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CC Exhibit 06-02-2015 Item No. 15 Update on Drought State of Emergency actions. ti CC 06-02-15 Item #15 Kirsten Squarcia Subject: FW: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda:Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance From: Rachael Gibson [mailto:rgibson@valleywater.org] Sent:Tuesday,June 02, 2015 3:21 PM To: Barry Chang Subject: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda: Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance Good afternoon Vice Mayor Chang, I would like to express strong support for the staff recommendations in Item 15 on tonight's Council agenda relating to regulations and restrictions for water use, including the proposed resolution and ordinance. We urge you to adopt both the resolution and the ordinance before you this evening, with one minor change pertaining to specific watering days: every retailer across Santa Clara County, including both San Jose Water Company and California Water Service, have agreed to the following watering schedule: 1. Odd Addresses/No Addresses (e.g., common areas of HOAs etc): Mondays and Thursdays 2. Even Addresses: Tuesdays and Fridays. By specifying this agreed-upon watering schedule, both messaging and enforcement will be streamlined and regionally consistent across our communities, which will bolster compliance and eliminate confusion. As you know, California is currently in the midst of the worst drought in recent history, and it will take a collective effort from all of our communities to help us weather this crisis. Groundwater levels in Santa Clara County have dropped between 30-40 feet over just one year of pumping water from our aquifers, and we started this year with 80,000 acre- feet less in those aquifers than we did last year. With no end to the drought in sight and the summer months upon us, the danger of land subsidence has become a very real threat. Once subsidence occurs, groundwater storage space is permanently eliminated and vital infrastructure—including gas and sewer lines, among others—is placed in jeopardy. For these reasons, we commend you for considering drought response actions, and urge you to support staff's recommendations, along with the specified watering days above. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to the discussion tonight. Sincerely, Rachael Sonka Clara Valley RACHAEL GIBSON Walef Diifficf Local&Regional Government Relations EXHIBIT Office of Government Relations 61 Direct:(408)630-2884 Cell:(408)781-4739 www.valleVwater.org r CC 06-02-15 Item #15 Kirsten Squarcia Subject: FW: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda: Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance From: Rachael Gibson [mailto:rgibson@valleywater.org] Sent:Tuesday,June 02, 2015 3:21 PM To: Gilbert Wong Subject:Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda: Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance Good afternoon Councilmember Wong, I would like to express strong support for the staff recommendations in Item 15 on tonight's Council agenda relating to regulations and restrictions for water use, including the proposed resolution and ordinance. We urge you to adopt both the resolution and the ordinance before you this evening, with one minor change pertaining to specific watering days: every retailer across Santa Clara County, including both San Jose Water Company and California Water Service, have agreed to the following watering schedule: 1. Odd Addresses/No Addresses (e.g., common areas of HOAs etc): Mondays and Thursdays 2. Even Addresses: Tuesdays and Fridays. By specifying this agreed-upon watering schedule, both messaging and enforcement will be streamlined and regionally consistent across our communities, which will bolster compliance and eliminate confusion. As you know, California is currently in the midst of the worst drought in recent history, and it will take a collective effort from all of our communities to help us weather this crisis. Groundwater levels in Santa Clara County have dropped between 30-40 feet overjust one year of pumping water from our aquifers, and we started this year with 80,000 acre- feet less in those aquifers than we did last year. With no end to the drought in sight and the summer months upon us, the danger of land subsidence has become a very real threat. Once subsidence occurs, groundwater storage space is permanently eliminated and vital infrastructure—including gas and sewer lines, among others—is placed in jeopardy. For these reasons, we commend you for considering drought response actions, and urge you to support staff's recommendations, along with the specified watering days above. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to the discussion tonight. Sincerely, Rachael Santa Clorollolfey RACHAEL GIBSON Water�isttid Local&Regional Government Relations Office of Government Relations 6 1 Direct:(408)630-2884 Cell:(408)781-4739 www.valleywater.org CC 06-02-15 Item #15 Kirsten Squarcia Subject: FW: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda From: Rachael Gibson [mailto:rgibson@valleywater.org] Sent:Tuesday,June 02, 2015 3:17 PM To: Darcy Paul Subject:Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda Good afternoon Councilmember Paul, I would like to express strong support for the staff recommendations in Item 15 on tonight's Council agenda relating to a proposed resolution and ordinance establishing regulations and restrictions for water use. We urge you to adopt both the resolution and the ordinance before you this evening, with one minor change pertaining to specific watering days: every retailer across Santa Clara County, including both San Jose Water Company and California Water Service, have agreed to the following watering schedule: 1. Odd Addresses/No Addresses(e.g., common areas of HOAs etc): Mondays and Thursdays 2. Even Addresses: Tuesdays and Fridays. By specifying this agreed-upon watering schedule, both messaging and enforcement will be streamlined and regionally consistent across our communities, which will bolster compliance and eliminate confusion. As you know, California is currently in the midst of the worst drought in recent history, and it will take a collective effort from all of our communities to help us weather this crisis. Groundwater levels in Santa Clara County have dropped between 30-40 feet over just one year of pumping water from our aquifers, and we started this year with 80,000 acre- feet less in those aquifers than we did last year. With no end to the drought in sight and the summer months upon us, the danger of land subsidence has become a very real threat. Once subsidence occurs,groundwater storage space is permanently eliminated and vital infrastructure—including gas and sewer lines, among others—is placed in jeopardy. For these reasons, we commend you for considering drought response actions, and urge you to support staff's recommendations, along with the specified watering days above. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to the discussion tonight. Sincerely, Rachael Santo 4araVolley RACHAEL GIBBON Water�istfict Local&Regional Government Relations Office of Government Relations 61, Direct:(408)630-2884 Cell:(408)781-4739 www.valleywater.or� CC 06-02-15 Item #15 Kirsten Squarcia Subject: FW: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda:Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance From: Rachael Gibson [mailto:rgibson@valleywater.org] Sent:Tuesday,June 02, 2015 3:19 PM To:Savita Vaidhyanathan Subject: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda: Water Regulations and Reso/Ordinance Good afternoon Councilmember Vaidhyanathan, I would like to express strong support for the staff recommendations in Item 15 on tonight's Council agenda relating to regulations and restrictions for water use, including the proposed resolution and ordinance. We urge you to adopt both the resolution and the ordinance before you this evening, with one minor change pertaining to specific watering days: every retailer across Santa Clara County, including both San Jose Water Company and California Water Service, have agreed to the following watering schedule: 1. Odd Addresses/No Addresses (e.g., common areas of HOAs etc): Mondays and Thursdays 2. Even Addresses: Tuesdays and Fridays. By specifying this agreed-upon watering schedule, both messaging and enforcement will be streamlined and regionally consistent across our communities, which will bolster compliance and eliminate confusion. As you know, California is currently in the midst of the worst drought in recent history, and it will take a collective effort from all of our communities to help us weather this crisis. Groundwater levels in Santa Clara County have dropped between 30-40 feet over just one year of pumping water from our aquifers, and we started this year with 80,000 acre- feet less in those aquifers than we did last year. With no end to the drought in sight and the summer months upon us, the danger of land subsidence has become a very real threat. Once subsidence occurs, groundwater storage space is permanently eliminated and vital infrastructure—including gas and sewer lines, among others—is placed in jeopardy. For these reasons, we commend you for considering drought response actions, and urge you to support staff's recommendations, along with the specified watering days above. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to the discussion tonight. Sincerely, Rachael Santa GaraValley RACHAEL GIBBON Water�IS�rICE Local&Regional Government Relations Office of Government Relations 61 Direct:(408)630-2884 Cell:(408)781-4739 www.valleywater.or� CC 06-02-15 Item #15 Kirsten Squarcia Subject: FW: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda From: Rachael Gibson [mailto:rgibson@valleywater.org] Sent:Tuesday,June 02, 2015 3:18 PM To: Rod Sinks Subject: Support for Item 15 on Tonight's Agenda Good afternoon Mayor Sinks, I would like to express strong support for the staff recommendations in Item 15 on tonight's Council agenda relating to a proposed resolution and ordinance establishing regulations and restrictions for water use. We urge you to adopt both the resolution and the ordinance before you this evening, with one minor change pertaining to specific watering days: every retailer across Santa Clara County, including both San Jose Water Company and California Water Service, have agreed to the following watering schedule: 1. Odd Addresses/No Addresses (e.g., common areas of HOAs etc): Mondays and Thursdays 2. Even Addresses: Tuesdays and Fridays. By specifying this agreed-upon watering schedule, both messaging and enforcement will be streamlined and regionally consistent across our communities,which will bolster compliance and eliminate confusion. As you know, California is currently in the midst of the worst drought in recent history, and it will take a collective effort from all of our communities to help us weather this crisis. Groundwater levels in Santa Clara County have dropped between 30-40 feet over just one year of pumping water from our aquifers, and we started this year with 80,000 acre- feet less in those aquifers than we did last year. With no end to the drought in sight and the summer months upon us, the danger of land subsidence has become a very real threat. Once subsidence occurs, groundwater storage space is permanently eliminated and vital infrastructure—including gas and sewer lines, among others—is placed in jeopardy. For these reasons, we commend you for considering drought response actions, and urge you to support staff's recommendations, along with the specified watering days above. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I look forward to the discussion tonight. Sincerely, Rachael Santa ClofaValley RACHAEL GIBSON Wale(District Local&Regional Government Relations Office of Government Relations Direct:(408)630-2884 Cell:(408)781-4739 www.vallevwater.or� CC 6/""" Item #15 its EXHIBI CUPERTIN Drought • • Update - • of Conservation Ordinance 'Roger • • Erin CookeCUPERTINO GREEN MariaAssistant Director Assistant to the City • . Works ♦ SustainabilityManager • ' I • erinc(a)cul2ertino.or• Overview • Drought Status • Current / Historical Rainfall • Regional Drought Response Regulatory Actions - 2015 Cupertino - Where Municipal Water is Used Water Conservation Restrictions for City Operations Amendment of Ordinance 15.32 - Water Conservation • Proposed 2015/16 Regulations Restricting Water Use Citi of Cupertino, June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update 1 r CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Santa Clara Valley Water District U.S.DroughtAgw#w Drought Status Californiaifor in9rsrty,_ • Santa Clara County has of wawa ae,ga �o.e.amrr..;.wya advanced from "Severe" to tsar rcm6Dona may wrY Sae wrcr�ea/mrq Y.v vnrvNry "Extreme" drought • Sierra snowpack at a record low of 2.% of average • Groundwater levels 17' lower than last year; 34' ' lower than 5-yr avg. S—ce:cahfmia Drought Monitor Map.The U.S.Drought Monitor,The National Drought Mitigation Center. City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Cons—ation Update 3 Rainfall (2011 to date) Rainfall 7 .09" 9.43" 6.io" 12.6"(May 1) %of Avg. 49% 65% 42% 91% City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update 2 CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Regional Drought Response • Santa Clara County Maw Ret k- 201.9 a 201s achieved a 13%savings MomMy water Um a"S—p ra e from February through • December 2014 compared to 2013 iSAm II A�: YMo. 1s,uoo ., r I I 1 I I I I Tj .J _ in • 2,020 In 2015,only a 11%savings i I I I i I -d I I I. I I has been achieved from s.� I I I 11 1 I January through April I I �,• ren ,... ,ee ,�. .., ., ... � on «ee � r mil MoouMf roan 0kft.0efretM14 YMIS M .t*use City of'Cupertino.June 2o15 Water Resource&Conservation Update lergulatory Actions - 2015 March • State Water Resource Control Board(Water Board)issues emergency regulations. Imposes mandatory limits on outdoor irrigation to a number of days per week. • Santa Clara Valley Water District(District)asks users to reduce potable water use by 30%.Turf watering to be two days a week through the end of 2015. • Water Board amends and re-adopts emergency regulations. April • Governor Brown issues executive order increasing water reductions from 20 percent to 25 percent,from a 2o13 baseline. • Water Board issues draft emergency regulations to water retailers. City of Cupertino.June 2n5 Water Resource&Conservation Update 6 3 t CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 l-- `rRegulatory Actions — continued April • 28th-Cal.Water submits to schedule 14.1 to CPUC.Tiered water rates will be based individual customer 2013 baseline and an excess use charge for overuse. May • 5th-Water Board adopts emergency resolution and regulation. • 11th-San Jose Water Co.submits to schedule 14.1 to CPUC.Tiered water rates will be based upon a target baseline and an excess use charge for overuse. • 11th-Cal.Water holds public meeting to discuss water conservation restrictions. • 28th-San Jose Water Co.holds public meeting to discuss water conservation restrictions. Lune • 1St -Cal.Water Co.restrictions become effective. 15th-San Jose Water Co.restrictions become effective. City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conse,ation Update 7 Cupertino — Municipal Water Use o% t ■Facility ■Fountain ■Golf ■Median ■Park ■School ■Sports Field City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update K 4 i CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 l _titer Conservation — 2014 & 2015 Reduction target in 2014 was 20% (as compared to 2013) •17%was achieved-primarily due to reduced irrigation at City parks and sport fields. Reduction target in 2015 is 30% •Additional 18%reduction is possible The future looks like this "All liai l� k City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update 9 �m » c o n servatignv. g ,or City Operations Applies to water used on • Turf • Landscaping • Water features • Select City facilities s Five stages of drought conservation a 1► measures. • No.4-ao%<Reduction<40% i , '1 I_ AAA r City of Cupertino,Iune 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update `"=-k'` 10 5 CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Memorial Park/ Quinlan Community Kennedy Middle School < n { _ 3: ^ rh City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update "s Memorial---Bark / Quinlan Community P ' , •— 2015 'a. 6 CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Kennedy Middle School \7 _� , f 4 2015 L � f -•res 1.� ��1 -tf �I�..� �(,� + 1� •8 161 556453 o 141300 41Y53 23292 17377 5915 -5% �. 968o 3,-78 6598 3082 366 1-7 .49 68% 1844-1 9.014 78481 105939 684- 3930 .91- 43% .-g-1 37,095 5498 .160-3 3077 3001 76 -96 316668 o 83.6 3-834- 1-019 u7o3 316 3,6 .36635 o 3455 .3318- 5o= 4894 1-7 3% 133740 o o 133740 524 5-14 o o% 3597 2.494 1-03 -494 1o7.46 o o 107246 3584 3584 o o% 1949.8 0 6513u 1-9798 6343 4--4 -1-9 33% 216886 0 o n6886 7681 7681 0 0% 357973 o 4554- 31431 -5 9614 14o1 139A 3858-9 o 49915 335914 14661 1-764 1897 13% g8o67 o o 98067 4236 4-36 0 o% ..648 o 33609 67039 3104 2o67 1037 33% 59085 o o 59085 .98 .88 o o% 393004 96•-72 134993 258011 18697 1--75 642. 34% 13654 41.143 14826 1-1688 5500 4903 597 u% 3919 2,n8 1701 -m8 407 230 177 43% 137577 o =679 .4898 4858 4410 448 9% -7-98 2-,443 4865 22433 1462 1w1 .61 18% --86 2,-86 o 2-86 y4. 34- o o% Stevens Creek Elementary 162852 65,445 284-0 13443- 5-54 4337 917 17% Three .382w 83,503 54707 8350; -816 1701 w5 40% Park 303096 55349 -47747 9763 7980 1783 18% TOTAL 7 CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 �ment of Ordinance 15.32 -Water Conservation • Proposed scope of amendments • Update of findings,definitions and everyday prohibited uses of water • Allows Council to adopt regulations restricting water use for each year of drought • Allows Director of Public Works to implement water conservation measures at City facilities • Supports District and water retailers • Enforcement(no change) • District and water retailers are primary on their regulations • City assists with ability to assess fine at current amounts • $ioo for a first violation • $200 for a second violation • $500 for a third violation City of Cupertino,June zotq Water Conservation Update 15 Proposed 2015 Reg—wafions Prohibit the following: •The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks; •The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a re-circulating system; •The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall; •The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments where food or drink are served and/or purchased; •The irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians; City of Cupertino,June zotq Water Conservation Update 8 ti - CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Iwo -7, Proposed 2015 Regulations - continued •The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside of newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations. •Operators of hotels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. •Limit outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water to no more than two days per week. •Other restrictions on use of potable water as prescribed from time to time by the Water Board or other governing body or agency. Does not apply to the use of recycled or grey water;commercial nurseries, golf courses,or other water-dependent businesses,unless specifically included by the Water Board or other governing body or agency. City of Cupertino.June 2oi4 Water Conservation Update 17 Santa Clara Valley Water District (March 24th Board Meeting) DROUGHT201S 2016 20ir A.URGENT ACTION Al Call for Additional Water Use Reductions A A3 Expand Water Waste Inspector Program V A4 Extend Water Conservation Rebates 77777777 AS Secure(Purchase)Additional WaterSupplies B.AWARENESS TO ACTION 81 Summit-Elected Officials V R2 Summit-Retailers 93 Update Local Ordinances B4 Update Existing Building Code BS PursueL*g Cl Accelerated Recycled VWba er r, 9 f CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Conservation Programs Available • Water District ww.valleywater.org • Water wise house calls • Free conservation tips • Clothes Washer rebate • Toilet rebate • Landscape conversion • Laundry to Landscape Graywater rebate • Irrigation Hardware Upgrade rebate City of Cupertino,June 2015 Water Resource&Conservation Update 19 Future Opportunities: YOU ! One Stop SHOP! www.cupertino.org/savewater Save Water @ Work &freenbiz GreenBiz Cupertino-www.greenbiz.org CUPERTINO • Save Water @ Home • Indoor Assessment: Nvww.acterra.org/green n home @home • Do-It-Yourself: �ipertinolibrary.org • Water Wise House Call: www.valleywater.org ,/ • Save Water @ School shh0, • green@school- ic(�cupertino.org • Learn more! • San Jose Water Co. - 1)-;- 'w",w.sjwater.com • California Water Service Co.- https://w�%,%%.calwater.coIII • Drought clearinghouse- r�.upr.(-a.�o�/s_droughtinfo.php • Learn more-www.saveourhao.org A ss d 20 10 1 CC 6/2/2015 Item #15 Questions? r When the well's dry, we know the worth of water. - Benjamin Franklin (i7o6-179o), Poor Richard's Almanac, 1746 5; Olw, 11