CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

Council Report
September 9, 2014
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Submitted by: Sharon Friedrichsen, Public Services Director
Subject: WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION(S):
Council receives a report from California American Water on the States mandatory water
conservation regulations and efforts undertaken to increase water supply and conservation.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In response to the drought conditions, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an
emergency regulation to increase water conservation. These regulations, which became
effective on July 29, 2014, primarily focus on outdoor urban water use. The purpose of the
presentation is to learn about the efforts of California American Water pertaining to the
drought, including monitoring and repairing water leaks, exploring alternative sources of water
and promoting water conservation.

ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: (including why Council is considering the item and justification for recommendation)
New regulations by the State prohibit all Californians from using potable water to water
outdoor landscaping that causes runoff; from washing motor vehicles with a running hose
(hose must have shut off nozzle); from hosing down sidewalks and driveways and from using
running fountains or other decorative water features that do not re-circulate water. Water
suppliers serving more than 3,000 connections must mandate that outdoor irrigation be
reduced to no more than twice a week (Monday and Saturday for Peninsula) and assess
compliance efforts at the local level. The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District has
several water conservation actions contained within the Stage 1 Water Conservation and
Non-Essential Water Use and Water Waste Rules related to water conservation.
A key part of water conservation is to immediately correct leaks, breaks and other
malfunctions. As such, Council will receive an update from California American Water
regarding its program for water leakage detection and repair. The agency will also provide an
update related to other water conservation efforts.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to receiving this report.
Budgeted (yes/no) Funding Source (general fund, grant, state)
No




Agenda Item: 8.B
City Council Agenda Sept 9, 2014
Page 99
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION/DECISION HISTORY:
Maintaining a leadership role in developing a long-term solution to the regions water supply
and developing additional local water conservation and water supply alternatives is a 2014
Council key initiative. Council has received numerous updates related to solutions pertaining
to the regions water supply.

ATTACHMENTS:
1. Water Conservation and Water Leaks Report

APPROVALS:
REVIEWED BY:
City Administrator Administrative Services
Director of CPB Director of Public Services
Public Safety Director Library Director
Other: ___________ City Attorney





Agenda Item: 8.B
City Council Agenda Sept 9, 2014
Page 100
Water Conservation & Water Leaks
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Sept. 9, 2014
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Statewide Drought Response
Mandatory outdoor water restrictions in
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Repeated failures to comply may result
in fines up to $500, installation of flow
restrictors or discontinuation of water
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MPWMD Water Waste Hotline: 831-
658-5653
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Conservation Requirements & Incentives
The following outdoor potable water uses are prohibited:
Watering of any driveway or sidewalk
Watering that results in runoff onto adjacent property, non-irrigated
areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots or
structures
Using a hose to wash a car, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off
nozzle
Using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless
the water is recirculated.
Outdoor irrigation on Wednesdays and Saturdays before 9 am and
after 5 pm only.
MPWMD water waste definition and information on rebates and free
conservation devices and home water audits at
www.montereywaterinfo.org
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DATE TIME GALLONS TOTAL MINS. GPM
Aug. 25 2:33 p.m. 7657198
Aug. 26 10:00 a.m. 7664962 7764 6.58
Aug. 27 10:30 a.m. 7674393 91431 6.37
Aug. 28 2:00 p.m. 7684877 10484 6.35
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