HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-27; City Council; Resolution 2022-228RESOLUTION NO. 2022-228
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE PRINCIPLES
OF UNDERSTANDING DOCUMENT COMMITTING THE CITY TO BE AN
ADVOCACY AGENCY OF THE ONE WATER NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WATER REUSE PROJECT FOR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, the State of California and the western United States are presently experiencing an
unprecedented drought; and
WHEREAS, conservation of current water supplies and minimization of the effects of water
supply shortages that are the result of drought are essential to the public health, safety and welfare;
and
WHEREAS, support of projects that develop more local renewable water sources further these
public health, safety, and welfare interests; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined it necessary and
in the public interest to cooperate with the Encina Wastewater Authority in refining project concepts
and costs for the One Water North San Diego County Project, or Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad wishes to be an advocacy agency for the Project as described in
the Principles of Understanding for Advocacy Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City of Carlsbad will be a signatory to the Principles of Understanding for
Advocate Agency, attached hereto as Attachment A.
3.That the City Manager is authorized to sign the Principles of Understanding for Advocacy
Agency on behalf of the City of Carlsbad.
Exhibit 1
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 27th day of September, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Norby.
None.
None.
MATT HA[L, Mayor
fJvC Af'--'FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
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Sept. 27, 2022 Item #10 Page 7 of 279
BACKGROUND
ENCINA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
ONE WATER NORTH SAN DIEGO
PRINCIPLES OF UNDERSTANDING
ADVOCACY AGENCY
March 2022
Attachment A
The wastewater flows and facilities at the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) represents a unique
opportunity for large-scale production of purified water. EWPCF is estimated to produce approximately 20,000 acre-
feet per year of purified water for potable reuse in North San Diego County. Key assets available at the EWPCF site to
support a potable reuse project include an ocean outfall, available land for advanced treatment facility, treated
secondary effluent, and technically capable staff. A regional approach to this future potable reuse project represents
the best opportunity for success.
The purpose of this Principles of Understanding is to establish a framework for activities through 2022 -2023 and set
expectations for those agencies that are willing to advocate for the project and would likely desire to participate in future
phases of the project.
BENEFITS OF PROJECT
Wastewater Benefits
• Embraces Encina Wastewater Authority (EWA) Core Mission and Values
• Reduced ocean discharges
• Position for future treatment requirements (potential avoided costs flow and nutrients)
• Consistent with goals and commitments of Climate Change Action Plans
Water Supply Benefits
• Increase water supply reliability (locally controlled source)
• Addresses sustainability and resiliency objectives of local agencies
• Environmental and Political benefits from reduced ocean discharges
• Address future water efficiency regulations
• Reduced staffing for Advanced Treatment
• Cost competitive compared with imported water
• Further reduce Metropolitan Water District purchases
ROLE OF ADVOCACY AGENCY
Role of Advocacy Agency during 2022 -2023
• Cooperate with EWA in refining project concepts and costs
• Review and provide input on any documentation produced by EWA for distribution
• Advocate for the project and solicit additional regional partners (wholesale and retail)
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to discuss project concepts, regulatory, and funding strategies
Participate in pursuit of funding opportunities
Engage with regional stakeholders regarding potential institutional arrangements
Consider financial participation in future phases of the project
Advocate Agency
Scott Chadwick, City Manager, City of Carlsbad
Sept. 27, 2022 ONE WATER NORTH SAN DIEGO
Encina Wastewater Authority (22-14954a)
Date
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