station 5 is located at 2540 Orion Way and serves all of the City of Carlsbad. Fire
Station 5 is the Carlsbad Fire Department headquarters, training ground, and supply depot,
and is staffed by six personnel: a duty Battalion Chief, a captain, an engineer, and three
firefighter paramedics. Fire Station 5 houses one ladder truck, one paramedic Ambulance,
and the Battalion Chief command vehicle.
Fire Station 6 is located at 7201 Rancho Santa Fe Road and serves the southeast area of
the city (including La Costa Canyon High School). Fire Station 6 houses one paramedic
engine, one type-3 wildland engine, and is staffed by a crew of three: a captain, an
engineer, a firefighter/paramedic.
Police
The City of Carlsbad Police Department is located at 2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad,
CA 92010. The Police Department provides law enforcement services to the public through
its patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and SWAT divisions; and its family services,
vice narcotics, and violent crimes units.
The Carlsbad Police Department employs 162 full-time personnel, with 114 sworn officers
and 48 civilians. The City reported 91,314 calls for police services in 2014, with an average
response time of 6:30 minutes for priority-one calls.
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The Carlsbad Safety Training Center facility was opened in 2013 and is designed to
provide quality training opportunities for City of Carlsbad police, fire and public works
departments, including police and tactical training, fire training, and classroom training. The
Safety Training Center provides a variety of realistic training scenarios, and consists of a
five-story commercial style tower, a two story house, two indoor shooting ranges, a
streetscape and classroom space. The 4-acre facility is also available for rental by federal,
state and local PL!blic safety agencies and programs.
Sewer
The City of Carlsbad 2012 Sewer Master Plan Update provided a system evaluation and
capacity assessment of the wastewater collection system and recommendations for a
capital improvement/replacement program to provide for continued reliable wastewater
service through buildout conditions, which are projected to occur by 2035.
According to the 2012 Sewer Master Plan Update, the City provides wastewater collection
service to 30.5 square miles, or approximately 78% of the City limits. Sewer service to the
southeast corner of the City is provided by the Leucadia Wastewater District (LWWD), and
the Vallecitos Water District (VWD) provides sewer service to the eastern edge of the City
limits.
The City of Carlsbad wastewater collection system includes six interceptor pipelines,
approximately 264.4-miles of collection and conveyance pipelines, and 16 lift stations. All
collected wastewater flows are conveyed to the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility
(WPCF), located in Carlsbad. Four of the six interceptor pipelines are jointly owned with
Carlsbad, and convey outside agency flows to the Encina WPCF in addition to flows
generated within the Carlsbad service area.
The Encina WPCF is jointly-owned and operated by six northern San Diego County
agencies through a Joint Powers Agreement known as the Encina Wastewater Authority
(EWA). The member agencies of the EWA are: the City of Carlsbad, City of Vista, City of
Encinitas, Vallecitos Water District (WD), Buena Sanitation District (SD), and the Leucadia
Wastewater District (WWD).
The Encina WPCF provides full secondary treatment, sludge handling, and disposal
through an ocean outfall or delivery to the adjacent Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
(W RF) for tertiary treatment and reuse. The Encina Phase V Expansion Project, completed
in 2009, increased the WPCF treatment capacity to 40.51 million gallons per day (mgd)
and the biosolids handing capacity to 43.31 mgd.
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The 2012 Sewer Master Plan Update states that Carlsbad's average daily dry weather flow
to the Encina WPCF is 7.93 mgd (2009); other agencies account for 18.44 mgd. The total
daily dry weather flow is calculated as 26.37 mgd, or approximately 65% of the WPCF
treatment capacity. Presently, Carlsbad's Encina WPCF ownership capacity is 9.24 mgd
(average flow) for treatment, and 25.51 mgd (peak flow) in the outfall. These capacity rights
have been recently updated for the Phase V capital improvements, with the City of
Carlsbad's total capacity for treatment, solids, and outfall each increased to 10.26 mgd
(2025).
Expansion to the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility, including construction of additional
pipelines and a reservoir, is anticipated to cost approximately $30 million. The expanded
facilities are expected to meet the City's projected 76% in future recycled water demand.
The Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility expansion is expected to increase the recycled
water supply from 4 to 7 mgd (million gallons per day).
On May 2, 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted Statewide General
Waste Discharge Requirements for Sewer Systems. The intent of the Order is to regulate
all collections systems in the State in an effort to reduce or eliminate the number of Sewer
Overflows (SSOs) which, by their nature, pollute the environment.
The Carlsbad Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) was adopted on February 1,
2016. The goal of the SSMP is to provide a plan and schedule to properly manage,
operate, and maintain all parts of the City of Carlsbad's sewer system, and to prevent and
minimize sewer overflows and mitigate any SSOs that do occur.
Water
Most Carlsbad residents receive water and sewer services from the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District (MWD). The Carlsbad MWD was established as a subsidiary district in 1990
and the Carlsbad City Council serves as the Board of Directors for the MWD.
The Carlsbad MWD water service area covers approximately 85% of the City of Carlsbad
and includes an area of about 32 square miles. Water service to the southeast corner of
the city is provided by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (MWD). The Vallecitos Weiter
District (WO) provides service to the Meadowlark area along the eastern city boundary.
The Carlsbad MWD Water Master Plan Update (2012) documents the existing water
system facilities and demands, and identifies required improvements for build-out of the
District's service area, which is anticipated to occur by 2035.
The Carlsbad MWD existing water distribution system consists of 450 miles of pipeline and
17 major pressure zones that are supplied by gravity from over 50 major pressure
regulating stations. The Carlsbad MWD operates and maintains one active pump station
and four standby pump stations within the distribution system that are used for emergency
purposes only.
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Carlsbad MWD water storage includes the Maerkle Reservoir and 10 additional reservoirs
within the distribution system. The Maerkle Reservoir is the major treated water storage
facility with a capacity of approximately 195 MG (600 acre-feet), and is used to meet the
City's Growth Management Plan requirement to provide a minimum of ten days of
emergency drinking water storage.
The Carlsbad MWD has been a member agency of the San Diego County Water Authority
(CWA) since 1954 and imports CWA water for 100% its potable water needs. The CWA
purchases imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MET). The imported water is treated at MET's Skinner Filtration Plant in Riverside County
and CW A's Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant in San Marcos before being conveyed to the
Carlsbad MWD through CWA aqueducts.
The San Diego County CWA obtains approximately 50% of its water from the Colorado
River, 30% from the State Water Project (Bay-Delta), and about 20% from local supplies.
Carlsbad MWD currently does not use any local groundwater or surface water supplies.
The Carlsbad MWD 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) addresses water
supply sources including recycled water, groundwater, surface water, water conservation
activities, and provides a projected per capita water demand target for the year 2020. The
2010 UWMP presents a comparison of projected water supplies to water demands during
normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry years.
The Poseidon desalination project in Carlsbad is a 50-million gallon a day seawater desal
ination plant intended to supply the San Diego region with approximately 7% of its drinking
water needs. The project is the first large-scale desalination plant on the west coast and
the largest of its kind in the western hemisphere. It is located next to the Encina Power
Plant at the corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road.
The desalination project has received final approvals from all required regulatory and
permitting agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, State Lands
Commission and Regional Water Quality Control Board. A 30-year Water Purchase
Agreement is in place between CWA and project developers for the entire output of the
plant. Carlsbad MWD has an option to purchase desalinated water directly from the
operator, which could comprise up to approximately 9% of the district's water portfolio.
The San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) program is a local water
resources management approach aimed at securing long-term water supply reliability
within California by water retailers, wastewater agencies, stormwater and flood managers,
watershed groups, the business community, Native American tribes, agriculture, and
regulatory agencies to better coordinate water resource management efforts and to enable
the San Diego region to apply for grants tied to the Department of Water Resources IRWM
program. The City of Carlsbad has participated in the organization of the program locally,
and in planning, coordination, and supporting watershed activities related to the IRWM.
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The Carlsbad MWD is preparing an updated Recycled Water Master Plan. Recycled water
deliveries are projected to be 6,500 AFY (5.8 MGD) by the year 2020, which is an increase
of approximately 85% over existing recycled water demands. The City of Carlsbad, through
its subsidiary district Carlsbad MWD, is a member of the North San Diego Water Reuse
Coalition along with nine other local public agencies and Camp Pendleton in north San
, Diego County: City of Escondido, City of Oceanside, Leucadia WWD, Olivenhain MWD,
Rincon del Diablo MWD, San Elijo JPA, Santa Fe ID, Vallecitos WO, and Vista ID.
The North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition has been awarded $4.9 million in grants to
fund needed studies, design and construct recycled water projects intended to augment
local drinking water supplies by developing interconnections to more efficiently distribute
recycled water, and constructing new water reclamation facilities to increase the supply of
recycled water available to each of these agencies' respective customers.
Conclusion and Recommendation
The City of Carlsbad is a full service city that provides most public services within its
incorporated territory. The City's incorporated territory and sphere area receives adequate
levels of police, fire, paramedic, sewer, and water services. The City has planned for
potential growth and has sufficient capacity and resources to adequately serve that growth;
however the City's physical growth is geographically constrained because it is bordered by
adjacent water bodies and is surrounded by other incorporated cities.
Previous informal discussions between the Cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside have
occurred regarding potential reorganizations of incorporated territory to establish a more
logical corporate boundary along the two Cities' shared border; however, no formal
reorganization proposal has been submitted to LAFCO.
Since the Carlsbad sphere affirmation in 1993, only one minor sphere amendment and
concurrent detachment of territory has been approved. The Carlsbad sphere was
reaffirmed in 2005 and 2008 as coterminous. In addition, no changes to the City boundary
and sphere have been requested.
One unincorporated area immediately east of the City of Carlsbad's incorporated boundary
and sphere was identified as not being located within the service area of an authorized fire
protection service provider (Map 8-1 ). The subject unincorporated area is undeveloped and
is located with the City of Encinitas sphere, but access to the area is primarily from the
incorporated territory of the City of San Marcos. The City of Carlsbad and the City of San
Marcos have existing fire stations that are closer to the subject area than the City of
Encinitas. A Special Study Area designation for the subject area is recommended for the
Cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas to encourage discussions between the two cities and the
City of San Marcos to determine the most efficient provision of fire protection service to the
subject territory.
Accordingly, it is recommended that the City of Carlsbad's sphere of influence be affirmed
as a c9terminous sphere as shown on Map 8-1; and a Special Study Area designation be
adopted for the subject unincorporated territory as shown on Map 8-6.
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Final Study Schedule | FY2019 to FY2023 Cycle2018‐20192019‐20202020‐20212021‐20222022‐2023North County Focus South Focus Poway Region National City/Chula Vista Region … City of Poway … City of Chula Vista … City of National CityRamona Region… South Bay ID… Ramona MWD… Otay WD… Lower Sweetwater FPD Fallbrook/Rainbow Region… Bonita‐Sunnyside FPD … Fallbrook PUD… North County FPDSilver Strand Region… Rainbow MWD… City of Coronado… San Luis Rey MWD… City of Imperial Beach Pauma Valley RegionSan Diego Region… Pauma MWD… City of San Diego … Pauma CSD… Yuima MWDSan Diego Flood Control … Mootamai MWD… San Diego Flood Control … Rincon Ranch CSDPort Services Valley Center Region… San Diego Unified PD… Valley Center MWD … Oceanside Small Harbor PD… Valley Center CSD … Valley Center FPD Cemetery Services … North County CDResource Conservation Services… Pomerado CD… RCD of Greater San Diego… Ramona CD… Mission RCD … Valley Center CD… Upper San Luis Rey RCD CSAs | Non Fire County Fire Services… Multiple … CSA No. 135 … CSA No. 115 Mid County FocusEscondido Region… City of Escondido … Rincon del Diablo MWD … Deer Springs FPD San Marcos Region … City of San Marcos… San Marcos FPD… Vallecitos WD Vista Region… City of Vista… Vista Irrigation District … Vista FPD … Buena Sanitation San Diego County Sanitation … Harmony Grove System … Alpine System … Campo System … Julian System … Winter Gardens System … Spring Valley System Julian Region… Julian‐Cuyamaca FPD … Julian CSD… Wynola WD… Majestic Pines CSD … Cuyamaca WD… Lake Cuyamaca PRTotal: 17 agencies Total: 19 agencies Coastal Focus Oceanside/Carlsbad Region … City of Oceanside… City of Carlsbad … Carlsbad MWD… Morro Hills CSDEncinitas Region … City of Encinitas … Leucadia WD… Olivenhain MWD … San Dieguito WDDel Mar/Solana Beach Region … City of Solana Beach … City of Del Mar… Santa Fe IDRancho Santa Fe Region… Rancho Santa Fe FPD… Rancho Santa Fe CSD… Questhaven MWD… Fairbanks Ranch CSD… Whispering Palms CSD Healthcare Services … Fallbrook HD… Palomar Health HD … Tri‐City HD… Grossmont HDTotal: 20 agencies Total: 27 agencies East Focus El Cajon/Santee Region… City of El Cajon… City of Santee … Padre Dam MWDLemon Grove/La Mesa Region … City of La Mesa… City of Lemon Grove … Helix WD… Lemon Grove Sanitation Heartland Region… Lakeside FPD… San Miguel FPD… Lakeside WD… CSA No. 69 (Heartland)… CSA No. 115 (Pepper Drive) Alpine Region … Alpine FPDSoutheast Region… Canebrake Co. WD… Descanso CSD… Jacumba CSDBorrego Region… Borrego WD… Borrego Springs FPD… Coachella Valley WDTotal: 18 agencies San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission Regional Service Planning | Subdivision of the State of California San Diego LAFCO retains discretion to amend the study schedule to address pertinent changes in resources, priorities, and community needs as determined by the Commission. Amendments will be considered at noticed public meetings. ATTACHMENT C
San Diego County
Local Agency Formation Commission
Regional Service Planning I Subdivision of the State of California
September 3, 2020
Scott Chadwick
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Subject: Notice of Review I Municipal Service Review of the Oceanside/ Carlsbad Region
Dear Mr. Chadwick:
This letter serves to inform the City of Carlsbad that San Diego Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) is beginning work on its scheduled municipal services reviews (MSR)
for the Oceanside/ Carlsbad region. The aim of the MSR is to provide an independent
assessment on the availability, range, and performance of local governmental services
within a defined area in step with informing LAFCO's regional growth management
responsibilities and duties. This includes -most notably -LAFCO relying on the MSRs to
inform subsequent sphere of influence updates for all affected agencies and -if warranted
-initiate certain types of reorganizations.
No formal action is required by the Carlsbad City Council as part of the MSR process.
However, and ahead of preparing an administrative draft for review, it would be beneficial
to LAFCO staff to get your direct input on the MSR and ways to appropriately incorporate
local conditions into the analysis. To this end, I am available by telephone at 858-614-7755
or by e-mail at linda.heckenkamp@sdcounty.ca.gov to discuss the MSR and get your
feedback on key public policy issues underlying City's ability to meet current and future
demands. I am also available to attend a future Council meeting to discuss the MSR if
interested. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Linda Heckenkamp
Local Government Analyst II
Mrninisllition Jim Desmond Mary Casillas Salas Mark Kersey Jo MacKenzie Vice Chair Andy Vanderlaan Keene Simonds, Executive Officer County of San Diego City of Chula Vista City of San Diego Vista Irrigation General Public County Operations Center Chair Dianne Jacob Bill Wells Chris Cate, Alternate Barry Willis Harry Mathis, Alternate 9335 Hazard Way, Suite 200 San Diego, California 92123 County of San Diego City of El Cajon City of San Diego Alpine Fire Protection General Public
T 858.614.7755 F 858.614.7766 Greg Cox, Alternate Paul McNamara, Alternate Erin Lump, Alternate www.sdlafco.org County of San Diego City of Escondido Rincon del Diablo MWD
ATTACHMENT D
San Diego Local Agency Format(on Commission
Regional Service Planning I Subdivision of the State of California
Final Study Schedule I FY2019 to FY2023 Cycle
,I 2019-2020 'i 2020-2021
Mid County Focus North County Focus Coastal Focus
Escondido Region E_oway..Region. Oceanside/Carlsbad Region
... City of Escondido ... City of Poway ... City of Oceanside
... Rincon del Diablo MWD ... City of Carlsbad
... Deer Springs FPD Bamo□a Begio□ ... Carlsbad MWD
... RamonaMWD ... Morro Hills CSD
San Marcos Region
... City of San Marcos Eallb.to.o.k/Bainho�egi.oJJ Encinitas Region
... San Marcos FPD ... Fallbrook PUD ... City of Encinitas
... Vallecitos WD ... North County FPD ... Leucadia WD
... Rainbow MWD ... Olivenhain MWD
Vista Region ... San Luis Rey MWD ... San Dieguito WD
... City of Vista
... Vista Irrigation District Pauma 'ilalley.Begi.oJJ Del Mar/Solana Beach Region
... Vista FPD ... PaumaMWD ... City of Solana Beach
... Buena Sanitation ... Pauma CSD ... City of Del Mar
... YuimaMWD ... Santa Fe ID
San Diego County Sanitation ... Mootamai MWD
Harmony Grove System ... Rincon Ranch CSD Rancho Santa Fe Region
Alpine System ... Rancho Santa Fe FPD
Campo System 'ilalk}!-Cenier.fu:gio_o ... Rancho Santa Fe CSD
Julian System ... Valley Center MWD ... Questhaven MWD
Winter Gardens System ... Valley Center CSD ... Fairbanks Ranch CSD
... Spring Valley System ... Valley Center FPD ... Whispering Palms CSD
Julian Region Besoucce Co□secvatio□ Secvices Healthcare Services
... Julian-Cuyamaca FPD ... RCD of Greater San Diego ... Fall brook HD
... Julian CSD ... Mission RCD I ... Palomar Health HD
... Wynola WD ... Upper San Luis Rey RCD ... Tri-City HD
... Majestic Pines CSD ... Grossmont HD
... Cuyamaca WD Cou□ty. Eice Secvices
... Lake Cuyamaca PR ... CSA No.135
... CSA No.115 -
Total: 17 agencies Total: 19 agencies Total: 20 agencies
I
2021-2022
South Focus
National City../Cbula 'ilista Begio□
... City of Chula Vista
... City of National City
... South Bay ID
... Otay WD
... Lower Sweetwater FPD
... Bonita-Sunnyside FPD
Sih1ec Stca□d Begio□
... City of Coronado
... City of Imperial Beach
Sao Diego B._egion
... City of San Diego
Sao Diego Elood Co□trnl
... San Diego Flood Control
Port Secvices
... San Diego Unified PD
... Oceanside Small Harbor PD
Cemetery Sf.cvices.
... North County CD
... Pomerado CD
... Ramona CD
... Valley Center CD
CSAs I No□ Eice
... Multiple
Total: 27 agencies
2022-2023
East Focus
El Cajon/Santee Region
... City of El Cajon
... City of Santee
... Padre Dam MWD
Lemon Grove/La Mesa Region
... City of La Mesa
... City of Lemon Grove
... Helix WD
. .. Lemon Grove Sanitation
Heartland Region
... Lakeside FPD
... San Miguel FPD
... Lakeside WD
... CSA No. 69 (Heartland)
... CSA No. 115 (Pepper Drive)
Alpine Region
... Alpine FPD
Southeast Region
... Canebrake Co. WD
... Descanso CSD
... Jacumba CSD
Borrego Region
... Borrego WD I ... Borrego Springs FPD
... Coachella Valley WD
Total: 18 agencies
San Diego LAFCO retains discretion to amend the study schedule to address pertinent changes in resources, priorities, and community needs as determined by the
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San Diego County
Local Agency Formation Commission
Regional Service Planning I Subdivision of the State of California
September3,2020
Vicki Quiram
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RECEIVE
S!:P D 1 20
Subject: Notice of Review I Municipal Service Review of the Oceanside/ Carlsbad Region
Dear Ms. Quiram:
This letter serves to inform the Carlsbad Municipal Water District that San Diego Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is beginning work on its scheduled municipal
services reviews (MSR) for the Oceanside/ Carlsbad region. The aim of the MSR is to
provide an independent assessment on the availability, range, and performance of local
governmental services within a defined area in step with informing LAFCO's regional
growth management responsibilities and duties. This includes -most notably -LAFCO
relying on the MSRs to inform subsequent sphere of influence updates for all affected
agencies and -if warranted -initiate certain types of reorganizations.
No formal action is required by the Carlsbad MWD as part of the MSR process. However,
and ahead of preparing an administrative draft for review, it would be beneficial to LAFCO
staff to get your direct input on the MSR and ways to appropriately incorporate local
conditions into the analysis. To this end, I am available by telephone at 858-614-7755 or by
e-mail at linda.heckenkamp_@sdcounty.ca.gov to discuss the MSR and get your feedback
on key public policy issues underlying District's ability to meet current and future demands.
I am also available to attend a future Board meeting to discuss the MSR if interested. I look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Linda Heckenkamp
Local Government Analyst II
Administration Jim Desmond Mary Casillas Salas Mark Kersey Jo MacKenzie Vice Chair Andy Vanderlaan
Keene Simonds, Executive Officer County of San Diego City of Chula Vista City of San Diego Vista Irrigation General Public
County Operations Center Chair Dianne Jacob Bill Wells Chris Cate, Alternate Barry Willis Harry Mathis, Alternate 9335 Hazard Way, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92123 County of San Diego City of El Cajon City of San Diego Alpine Fire Protection General Public
T 858.614.7755 F 858.614.7766 Greg Cox, Alternate Paul McNamara, Alternate Erin Lump, Alternate
www.sdlafco.org County of San Diego City of Escondido Rincon del Diablo MWD
ATTACHMENT E
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San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission
Regional Service Planning I Subdivision of the State of California
Final Study Schedule I FY2019 to FY2023 Cycle
2020-2021
Mid County Focus North County Focus Coastal Focus
Escondido Region Eow.3}!...Be.giml. Oceanside/Carlsbad Region
... City of Escondido ... City of Poway ... City of Oceanside
... Rincon del Diablo MWD ... City of Carlsbad
... Deer Springs FPD Ramona Region ... Carlsbad MWD
... Ramona MWD ... Morro Hills CSD
San Marcos Region
... City of San Marcos Eallhmo_k/Bainb..o_w_Regi_o_n Encinitas Region
... San Marcos FPD ... Fallbrook PUD . .. City of Encinitas
... Vallecitos WD ... North County FPD ... Leucadia WD
... Rainbow MWD ... Olivenhain MWD
Vista Region ... San Luis Rey MWD ... San Dieguito WD
... City of Vista
... Vista Irrigation District £au�[le_}!.Begio.o Del Mar/Solana Beach Region
... Vista FPD ... Pauma MWD ... City of Solana Beach
... Buena Sanitation ... Pauma CSD ... City of Del Mar
... YuimaMWD ... Santa Fe ID
San Diego County Sanitation ... Mootamai MWD
Harmony Grove System ... Rincon Ranch CSD Rancho Santa Fe Region
Alpine System ... Rancho Santa Fe FPD
Campo System Valle_y_CenteLR.egi.on ... Rancho Santa Fe CSD
Julian System ... Valley Center MWD ... Questhaven MWD
Winter Gardens System ... Valley Center CSD ... Fairbanks Ranch CSD
... Spring Valley System ... Valley Center FPD ... Whispering Palms CSD
Julian Region Resource Conser.vation Services Healthcare Services
... Julian-Cuyamaca FPD ... RCD of Greater San Diego ... Fallbrook HD
... Julian CSD ... Mission RCD ... Palomar Health HD
... Wynola WD ... Upper San Luis Rey RCD ... Tri-City HD
... Majestic Pines CSD ... Grossmont HD
... Cuyamaca WD Count}' Eire Servkes
... Lake Cuyamaca PR ... CSA No.135
... CSA No.115
Total: 17 agencies Total: 19 agencies Total: 20 agencies
2021-2022 2022-2023
South Focus East Focus
l'-Jatiooal City/Chula Vista Region. El Cajon/Santee Region
... City of Chula Vista ... City of El Cajon I ... City of National City ... City of Santee I ... South Bay ID ... Padre Dam MWD I ... Otay WD I I ... Lower Sweetwater FPD Lemon Grove/La Mesa Region
... Bonita-Sunnyside FPD ... City ofla Mesa
... City of Lemon Grove
SilxeLS.tr.anclRegiilll ... HelixWD
... City of Coronado . .. Lemon Grove Sanitation I ... City of Imperial Beach
Heartland Region
San Diego Region ... Lakeside FPD
... City of San Diego ... San Miguel FPD
... Lakeside WD
San Diego Elood Contrnl ... CSA No. 69 (Heartland)
... San Diego Flood Control ... CSA No. 115 (Pepper Drive)
Port Services Alpine Region
... San Diego Unified PD ... Alpine FPD
... Oceanside Small Harbor PD
Southeast Region
Cemetery Services ... Canebrake Co. WD
... North County CD ... Descanso CSD
... Pomerado CD ... Jacumba CSD
... Ramona CD
... Valley Center CD Borrego Region
... Borrego WD
CSAs I No.□..Er.e__i ... Borrego Springs FPD
... Multiple i ... Coachella Valley WD
Total: 27 agencies Total: 18 agencies
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