HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2011-119RESOLUTION NO. 2011 — 119
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE UPDATE CONSISTING
OF THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN,
A DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, FIVE DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSALS (STREET CONVERSIONS/COMMUNITY CORRIDORS,
SENIOR VILLAGE EXPANSION, LAS PALMAS PARK AND FACILITIES
VISION CONCEPT PLAN, KIMBALL PARK MASTER PLAN, AND EL TOYON
PARK MASTER PLAN), AND APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered the
Comprehensive Land Use Update at a duly advertised public hearing held on May 16, 2011, at
which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Update consists of an update of the
General Plan, a Climate Action Plan, an amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan, and Five
Development Proposals, namely, Street Conversions/ Community Corridors, Senior Village
Expansion, Las Palmas Park and Facilities Vision Concept Plan, Kimball Park Master Plan, and
El Toyon Park Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan is the City's principal policy document to guide
growth, development, and conservation, and is the foundation for all planning decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan establishes a strategy to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions that contribute to climate change; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Specific Plan regulates the use and development of
land within the downtown area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Five Development Proposals are consistent with and would
implement the policies of the General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff
report contained in Case File No. 2011-17 GPA, ZC, SPA, IS, which is maintained by the City
and incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and
voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact
Report, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopt Findings of Fact and a
Statement of overriding Considerations, and approve the Comprehensive Land Use Update
(identified as the "proposed project" in the DEIR and FEIR).
WHEREAS, the City Council at a duly advertised public hearing held on June 7,
2011, considered the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update, along with all evidence and
testimony presented at said hearing, and along with the Environmental Impact Report to assess
project impacts of approving the Comprehensive Land Use Update together with any comments
received; and
WHEREAS, prior to said hearing, the City sought out and incorporated public
input throughout the two-year preparation of the Comprehensive Land Use Update. As part of
the public outreach and participation efforts, the City held a total of 21 public workshops,
community meetings, and other public engagement events at different locations throughout the
City, in addition to public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council; and
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June 7, 2011
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WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to conduct
reviews of, and consider amendments to, the General Plan to accommodate the changing
needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to conduct
reviews of, and consider amendments to the Land Use Code (Title 18 of the National City
Municipal Code) to accommodate the changing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to consider the
policies and programs of the Climate Action Plan to be consistent with and implement the
General Plan Update and to comply with State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to consider
amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan to be consistent with and implement the General
Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need and desirability to consider the
Five Development Proposals that are a part of the Comprehensive Land Use Update to be
consistent with and implement the General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, at the City's request, the Sweetwater Authority prepared a Water
Supply Assessment ("WSA"); and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
state law and City law; and,
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety, and general welfare.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council has reviewed and considered the Water
Supply Assessment ("WSA") attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and approves the WSA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council has reviewed and considered
the information in the Comprehensive Land Use Update, and hereby approves and adopts
(subject to the mitigation measures and conditions of approval contained in the Findings of Fact
and the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program): the General Plan contained in Exhibit "B-1",
the Climate Action Plan contained in Exhibit "A-2", the amendments to the Downtown Specific
Plan contained in Exhibit "A-3", the Street Conversions and Community Corridors described in
the FEIR, the Senior Village Expansion described in the FEIR, the Las Palmas Park and
Facilities Vision Concept Plan described in the FEIR, the Kimball Park Master Plan described in
the FEIR, and the El Toyon Park Master Plan described in the FEIR; this approval is based on
the findings above and the following findings:
1. The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update reflects the desired future vision of the
City that was expressed by the community through the public participation process over
the course of more than two years of development of the Update.
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June 7, 2011
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2. The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update is in the public interest since the
General Plan has not been updated since 1996, and the Update would meet the current
needs of the community by providing for the types of land uses that are necessary and
desirable to the community.
3. The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update would ensure consistency between the
General Plan, the Climate Action Plan, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the Five
Development Proposals that would implement the Comprehensive Land Use Update.
4. The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update is deemed essential and desirable to
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community since the Update
comprehensively addresses the community issues identified through the public
participation process and during the development of the Update.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and
final on the day following the City Council meeting where the resolution is adopted.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2011.
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST
V
c ael R. Dall
City
y Clerk
PROVED AS i FO
CI r: a . Silva
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 7,
2011 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
N A ,
Clerk of the Cit of
City National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-119 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on June 7, 2011.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
Exhibit "A"
WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
505 GARRETT AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 2328
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91912-2328
(619) 420-1413
FAX (619) 425-7469
http://www.sweetwater.org
January 28, 2011
Mr. Raymond Pe, AICP
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950-4301
GOVERNING BOARD
RON MORRISON, CHAIR
MARGARET COOK WELSH, VICE CHAIR
TED MUEHLEISEN
W.D. "BUD" POCKLINGTON
JOSE PRECIADO
MARIA RUBALCABA
TERRY THOMAS
JAMES L. SMYTH
GENERAL MANAGER
MARGUERITE S. STRAND
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
RECEIVED
FEB 0 3 2011
community
Development Commission
Subject: NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD APPROVAL
WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT - NATIONAL CITY GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE
SWA GEN. FILE: NATIONAL CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE -
WSA
Dear Mr. Pe:
On January 26, 2011, the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board
approved the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) for the National City General
Plan Update (GPU). The GPU met the definition of a "Project" as defined in
Water Code Section 10912 et seq. (SB610), thereby requiring the preparation of
a WSA by the Authority.
Enclosed is a CD containing the WSA for the subject project.
If you have any questions, please call Mr. Michael Garrod at (619) 409-6752, or
m g a rro d (a� swe etwate r. o rg .
Sincerely,
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
MargiGrite S. Strand
Assistant General Manager
MS:MG:wr
Enclosure: CD of WSA
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A Public Water Agency
Serving National City, Chula Vista and Surrounding Areas
DRAFT
WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT
City of Nation
General PlarUpdate
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Prepared by
Sweetwater Authority Staff
City of National City
General°Pl ' Update
Water Su plAssessment
Sweetwater Authority
505 Garrett Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
www.sweetwater.org
Sweetwater Authority
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City of National City
General Plan Update
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1
SECTION 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC WATER PROVIDER 1
SECTION 3 — PREVIOUS WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT
2
SECTION 4 — SWEETWATER'S URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2
SECTION 5 — SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSEENT 3
5.1 Project Demand Analysis
5.1.1 Climate
5.1.2 Population
5.1.3 Demand Assessment...
5.1.4 Demand Management Me a ures(Water Cons ation)
5.2 Existing and Projected Supplies
5.2.1 Local Supply i
5.2.1.1 Surface Water Sources
5.2.1.2 Groundwater'Sources
5.2.1.3 Water Recycling
Water Recycling
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5.2
5.2= ` Importe
Metropo
5.2. 2 San Died
eccle ` seer Master Plan
eactor Studies
3
3
4
5
8
21
21
21
22
23
23
24
24
ly t 25
n's 20 Regional UWMP 27
ounty Water Authority's 2005 UWMP 27
5.3 Dry Ye `"""`' emanc°Assessment
5.4 Dry Year Supply Assessment
27
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SECTION 6 — CONCLUSION: AVAILABILITY OF SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES 29
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Table of Contents
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
Table 10
Table 11
Table 12
List of Tables
Climate Data
SANDAG Population and Redevelopment Adjustment
Historical and Projected Potable Water (Not Including the Westside
Specific Plan)
Westside Specific Plan Projected Water Deena ds
Historical and Projected Potable Water D mand ncluding the
Westside Specific Plan)
Historic and Normal Water Year Projected SweetwateiSupplies
Groundwater Production 2000 through 2008
Historic Sweetwater Imported,1S les
Projected Water Demand during formal, Single and Multiple Dry -Years
Local Projected Water Supply during c itrial, Single and Multiple Dry-
Years
Projected Water Supply,and Demand for Normal Years
Projected Water Supplyuand Demand during Nr rmal, Single and
Multiple Dry -Years
List of Appendices
Appendix A:City- (( ppty°oNationaCity RequesPrepare a Water Supply Assessment
Appendix B: BMP Implementation Status Reports
Appendix C: Wale Savr
Appendix D: BIVIPilCovera Repo
Appenpdi E: Sweetwater Authority Drought Resolution 09-12 and Drought
if4tll ResponM1i( ee
d d fan .:
AppenSweetwaterilAuthority Resolution Adopting an Interim Groundwater
Manager tt Plan
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Section 1 - Introduction
The City of National City (City) is currently preparing a comprehensive General Plan
Update (GPU). The City has determined that the GPU is subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under California Water Code (Water Code)
Section 10910(a), and meets the definition of a "Project" as described in Water Code
Section 10912(a) and as such, a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) pursuant to
Senate Bill (SB) 610 is required for the project.
The City proposes a planning document which provides ar eneral Plan Amendment,
Land Use Code/Zoning (LUC) update and Climate Action°'Plan (CAP) to implement
the planned land uses for the planning area over at0-yea► aeriod. In addition to
being a land use regulatory document, the GPU is outlines framework for the
provision of urban amenities and other publicnprovements associated with new
development. The GPU has been preparedaccordance with Government Code
Section 65300.
The GPU planning area is approximately 9.7 squar, miles in area and includes the
City of National City and unincorporated areas with in its sphere of influence as
determined by the Local Agency orm tion Commission , (LAFCO). The GPU and
LUC updates would replace existing I d us designations, nd zoning classifications
and introduce new land use designations 'Ong classifications for mixed use
commercial with residential and high 5idensity multi -family residential. The new
regulations would accommodate new growth and revitalization of the planning area
and would be applied`as new development or redevelopment occurs.
The most substantial an a q'9proposed in the GPU and LUC updates would be the
i�+t+ � i n
introduction ofhigher den, ,ityi/intensit 3 ixed uses along most major corridors that
�4f yki J)NJ
would replete ex n commercial zones. These changes are consistent with the
San I 'go AssociaGovernments (SANDAG) principles for "Smart Growth" in
the r
Section 2-entification of the Public Water Provider
In accordance wi i Water Code Section 10912(c), Sweetwater Authority
(Sweetwater) is the "public water system" for the area in which the City's GPU is
proposed. As such, the City requested that Sweetwater prepare a WSA. The WSA is
intended to be used by the City in their evaluation of the GPU under the CEQA
process.
Sweetwater was formed by the condemnation of a private water company that served
the cities of Chula Vista and National City, and a portion of the county of San Diego.
The condemnation suit was filed by the South Bay Irrigation District (SBID) and the
City of National City on May 10, 1968, and was finalized on August 30, 1977. SBID
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and the City of National City formed Sweetwater by the Joint Powers Agreement of
February 1, 1972. The Agreement was amended and re -adopted on July 22, 1977.
Sweetwater was formed pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 5, Division 7,
Title 1, of the Government Code of the State of California. Sweetwater is empowered
by the Joint Powers Agreement to acquire, own, lease, operate, manage, maintain,
and improve the water system.
SBID was formed during March 1951, under the Irrigation Law of California (Division
11, Section 20500 of the Water Code), and includes most of„e city of Chula Vista
and the unincorporated area within and adjacent to the Sweeter River Valley. It
also overlaps small segments of the cities of National Citd, San Diego. On May 1,
1990, SBID transferred ownership of the water system, incl dig all of the property
deeds and easements to Sweetwater. The Cityo ;;National City is part of the
urbanized South Bay region of the San Diego rr etropolitan area ; ` ted on the San
Diego Bay. Incorporated in 1887, National City is the second oldest ity in the county
of San Diego. SBID and the City of National ity armembers of ten Diego
County Water Authority (CWA).
Section 3 - Previous Wa
ssments
Sweetwater has prepared a previous stside Specific Plan) that is
considered in the future demands associated wGPU. Sweetwater has
prepared this WSA, consultation wit F CWA and the City pursuant to Public
Resources Code ,Section 2 151.9, and `California Water Code Sections 10631,
10657, 10910, 1091'°R10912, and 10915 referred to as SB 610, and Business and
'` 11010 �SB 610 a 'fended state law, effective January 1,
�ii spa een ,�;ri �
etwnfo dton on water supply availability and certain
s and counties.
Section, - Sweetwater's Urban Water Management Plan
Sweetwater prd,es a!1WMP every five years, in accordance with Water Code
Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act),
yst
which were added by Statute 1983, Chapter 1009, and became effective on
January 1, 1984. The Act, which was Assembly Bill (AB) 797, requires that every
urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000
customers, or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually, shall prepare
and adopt a UWMP in accordance with the prescribed requirements.
The Act requires urban water suppliers to file plans with the California Department of
Water Resources (DWR) describing and evaluating reasonable and practical efficient
water uses, reclamation, and conservation activities. As required by law,
Sweetwater's UWMP includes projected water supplies required to meet future
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demands. Sweetwater prepared UWMPs in 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005 and
filed those plans with the DWR.
As stated above, the adopted 2005 UWMP did not account for all the water demands
associated with the City's GPU. Therefore, in accordance with Water Code Section
10910 (c)(3), and Government Code Section 66473.7 (a)(2), this WSA includes a
discussion with regard to whether Sweetwater's total projected water supplies,
available during normal, single dry, and multiple dry water years during a 20-year
projection, would meet the projected water demand associ tad with the proposed
project, in addition to Sweetwater's existing and planned future uses. Applicable
information from Sweetwater's 2005 UWMP has been u n the preparation of this
WSA.
Sweetwater's 2005 UWMP includes all p
redevelopment within its service area, includ;
Plan (UCSP), other projects identified in Chu
National City Downtown Specific Plan, and
Vista Bayfront Master Plan.
Section 5 — Supply and Deb
5.1 Project Demand Analysis
'al' future = evelopment and
Chula Vista's Urban Core Specific
ista's Vision 2020 Gd ra1 Plan, the
nified ort of San lego's Chula
ssess
Sweetwater's waters system rovides water service to approximately 177,941
consumers withinA°the'"city of National City, apo ion of the city of San Diego, and the
South Bay Irrigation District, , consists : ;4: portion of the city of Chula Vista and
the unincorporated porrtio he 'Count y� of San Diego, known as Bonita. The
Sweetwaterservice a ea covers 32 square miles and contains approximately 32,567
servic Obnnections 1 additionthe system has emergency interconnections to three
'
,Rat„iv " i $, „tea xF
wate agencies: Otayf ter D t dt, the City of San Diego, and the California
America ' 'Dater Compa At the present time, there are no plans for expansion of
the Sweetwater service area.
Projected demandsor years 2015 through 2030 were calculated using the SANDAG
2050 Regional Gro t Forecast for population and multiplying the population by 105
gallons per capita per day (GPCD). The GPCD rate was based on the average of
fiscal years 2008-09 and 2009-10.
5.1.1 Climate
Climate conditions within the service area are characteristically Mediterranean along
the coast, with mild temperatures year-round. The majority of the service area is
within two miles of the San Diego Bay. However, the Bonita area and the reservoirs
are located farther inland, and experience slightly hotter summers and colder winters.
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More than 80 percent of the region's rainfall occurs in the period between December
through March. Average annual rainfall is approximately 11.3 inches per year at the
Sweetwater Reservoir based on records dating back to 1888. Climate data is
included in Table 1, and consists of the 117-year Sweetwater Reservoir average
monthly rainfall, and Sweetwater Reservoir average monthly high temperature based
on records dating back to 1961. Average monthly evapotranspiration (ETo) data was
obtained from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS)
website for the Otay Lakes Station.
Table 1
Climate Data
;latti' °.
Feb
w Mar yV
Apr
Mays
FJun
lul
Aug .
Sept
.. •Oct
Nov
Dec
Ave precip (in.)
2.15
2.12
1.99
0.87
0.35
8
0.04
0.07
0
,,0.55
1.06
1.83
Ave temp (°F)
68.7
69.1.
69.1
71.8
72
2
8i 4
84.1
82.8
.0
73.6
68.9
ETo
1.27
1.85
3.26
4.70
5.94
6 p,
7
t 6.80
5.21
.53
1.97
1.22
5.1.2 Population
Population and housing growth data
2050 Regional Growth Forecast for yrs
not include the increase in populatiok d
redevelopment projecl
Unified Port's Chula?
Specific Plan and,
Sweetwater u.p ted
projects
Populat[an# project
ater was obtained from the SANDAG
rough 2050. These estimates do
GPU, but do include other
t ntlfied in Chu a Vista's Vision 2020 General Plan, the
ista Bayfront Master Plan, and National City's Downtown
side Specific Plan
ities associated with the redevelopment
and re ca ulated the estimated population growth.
in Table 2.
Table 2
ulation and Redevelopment Adjustment
2008
.2010
, 201
2020
'2025
SANDAG 2050 Popul��i
Projection �f
177,288
177,941
181,531
185,122
190,096
195,069
Redevelopment Increase
---
0
4,710
9,421
14,131
18,841
Revised Population
Projection
177,288
177,941
186,242
194,543
204,226
213,910
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5.1.3 Demand Assessment
Table 3 shows the historical and projected water demands by use sector through
2030. The projected water demand below was calculated using the population
estimates in Table 2 and multiplying them by 105 gallons per capita per day.
Table 3
Historical and Projected Potable Water Demands
(Not Including the General Plan Update,
(acre-feet)
water rase S
Sectors"
3g5ia3a
Yl
vCi"x1
Fiscal
Year Ending
it tle...
1995`
""2000"
n'2005 "
'2010 ,r
2015
2020
2025
; e` 030'
Residential 3
11,855
14,979
16,885
16,094�14,151
14,529
14,5
15,215
15,613
4
Commercial
10,845
3,873
4,321
4,40 I
Y�
`€ t 3,721
3�
3,820
3,898
i r
S"
�. ,001
4,105
Industrial
822
402
408
405
�
299
305
313
321
Public
1,633
1,363
1,7 3
897
1,781
,829
1,865
1,915
1,965
Irrigation/
Agricultural-4
31
31
43
3�=���,,,„21
rff
''22
22
23
23
Other 5
1324
18
d2
is
10
16
17
17
18
Unaccounted
for Water
i
7
C1,623 i(l
;II ry(i Blf tit
t` 2,423
69
814
836
852
875
898
Total
22533
qe yp
2 ,292
25,841
,,,
p¢
,S75
20,795
21,351
21,773
22,358
22,943
Notes: ,E4
1. F dear JUIy 1 tnrougtrst}gfte dU
2. R'es1 ,' al includes domesnd irnga for single-family, multi -family, and mobile homes.
3. Commei Includes domes ie`end irng on for businesses and golf courses.
4. Prior to Frs4Ayear 1991 92, Ornmercial included mobile homes and apartments. Beginning in Fiscal Year
1991-92, mob homes and apartments have been included in residential.
5. "Other" includestructioneters and golf courses through Fiscal Year 1989-90. Subsequent to Fiscal
Year 1989-90, Date only,yidudes construction meters.
The total projecte0water demands for the GPU are shown in Table 4. These
demands have been developed by Sweetwater, and based on the project density and
land use information provided by City, combined with actual water use data for each
type of land use within Sweetwater's service area.
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Residential'
Table 4
General Plan Update Protected Water Demands
18,841
83 gpcd
1.58
Iliaperitear)Eia
1,754
Commercial
133.15
1861 gal/ac/day
aPiP,
Milml625
278
Open Space
Reserve
59.43
776 gal/ac/
0.05
52
Civic/Institutional
38.63
3041 gait d
0
132
Total
2.00\
2,2164
'V+
1. Based on increased residential land use data included in the City's email to SwifetWapr„clated
December 7, 2010. Commercial and Civic/Institutional acres are based on floor space n sq-feet.
2. Based on actual 2005 consumption within Sweetwater service 40a for each land use type.
3. Includes Mixed Use Commercial -Residential (MCR-i* MR-2)4'
4. Total demand in 2030 from development of the CPU.
The demands shown in Table 4 equate to an additionalL, ,pmgd or 2,216.0 acre-
feet per year in demand above existiP6faki*gs. The projected demands, shown in
Table 5, have been increased to account for this 4ifferencer
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Residential 3
Commercial 4'6
Industrial
Public
Table 5
Historical and Projected Potable Water Demands
(Including the General Plan Update)
(acre-feet)
11,855
10,845
822
1,633
14,979
3,873
402
1,363
16,885
• 4,321
408
1,743
16,094
4,407
405
1,7
14,151
3,72
1,860
299
1,860
15,759
4,052
1,939"=
16,563
4,218
313
8
17,367
4,383
321
2,097
Irrigation/
Agricultural
Other 6
Unaccounted
for Water
Total
Notes:
31
132
720
22,53
1. Fiscal Year July 1 through
31
21
1,623
43
2,423
i 25,841
;tt
31
42
25,459
16
20,79
35
16
21,905
48
17
856
22,881
62
17
877
24,020
75
18
898
25,159
2. Residential inc l des domestic , i frtlga on ffir singl mily, multi -family, and mobile homes.
3. Commerci i e`s domestic anti t rigation for and golf courses.
4. Prior toF§cal Year 'i-92, commercial included mobile homes and apartments. Beginning in Fiscal Year
19 2 mobile homes and iapartmOtSltave,been included in residential.
5. " i Included construction meters and goff courses through Fiscal Year 1989-90. Subsequent to Fiscal
Year 1 90, "Other" only includes construction meters.
The total demands associated with the GPU have not been included in any of
Sweetwater's pr ious Urban Water Management Plan. In addition, the total demand
has not been specifically included in CWA's 2005 UWMP. In its recently adopted
2010 Regional UW ', Metropolitan utilized SANDAG's 2050 Regional Growth
Forecast, which included demands for the City's Westside Specific Plan, and are
therefore now included in Metropolitan's long range demand and supply forecast. It
is intended that the additional demand associated with the GPU be met through
purchase of imported water from Metropolitan's Uncertainty Buffer described in
Section 5.2.2.1.
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5.1.4 Demand Management Measures (Water Conservation)
Sweetwater recognizes water conservation and demand management as a priority in
its water use planning. The long-term goal of Sweetwater's water conservation
program is to achieve and maintain water use efficiency goals for various use
categories that are reasonable for that category. Specific objectives of Sweetwater's
conservation program are to:
• Eliminate wasteful practices in water use
• Continue to develop information on both current'" and potential water
conservation practices
• Ongoing, timely implementation of conservation practices
• Public information and education activities,to spread knowledge of efficient
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water use techniques and devices
Sweetwater started a water conservation #,
long-term public information program and coo
CWA. The water conservation program expande
drought, and the backbone of a long-term consery
that time, Sweetwater has continued r. to revamp
developing a variety of innovative and wive approache
Water conservation programs are developed
water conservation in aces water supp
supply, which is vital : the o al use of
9:� h
actively participates in coun a and regi
and Metropolitan. As $a met ber of CW
performed onm
in water se v tion programs operate d
Metropol and t member gencies.
90. Initial effd :jricluded a
ft the conservaon efforts of
)icantly during the 1987-1992
program was formed. Since
l;conservation program by
demand management.
mented on the premise that
by redrng the demand on available
e region's supply resources. Sweetwater
al conservation programs through CWA
*Sweetwater
4E�
'Sweetwater benefits from regional
agencies. Sweetwater also participates
on a shared -cost basis among CWA,
The vast ajority of water savings result from the residential and commercial Ultra
Low Flow "lets (ULFT),';igh Efficiency Toilets (HET), and High Efficiency Washers
a; v s saa
(HEW). In t}08, Sweetwater shifted emphasis towards more water efficient
landscaping and commercial appliances. These programs continue to evolve. The
resulting savings iiuy from these programs directly relates to additional available
water in the San Diego region for beneficial use within CWA's service area, including
Sweetwater. In partnership with CWA, and the County, Sweetwater's water
conservation efforts are expected to grow and expand.
Sweetwater's fiscal year 2010-11 budget included $119,700 for conservation
programs that are anticipated to save approximately 2,400 acre-feet for the year. This
fiscal year financial commitment represents an average cost of approximately $50
per acre-foot of projected water sales. Conservation programs also reduce imported
water demand.
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Demonstrating its commitment to conservation, Sweetwater officials became an
original signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding Urban
Water Conservation in California, which created the California Urban Water
Conservation Council (CUWCC) in 1991 in an effort to reduce California's long-term
water demands. As defined in the MOU, a water conservation Best Management
Practices (BMP) is "a policy, program, practice, rule, regulation or ordinance or the
use of devices, equipment or facilities which meets either of the following criteria:
(a) An established and generally accepted practice among water suppliers that
results in more efficient use or conservation of water; (b Ay practice for which
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sufficient data are available from existing water conservationiaprojects to indicate that
significant conservation or conservation related benefits an be achieved; that the
practice is technically and economically reasonablefan Apt environmentally or
socially unacceptable; and that the practice is notoothrwise unreasonable for most
water suppliers to carry out." Since becoming a4sidnatary in 1991, Sweetwater has
made implementation of the BMPs for water c r iservation, a foundational element of
its conservation programs, and a key component in its water resourc ; `management
strategy. Sweetwater's BMP Implementation Status Reports, BMP W.er Savings
Reports, and BMP Coverage Report are included in Appendix B, C, and D
respectively. Since 2008, the BMPshave been upd . to include current technology
and credit agencies for their in'innovative water crvation programs. These
revisions, have been incorporated in eetwater's"c rvation program and
resulting demand management measures" !fi";the curre ; demand management
measures implemented by Sweetwater includtlwtng:
• Water Survey Pii grams for Single -Family and Multi -Family Residential
Consumers -ry`pt i Residential Survey Program is free to both single-family and
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multi -family residential consumers, and `es been available since 1995. The
program helps consumers learn how save water in their own homes, which in
turn s� th csume money -survey includes a review of landscaping,
outdoor on
irrigation=,ystemindoor use, identification of indoor leaks, a complete
educational pack r formate 'bout other water conservation programs, and
free faucet aerators ar i low flow showerheads. An irrigation surveyor will perform
a met eak detecti test, check the irrigation system, suggest seasonal
adjustment for a con uumer's individual water schedule, check the soil to ensure
that watering., coincides with moisture absorption, discuss proper lawn
maintenance, r low water use landscape information.
• Residential Plumbing Retrofit — Retrofit water conservation device packages,
which include toilet tank displacement devices and shower head flow restrictors,
were made available to essentially all households within Sweetwater's service
area in 1977 as part of DWR's pilot water conservation study. Sweetwater offered
retrofit devices, which included low -flow showerheads, toilet tank displacement
kits, and faucet aerators to its customers from 1991 through 2003. By 1999,
Sweetwater had distributed 20,833 low -flow showerheads. CWA and its member
agencies distributed over 550,000 showerheads between 1991 and 2002. Since
January 1, 1994, showerheads manufactured in the United States must be in
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compliance with 2.5 GPM maximum flow. Data gathered from the Residential
Survey Program (BMP 1) showed 80 to 90 percent saturation of low -flow
showerheads in homes surveyed. Since 2002, customers have had access to a
limited number of pre -purchase vouchers and/or after -purchase rebates for
installing water efficient toilets, washers, and other appliances through the
through programs administered by CWA and Metropolitan.
• System Water Audits, Leak Detection, and Repair — Sweetwater's system
water audits, leak detection, and repair programs con :bute to better water
management and reduction in water Toss.
Water Audits. Sweetwater conducts a monthl.
unbilled and unaccounted for water Ioss
Sweetwater can evaluate the need for implem
reduction program.
udit4,Its overall system for
singse comparisons,
station of aw>formal water loss
Unaccounted for water Toss is determine y comparing total water use with
total water production. Sweetwater's 12-mo th average unaccounted for water
loss was 5.2 percent in October 2010.
Leak Detection. A Supervisory Control and Data A ition (SCADA) system
was installed in the distribution ystem t,2001, ands used to monitor water
flow throughout the system. Rapid changes n water quantity and/or pressure
at any of the mooing points within the system are immediately evaluated.
On the rare occasion` ak is disco'rered, it is quickly detected and corrected.
A leak detection sury �j was performed on 19.49 miles of the distribution
system in Septer 2 Total annual water Toss for surveyed portions of
the system was c cud fedzat 0.0 gallons.
an
Ater Sys I,
rformed on �t
dal improveme
d.age faciliti
mpro `' ments. Routine and preventative maintenance is
iistribuonystem. In addition, Sweetwater implements a
program to maintain and renew transmission, distribution,
Facility spectio;. Critical facilities, including pump stations and valve
vaults, ar inspected bi-weekly. Other distribution facilities are inspected
weekly. As; rt of Sweetwater's preventative maintenance program, each
system valve is exercised at least every three years, and each fire hydrant is
visually inspected and maintained every one to two years.
Meter Maintenance and Replacement Program. A 15-year
repair/replacement program covers every service meter within the Sweetwater
system. Meters sized below %-inch are calibrated and replaced as needed.
Meters sized 1-'/2 to 2-inches are calibrated and rebuilt as necessary. Meters
sized at 3-inches and larger are calibrated and maintained annually.
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Water Theft. Sweetwater monitors incidents of water theft, and has the ability
to charge up to three times the water service rate when it is determined that
water theft has occurred.
• Metering with Commodity Rates for All New Connections and Retrofit of
Existing Connections — Sweetwater requires the installation of water meters on
all services throughout its distribution system, and bills by volume of water
metered.
• Large Landscape Conservation Programs and In
2004, large landscape (defined as landscape with or
surveys were available to consumers at no chge
Assistance for Landscape Management (PAL program;,
Using methodology developed by the Irrigation raining and
California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, the
catch can tests, makes numerous soil andlant observations, an
based irrigation schedule.
'titives - From 1991 to
_acre or more) irrigation
gh the Professional
icnsored by CWA.
earch Center at
i.. yor performs
Mutates ETo
Beginning in 2005, residential and commercial cactsumers with large landscapes
(initially defined as over 2,000 square feet) receiv j� e following services at no
charge through the Smart Landscape` program, spon red=by Sweetwater, CWA,
Metropolitan, and the DWR:
Landscape Irri atio
and commercial con
Site audits..;include a
sprinkler distri ` ion
measurement an
udits. Audits are available at no charge to residential
fors with a minimum of��1 acre of irrigated landscaping.
review of irrigation, conditions, watering schedule, and
uniformity, by Vtrained technician. Landscape area
mmendations are provided.
tither —Erased lrnga Controllers. Rebates are available to residential
d commercials consumers`with irrigated landscaping for weather -based
tion controllers„to retrofit old timers.
Rota i Irrigation Nozzles. Rebates are available for rotating irrigation
nozzles.Rebates `re only available for devices listed on the Qualified Product
List, maintained by Metropolitan. No site size minimum applies to this
incentive program; however the current rotating nozzle rebate is only available
in quantities of 25 or greater per eligible customer.
Irrigation System Upgrade Grants. Grants up to $2,500 per irrigated acre,
up to $5,000 for commercial sites and $10,000 for public sites, in matching
funds are available through the Commercial Landscape Incentive Program.
Sites must have a minimum of one acre of irrigated landscape, and be
currently over -irrigated to qualify.
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Water Budgets. A voluntary program for consumers with dedicated irrigation
meters was developed by CWA for member agencies. Using a custom
software application water use data is converted into web -accessible water
budgets. Each billing cycle, participating consumer water use can be charted
against previous use to calculate landscape water needs. Water budgets can
help consumers determine the right amount of water required to maintain
healthy landscaped areas, given weather conditions. Water budgets may
decrease outside water use by 20 percent. This software application is
currently being transitioned CWA to the member agencies,,
Water Savings Performance Program. Until togram ended in 2010,
Metropolitan provided $195 per acre foot of water d r about $3 per 1,000
gallons saved to sites within Sweetwater's ,se vice ar`e ;.The incentive was
based on the potential for savings over 5 ye Eligible project costs included
labor, hardware and up to one year of water management fees`.
Synthetic Turf. Synthetic Turf is bec
fields, golf courses, parks, and public spa
For a limited period, A 50¢ per square
synthetic turf.
• High -Efficiency Washing
has participated in CWA's
design provides for, o'
commercial consers"
t
replace their rst Ord to
models. Prior to
factor values of 9.
Trawashers„rebates are n'
of 5 for less he ?ter
take to wash a cubic foot
greaterthe water efficiency
inpreasingly popular for sports
'wel'ras residential properties.
incentive was available for
Machin' Re a Program Since 2000, Sweetwater
rebate 'ripram. Ne 3,technology in washing machine
efficient wader use xand savings. Residential and
ve taken advantage of the up to $185 rebates to
ading washers with low-water use, energy -efficient
2004, highfflciency washers had water efficiency
meter availability of ultra -high efficiency
imited io',machines with water efficiency factor values
iency factor is determined by the amount of water it
'6 ,ayhdry. The lower the water efficiency factor, the
of the clothes washer.
• Public In r nation Programs - Sweetwater promotes water conservation in
coordinatio n ih the.,;'` ater Conservation Garden, neighboring water agencies,
CWA andMetropolitan Regional activities include: public service
announcements, demonstration gardens, conservation strategy meetings, water
awareness month activities, water efficiency workshops, and landscape water use
classes and contests. Sweetwater independently distributes public information
through its website, bill inserts, on -hold telephone messages, annual Consumer
Confidence Report/Calendar, newsletters, news releases, brochures, keynote
speakers, classroom presentations, facility tours, video library, and participation in
year-round special events and community festivals. Sweetwater participates in
regional drought, conservation, and environmental stewardship public outreach
programs including the 20 Gallon Challenge, WaterSmart programs, Climate
Change Workgroups, and city Clean -Green programs.
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Literature -Brochures. Sweetwater provides brochures and literature on a
variety of water conservation topics including gray water, lawn watering,
Xeriscape planting, WaterSmart and California Friendly gardening, drip
irrigation, swimming pool maintenance, leak detection, and general household
conservation tips. These are made available to residents through a literature
rack at Sweetwater's Administration Office and website, through individual and
group mailings, through distribution to residential complex managers, and
through distribution at public appearances by Sweetwater Board members and
staff. Sweetwater Customer Service Representatives also distribute
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Conservation Policy Brochures to new and other,,ter consumers, while out
water v�4',t
in the field. The brochures contain leak detection and water -saving
tips. Most materials are available in English an panisht
Videos and Electronic Media. Sweetwater has distribiitedl'Water Wise
Gardening," a video on Xeriscape pl,ett and efficient irrigatio,all public
libraries in its service area. Upon rest, Sweetwater makes available
informational videos produced by Sweetwater, which`'promote conservation as
a source for future water needs. Computer CI i. acked with water saving tips,
titled the Southern California=£, �, eritage Gard q Guide, and the Frugal
Ex €4� =44
Gardener are distributed at community events anc p aking engagements.
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Newsletters/Brochures. Sweetwater pr�b�i asr�a consumer newsletter,
"Customer Con ecti sII quarterly,: incorpor ting conservation tips and
programs.Brohures� re developed and distributed to deal with specific
conservationft sues ar r l o provide detailed information on drought response
measures. Drought Inflation is provided in English and Spanish and bulk
mailed to all physicalse in Sweetwater's service area.
Personal Leers and Emails. Sweetwater sends a personalized letter or
ail to note nsume fAyconsumers reported or observed water waste on their
erty. Thesedocuments are sent to elicit cooperation in Sweetwater's
to use welt] efficiently, and are sent with appropriate conservation
materi such a a lawn -watering guide, leak detection information, or
Seminars. ieetwater works with local agencies to cooperatively host
periodic conservation seminars for groups of water users, targeted toward high
water use consumers, or toward specific types of use. These seminars include
information on current water saving methods and devices, and contacts for
additional assistance and information, as well as a summary of local agency
information and contact persons for cooperative efforts between Sweetwater
and its consumers.
Speakers Bureau. Sweetwater staff and its Board of Directors are available to
address civic and community groups, clubs, associations, and other
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organizations on a wide variety of water issues. Speakers provide
conservation handouts to interested audience members at these appearances.
The Sweetwater speakers' bureau is promoted through involvement in civic
groups, through the customer newsletter, through letters to local libraries and
schools, and through periodic newspaper announcements of availability.
Committees. Sweetwater maintains a permanent Communications Committee
to provide assistance and suggestions to staff regarding water awareness
issues. This committee can be convened as needed for vide assistance and
M�
suggestions to staff regarding conservation issues and address consumer
concerns resulting from water reduction allocations
Exhibits and Related Materials. Sweetwater'is an agency member of the
Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca =Cpllege. Thiss arden promotes
water conservation, has nearly 5 acres of displays, and off ers a variety of
water conservation educational programs. Sweetwater alsopicipates in
local business and community fairs > distribute water saving devices,
conservation literature, and to answer " nstimer' questions` face-to-face.
Materials are provided to local merchants and cries for their distribution and
displays on general water conservation issues.Sweetwater also partners with
neighboring water agencies cr' pu[t ona water conservation public awareness
events, including water-efficiency,techc logy expos a "d landscape contests.
Sweetwater pa
featuring relations
sustainability. $wee
water conservation thr
programs, Climat
ith the ChulaaVista Net Jre Center to provide displays
of good liwater stewardship to environmental
r also pmotes sustainable water practices and
gh partnerships with the City of Chula Vista's Green
atives, and Naturescape Program.
. Sweetwater provides tours of its Perdue Plant in
,pring Valley artd,;,its C esal nation Facility in Chula Vista. Open houses at
Atwater facilities whi 'r' feature water supply and water conservation
displays are also°periodically held. Bus fees are reimbursed for any tour
provide to elemenry and secondary school students within the service area.
Tours area lso provided for college and military students, community groups,
after school r rams, and student enrichment clubs (i.e. scouting, boys and
girls clubs) Leadership tours of facilities are offered periodically to local
business leaders, elected officials, and representatives from high -use water
consumers. Lessons and information presented during the tours incorporate
information about the limited water supply for the region and efficient water
use practices.
News Relations. Sweetwater provides formal press releases and feature
story information to the Chula Vista Star News, the San Diego Union Tribune,
and local radio and television reporters, as well as to trade and special interest
publications.
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Advertising. Sweetwater has purchased advertising or content space in local
newspapers, school and city newsletters and chamber publications to promote
water conservation and understanding of water issues. Additional advertising
has been provided in the Star News through that newspaper's co-sponsorship
of a Sweetwater water conservation poster contest.
• School Education Programs — Since 1991, Sweetwater has had an active
school education program, which includes water conservationmessages. In 2000,
Sweetwater created a regular education specialist posi n to"support, in addition
to other activities, the school education progra weetwater's Education
Specialist provides instructional assistance, educational `materials, and classroom
lessons that identify urban, agricultural, and environmental issues and conditions
in the local watershed.
Sweetwater also participates in CWA's
offers students from kindergarten through
opportunities including water testing kits, and
Elementary School Educat
classroom lessons in elemen'tai
teaching students about the water
these lessons includes discussion o
Conservation
Department. S
Education
schools in the`
education p t6Ms. CWA
wide array of educational
er programs.
Program. A' pir fissional teacher provides
chools thr!out the service area,
and watershed protection. Each of
use practices. The Water
at Cuyamaca Coll ge also has an Education
;funds tours of the Garden and pays for the Garden's
s. Smarty P ants, to hold assemblies at elementary
,.service area ''.
Swe twa e as p r'ovided copies of water conservation videos and books to
i kE,
Bch elemen school Itbrary in the service area. Water conservation games,
Woks, and poste have distributed to each classroom, and Sweetwater
rovided eaceelementary student with promotional gifts reinforcing water
conservation durin ,(various water awareness month campaigns. Sweetwater
also (aIllcipates in the MWD poster contest. The contest has a theme every
year an " inni t' submissions from the local elementary schools are
submitted a„[±lllf1 Winning selections are printed in their annual calendar.
Sweetwater" provides web -based learning for elementary students on its
website. Its teachers also prepare and present specialized lessons for science
fairs, extended day programs, and classrooms upon request, and promote the
use of CWA and Metropolitan education programs. Staff from Sweetwater has
received training and is certified in Project Wet Curriculum. Workshops are
held annually to train local teachers on the curriculum so that they can
implement water education into their lesson plans
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Junior and Senior High School Education Programs. Sweetwater's
professional teachers have developed secondary -school classroom lessons
on water treatment, groundwater, and water supply issues, all with a
discussion of efficient water use practices. Laboratory equipment issued by
CWA is provided to secondary school teachers for classroom use. Sweetwater
staff promotes use of Metropolitan and CWA secondary school education
programs on conservation gardening, water quality, water sources, and the
effects of the political process on water supplies. Sweetwater has been an
active partner in programs geared toward local secondary school students,
including a program to encourage student activitiesbenefit the Sweetwater
River Watershed coordinated by the Resource Conservation District of Greater
San Diego. Staff, from throughout Swee Ovate as participated in
career -based events with the local schools, "'aid wer=,i=featured in "Water
Works," a curriculum unit developed by CW and Metropolitan. Sweetwater
has provided a variety of water resources for use at local s ools, including
water maps and issues guides, distributed tow social science and° science
y i7lYp�
teachers, and "The Cadillac Desert, ar fight hour video series bpooduced by
public television, distributed to secondary schools and public libraries in the
service area.
Sweetwater Authority hosts an annual High School Photo Contest with schools
in its service area. The winnin�s ='1"'� g„photos;=are selecte )and used in the annual
Water Quality Report which also sew s a calendar. Cash prizes are
awarded to the students.
Mini -Grant P ogram for,Local Sch` .ols. Sweetwater provides mini -grants to
teachers for 'tte level figment andpresentation of water -based lessons, to
assist with proviec erat►on demonstration gardens at local school sites,
and tq os use c an 1 go3' ounty s Splash Science Lab and Green
Machine a
• conservation Prod " ms for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional
Accounts,, — Sweetwater participates in the Metropolitan's Save Water, Save a
Buck program which ers rebates to consumers for water -efficient devices. A
limited nuriib r of re es are available for commercial plumbing fixtures (high
efficiency toilig efficiency ultra low -flow and waterless urinals), cleaning
equipment (single:and multi -load commercial clothes washers and water brooms)
water efficient medical equipment (X-ray processors, dry vacuum pumps and
steam sterilizer retrofits), food service equipment (connectionless food steamers,
air cooled ice machines and spray valves used for pre -rinsing dishes in
commercial kitchens), and cooling tower conductivity controllers. New rebates are
added to the program, and rebate values are adjusted as water savings potentials
are validated. The rebates reduce the costs for businesses, and the equipment
produces long-term savings in water, sewer, and energy costs.
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• Wholesale Agency Assistance Program - This demand management measure
applies only to wholesale agencies. CWA provides conservation -related technical
support and information to its member agencies, and typically manages the
programs on behalf of its member agencies. Sweetwater, CWA, and Metropolitan
share funding for some conservation incentives.
• Conservation Pricing — Sweetwater's water rate structure is set up as an
increasing block rate, which increases the cost of water in three steps for
residential use. This encourages residential users to limittheir water use by
charging more for units above a base amount. A new inclining block rate structure
for single family residential accounts was adopted 1R 2010. The increasing rate
structure was implemented with a higher rate startirit a the 50th percentile of the
average consumer use, to encourage average Consumers reduce their use
below 28 units per billing cycle to avoid the higher ate. All other€rater users such
as multi -family, commercial, industrial, vac, and agriculturalre billed at a
single uniform rate, which is between second and third tier�rate of the
residential customer. This rate is higher t ""' the second tier rate for residential
consumers, in order to encourage large usetoVcontrol excess use of water.
Sweetwater currently offers a financial incentive $.35 per unit) for single-family
residential consumers who use Ise an 10 units perbilling cycle.
• Water Conservation Coordinatorv,
Coordinator in 1991. During this s
staff positions to ha1%drt
caused by the
Specialist sta
e increas
June 19
reated.
er first designated a Conservation
ater used three temporary
olume of conservation -related activities
, a Water Conservation — Information
supervisor and Conservation Coordinator
r the water bonservation program.
• Weber Waste Prohibition -; ollowing water waste prohibitions are designed
to ei rage efficient)water,use within the region, and provide a method for
meets and reduction goals, should an extended water shortage occur.
Region, Co of San Diego enforces several state and local ordinances
requiring • nservation, to assure available water resources are put to
beneficial us, or all citizens of the county. California Plumbing Code, Section
402, requires the installation of water conserving fixtures in new construction.
Section 67.101 of the County's Code of Regulatory Ordinances simply
prohibits water waste: "No person shall waste or cause or permit to be wasted
any water furnished or delivered by any agency distributing for public benefit
any water dedicated to or provided for public use within the unincorporated
territory of the county of San Diego."
In addition, The State Legislature determined in the Water Conservation in
Landscaping Act (the "ACT"), Government Code sections 65591 et seq. that the
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State's water resources are in limited supply. The Legislature also recognized that
while landscaping is essential to the quality of life in California, landscape design,
installation, maintenance and management must be water efficient. Land use
agencies including the cities and counties are required by the Act to enforce
California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, or a similar
ordinance which as at least as effective.
For property within the County of San Diego, Section 6717c.1 of the County's
Zoning Ordinance meets this requirement as it plies to new and
rehabilitated public and private landscapes that require ermit on developer
installed residential landscapes. The County's ater Conservation and
Landscape Design Manual implements Zoning , rdi ance Section 6712 (d),
which requires efficient irrigation uses (incluttibg ram ensors), transitional
zones, use of native plantings, restri io ors turf, use of mulch, the
preservation of existing vegetation a natural features, nd the use of
reclaimed water when available.
Within the City of Chula Vista, the Iandsc
through the City of Chula Vista
(Chapter 20.12). The gener
standards for landscapes in C
requirements established by th
National City passed ordinance
municipal code; amending tter 18
landscape regut
Agency. Rest)
amended the
strq, establish
r use duri'""""tea
eeruption in see
ater has
atee cutbac
ocatia ° timethod
wate
wat&r efficiency ` is regulated
Landscapes Water Conservation Ordinance
ose of thischapter is to establish water use
Vista that implem the landscape design
tirgilarly, the,iity Council of the City of
char 10-23 '1' amending title 18 of the
establishing water efficient
2, attachedAppendix E, passed May 27, 2009
plan and associated conservation pricing
n 08-19.
/conditions such as drought or catastrophic
e where
YnYl ! +'
additional water use restrictions are necessary,
eloped a four -level drought response plan allowing for
up to 40 percent or more, and has established an
f rationing water during drought levels. The plan sets
customer g'n es for water conservation. On December 10, 2008 a Level 1
Drought Wa eh was declared that officially urges water consumers in the
agency to voluntarily cut water use up to 10 percent. This resolution was
passed in response to potential cutbacks to the region's imported water
supply. On April 23, 2009 CWA took action to call for member agencies to
reduce water consumption by up to 8 percent. Because Sweetwater
customers were already meeting or exceeding water use reduction goals, the
level 1 conservation measured remained in effect.
Level 1 — Drought Watch. Demand reduction goal up to 10 percent.
Encourages measures to use water wisely.
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Level 2 — Drought Alert. Designed to reduce water consumption up to
20 percent. Calls for voluntary compliance with measures to reduce water use
and increase the efficiency of water use throughout the service area. Target
water allocations, an allocation based conservation water pricing structure and
penalties for willful violations drive customers to meet mandatory water use
goals. Should allocation -based water conservation pricing be implemented,
the Governing Board shall declare a Water Shortage Emergency Condition in
the manner and on the criteria provided in California Wait- code Section 350
Level 3 — Drought Critical. Designed to reduce water consumption up to 40
percent. In addition to target water allocations, an allocation based
conservation water pricing structure and penalties, the erning Board shall
declare a Water Shortage Emergency Ciort in themanner and on the
criteria provided in California Water codection 350.
Level 4 — Drought Emergency. Design o reap n excess of i"40 percent
water use reduction goal. In addition to ta" et 'pater""allocations;'an allocation
based conservation water pricing structure and nalties, the Governing Board
shall declare a Water Short Emergency Con(ion in the manner and on
.
the criteria provided in Californ a hater code Secti
According to the Drought Response
p customers of Sweetwater
Authority can no Logger meet water'u se reduction goals as defined for any
drought level nth ou2ghvoluntary efforts, or when the amount of water supply
available toSweetwaterAuthority forriiservice to customers is determined to be
inadequate to t e ext nt that there Would be insufficient water for human
i £SE
consumption, sanitationrotection, and this condition is likely to exist
untilt �;' on a nflow d amatiically increases, the governing Board may
ndatory water use reductions and/or conditions in
ter Code 350."
• Reside t l ULFT I lacement Program — Since 1991, Sweetwater has
participated's'Ultra Low Flow and High Efficiency Toilet voucher and/or
rebate progr The current program offers rebates to multi -family residential
consumers w `he purchased water efficient devices to replace older, less
efficient units.
Since 1992, toilets manufactured in the United States must comply with a 1.6
gallons per flush (gpf) maximum flow. Toilets with consistently lower water use
continue to be developed. Beginning in 2008, rebates are only available for high
efficiency and dual flush toilets to encourage customers to install toilets that have
met more rigorous water efficiency standards.
As more and better data are collected over time, the BMPs and their associated
demand management measures are refined and revised based upon the most
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objective criteria available. The MOU sets agency -specific implementation schedules
and coverage goals based on standardized criteria, including signatory date and
base year data. Per the CUWCC, compliance with the BMP water saving goals can
be accomplished in one of three ways including: accomplishing the specific measures
listed in each BMP; accomplishing a set of measures which achieves equal or greater
water savings; and accomplishing set water savings goals as measured in gallons
per capita per day consumption. As a BMP signatory, Sweetwater may elect to adopt
additional or alternative measures, in part or in any combination provided that the
demonstrated water savings in the selected activities are equ o or greater than the
water savings that would be achieved by the stated BMP met" ureS.
The MOU also recognizes specific BMP goals that may be delayed
due to varying local conditions and provides for. $ goodtf
implementation. Sweetwater has achieved or surpass d all BMP1
and/or is making the following good faith effort;
• Water Survey Programs for Single -Fad
Customers — Sweetwater's Customer
investigations each billing cycle on all accounts
leaks on their premises.
Plumbing code changes and improv,mei
significantly reduced the water ` avin
residential water su E uivalent� ' l
eYs'x q p
the toilet and clothes we = rebate pro
leak investigatiort`practice'`'_;
or remain unmet
efforts towards
ger savings goals
an, esidential
Staff performs high bill
assist consumers in identifying
the efficiency of water fixtures have
r from performing indoor
er savirt has been achieved through
rams and Sweetwater's aggressive water
a
• Metering with Corn.' 0 i � � anal/ New Connections and Retrofit of
Existingice connections are,metered. Sweetwater has submitted to the
CU p sting a replacement program documentation, which was a
quirerrtent`
CC mete
007 coverage!`
• Conservation Programs for CII Accounts — Targeting conservation program
resources'itokachieve the greatest savings across all water use sectors was an
underlying theme for to 2008 BMP revision process. Although coverage goals for
z
this measure erenot met during the 2007-2008 reporting period, Sweetwater is
well aligned with"tfe new BMP methodology. Rather then focusing on commercial
water use audits, Sweetwater is achieving equivalent water savings through
rebate and public information and education programs.
• Water Waste Prohibition — This demand management measure requires
enforceable measures to prohibit single -pass cooling systems in new
connections, non -recirculating systems in all new conveyer car wash businesses,
commercial laundry systems, and non -recycling decorative water fountains.
These measures have not been specifically addressed in regional, local, and
agency policies; however, water waste ordinances and regulations have been
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enacted for general water waste and for areas not specifically addressed..
Sweetwater continues to participate in local and regional workgroups to
encourage agencies with the appropriate legal authority to adopt water efficient
ordinances.
5.2 Existing and Projected Supplies
Water used in Sweetwater's service area comes from various sources. These
sources include local groundwater, a brackish groundwater desalination facility,
surface water, and imported water from the Colorado er and the State Water
Project. The imported water is delivered by CWA, either t sed from, or wheeled
by Metropolitan, and is then purchased by Sweetwater. Sinceo1955, local sources
have met 45 percent of the water needs within 5,w*ter's service area, while the
55 percent balance has been met with imported water. The percentage of local to
imported water varies greatly with time du local rainfall amounts Historic and
projected local and imported water deliveries om CWA.t i Sweetwater', re shown in
Table 6.
Historic and Normal Wate
1980
1
92
�1.Sup
etwater Supplies
1,308
fief
1985
21,271
20,052
1,219
1990
1,853
1,853
1995
17,247
15,855
1,392
2000
20,319
16,302
1,899
2,118
2005
12,228
8,449
1,793
1,986
2010
6,251
901
2,174
3,176
2015
11,200
5,400
2,200
3,600
2020
16,600
5,400
2,200
8,800
2025
16,600
5,400
2,200
8,800
2030
16,600
5,400
2,200
8,800
5.2.1 Local Supply
5.2.1.1 Surface Water Sources
Sweetwater owns and operates two storage reservoirs known as Sweetwater
Reservoir and Loveland Reservoir, which were constructed in 1888 and 1945
respectively. Sweetwater Reservoir has an approximate capacity of 28,079 acre-feet,
and Loveland Reservoir capacity is 25,400 acre-feet, for a combined capacity of
53,160 acre-feet. The watershed for the Sweetwater River is approximately
230 square miles. Sweetwater Reservoir is downstream of Loveland Reservoir and
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has a treatment plant capable of producing 30 million gallons of
(MGD). Local supply from Sweetwater Reservoir varies from zero
depending on the local runoff conditions.
During wet years when Sweetwater and Loveland Reservoirs are
capacity, they are capable of providing up to a two-year supply
customers.
5.2.1.2 Groundwater Sources
water per day
to 100 percent
at or near full
to Sweetwater
Sweetwater produces groundwater from the SweetwaterValley Groundwater Basin
identified in the State of California Department of Water R sources (DWR) Bulletin
118 as Basin Number 9-17. Sweetwater adopt d an'"w interim groundwater
management plan that governs groundwater nagement u ti E,,, a subsequent
groundwater management plan can be prered in accordance withWater Code
Section 10750 (AB3030). The interim groundwater management plan isjincluded as
Appendix F.
The Sweetwater Valley Groundwater Basin underlie
into the San Diego Bay and is bo ded on the east
Peak volcanic rocks. The north art ; t ,n are Plioc
permeable terrestrial deposits, which copstitu
San Diego Bay. Basin recharge is derived
discharge from the Stwater and Loveland Res
reservoirs.
n alluvial valley that empties
e impermeable Santiago
'pared Pleistocene semi-
, 3wa
i3 -a
wallsa'The western boundary is
'social runoff from precipitation,
orrs, and underflow from the
Two water -bearing forma; on 'in the Basin a the Quaternary Alluvium and the San
Diego Forma ' . In 199 , W estimated a groundwater storage capacity of 13,000
7 �§iE� !? rd�=ar
acre-feet '� �� # nary' lit vium, arnbout 960,000 in the San Diego Formation.
The Sw twater a ey Grou dt ater Basin is not an adjudicated basin, therefore,
therer as never been„any restriction on the rate of extraction since groundwater
P
roductf bean. However, the it of San Diego has filed a lawsuit challenging the
g a... Y g g� 9
Environmental Impact Report for the expansion project Sweetwater has proposed at
the Richard A Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility (Reynolds Facility). As a
point of reference; Sweetwater Valley Groundwater Basin has not been identified in
DWR Bulletin 118 ` is in overdraft.
Sweetwater operates the National City Wells, which produce potable groundwater
(Total Dissolved Solids [TDS] approximately 600 mg/I) and the Reynolds Facility that
produces drinking water from brackish groundwater (TDS between 2,000 and 2,500
mg/I). Both well fields pump from the San Diego Formation.
The National City Wells consist of three wells: Nos. 2, 3 and 4. Well Nos. 3 and 4
operate daily, while the oldest well, No. 2, serves as a backup. Sweetwater has
produced an average of 1,790 acre-feet per year from the National City Wells from
1954 to 2010.
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The Desalination Facility commenced operation in 1999. The facility was designed to
take groundwater from four alluvial wells and five deep San Diego Formation wells,
located on the north side of the Sweetwater River. A sixth San Diego Formation has
been constructed. The facility removes the TDS from the brackish groundwater using
reverse osmosis technology (R/O). Currently, the alluvial wells are not operated for
the following reasons: 1) summertime vegetative distress in the Sweetwater River,
and 2) because of surface water influence on the relatively shallow alluvial formation,
and the R/O membranes not being approved for surface 3er treatment by the
California Department of Public Health. Groundwater produ iion for the past seven
years is included in Table 7.
2004
Table 7
Groundwater Production 20
3,637s,
1,595
hrough 20
2,042
2005
3,779
p,793
1,986
2006
3,941
2,271
2007
5,398
2,161`
3,237
2008
887
2,188
3,699
2009i
99
1,945
3,454
2010
351
,175
3,176
Phase 1 e D nationFacility was'"`designed to produce four MGD of drinking
water T,, he facility we ,constructed with space to accommodate a Phase 2 expansion
to plce up to eight GD Cur:Oily, Sweetwater is in the design phase to expand
the facility a maximum °10 MGD capacity with an average production of 8 MGD.
Construction should be completed by 2016. Additionally, Sweetwater is currently
participating int adies with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to evaluate
the San Diego Formation Aquifer, and to make safe use of the available yield from
the aquifer.
5.2.1.3 Water Recycling
Water Recycling
Sweetwater does not produce or distribute recycled water. Several potential changes
in the service area could have significant impacts on the future potable water
demands. These include:
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• The previously planned construction of a new LSP Southbay, LLC Energy Power
Plant with up to 5 MGD of recycled water demand. However, it does not appear
that this project will move forward.
• The development of the Chula Vista Bayfront. This planned project will cover
approximately 550 acres along San Diego Bay. The land uses being considered
include parks and open space. This development will increase the demand for
potable water.
Due to these developments, Sweetwater completed a master lan for the distribution
of recycled water within its service area. Additionally, Sweet eiNbas participated in
studies with CWA, Otay Water District (Otay) and the City of Chula Vista to analyze
potential water recycling plant locations within Sweetwater's service area.
lr�
Due to uncertainties surrounding these new developments, the i i plementation of
recycled water service within Sweetwater's se viice area is unknown, therefore, the
use of recycled water has not been considered in tie preparation',"€ofis WSA.
However, this section provides a summaryof a results ; the master panning effort
and the plant siting study now underway.
Sweetwater's Recycled Water Master
alternatives with demands ranging from 4,
per year. Recycled watersources inclii,
would be constructe
the City of San Diet
was identified that it
the South Bay Water Re a at Facility ktowever, approximately 2,700 acre-feet
per year i relatedz o th evelopa new water-cooled power plant that is
unlikely,to be c '*�pted�� this time, it is unclear if the power plant will be
developed or if it wilf `, it or� ter -cooled. Without the development of the water-
cool'eel at, it is like pn ) thatdevelopment of a recycled water system within
Sweetwa' s service are could be cost prohibitive.
5.2.1.4 Sweetwater's Recycled Wateaster Plan
4f
aluated 8 recycled water system
et per year to 5,470 acre-feet
oth a new recycled water plant that
twater and'e City ofthula Vista, and a supply from
h' Soutzlay Water Reclamation Facility. A preferred alternative
ed d mands of 4,300 cre-feet per year and a supply from
5.2.1.5 Membrctor Studies
Sweetwater participated in CWA's Membrane Bioreactor Study. Recent technology
advancements have made satellite treatment plants utilizing membrane bioreactor
(MBR) technology a feasible cost effective alternative to traditional centralized
wastewater treatment plants. The ability of MBR technology to comply with strict
effluent requirements, operate reliably with minimal operator attendance, and occupy
far less space than traditional systems, which allows it to be easily sited close to the
recycled water consumers. The study includes evaluation of "scalping" plants taking
raw sewage from the City of Chula Vista by intercepting existing regional sewer lines,
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treating it locally through a miniature version of a wastewater treatment plant and
putting the residuals back in the sewer downstream of the withdrawal point.
A second MBR Study was a collaborative project involving Otay Water District (Otay)
and the City of Chula Vista (City), with Sweetwater as the Lead Agency. The intent
was to determine if an MBR Recycled Water Treatment Plant (MBR Plant) is feasible
in order to provide recycled water to both, or either, Sweetwater and Otay, as well as
to determine if the City can find an alternative to acquiring needed wastewater
capacity from the City of San Diego's Metropolitan Wastewater System (Metro
System).
The results of the study showed the cost of installingili'a racyclad water distribution
system in Sweetwater's service area is pro bitively eiensive. Therefore,
Sweetwater has determined that it will not participate in anar-term studies
regarding an MBR Plant to serve recycled wataiP its service area. owever, it may
appear to be feasible for Otay and the City o ula Vista.
5.2.2 Imported Supply
Sweetwater represents two (City of do al City and South Bay Irrigation District) of
the 24 member agencies of CWA. Mem er,a gency statu s-entitles Sweetwater to
directly purchase water from CWA on;.a wholesale basis/One hundred percent of
Sweetwater's imported water is purchasefr'PhiliipWA, a member agency of
Metropolitan. The statute"telationships'I3Vattween CWA and its member agencies,
and Metropolitan its me ber agencies, respectively, establish the scope of
Sweetwater's entitlements to water from these two agencies. The historical quantities
of water purchased from CW # ySweetwater" are shown on Table 8.
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Table 8
Historic Sweetwater Imported Supplies
1985
4,634
4,634
1986
20,842
20,842
1987
16,384
16,384
1988
20,514
20,514
1989
19,519
19,519
1990
24,019
24,019
1991
20,508
20,508
1992
14,722
14,722
1993
6,188
6,188
1994
1,387
1,387
1995
5,045
5,045
1996
1,589
1,589
1997
14,230
14,230
1998
8,452
8,452
1999
2000
5,520
5,429
91
2001
14,381
14,381
2002
18,858
18,858
2003
19,752
19,752
2004
19,648
19,648
2005
11,342
11,234
108
2006
10,685
10,685
2007
2008
11,492
10,473
11,371
10,284
121
189
2009
12,864
11,229
1,635
2010
14,543
11,320
3,173
CWA was organ` d on June 9, 1944 under the County Water Authority Act for the
sole purpose o _importing Colorado River Water into San Diego County. The
imported water, no i combination of Colorado River water and State Project water,
is sold wholesale to the 24 member agencies of CWA. The member agencies are
autonomous and their City Councils or Boards of Directors set local policies and
pricing structures.
Imported water delivered by CWA is either purchased from or wheeled by
Metropolitan from Metropolitan facilities, located just south of the San Diego/
Riverside county line. Metropolitan is a public agency organized in 1928 by a vote of
the electorates of 13 Southern California cities. Since its formation, Metropolitan has
grown to include 27 member agencies of which CWA is the largest. Metropolitan was
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formed for the purpose of developing, storing, and distributing water to the residents
of Southern California.
5.2.2.1 Metropolitan's 2010 Regional UWMP
Metropolitan's 2010 Regional UWMP was recently adopted by the Metropolitan board
of directors on November 9, 2010. The 2010 Regional UWMP provides member
agencies, retail water utilities, cities, and counties within its service area with water
supply information for purposes of developing local UWMPs, water supply
assessments, and written verifications. As part of this proces, Metropolitan also
uses SANDAG's Regional Growth Forecast in calculating a nal water demands for
the Water Authority's service area. Metropolitan incorporate SANDAG's 2050
Regional Growth Forecast into the 2010 Regional UWMP, which�inc tided demands
for the City's WSP. Since the last Regional UWMP update in 2005, conditions in the
Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta have changecnificantly, reducing exports from
Northern California. Metropolitan has describedthe changed conditions' inxits 2010
Regional UWMP update. To address the changed c� ditio and other f `` ure
uncertainties, such as planned growth that could oc Ottsoonerin SANDAG's forecast,
Metropolitan has identified the development of an Uncertainty Buffer. The buffer
consists of two parts - a combination of additional regional water use efficiencies and
a f3,,�.iy �'
additional supply development. The Uncertain ty,puffer provides insurance against
foreseeable short-term uncertainties, augments s irage and provides reliability
without increasing imps
are available at Metropo ita
5.2.2.2 San Diego
CWA's Bo },4
agencie the Coun
report s to provide
CWA plans and progr
member cies. The
Irrigation District Water
pplies. Copy e s''of Metropolitan s 2010 Regional UWMP
dministration Office o online at: www.mwdh2o.com.
Water Authority's 2005 UWMP
droved ""C`1tA'"s 2005 UWMP for distribution to member
anego, and cities within the county. The purpose of the
ateme`rt regarding CWA's supplies and implementation of
to meet the future water supply requirements of its
05 UWMP contains documentation on CWA/Imperial
servation and Transfer Agreement, All American Canal
and Coachella al Lint g Projects, and a planned seawater desalination facility at
the Encina Power to ron. The documentation included in the 2005 UWMP was
prepared for use byF WA's member agencies in preparation of local UWMP, water
supply assessments, and written verifications required under state law. CWA will
prepare an update to its 2005 UWMP in 2010 as required by state law.
5.3 Dry Year Demand Assessment
The dry year demand assessment is shown in Table 9 and includes demands during
single and multiple dry water years. The estimated demands for multiple dry years
are reflective of years 2026, 2027, and 2028. Studies have shown that hot, dry
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weather may generate urban water demands that are approximately 7 percent"
greater than normal demands. These percentages were utilized to generate the dry
year demands shown in Table 9. No extraordinary conservation measures, beyond
BMP implementation, are reflected in the demand projections.
*Source: Weather -Related Water Demand Variability in Metropolitan Water District Service Area, 09/1990
Table 9
Projected Water Demand during Normal, Single and Multiple Dry -Years
(acre-feet per year)
Total Demand
24,020
25,701
5.4 Dry Year Supply Assessment
Probability estimates for usable rung
the period between 1926 and 2
excluding that runoff spilled from the Sweet
this data the historical amount of useable runoff3 ii
years were determined The„oormal water.ear for to
percentile of runoff, es`ingl dry y ��in t�k ear is a year wit�n
the multiple dry year period i& ''=ithe lowest average runoff for a consecutive three-year
period (1959 througlit `961) The National CityaWells and the Desalination Facility are
relatively fixed suppliessupplieitthat ar „notweatherdependent; therefore, the production
hes
725,929,
26,157
were calculate -
in the S
Dam to
ding the hydrologic data for
ter River Watershed,
h Diego Bay. Based on
al, single and multiple dry
unoff is based upon the 50th
the lowest run-off (1961), and
from t e sore has no gib duc { during a drought event. Table 10 shows
f bwLHi��f2�. j,•&� i43°fib_
the estimated supply rom to
Local Projected Wate
een re
ources.
Table 10
upplY during Normal, Single, and Multiple Dry Years
(acre-feet per year)
Single D
Water Year
u
:iple
)ryYear Pelts
ar 3
Sweetwater
Reservoir
5,400
350
830
830
830
National City Wells
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
Reynolds
Desalination
8,800
8,800
8,800
8,800
8,800
Total Local
Supplies
16,600
11,550
12,030
12,030
12,030
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prepared and recentL
that outlines stratecgie
strategies by Metro
adequate supply to su
Authority an e
implem tart
Autho
M upd p
Metropolit
Metropolita;
Diego region ,
Authority, and S' ' t
potential shortages.
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Section 6 — Conclusion: Availability of Sufficient Supplies
Sweetwater is committed to developing local resources within and outside its service
area to offset the region's need for imported water from Metropolitan. Within its
service area, Sweetwater is in the process of expanding its Reynolds Desalination
Facility, which reclaims brackish groundwater from the underlying San Diego
Formation. Sweetwater supports the development of ocean desalination by
participating in the Poseidon Resources Desalination F.roject in Carlsbad.
Sweetwater has studied the development of recycled water; if #ts service area, and
concluded that it is prohibitively expensive at this time However, Sweetwater
continues to support other agencies that are develong riff very important local
resource.
Sweetwater, as with other agencies in the region, contiinues to rely Imported water
n ind from Metropolitan to bridge the gap betwees available local suppI r acurrent
and future demands within its service areNa'Pi Ietropolitn s 2010 Regional UWMP
utilized SANDAG's most recent 2050 Regional tyro` h recast in calculating regional
water demands for the Water Authority's service a . Metropolitan's 2010 Regional
UWMP also identified the develo iaent of an Unc�` �,ty Buffer in excess of the
forecasted demands to address chap conditions in a Sacramento/San Joaquin
Delta and other supply uncertainties.Tie Water Author' t ' "2005 UWMP, identifies
�y
projects and programs to help ensure4that t; e,;'existing ',and planned water users
within Sweetwater's servloe area have n adequate s pply. Metropolitan has also
an updated 2010 Intgrated Resources Plan (IRP)
r reliabilitythrough 2035. Implementation of these
ater Authority and local water agencies will assure
sand redevelopment within the region. If the Water
ber ency"'sup `es"'ire developed as planned, along with
i?o •t� _' e ropoli IRP, shortages are not anticipated within the Water
s servicea a..thro: 030. It should be noted that programs in the
etropolitan planning documents require future discretionary decisions by
board of t 'ectors. Until these programs are fully implemented by
manage current changed conditions and other uncertainties, the San
emain ssceptible to potential shortages. Metropolitan, the Water
et- do have shortage response plans in place to manage any
e plans include shortage response actions, such as dry -year
storage withdrawals, voluntary and mandatory water use restrictions, and outreach.
Sweetwater is currently in Level 1 of its Drought Response Plan.
Table 11 shows the forecasted water demands compared with projected supplies
within Sweetwater's service area. This demonstrates that with implementation of the
projects and strategies discussed in MWD and CWA's planning documents, and
implementation of new strategies being developed, there will be adequate water
supplies to serve the proposed Project along with existing and future uses.
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Table 11
Projected Water Supply and Demand for
Normal Years
(acre-feet ervear)
'
2015
20204' ,,,
,--,' ,,2025,:',.02030
Imported
Water
11,342
14,543
10,505
6,281
7,420
8,559
Sweetwater
Reservoir
8,449
901
5,400
5,400
at
5,400
5,400
National
City Wells
1,793
2,175
2,400
4., a
2,4004
,,,
,400
2,400
Reynolds
Desalination4'
1,986
3,176
3,600 faa
8,800
.4,
'
8,800
Total
Available
Supply
25,575
20,795
21,905 '''
1,2
,,,pp.A---
24,020 ,,,•';
aa
25,159
Total
Projected
Demand
51,150
20,795
m.<4 21,905
1, 41 '`,-
22,881,
,Iill
,
"-,•11,
24,020
,
25,159
The normal, single, and multiple dry -year scenario
demonstrate that with '0,0
entation the projects ' and strategies discussed in
MWD and CWA's planning documents, and implementation of new strategies being
developed, supplies Will be adequate to meet future demands in dry -year periods.
Table 12
Projectedl and Demand during
,
Normal
li;ISingle,lhd Multiple Dry -Years
shown in Table 12, and
,, Tr
Single Dry
ziVPteraYear
-(2025) "
year ,i
(2026),
Year 2-
a (2027)
Year 3
a -(2028) ..-
, ,, , ,a,
tP..ra ,,
02 .,
Imported Wate 4111';'
44. 7,420
14,151
13,899
14,127
14,355
Sweetwater ,
Reservoir ,.
5,400
350
830
830
830
National City Wells
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
Reynolds
Desalination
8,800
8,800
8,800
8,800
8,800
Total Supplies
Available
24,020
25,701
25,929
26,157
26,385
Total Projected
Demand
24,020
25,701
25,929
26,157
26,385
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This WSA Report demonstrates and verifies that with development of the resources
identified, there will be sufficient water supplies, over a 20-year planning horizon, to
meet the projected demands of the proposed Project, and the existing and planned
development projects within Sweetwater's service area.
These findings further verify that there will be sufficient water supply to serve the
proposed Project, including existing and other planned projects in both normal and
dry year forecasts. An adequate supply is further confirmed by Metropolitan's 2010
Regional UWMP which identifies an Uncertainty Buffer, and hrPugh the development
of its IRP, which will identify a water planning strategy t ough the year 2035 to
ensure Metropolitan will have adequate supplies ' ma�•normal and dry -year
demands within its service area over the next 20 years. However, while Sweetwater
is developing new local water supplies, and Metropolitan retain -A£its conclusion of
available surplus supplies, Sweetwater advises the City of Natio a ity that given
the current water supply issues, including: a) „Light co, ditions in Californiaand the
Colorado River Basin, b)legal and regulatory sues in owing utilizatio, i of the San
Francisco Bay Delta to convey California Stateiet'IVater to Southern California,
Sweetwater cannot guarantee that, at some time i�rit} future, Metropolitan may not
project a supply of surplus water required to serve t ''; project Finally, as noted in
Section 5.1.4, BMP 13 — Water Waste ,Prohibition, thereare four drought levels.
Under Drought levels 3 and 4, Sweetwater` rought Response Plan states that no
new services will be provided with some exceptions fer to Appendix E for further
discussion.
C:1Docuporary Internet Files\OLK3B\WSA.doc
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Appendix A
City of National City Request to Prepare
a Water Supply Assessment
C1.F.ORNJA —
HVIAX7i: Ty
Community Development Department
October 14, 2010
Attn: Jack Adam
Sweetwater Authority
505 Garret Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91912
SUBJECT: Request for Water Supply Assessment for General Plan Update
Dear Mr. Adam:
In accordance with Senate Bill 610 (California Water Code Section 10910 et al), the purpose of
this letter is to request a Water Supply Assessment for the General Plan Update project. The
project is described in the attached Notice of Preparation for the Environmental Impact Report. In
addition, the enclosed CD includes the Executive Summary for the draft General Plan document,
the proposed land use map, the proposed land use map with areas of change delineated, the
existing land use/zoning map with proposed areas of change delineated, and shapefiles of the
existing and proposed land use and zoning designations.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (619) 336-4421 or email rpeRnationalcitvca.aov.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Raymond Pe
Principal Planner
cc: Brad Raulston, Executive Director
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1243 National City Boulevard • National City, California 91950
Telephone: (619) 336-4250
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Notice of Preparation
Date: May 3, 2010
To: Responsible Agencies and Other
Interested Parties
State Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
From: National City
Department of Community Development
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
National City will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
Comprehensive Land Use Update. This EIR will address the environmental impacts associated with the broad policies
of the General Plan and implementation measures, Land Use Code (Municipal Code Title 18), and Climate Action Plan,
and the environmental impacts associated with five projects. The National City Comprehensive Land Use Update
project, its location and potential environmental effects are described below. Additional information on National City
Comprehensive Land Use Update is available at http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us.
Members of the public and public agencies ate invited to provide comments in writing as to the scope and content of
the EIR or in person at the scoping meeting to be held May 11, 2010. The City needs to know the views of your agency
as to the scope and content of the environmental information that is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities
in connection with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by the City when considering
your permit or other approvals for the project.
Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible date, but no later than
30 days from receipt of this notice. All comments must be received on or before June 7, 2010. A Comprehensive Land
Use Update EIR scoping meeting will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 4:OOp.m. at the National City City Hall located
at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA, 91950.
Please send your response to Ray Pe, Principal Planner, at the address shown above. Please include a contact person for
your agency.
1. Project Name: National City Comprehensive Land Use Update
2. Project Location:
The project location is shown in Figure 1. The City of National City lies in southern San Diego County, approximately 5
miles south of downtown San Diego and 11 miles north of the Mexican.border. It encompasses 9.2 square miles and is
considered almost fully developed. It is bordered by the City of San Diego to the north and east, the San Diego Bay to
the west, and the City of Chula Vista to the south. Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 cross the City from north to south,
and State Route 54 traverses the southern edge of the city. Figure 2 displays the General Plan planning area.
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3. Lead Agency Contact:
Ray Pe, Principal Planner
National City Community Development Department
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-4421
rpe@nationalcityca.gov
4. Project Sponsor.
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
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5. Project Description:
The City of National City is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the environmental impacts
associated with the Comprehensive Land Use Update. The proposed Comprehensive Land Use Update project in-
cludes: (1) National City's draft General Plan update, draft Land Use Code (Municipal Code Tide till update, and a Cli-
mate Action Plan; (2) amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Housing Element as necessary to ensure consis-
tency with the updated General Plan; and (3) five projects as follows: Street Closures/Community Corridors; Senior
Village Expansion; Las Palmas Park and Pacilitics Vision Concept Plan; Kimball Park Master Plan; and El Toyon Park
Master Plan (proposed project). These documents will supersede the current City of National City General Plan, which
was last updated in 1996, and portions of the current Municipal Code. The proposed project is intended to provide the
control and regulation necessary to ensure that growth in National City occurs in an orderly fashion. Upon completion
of the draft documents, the General Plan and Implementation Measures, Land Use Code, and Climate Action Plan will
be made available for public review and download on the City's website (http://www.cLnational-city.ca.us).
The proposed project does not include a comprehensive update of the Housing Element, which was last fully updated in
2007 for the 2005-2010 Housing Element cycle. Pursuant to Senate Bill 575 [2009], the June 30, 2010 deadline for the
housing element has been eliminated. The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the next housing element
cycle has been aligned with the San Diego region 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which is scheduled to be
adopted in July 2011. The next RHNA will be completed by July 2011, and the deadline for completion of the next
housing element revisions will be December 31, 2012. However, the City has proposed minor revisions to the Housing
Element in order to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Land Use update. The EfR therefore an analysis and
mitigation as necessary for the proposed amendments for the Housing Element included in the General Plan.
I. GENERAL PLAN AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE AND
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
A. General Plan Update
The overall purpose of the National City General Plan Update is to create a policy framework that articulates a vision'for
the city's long-term physical form and development, while preserving and enhancing the quality of life for National
City's residents. The key components of this project will include broad community goals for the future of National City,
policies for meeting those community goals, and specific actions that will help implement the policies. The General Plan
component of the proposed project contains the following Elements:
• Land Use and Community Character
• Circulation
• Housing (minor amendments if necessary)
• Safety
• Noise and Nuisance
• Conservation and Sustainabi]ity
♦ Open Space and Agriculture
♦ Health and Environmental Justice
• Education
The goals, policies, and actions in the General Plan will guide development and conservation in National City through
the horizon year in 2030. The revisions to the Municipal Code will implement the General Plan along with other actions
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which require consistency with the General Plan. The five projects are proposals that have plans prepared at the time of
the General Plan update that align with and will implement the goals, policies, and actions proposed in the General Plan.
1. Location and Setting
The City of National City lies in the southern San Diego County, approximately 5 miles south of downtown San Diego
and 11 miles north of the Mexican border. It encompasses 92 square miles and is considered almost fully developed. It
is bordered by the City of San Diego to the north and east; the San Diego Bay to the west, and the City of Chula Vista to
the south. Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 cross the City from north to south, and State Route 54 traverses the southern
edge of the city. National City's geographic location is shown in Figure 1.
The Port of San Diego and United States Navy are large landowners within the western portion of the City, holding a
total of 491 and 328 acres respectively, comprising the entire waterfront of the city along San Diego Bay.
National City was incorporated on September 17, 1887, and is San Diego County's second oldest city. Historically, the
land that National City now occupies was originally home to the Hamacha Tribe of the Diegueno Indians and was later
used by Spanish soldiers to graze horses. In 1868, it was part of the 26,000-acre El Rancho de la Nacion Spanish land
grant, which was purchased by Frank, Warren, and Levi KimbalL The Kimball brothers cleated the lands, built roads,
constructed the City's first wharf and brought the railroad into town. In 1885 the Kimball brothers began advertising
San Diego County by taking its best produce to national and international fairs. During this time, railroads were being
built faster than goods were being produced to make freighting a profitable business, so train tickets could be purchased
at a very low rate. Travelers took advantage of the low cost tickets and came to California and ended up settling here.
Over the past 20 years, National City's population has grown steadily, from 54,273 in 1990 to approximately 56,522
people today. The City has experienced an influx of immigrants from Mexico and Central America as well as from Asia
and the Pacific Islands, while the population of white and African American residents has been steadily decreasing. Ac-
cording to SANDAG, the population of National City is forecasted to 'increase to approximately 69,306 people and
18,804 households by 2030. The rate of growth for National City is projected to be similar to the rate of population
growth for San Diego County as a whole.
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the EIR will provide a programmatic analysis of
the environmental impacts associated with the adoption and implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Update
which includes: the General Plan update; Land Use Code (Municipal Code Title 18) update; Climate Action Plan;
amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Housing Element, and a project level analysis for the five specific de-
velopment projects. National City is the Lead Agency for the environmental review of the proposed project.
2. Project Area
The Comprehensive Land Use Update boundaries are the National City city limits and the unincorporated island portion
of San Diego County, known as Lincoln Acres, which lies in the southeastern part of the City. The unincorporated por-
tion is not under National City's jurisdiction but has been incorporated for planning purposes as the General Plan Plan-
ning Area. This area will be referred to as "National City" in the EIR document as shown in Figure 2. The EIR how-
ever, will also include an analysis of indirect impacts associated with the proposed project which may occur beyond the
jurisdictional boundaries of National City. These will be evaluated in the applicable individual resource sections.
3. Objectives and Process
This section describes the objectives and processes for the National City Comprehensive Land Use Update.
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a. Objectives of the Proposed Project
The Comprehensive Land Use Update provides the fundamental basis for the City's land use and development policy,
and represents the basic community values, ideals and aspirations to govern a shared and sustainable environment
through 2030. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65302, the State of California requires that General Plans contain
specific elements, including the following:
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Housing
• Conservation
• Open Space
• Noise
• Safety
At the discretion of each jurisdiction, the General Plan may combine these dements and may add optional elements
relevant to the features of a community.
The California Government Code also requires that a General Plan be comprehensive, internally consistent, and plan for
the long term. Although required to address the issues specified by State law, the General Plan may be ultimately organ-
ized in a way that best suits the individual comrnunity.
The Guiding Principles of the General Plan are as follows:
• Recognize the importance of linking land use and transportation planning.
• Improve the overall quality of life within National City.
• Seek opportunities to improve public health and safety.
• Emphasize the importance of schools and education.
• Provide a framework for sound economic development strategies.
In addition to the objectives outlined in the Guiding Principles, the proposed project is intended to implement innova-
tive solutions to the issues associated with global climate change, population growth, regional coordination, equity and
social wellbeing, resource conservation, public health, education, and economic vitality.
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project. (See CEQA Guidelines Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6.) The CEQA project objectives and purpose for
the Comprehensive Land Use Update are to:
• Focus future development and redevelopment along major and minor transit corridors, within urban and commu-
nity centers, and near transit stations.
• Increase the waikability of the city through compact and mixed -use transit oriented development.
• Enhance and expand the system of pedestrian paths, open space pedestrian connections, and bicyde trails to effi-
ciently link neighborhoods, schools, parks, and employment centers to each other.
• Enhance existing residential neighborhoods by increasing access to park and recreational space.
• Increase access to fruits and vegetables through urban agriculture and the creation of community gardens.
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• Enhance community character through good urban design, public art, scenic and historic preservation, high quality
architecture, landscape, and gateways and entry -points.
• Provide an effective and flexible framework to maximize implementation and ensure progress towards meeting
General Plan goals and policies.
♦ Provide adequate infrastructure, using best management sustainability practices and measures, to meet the demand
of growth and development.
• Improve living conditions and public health for National City residents by eliminating barriers to physical activity
and increasing access to recreational opportunities.
# Maintain a vibrant economy by supporting a diversity of business and employment opportunities.
• Reduce environmental justice inequities by promoting the removal of undesirable and unhealthy concentrations of
incompatible land uses and providing an equitable distribution of public amenities.
• Provide a Comprehensive Land Use Update that complies with the applicable legal requirements, including the
Government Code (Government Code Sections 65300 et seq.).
b. Comprehensive Land Use Update Process
The Comprehensive Land Use Update process to update the existing National City General Plan and Land Use Code
began in June of 2009 and is expected to be completed, with the adoption of the General Plan, revisions to the Munici-
pal Code, Climate Action Plan, and Historical Resources Inventory by the City Council in spring of 2011. The proposed
project was developed with extensive community input and involvement and reflects the community's vision for Na-
tional City.
As part of the public outreach, the City held a number of public workshops, community meetings, and other public en-
gagement events. A total of 21 community meetings were held at various locations across National City and are as fol-
lows:
• Strategic Plan Workshop, March 2009
♦ City Council Meeting, August 2009
• Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting, October 2009
• Neighborhood Councils Breakfast, November 2009
• Three Elementary School Assemblies and Student Assignments, March 2010
♦ Nine scbedvl d Community Workshops held at El Toyon, Las Palmas, and Kimball Parks (three in February, three in
May, and three in September, 2010)
• Five sebedxled City Council Working Meetings/Town Hall Meetings (Monthly from March to June 2010)
At the workshops and community meetings, participants discussed the City's strengths, assets, issues, opportunities, and
existing conditions. The input received was incorporated into the components of the Comprehensive Land Use Code
Update in the form of land use and policy alternatives and implementation strategies.
For all public. workshops, the National City Community Development Department conducted extensive outreach using
a variety of tools and methods to inform and encourage the community to participate in the process. Additionally, out-
reach material included information on alternative methods for participation, including email, phone calls, standard mail
and various online questionnaires and surveys available on the National City General Plan update website.
The Community Development Department maintains a website (www.ci.national-city.ca.us) devoted to informing the
public about, and encouraging participation in, the National City Comprehensive Land Use Update process. This web -
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site also includes an archive of meetings, project schedule, and upcoming meetings related to the National City Compre-
hensive Land Use Update.
The Draft General Plan, Municipal Code revisions (Tide 18), Implementation Measures which include revisions to the
Municipal Code, Climate Action Plan, and the EIR, will be circulated for a review period of at least 45 days in length.
During this time, the public will be invited to submit additional comments on the proposed project and the EIR. Re-
sponse to Comments will be prepared for comments received during the public review period which address environ-
mental issues. The Final EIR, including comments, will be reviewed and considered at the public hearings held before
the Planning Commission and City Council.
4. Major Components of the General Plan Update
The following provides a summary of the major components of the General Plan Update.
a. General Plan Update Content and Organization
The City will develop the Draft General Plan update within the context of state requirements and the issues and needs
unique to the City of National City. State law requires general plans to include the following mandatory elements: Land
Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Noise, Open Space, and Safety (Government Code Section 65302). The State
provides flexibility in the presentation of elements and the inclusion of opdonal elements that best meet the needs of a
jurisdiction (Government Code Section 65301), The proposed General Plan update will contain the following elements:
• Land Use and Community Character. The Land Use Element designates the general distribution and general lo-
cation for specific uses of the land, including population density and building intensity, for residential, commercial,
mixed use, industrial, public facilities, and open space, and establishes policies to enhance the aesthetic and cultural
value of the community.
• Circulation. This Element demonstrates the general location and extent of existing and proposed major streets
and other transportation facilities, including major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and roadways.
This element is correlated with the Land Use Element to provide adequate pedestrian, bicycle, rail and transit, mo-.
tot vehicle, sea ports, airport transportation, and emergency access to serve both new and existing land uses. This
Element plans for a balanced multi/nodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads,
and highways for safe and convenient travel that is suitable to the context of National City. Although parking is not
identified as a mandatory issue to cover, it is addressed in this element of the General Plan.
• Safety. This Element provides information about risks in National City due to natural and human -made hazards,
and contains goals, policies and implementation measures designed to protect the community and its property from
seismic and other geologic hazards, flooding and dam or levee inundation, crime and public safety, fife hazards, and
hazardous materials. This Element also addresses emergency response and disaster preparedness.
• Noise and Nuisance. This element identifies and addresses noise problems, quantifies current and projected
noise levels and contours from a variety of sources, and includes policies that establish comparability guidelines for
different land uses and minimize exposure of community residents to excessive noise and nuisance.
• Open Space and Agriculture. This Element details plans and measures for the comprehensive and Long-range
preservation, conservation and managed production of open space resources, such as cultural and historical re-
sources, agricultural land, and outdoor recreation, such as parks, trails, and scenic vistas. Agriculture is addressed in
terms of "urban agriculture" considering that National City is almost fully developed.
• Conservation and Sustainability. This Element addresses the conservation, development, and utilization of natu-
ral resources, including water and its hydraulic forces, forests, soils, rivers and creeks, wildlife habitat, sensitive vege-
tation, mineral deposits, and other natural resources. Since National City is highly urbanized, many of these topics
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do not apply. Therefore, this Element focuses mainly on infrastructure such as water supply, sewer, drainage, elec-
tric, and gas systems. Although not typically included in this element, these items are addressed here to emphasize
conservation and sustainability through reducing water and energy consumption and improving water quality. Ad-
ditionally, the General Plan policies consider global warming. Although the State has not developed specific guide-
lines on this topic yet, the National City Draft General Plan addresses climate change issues.
i Health and Environmental Justice. This optional Element addresses public health issues and their relationship
to the built environment.
♦ Education. This optional Element addresses schools, opportunities for the City to partner with school districts,
educational programs for people of all ages, libraries, child care, communication, and community participation.
b. General Plan Update Goals, Policies, and Actions
The Draft General Plan will set out a long-range vision and comprehensive policy framework for how the City should
grow and develop, provide public services, and improve the quality of life within National City over the next 20 years.
Only 2.7 percent of the planning area remains vacant; therefore, the Draft General Plan policies will focus on reinvest-
ment in existing neighborhoods and directing additional development and redevelopment near transit stations, within
urban and community centers, and along transit corridors. By encouraging development in these areas, established resi-
dential neighborhoods will be preserved and growth managed consistent with regional policy recommendations estab-
lished by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
The proposed project does not stand alone from a regulatory perspective. Development within the City must comply
with other federal, State, and Iocal regulations. In some instances, the individual resource chapters will discuss these
requirements as they will help shape the way development occurs within National City. Further, the existing regulatory
framework and proposed project regulatory framework will be designed to assure that population growth and develop-
ment occur at a level that is sustainable and maintains the health, safety, and welfare in National City.
Each element of the General Plan contains background information and a series of goals, policies, and actions. The
goals, policies, and actions provide guidance to the City on how to direct change and manage its resources over the next
20 years. The following provides a description of each and explains the relationship between each:
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• A goal is a general direction -setter and a description of the general desired result that the City seeks to create
through the implementation of the General Plan.
• A policy is a specific statement that guides decision -making. A policy is carried out by implementation measures.
• An action or implementation measure is a procedure or technique intended to help to achieve a specified goal or
policy. The City must take additional steps to implement each action in the General Plan. An action is something
that can and will be completed.
c. General Plan Land Use Designations
This section describes the proposed land use designations and land use map of the General Plan. The General Plan de-
fines various land use designations by their allowable nsrs, population densities, and building intensities. The land use
designations descabed in the General Plan will establish the types and intensity or density of uses allowed on each par-
cel.
In the General Plan, standards of building intensity for residential uses will be stated as the allowable range of dwelling
units per gross acre. This means that, generally the number of allowable units on a parcel can be calculated by multiply-
ing the number of acres by the allowable density. Standards of building intensity for non-residential uses are stated as
floor area ratios (FAR) based on net square footage.
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Density Bonus: Consistent with the State Density Bonus Law (California Govenunent Code Section 65915 et seq.), a
developer, upon request, shall be granted a density bonus, incentive(s), concession(s), and/or modification of develop-
ment standard(s) if the developer proposes to build a qualified project satisfying criteria set forth in the city's Density
Bonus Ordinance. This applies to both the residential and mixed -use designations.
The following sections describe the proposed land use designations for the General Plan.
x Low -Medium DenriJy Residential
This designation allows for up to 9.0 dwelling units per gross acre or 33 persons per gross acre. This designation pro-
vides for single family detached and secondary residential units (accessory dwelling units), and compatible uses.
ri. Medium Density Reridential
This designation allows for 9.0 to 23.0 dwelling units per gross acre or 33 to 83 persons per gross acre. This designation
provides for a variety of moderate intensity residential uses including detached and attached single-family and multi-
family housing, and compatible uses. This designation is typically located in transitional areas between high density resi-
dential uses and lesser intensity single-family areas and is intended to retain private yards and patios and other character-
istics of single family residential uses.
iii. High Deasity Reridrntial
This designation allows for 23 to 75 dwelling units per gross acre or 83 to 269 persons per gross acre. This designation
provides for multi -family housing at densities greater than other residential designations. This designation provides for
condominiums, townhomes, triplexes, fourplexes, multi -family residential units, group quarters, senior housing, and
compatible uses.
iv. MinorMixed-Use
This designation allows for an FAR of 2.0 for mixed .use developments and a maximum of 48 dwelling units pet gross
acre or 172 persons pet gross acre. This designation allows for an FAR of 1.5 for single -use developments. This desig-
nation generally occurs in a linear fashion along bus routes and provides transitional links between residential neighbor-
hoods and more intense activity centers. It is intended to facilitate redevelopment and transit -oriented design opportuni-
ties in developed areas in a manner that is compatible with surrounding residential areas. It provides for a variety of uses
including low-rise attached single-family or multi -family residential development, retail, restaurants, personal services,
professional and administrative offices, public and quasi -public uses, and similar compatible uses.
The minor mixed -use designation is characterized by high -quality, compact, smart growth design that promotes a quaint,
small-town, village -like feel. A comfortable and attractive pedestrian environment is promoted through the use of street
trees; awnings, canopies, or arcades; outdoor seating; dearly -marked crosswalks; and small courtyards or plazas. Bicycle
facilities are also provided. Buildings are placed close to the street, parking lots are de-emphasized, and driveway cuts
are limited. Building facades include details that add visual interest, distinctiveness, and human scale.
v. MajorMixed-Ute
This designation allows for an FAR of 3.5 for mixed -use developments and a maximum of 75 dwelling units per gross
acre or 269 persons per gross acre. This designation allows for an FAR of 3.0 for single -use developments. This desig-
nation generally occurs along major transportation corridors, at major intersections and activity centers, and near transit
stations. It facilitates redevelopment and transit -oriented design opportunities at higher intensities than those allowed in
the minor mixed -use designation. It provides for a variety of uses including low to mid -rise multiple -family dwellings,
retail, restaurants, personal services, professional and administrative offices, public and quasi -public uses, and similar
compatible uses.
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The major mixed -use designation is characterized by higher density and intensity development intended to increase tran-
sit ridership and transform significant activity centers into popular destinations. The major mixed -use areas have an
urbanized, community center -type character. Ground -floor community -serving commercial and retail development is
emphasized along with multi -family apartments and condominiums. The major mixed -use areas have a comfortable,
multi -modal environment with qualities such as inviting street lamps; outdoor seating pedestrian plazas; attractive street
trees; buildings that face onto sidewalks with 'wide storefront windows and appealing architectural details; bicycle facili-
ties; and convenient access to transit stops and stations.
vi. CommenialAutomotive
This designation allows for an FAR of 1.0. This designation provides for new and used automobile and truck sales and
services and sales and services that support and complement such uses. Other land uses may include alternative fuel
vehicle sales, services and related supplies and rental car facilities. Additional compatible uses may be permitted pursu-
ant to a use permit.
vii. Servia Commercial
This designation allows for an FAR of 1.5. This designation provides for intensive commercial activities and specialized
service establishments. Light manufacturing, wholesaling, and distribution uses are restricted to those that can be oper-
ated in a clean and quiet manner.
viii. Industrial
This designation allows for an FAR of 2.0. This designation provides for employment intensive uses, light manufactur-
ing, business parks, research and development, technology centers, corporate and support office uses, "green" industry,
recyriing facilities, supporting retail uses, auto, truck and equipment sales and related services (i.e. auto service and're-
pair), large format retail, storage facilities, warehousing and distribution, and other compatible uses.
ix Institutional
This designation allows for an FAR of 3.0. This designation provides for a wide range of public institutional and auxil-
iary uses including public, quasi -public, and private facilities. Allowed uses include wastewater treatment facilities, water
tanks, electrical substations, cemeteries, worship facilities, educational facilities, community centers, libraries, museums
and cultural centers, government offices and courts, medical and retirement centers, public safety facilities (ie. fire and
police stations), and similar compatible uses.
x. Open Spaa
This designation allows for an FAR of 0.25. This designation provides for both public and private improved and unim-
proved open space. Allowed land uses include urban agriculture and recreational areas such as parks, golf courses, ath-
letic fields, playgrounds, neighborhood gardens and community farms, and recreational trails. Open space not used for
active and passive recreation such as nature and wildlife preserves, marshes and wetlands, water bodies, public utility
areas, flood control channels, and othet scenic and open space areas are also included.
xi. Military Rerervatiax
This designation identifies lands under the jurisdiction of the United States military.
San Diego Unified Part District
This designation identifies land that is under the jurisdiction of the San Diego Unified Port District. Permissible land
uses are governed by the Port Master Plan.
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xiii. Specific Plan
This designation denotes areas that are covered by an adopted specific plan. Land uses ate identified within the adopted
specific plan.
xiu. Floodplain
This designation identifies the fioodplain limits for the Sweetwater River and Paradise Creek. These areas are subject to
annual review.
5. Major Components of the Land Use Code
The following provides a summary of the major components of the Land Use Code update and other revisions to the
Municipal Code The Land Use Code comprises Title 18 of the National City Municipal Code.
a. Land Use Code Contents and Organization
The City will develop the Draft Land Use Code update within the context of State Law (Government Code Section
65800) and the issues and needs unique to the City of National City. The proposed Land Use Codc update includes six
major sections:
• General Provisions. This chapter describes the overall authority and purpose of the land use code including the
jurisdiction, statutory authority, purpose and intent, applicability and authority, and responsibility for administration.
This section also defines the rules of interpretation of Land Use Code provisions and rules of measurement identi-
fied in the provisions.
• Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses. This chapter includes the zoning map and detailed descriptions of
each zone, including the purpose of each zone, allowed land uses and perm it requirements, permitted accessory
uses, prohibited uses, and general development standards. Zoning descriptions address residential, commercial,
mixed -use, industrial, institutional, and open space uses.
• Specific Use Regulations. This chapter identifies regulations for specific uses which are supplementary provi-
sions intended to clarify the general requirements with respect to certain potentially incompatible uses.
• General Design and Development Regulations. This chapter identifies the general standards and design provi-
sions governing all uses and structures, regardless of the zone in which they are located in the City. These regula-
tions are in addition to regulations and standards otherwise specified in the specific zone descriptions or elsewhere
in the Land Use Code. Uses and structures identified include accessory structures, fences, walls and hedges, land-
scaping, off-street parking and loading, outdoor lighting, signs and outdoor advertising displays, and building design
standards.
• Review and Permitting Process and Administration. This chapter outlines the administrative responsibilities
and permitting process applied by the City. This section also identifies the regulations and process for non-
conforming uses and parcels.
b. Land Use Code Zones
• Large Lot Single -Family Residential (RS-1). The purpose of the RS-1 zone is to provide for areas of single-
family residences on large lots of at least ten thousand square feet.
• Small Lot Single -Family Residential (RS-2). The purpose of the RS-2 zone is to provide for areas of single-
family detached homes on smaller lots of at least five thousand square feet minimum.
• Single -Family Attached Residential (RS-3). The purpose of the RS-3 zone is to provide for low density single-
family attached residential areas allowing one unit per every two thousand five hundred square feet of lot area. The
RS-3 zone is intended to retain the fundamental characteristics to be found in the RS zones (i.e., private yards and
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patios, individual recreational facilities, privately maintained open space, and privacy and self -containment of dwell-
ing units).
• Multi -Family Residential -Medium (RM-1). The purpose of the RM-1 zone is to provide for multifamily resi-
dential development areas allowing one dwelling unit for each one thousand nine hundred and three square feet of
lot area.
• Multi -Family Residential High (RM-2). The purpose of the RM-2 zone is to provide for multifamily residential
development areas allowing one dwelling unit per every nine hundred seven square feet of lot area.
• Multi -Family Residential -High (RM-3). The purpose of the RM-3 zone is to provide for multifamily residential
development areas allowing one dwelling unit per every five hundred eighty square feet of lot area.
• Commercial Automotive (CA). The purpose of the CA zone is to provide an area for automobile and truck sales
and services, and for sales and services that support and complement such use.
• Service Commercial (CS). The purposes of the CS zone are to: 1) provide for an area for intensive commercial
activities and specialized service establishments requiring a central location; and 2) permit limited and restricted
manufacturing and wholesaling and distribution facilities governed by standards controlling the intensity of use to
that which can be operated in a clean and quiet manner.
• Mixed -Use Transit Corridor, Minor (MXC-1). The purposes of the MXG1 zone are to: 1) support the creation
of mixed -use corridors in National City at a scale compatible with adjacent single-family residential neighborhoods;
and 2) create a pedestrian -oriented development that enhances the quality of life within the corridor and for adja-
cent residential neighborhoods. Buildings in the MXC-1 zone are built at or near front property lines, parking areas
are de-emphasized, multi -family residential and mixed -use buildings provide a diversity of affordable housing choic-
es, and commercial uses provide goods and services for local residents and supply quality jobs.
• Mixed -Use Transit Corridor, Major (MXC-2). The purposes of the MXC-2 zone are to: 1) support the creation
of mixed -use corridors that function as important activity centers within the community; and 2) create vibrant plac-
es at an urban scale. Buildings in the MXC-2 zone are built to the property lines and mixed -use buildings with
housing above retail support commercial establishments within the corridor.
• Mixed -Use District, Minor (MXD-1). The purposes of the MXD-1 zone are to: 1) support the creation of
mixed -use districts in National City at a scale compatible with adjacent sing e-family residential neighborhoods; and
2) facilitate the redevelopment of large sites currently occupied by automobile -oriented land uses. New develop-
ment within the MXD-1 may be oriented outwards towards an existing public street, or inwards, towards a new
street or civic space within the development site. A mixture of Land uses within the MXD-1 zone support a neigh-
borhood feel and increase the ability for workers and residents to walk to destinations. New streets established in
the MXD-1 zone support a pedestrian -oriented environment and accommodate all modes of transportation. New
civic spaces required for large redevelopment projects create a lively focal point within the disttict.
• Mixed -Use District, Major (MXD-2). The purpose of the MXD-2 zone is to support the creation of new mixed -
use districts that serve as primary activity centers within National City. Housing, employment, retail, and recrea-
tional uses located within close proximity to one another are intended to reduce dependence on the automobile.
New streets established in the MXD-2 zones support a pedestrian -oriented environment and accommodate all
modes of transportation. New civic spaces required for large redevelopment projects reinforce the urban design
character of the district and provide a gathering place for residents, workers, and visitors.
• Light Manufacturing (LM). The purposes of the ML zone are to: 1) establish low intensity industrial uses in ar-
eas near residential and commercial zones; 2) require all industrial uses to be adequately housed in completely en -
dosed buildings; and 3) limit, with the aid of performance standards, the physical effects of industrial activities to
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levels permitting no objectionable or obnoxious smoke, noise, vibration, fumes, radiation, glare phenomena, and
fire and explosive hazards.
• Medium Manufacturing (MM). The purposes of the MM zone are to: 1) establish intermediate industrial uses in
areas in which production and processing activities involve some degree of noise, vibration, air pollution,radiation,
glare, and fire and explosive hazards; and 2) limit, with the aid of performance standards, the physical effects of
such phenomena beyond the boundaries of the industrial property.
♦ Heavy Manufacturing (MH). The purposes of the MH zone ate to: 1) establish areas for the heaviest and most
intensive industrial uses in areas in which production and processing activities will involve the highest expected
amounts of noise, vibration, air pollution, radiation, glare, and fare and explosive hazards; and 2) control and sup-
press any hazards and prevent adverse effects to the community.
• Institutional (I). The purpose of the 1 zone is to recognize and accommodate both a wide range of major public
institutional and auxiliary uses and the assembly of nonprofit quasi -public and private facilities.
♦ Open Space (OS). The purpose of the OS zone is to provide for parks, playgrounds, marsh and wetlands, water
areas, uninhabited agricultural lands, recreational lands, public utility areas, flood control channels, and other scenic
and open space areas. It is also the intent of this zone to provide for permanent open space use in the city by re-
stricting development in such areas as designated on the zoning map.
6. Major Components of the Climate Action Plan
The following provides a summary of the major components of the Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan for
National City will be a stand-alone document containing analysis as well as policies and programs to minimize green-
house gas emissions in National City. The proposed Climate Action Plan contains the following components:
♦ New Programs. This section includes a list of potential new programs, policies and actions to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions (GHG) in National City. This list will be based on best practices currently in place by other jurisdic-
tions and other research conducted in sustainability planning.
• Detailed Greenhouse Gas Analysis. This section includes a detailed GHG analysis of the selected potential poli-
cies, actions and programs, and proposed land use and zoning maps using two main modules of the International
Council for Jiral Environmental Initiatives (ICI FI) model. This detailed analysis utilizes data specific to National
City, inducting local energy use coefficients and regional growth forecasts.
7. Conforming Amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and Housing Element
Some revisions will be made to the Downtown Specific Plan in order to maintain consistency between the General Plan
and the existing Specific Plan. The Downtown Specific Plan will be amended to make the following revisions:
• Land Use. Revise Chapter IV to specify permitted uses in each development zone based on the `preferred land
uses,' the 'restricted or prohibited land uses,' the design guidelines, and the general guidelines that describe the de-
sired character for the development zones.
• Review Process. Revise Section V-2 to clarify thresholds that would trigger the project review process.
• Review Process. Revise Section V-4 to amend exemption findings to be consistent with CDC Board adopted pol-
icy.
• Revise the Specific Plan Development Zone (DZ) Boundaries per the following amendments -
• Designate the area west of Roosevelt Avenue and north of 811. Street as DZ 1B.
• Designate the area west of Hoover Avenue and north of 9th Street as DZ 1B.
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• Designate the area west of Coolidge and north of Plaza Boulevard as DZ IB.
• Designate west of National City Boulevard, south of Ss' Street, north of Plaza Boulevard, and east of Roosevelt
Avenue as DZ 7.
• Designate the area west of National City Boulevard, south of 12th Street, north of Civic Center Drive, and east of
Roosevelt Avenue as InstitutionaL
• Designate the area east of A Avenue, south of Plaza Boulevard, north of 11t Street, and west of mid -block as
DZ 5A.
• Designate the area south of 4d' Street, west of A Avenue, north of 6th Street, east of alley/tnid-block as DZ 3.
• Designate the area south of 6th Street, west of C Avenue, north of 7th Street, and east of alley/mid-block to the
east of National City Boulevard as DZ 3.
• Designate the area east of Roosevelt Avenue, south of Civic Center Drive, north of 16th Street, and west of alley
as DZ 12B.
• Designate the area west of National City Boulevard, south of Civic Center Drive, north of 16th Street, and east of
alley DZ 12A.
• Designate the civic uses east of National City Boulevard, south of 12'h Street, north of 16th Street, and west of D
Avenue as Institutional.
• Designate Kimball Park as Open Space.
• Maximum Allowed Development. Revise Table 7 in Chapter IV, pages 30 and 31 to clarify language to indicate
maximum allowed development, and correct calculation errors.
• Non -conforming Uses. Revise the Specific Plan text to add clarifying language addressing nonconfutn'rig uses.
• Build -to Lines. Revise the Specific Plan to define build -to lines.
• Minimum Development Intensity. Revise the Specific Plan to require minimum development standards.
• Development Standards. Revise the Specific Plan to specify standards for features including but not limited to
parking stall dimensions, courtyards, and outdoor spaces.
• Exhibits. Revise the Specific Plan to accurately reflect development zone language.
No amendments to other specific plans are anticipated as part of the proposed project
The Housing Element will be amended as necessary to ensure consistency between the land use and zoning information
and policies contained within the Housing Element and the General Plan update.
II. FIVE PROJECT -SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
The EIR will evaluate the potential for impacts and mitigation associated with the following proposals:
A. Street Closures/Community Corridors
The City of National City proposes to modify portions of the circulation network to enhance the pedestrian environ-
ment and safety and increase recreational open space. The proposed modifications include:1) closing short selected
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I.YAve between 7th St and 8th St
2. QAve between La Parade and Delta
3. 6th St east of National City Blvd and 7th St east of National City Blvd
4.7th St between FAve and GAve and GAve north of 7th St
S. E Ave north of bth St
6. Kimball Way between the Walmart driveway and FAve
7. F Ave south of 18th St and G Ave south of 18th St
8.KAve between 2I st St and 22nd St
9.12th St east of Palm
I O. Hoover Ave between 22nd St and Mae of Cars Wy
11. Hoover Ave south of 18th St
12.WestAve between I6th St and 18th St
STREET CONVERSIONS AND COMMUNITY CORRIDORS
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PROJECT AREA
street segments located throughout the City; 2) converting those street segments to pocket parks; and 3) designating key
roadways as community cotridoxs.
1. Location and Setting
The proposed project indudes twelve (12) specific sites located within the City of National City as listed below. The
Street Closures/Community Corridors project area is shown in Figure 3.
• Site 1: V Avenue. This proposed street conversion is located along V Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street,
which is at the southern end of V Avenue. It is located adjacent to a church.
• Site 2: Q Avenue. The proposed street conversion is located along Q Avenue between La Posada Street and Delta
Street.
• Site 3: 6'h Street and 7'h Street (east of National City Boulevard). The proposed street conversion consists of
two separate segments located along 6th Street east of National City Boulevard and on 76 Street east of National
City Boulevard, respectively.
• Site 4: 7th Street and G Avenue. The proposed street conversion consists of two separate segments located along
7'h Street between F Avenue and G Avenue and G Avenue, north of 7th Street respectively
• Site 5: E Avenue. The proposed street conversion is located along E Avenue, north of 66 Avenue. The proposed
conversion is proposed to end approximately 150 feet north of 66 Street at the first residential driveway.
• Site 6: Kimball Way. The proposed street conversion is located along Kimball Way between the rear Wal-Mart
driveway on Kimball Way and F Avenue.
♦ Site 7: F Avenue and G Avenue (south of 18th Street). The proposed street conversion consists of two segments:
F Avenue, south of 18th Street and G Avenue, south of 18th Street
• Site 8i K Avenue. The proposed street conversion is located along K Avenue, between 21' Street and 22'd Street.
♦ Site 9: 12th Street. The proposed street conversion is located along 12th Street, east of Palm Avenue, ending ap-
proximately 100 feet or less east of Palm Avenue.
• Site 10: Hoover Avenue. The proposed street conversion is located along Hoover Avenue between 22'd Street
and Mile of Cars Way.
• Site 11: Hoover Avenue, south. The proposed street conversion is located along Hoover Avenue, south of 18th
Street to the terminus of that portion of the street at Paradise Creek.
• Site 12: West Avenue. The proposed street conversion is located along West Avenue between 16d. Street and 18d'
Street
♦ Community Corridors. The proposed street typology will be applied to arterials, collectors, and local streets
throughout the City including but not limited to portions of 4'h Avenue, 8'h Avenue, 16th Avenue,18d" Avenue, 22dd
Avenue, and 30,1 Avenue, Wilson Avenue, Hoover Avenue, National City Boulevard, D Avenue, Highland Avenue, •
and Euclid Avenue.
2. Project Objectives
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project (Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6.). The CEQA project objectives and purpose for the Street Clo-
sures/Community Corridors are to:
• Allow for the creation of additional green spaces and pocket parks.
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• Enhance the pedestrian environment and promote walkability.
• Reduce neighborhood cut -through traffic.
• Calm traffic and create complete streets.
• Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and access.
• Improve quality of life through functional and attractive streetscape.
3. Project Characteristics
The Street Closures/Community Cortidors project will close each street segment as listed above and convert that seg-
ment area to "pocket park" recreational open space uses. The closures range in size from 0.2 acres to 1.5 acres and will
convert a total of approximately 8 acres to open space. The pocket parks will include a mixture of recreational uses in-
cluding picnic areas, benches, tot lot playgrounds, community gardens, and open lawn for active play. Other improve-
ments will include additional landscaping including trees, and supporting parking.
The Community Corridors component of the project will establish street design standards intended to calm ttaffic and
increase pedestrian safety. A community corridor is a street typology that expands beyond the functional classifications.
This street type will be applied to arterials, collectors, and local streets and is intended to increase the comfort of walking
and/or bicycling on these roads through traffic calming measures such as on -street parking, bulb -outs, or giorietas;
streetscape improvements such as landscaping, street trees, and medians; pedestrian enhancements such as wider side-
walks and street furniture; and bicycle improvements such as designated bicycle lanes and bike rack facilities.
B. Senior Village Expansion
1. Location and Setting
The proposed Senior Village Expansion project is located southwest of Kimball. Way, east of D Avenue, and north of
the existing Senior Village complex as shown in Figure 4.
The Senior Village Expansion project site is surrounded by multi -family and single-family residential uses to the north,
commercial uses including Wal-Mart to the northeast, multi -family residential uses including the existing Senior Village
complex to the south and southeast, and institutional uses including Kimball Park to the west. The existing Senior Vil-
lage complex includes 302 multi -family dwelling units, a 6,000 square foot dining iw„y a 6,000 square foot health cen-
ter, and a 10,000 square foot senior center.
2. Project Objectives
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project (Guidelines Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6). The CEQA project objectives and purpose for the Senior
Village Expansion:
• Meet the community's need for additional affordable senior housing units.
• Provide easily accessible and integrated health care services to serve the concentrated senior population within the
Senior Village complex.
• Develop Senior Village into a major senior housing community focus area that is strategically located to provide ac-
cess to amenities that meet senior needs, such shopping, health care, parks, and civic and community centers.
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♦ Create a dense, compact, and walkable senior housing complex that can be more easily served by transit to provide
access to local and regional destinations.
• Minimize the costs of development by using city -owned lands to eliminate land acquisition costs.
• Minimize the costs of development through infill development to more efficiently use scarce developable land.
♦ Reduce the impacts to resources and infrastructure through efficient infill development
• Redesign Senior Village to better use large expanses of inefficient surface parking lots.
• Integrate Senior Village into the Paradise Creek Restoration Project to provide a community linkage through the
project site.
3. Ptoject Characteristics
The Senior Village Expansion project proposes to expand the existing Senior Village multi-fatnily residential complex to
add 200 residential units, including 160 one -bedroom units (550 square feet) and 40 two -bedroom residential units (700
square feet). The proposed project will also include the relocation and new construction of the existing 10,000 square
foot Senior Center structure and the construction of a 15,000 square foot medical office structure. The proposed pro-
ject will provide a net increase of 165 parking spaces.
C. Las Palmas Park and Facilities Vision Concept Plan
1. Location and Setting
The proposed Las Palmas Park Vision and Concept Plan project is located at the site of the existing Las Palmas Park and
National City Municipal Golf Course as shown in Figure 4. Specifically, it is located south of 18* Street, west of Newall
Street and the residential uses along 24* Street and Via Las Palmas, north of 30 ' Street/Sweetwater Road, and east of
Palm and N Avenues.
The Las Palmas Park Vision and Concept Plan project is surrounded by Las Palmas Elementary to the northeast, com-
mercial uses to the south, Interstate 805 and multi -family residential uses to the east, and single-family residential uses to
the west
2. Objectives and Process
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project (Guidelines Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6). The CEQA project objectives and purpose for the Las Pal-
mas Park Vision and Concept Plan are to:
• Meet the community's needs for additional park and recreation facilities by expanding existing community parks,
adding recreation facilities, and adding or expanding programming.
• Improve community and neighborhood access to Las Palmas Park.
♦ Provide improved or new recreational amenities. -
• Provide a community center that is integrated into the adjacent neighborhoods and school, offers a community lin-
kage through and between the park, school, and other community and neighborhood destinations, and allows joint
use of facilities with adjacent school sites.
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• Minimize costs of development by using city -owned lands to eliminate land acquisition costs.
• Better use under -serving park areas through redesign and introduction of new facilities.
• Increase revenue sources through the redevelopment of land.
• Reduce energy and watet use through the redesign and reprogramming of park uses.
• Improve community health through the provision of more active recreational uses and community gardens.
3. Project Characteristics
The Las Palmas Park and Facilities Vision Concept Plan project provides the framework and future design of a new park
at the location of the existing Las Palmas Park and National City Municipal Golf Course.
The Las Palmas Park and Facilities Vision Concept Plan project proposes to replace the existing park and golf course
with 65 acres of recreation uses, public gathering space, edible landscaping, family -oriented commercial, and natural
open spaces.
Specifically the Las Palmas Patk and Facilities Vision Concept Plan project includes:
• 1.5 acres of soccer field area.
• 12,000 square feet of expanded play ground.
• 8,400 square feet of skate park.
• 550 linear feet of new trails (5,500 square feet).
• .62 acres of dog park/run.
• 4 acres of community garden plots.
• 41.5 acres of passive open space including a lake/irrigation pond.
• 162 additional parking spaces to serve the park recreational uses.
• Interior improvements to community center and pool house.
• 40,000 square feet of new commercial uses on 4.62 acres including 198 parking spaces.
• Construction activities are anticipated to include 21,700 cubic yards of cut for the proposed lake/irrigation pond
and to grade for level ball fields the balance of which would be retained on site; and 500 cubic yards for new park-
ing area which would be retained on site.
D. Kimball Park Master Plan
1. Location and Setting
The proposed Kimball Park Master Plan project is located at the site of the existing Kimball Park adjacent to the Na-
tional City City Hall and library as shown in Figure 4. Specifically, it is located north of 16th Avenue, south of 12th Street,
east of National City Boulevard and the industrial uses near the along National City Boulevard and 16th Avenue, and
west of D Avenue and the residential uses along D Avenue and 16th Avenue.
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The Kimball Park Master Plan project is surrounded by multi -family and single-family residential uses to the north, a
mixture of industrial, commercial and institutional to the south, high rise multi -family and single-family residential uses
to the east, and institutional uses including City Hall and the library to the west
2. Project Objectives
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project (Guidelines Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6.). The CEQA project objectives and purpose for the Kimball
Park Master Plan are to:
♦ Meet the community's needs for additional park and recreation facilities and adding recreation facilities.
♦ Improve community and neighborhood access to Kimball Park
• Provide improved or new recreational amenities.
♦ Better integrate the existing community center into the adjacent neighborhoods and school, provide a community
linkage through and between the park, school, and other community and neighborhood destinations, and provide
joint use of facilities with adjacent school sites.
• Minimize costs of development by using city -owned lands to eliminate land acquisition costs.
• Better use under -serving park areas through redesign and introduction of new facilities,
♦ Reduce energy and water use through the redesign and reprogramming of park uses.
• Improve community health through the provision of more active recreational uses and community gardens.
• Minimize costs of development by using City owned lands to eliminate land acquisition costs,
3. Project Characteristics
The Kimball Park Master Plan project provides the framework and future design to expand the existing Kimball Park.
The Kimball Park Master Plan project proposes to expand the existing park with new parking areas, edible landscaping,
and natural open spaces.
Specifically the Kimball Park Master Plan project includes:
♦ 39 new parking spaces (6,700 square feet).
• Grading to allow for .85 acres of new community garden plots.
E. El Toyon Park Master Plan
1. Location and Setting
The proposed El Toyon Park Master Plan project is located at the site of the existing El Toyon Park as shown in Figure
4. Speciftraily, it is located north of 4'' Avenue, south of El Toyon School along Division Street and 14 Street, east of
Interstate 805, and west of Euclid Avenue.
The El Toyon Park Master Plan project is surrounded by institutional uses including El Toyon School to the north, sin-
gle-family residential uses to the south and east, and Interstate 805 to the west.
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2. Project Objectives
CEQA Guidelines require the project description to contain a statement of objectives, including the underlying purpose
of the project (Guidelines Sections 15124(a) and 15126.6.). The CEQA project objectives and purpose for the El Toyon
Park Master Plan are to:
• Meet the community's needs for additional park and recreation facilities and adding recreation facilities.
♦ Improve community and neighborhood access to El Toyon Park.
♦ Provide improved or new recreational amenities.
♦ Provide a new fire station/community center that is integrated into the adjacent neighborhoods and school, offers a
community linkage through and between the park, school, and other community and neighborhood destinations,
and allows joint use of facilities with adjacent school sites.
• Better use under -serving park areas through redesign and introduction of new facilities.
♦ Reduce energy and water use through the redesign and reprogramming of park uses.
• Improve community health through the provision of more active recreational uses and community gardens.
• Minimize costs of development by using City owned lands to eliminate land acquisition costs.
3. Project Characteristics
The El Toyon Park Master Plan project provides the framework and future design to expand the existing El Toyon Park.
The El Toyon Park Master Plan project proposes to expand the existing park with new active recreation, passive recrea-
tion, edible landscaping, irrigation, lighting, and new community -oriented structures.
Specifically the El Toyon Park Master Plan project includes:
♦ 6,000 square feet of expanded playground.
• 15,000 square feet joint use facility to include an 8,500 square foot fire station and 5,500 square foot community
center.
• 1.0 acre of community garden plots.
• 1,985 linear feet of additional trails.
• .38 acres of dog run.
♦ .87 acres of additional picnic area.
♦ Demolition of 8,200 square feet of existing structure to be replaced with proposed join use facility.
• Removal of 19,200 square feet (475 cubic yards) of existing asphalt and subgrade to be maintained on site.
F. Comprehensive Land Use Update Projected 2030.Suildout
As discussed in the Office of Planning and Research 2003 General Plan Guidelines, most jurisdictions select a 15 to 20
year planning horizon. The EIR will evaluate the projected buildout of the Comprehensive Land Use Update in the
2030 horizon year, consistent with CEQA requirements that an EIR evaluate the "reasonably foreseeable" direct and
indirect impacts of a proposed project (see CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a)).
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Based on the methodology described in this section, the projected 2030 buildout of the City includes the following (ap-
proximately):
♦ 5,091 new dwelling units
• 17,512 new residents
♦ 2,642,494 square feet of new retail/office space
• 3,179,109 square feet of new industrial space
The level of development evaluated in this EIR is based upon reasonable assumption for development activity antici-
pated to occur up to the 2030 horizon year. Actual development in any city or county is typically less than the theoreti-
cal limit of development. This is a result of market forces, as well as building and zoning restrictions, and other federal,
State, and local regulations. A detailed synopsis of the process to estimate projected 2030 buildout will be provided in
the EIR and this section provides a brief overview. The projected 2030 buildout will be based in part on the allowable
uses and maximum densities and intensities for each land use designation and zone in the planning area. This includes
assumptions about known potential development projects and the land use designations included in the General Plan
land use map and zones included in the City zoning map.
1. Potential Development Projects
Known potential development projects included in the projected 2030 buildout includes Specific Plans to be developed
under the General Plan land use map. Development parameters for these Specific Plans will be provided in the Land
Use Element of the proposed General Plan. The projected 2030 buildout includes assumptions about how much of the
potential development will be constructed by 2030.
The following list includes all potential development projects included in the projected 2030 buildout
♦ Westside Specific Plan. The Westside Specific Plan was approved in March 2010 and comprises an area of ap-
proximately 103 acres and roughly 460 parcels. The Westside Specific Plan allows for the future development of up
to 1,425 residential dwelling units (1,846 total) and up to 2,301,119 square feet of retail, commercial, and office uses.
The plan includes three new zones: (1) Residential (RS-4), (2) Mixed Commercial Office and Residential (MCR-1),
and (3) Mixed Office Commercial (MCR-2) and three existing citywide zoning districts: (1) Limited Commercial, (2)
Civic Institutional Zone, and (3) Open Space Reserve. The projected 2030 buildout assumes 10% of the Westside
Specific Plan would be constructed.
♦ Downtown Specific Plan. The Downtown Specific Plan was approved in February 2005 and comprises an area of
approximately 150 acres. The Downtown Specific Plan allows for the future development of up to 4,007 residential
dwelling units and up to 2,204,660 square feet of office, retail, entertainment, and educational land uses. The pro-
jected 2030 buildout assumes I0% of the Downtown Specific Plan would be constructed.
• Harbor District Specific Area Plan. The Harbor District Specific Area Plan was approved in November 1998
and comprises an area of approximately 65 acres. The Harbor District Specific Area Plan allows for the future de-
velopment of up to 25 acres of tourist commercial, 5 acres of a mixture of tourist commercial and medium indus-
trial uses, and approximately 11 actes of open space. The projected 2030 buildout assumes 25% of the Vl� ci l
Specific Plan would be constructed.
2. Other Development Potential
In addition to the potential development projects, the projected 2030 buildout is based on the development density and
intensity allowed by the General Plan land use map. The projected 2030 buildout considers the following information
about where and how much development will occur by 2030:
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• 2030 Development Areas. The projected 2030 buildout identifies areas where additional development is likely to
occur over the next 20 years, based on an analysis of current development trends.
• Parcels Likely to Develop or Redevelop. The projected 2030 buildout considers parcels that are vacant, not fully
developed, or likely to redevelop in the buildout estimate.
• Maximum Allowed Density. The projected 2030 buildout includes assumptions about the actual density and in-
tensity at which development is likely to occur, since developers often want to build a variety of product types,
some of which could be at a lower density than the maximum allowed.
G. Intended Uses of the FIR and the Proposed Project
As mentioned at the beginning of this section, the EIR will review potential environmental impacts associated with the
adoption and implementation of the proposed project, and determine corresponding mitigation measures, as necessary.
The EIR will be used by the City as part of its decision making process for the proposed project. Subsequent projects
will also be reviewed by the City for consistency with the proposed General Plan update, Land Use Code, Municipal
Code, development projects, Climate Action Plan, and adequate project -level environmental review will be conducted as
required by CEQA. Projects successive to the EIR could include the following:
• Approval and funding of major projects.
• Issuance of permits and other approvals necessary for implementation of the proposed project.
• Future Specific Plan and Planned Use Development approvals.
• Property rezonings.
• Development Plan approvals, such as tentative maps, variances, conditional use permits and other land use permits.
• Permit issuances and other approvals necessary for public and private development projects.
• Development Agreement process and approvals.
• Approval of the five specific projects, including building and other construction permits.
City of National City National City Caaiprclxasit+e Land Um Update E1R
Maya, 2010 26 NadaafPrtparation
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below will be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is
a"Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
ElAesthetics Q Agriculture Resources El .Air Quality
Q Biological Resources Q Cultural Resources 11 Climate Change
• Geology/Soils El Hazards & Hazardous Materials ErHydrology/Watet Quality
10 Land Use/Planning 121 Mineral Resources Q Noise
RIPopulation/Housing �El Public Services El Recreation
El Transportation/Traffic LI Utilities/Service Systems Q Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the
project proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared
▪ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless
mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that
earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed
upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Signature Date
Printed name Tide
City ofNalional City National Gib, Comprehensive Land Use Update EIR
May 3, 2010 27 Notice of Preparation
Appendix B
BMP Implementation Status Reports
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Water Supply & Reuse
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Water Supply Source Information
Supply Source Name
Wells
Desal Plant
SDCWA
Reservoir
Quantity (AF) Supplied
2188
3699
16539
989
Total AF: 23415
Reported as of 1/23/09
Year:
2008
Supply Type
Groundwater
Groundwater
Imported
Local Watershed
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Accounts & Water Use
Reported as of 1/23/09
Reporting Unit Name: Submitted to Year.
Sweetwater Authority CUWCC 2008
12/31 /2008-
A. Service Area Population Information:
1. Total service area population 184874
B. Number of Accounts and Water Deliveries. (AF)
"' - Type Metered Unmetered
No. of- Water No. of Water
Deliveries Deliveries
Accounts (AF) Accounts (AF)
1. Single -Family 26329 10231 0 0
2. Multi -Family 3228 . 5673 0 0
3. Commercial 2617 3472 0 0
4.Industrial . 36 381 0 0
5. Institutional - 281 926 0 0
6. Dedicated Irrigation 662 1854 0 0
7. Recycled. Water 0 0 0 0
8.Other 0 0 0 0
9. Unaccounted NA 0 NA 0
Total 33153. 22537 0 0
Metered Unmetered
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Reported as of 1/23/09
BMP 01: Water Survey Programs for Single -Family and
Multi -Family Residential Customers
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. Based on your signed MOU date, 08/29/1991, your Agency 08/28/1993
STRATEGY DUE DATE is:
2. Has your agency developed and implemented a targeting/
marketing strategy for SINGLE-FAMILY residential water use
surveys?
a. If YES, when was it implemented? 7/1/1995
3. Has your agency developed and implemented a targeting/
marketing strategy for MULTI -FAMILY residential water use
surveys?
a. If YES, when was it implemented? 7/1/1995
B. Water Survey Data
yes
yes
Single Multi -Family
Survey Counts: Family
Accounts Units
1. Number of surveys offered: 26168 3386
2. Number of surveys completed: 10 0'
Indoor Survey:
3. Check for Teaks, including toilets, faucets and yes yes
meter checks
4. Check showerhead flow rates, aerator flow rates, yes yes
and offer to replace or recommend replacement, if
necessary
5. Check toilet flow ratesand offer to install or yes yes
recommend installation of displacement device or
direct customer to ULFT replacement program, as
neccesary; replace leaking toilet flapper, as
necessary
Outdoor Survey:
6. Check irrigation system and timers yes yes
7. Review or develop customer irrigation schedule no no
8. Measure landscaped area (Recommended but not no no
required for surveys)
9. Measure total irrigable area (Recommended but no no
not required for surveys)
10. Which measurement method is typically used Other
(Recommended but not required for surveys)
11. Were customers provided with information • yes yes
packets that included evaluation results and water
savings recommendations?
12. Have the number of surveys offered and yes yes
completed, survey results, and survey costs been
tracked? -
a. If yes, in what form are surveys tracked? database
b. Describe how your agency tracks this information.
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Contractor tracks number of surveys, through a database
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an at least as effective as"
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
No
D. Comments
Surveys are offered to all accounts through marketing efforts, so number
of surveys offered is equal to number of accounts.
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BMP 02: Residential Plumbing Retrofit
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
A. Implementation
1. Is there an enforceable ordinance in effect in your service area
requiring replacement of high -flow showerheads and other water
use fixtures with their low -flow counterparts?
a. If YES, list local jurisdictions in your service area and code or
ordinance in each:
2. Has your agency satisfied the 75% saturation requirement for
single-family housing units?
3. Estimated percent of single-family households with low -flow
showerheads:
4. Has your agency satisfied the 75% saturation requirement for
°multi -family housing units?
5. Estimated percent of multi -family households with low -flow
showerheads:
6. If YES to 2 OR 4 above, please describe how saturation was determined,
including the dates and results of any survey research.
Reported as of 1/23/09
BMP Form Status: Year:
100% Complete 2008
no
yes
75%
yes
75%
Between 1991 and 2002 the San Diego county Water Authority and its
member agencies distributed over 550,000 showerheads. The average
rate of replacement is 4%, while housing demolition is 0.5%. Since
January 1, 1994 showerheads manufactured in the United States have a
maximum 2.5 gpm. Data gathered from the 01/02 Residential Survey
Program showed an 80-95% home saturation.
B. Low -Flow Device Distribution Information
1. Has your agency developed a targeting/ marketing strategy for yes
distributing low -flow devices?
a. If YES, when did your agency begin implementing this 7/1/1996
strategy?
b. Describe your targeting/ marketing strategy.
-residential survey distribution -direct distribution to customers -
distribution at community events -by customer request -distribution at
CBO events -lobby/counter distribution - with speaker's bureau
engagements
Low -Flow Devices Distributed/ Installed SF Accounts MF Units
2. Number of low -flow showerheads distributed: 0 0
3. Number of toilet -displacement devices 0 0
distributed:
4. Number of toilet flappers distributed: 0 0
5. Number of faucet aerators distributed: 0 0
6. Does your agency track the distribution and cost of low -flow yes
devices?
a. If YES, in what format are low -flow Spreadsheet
devices tracked?
b. If yes, describe your tracking and distribution system :
The San Diego County Water Authority has documented distribution of
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500,000 low -flow showerheads in the region which inlcudes Sweetwater
Authority on a spreadsheet by region.
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as"
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain indetail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
The San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies
distributed over 550,000 showerheads between 1991 and 2002.
Distribution included (1) neighborhood canvassing by field
representatives, (2) homes through the Residential Survey Program, (3)
school systems and students, (4) Community Based Organizations
events and by customer request. The average rate of natural
replacement is 4.0%, while housing demolition is 0.5. Since January 1,
1994 showerheads manufactured in the United States must be in
compliance with 2.5 gpm maximum. Data gathered from the Residential
Surrey Program -showed an 80-95% saturation of showerheads in
homes suryeyed.
No
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Reported as of 1/23/09
BMP 03: System Water Audits, Leak Detection and Repair
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. Does your agency own or operate a water distribution system? yes
2. Has your agency completed a pre-screening system audit for this yes
reporting year?
3. If YES, enter the values (AF/Year) used to calculate verifiable use as a
percent of total production:
a. Determine metered sales (AF) 23660
b. Determine other system verifiable uses (AF) 0
c. Determine total supply into the system (AF) 23833
d. Using the numbers above, if (Metered Sales + Other 0.99
Verifiable Uses) / Total Supply is < 0.9 then a full-scale system
audit is required.
4. Does your agency keep necessary data on file to verify the values yes
entered in question 3? •
5. Did your agency complete a full-scale audit during this report year? no
6. Does your agency maintain in-house records of audit results or yes
completed AWWA M36 audit worksheets for the completed audit
which could be forwarded to CUWCC?
7. Does your agency operate a system leak detection program? - yes
a. If yes, describe the leak detection program:
Monthly analysis of water usage and unaccounted for water volume.
Fluctuations outside normal operating parameters trigger proactive leak
detection activities.
B. Survey Data
1. Total number of miles of distribution system line. 391
2. Number of miles of distribution system line surveyed. 0
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your agency implementing an "at least as'effective as" variant of No
this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider It to be "at least as effective
as.
D. Comments
Voluntary Questions (Not used to calculate compliance)
E. Volumes
- Estimated Verified
1. Volume of raw water supplied to the system:
2. Volume treated water supplied into the
system:
3. Volume of water exported from the system:
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4. Volume of billed authorized metered
consumption:
5. Volume of billed authorized unmetered
consumption:
6. Volume of unbilled authorized metered
consumption:
7. Volume of unbilled authorized unmetered
consumption:
F. Infrastructure and Hydraulics
1. System input (source or masterr meter) volumes metered at
the entry to the: -
2. How frequently are they tested and calibrated?
3. Length of mains:
4. What % of distribution mains are rigid pipes
(metal, ac, concrete)?
5. Number of service connections:
6. What % of service connections are rigid
pipes (metal)?
° 7. Are residential properties fully metered?
8. Are non-residential properties fully metered?
9. Provide an estimate of customer meter
under -registration:
10. Average length of customer service line
from the main to the point of the meter:
11. Average system pressure:
12. Range of system pressures:
From to
13. What percentage of the system is fed from gravity feed?
14. What percentage of the system is fed by pumping and re -
pumping?
G. Maintenance Questions
1. Who is responsible for providing, testing, repairing and
replacing customer meters?
2. Does your agency test, repair and replace your meters on a
regular timed schedule?
a. If yes, does your agency test by meter size or
customer category?:
b. If yes to meter size, please provide the frequency of testing by meter
size:
Less than or equal to 1"
1.5" to 2"
3" and Larger
c. If yes to customer category, provide the frequency of testing by
customer category:
SF residential
MF residential
Commercial
Industrial & institutional
3. Who is responsible for repairs to the customer lateral or
customer service line?
4. Who is responsible for service line repairs downstream of the
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customer meter?
5. Does your agency proactively search for Teaks using leak
survey techniques or does your utility reactively repair leaks
which are called in, or both?
6. What is the utility budget breakdown for:
Leak Detection $
Leak Repair $
Auditing and Water Loss Evaluation $
Meter Testing $
H. Comments
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BMP 04: Metering with Commodity Rates for all New
Connections and Retrofit of Existing
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100%'Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. Does your agency have any unmetered service connections? No
a. If YES, has your agency completed a meter retrofit plan?
b. If YES, number of previously unmetered accounts fitted
with meters during report year:
2. Are all new service connections being metered and billed by Yes
volume of use?
3. Are all new service connections being billed volumetrically with Yes
meters?
4. Has your agency completed and submitted electronically to the No
Council a written plan, policy or program to test, repair and replace
meters?
5. Please fill out the following matrix:
Number of Number of
Number of Metered Metered Billing Number of
Account Type Metered Accounts Accounts Frequency Volume
Accounts Read gilled by Per Year Estimates
Volume
a. Single Family 26329 26329 26329 6 0
b. Multi -Family 3228 .3228 3228 6 0
c. Commercial 2617 2617 2617 6 0
d. Industrial 36 36 36 6 0
e. Institutional 281 281 281 6 0
f. Landscape 662 662 662 6 0
Irrigation
B. Feasibility Study
1. Has your agency conducted.a feasibility study to assess the no
merits of a program to provide incentives to switch mixed -use
accounts to dedicated landscape meters?
a. If YES, when was the feasibility study conducted?
(mm/dd/yy)
b. Describe the feasibility study:
2. Number of CII accounts with mixed -use meters: 2272
3. Number of CII accounts with mixed -use meters retrofitted with 4
dedicated irrigation meters during reporting period.
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your agency implementing an "at least as effective as" variant No
of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
No unmetered connections within the system at the time MOU was
signed. Total number of mixed use CII accounts derived by totalling
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commercial, industrial and public accounts and subtracting from this
amount the landscape only meters. May include 'indoor only' water use.
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BMP 05: Large Landscape Conservation Programs and
Incentives
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Water Use Budgets
1. Number of Dedicated irrigation Meter Accounts: 662
2. Number of Dedicated Irrigation Meter Accounts with Water 59
Budgets:
3. Budgeted Use for Irrigation Meter Accounts with Water 0
Budgets (AF) during reporting year:
4. Actual Use for Irrigation Meter Accounts with Water 0
Budgets (AF) during reporting year:
5. Does your agency provide water use notices to accounts no
with budgets each billing cycle?
B. Landscape Surveys
1. Has your agency developed a marketing / targeting " yes
strategy for landscape surveys?
a. If YES, when did your agency begin implementing 08/10/1990
this strategy?
b. Description of marketing / targeting strategy:
Marketing/targeting strategy on behalf of Sweetwater Authority via San
Diego County Water Authority contractor. targeted by industry or SIC
code with typical high usage. Potential customers are pre-screened by
review of water usage data. Marketing/targeting strategy by agency:
dispersal of brochures, distribution at local community events, brochures
in lobby, direct contact via phone with customers, referrals from
customers, newsletters.
2. Number of Surveys Offered during reporting year. 300
3. Number of Surveys Completed during reporting year. 2
4. Indicate which of the following Landscape Elements are part of your survey:
a: Irrigation System Check yes
b. Distribution Uniformity Analysis yes
c. Review / Develop Irrigation Schedules yes
d. Measure Landscape Area yes
e. Measure Total Irrigable Area no
f. Provide Customer Report / Information yes
5: Do you track survey offers and results? yes
6. Does your agency provide follow-up surveys for previously yes
completed surveys?
a. If YES, describe below:
The consultant contacts the customer approximately three to six months
after a full audit was completed, to discuss implementation of the
recommendations. The consultant records changes and improvement in
the site's condition. Photos may be taken documenting improvements. If
significant changes have been made at the site, the consultant performs
a distribution uniformity check to verify changes and assist the customer
in improving recommendations. The auditor provides a brief, written
summary of the follow-up audit.
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C. Other BMP 5 Actions
1. An agency can provide mixed-use,accounts with ETo- no
based landscape budgets in lieu of a large landscape survey
program.
Does your agency provide mixed -use accounts with
landscape budgets?
2. Number of Cli mixed -use accounts with landscape 0
budgets.
Number of CII accounts with mixed -use meters 4
retrofitted with dedicated irrigation meters during
reporting period. (From BMP 4 report)
Total number of change -outs from mixed -use to
dedicated Irrigation meters since Base Year.
3. Do you offer landscape irrigation training? yes
4. Does your agency offer financial incentives to improve yes
landscape water use efficiency?
Type of Financial Budget Number Awarded Total Amount
Incentive: (Dollars/ to Customers Awarded
Year)
a. Rebates 5000 3 1050
b. Loans 0 0 0
c. Grants 0 2 8694.15
No
5. Do you provide landscape water use efficiency information
to new customers and customers changing services?
a. If YES, describe below:
6. Do you have irrigated landscaping at your facilities? yes
a. If yes, is it water -efficient? yes
b. If yes, does it have dedicated irrigation metering? no
7. Do you provide customer notices at the start of the yes
irrigation season?
8. Do you provide customer notices at the end of the irrigation yes
season?
D. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as" No
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as.
E. Comments
Budget is not specific to each incentive type offered - rather total
incentive amount is budgeted and then allocated based on actual
customer participation.
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BMP 06: High -Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate
Programs
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete
A. Coverage Goal
Reported as of 1/23/09
Year:
2008
Single Multi -
Family, Family
1. Number of residential dwelling units in the agency 33,606 24,097
service area.
2. Coverage Goal = = 4,432 Points
B. Implementation
1. Does your agency offer rebates for residential high -efficiency yes
washers?
HEW Water
Factor
2. Greater
than 8.5 but
not
exceeding
9.5
(1 point)
3. Greater
than 6.0 but
not
exceeding
8.5
(2 points)
4. Less than
or equal to
6.0
(3 points)
Number of
Financial
Incentives
Issued
Total Value of Financial Incentives
Retail Water Wholesaled
Agency Slants
(If applicable)
Energy
Utility. TOTAL
(If applicable)
0 $o $0 $0
0 $0 $0 $0
POINTS
AWARDED
$0
460 $11,040 $ 61,640 $ 23,000 $ 95,680 1380
TOTALS: 460 $ 11,040 $ 61,640 $ 23,000
C. Past Credit Points
For HEW incentives issued before July 1, 2004,
the following TWO options:
• Method One: Points based on HEW Water Factor
• Method Two: Agency eams 1 point for each HEW.
$ 95,680 1,380
select ONE of
Method Two: Agency earns 1 point for each HEW
4. Total HEWs installed
Number of
Financial
Incentives
Issued
880
Total Value of
Water Agency
Financial Incentives
PAST CREDIT 880
TOTALS:
D. Rebate Program Expenditures
POINTS
AWARDED
$ 109,775 880
$ 109,775 880
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1. Average or Estimated Administration and Overhead $ 0
2. Is the financial incentive offered per HEW at least equal to the
marginal benefits of the water savings per HEW?
E. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as" variant no
of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
• as."
F. Comments
Residential clothes washers with a water factor of 6.0 or less were eligible
for the $175 voucher. Overhead costs inlcuded in section B approx $33
per voucher.
yes
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BMP 07: Public Information Programs
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. How is your public information program implemented?
Wholesaler and retailer both materially participate in program
Which wholesaler(s)?
San Diego County Water Authority
2. Describe the program and how it's organized:
Communications Coordinator, Education Specialist, and Communications
Specialist. On -hold messages, billing messages, promotional items and
publications in all lobbies. Regular newsletters, videos, poster boards, banners,
Internet website, lobby displays, student conservation poster contest, ChildLink
outreach assemblies at area schools, partnerships with other agencies for
landscape contest, Speaker's Bureau and facility tours. Listings in business
directories. Press releases, advertising in local and regional papers. Community
festivals and special events. Partnered activities/events with other
utilities/agencies including: the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca R
College and the Chula Vista Nature Center, Joint Public Information Committee,
San Diego Gas & Electric Conservation Exchange events, Regional Landscape
contest. Customer service staff provide direct communication by during high -bill
investigations.
3. Indicate which and how many of the following activities are included in your
public information program:
Public Information Program Activity in Retail Yes/No Number of
Service Area Events
a. Paid Advertising yes 6
b. Public Service Announcement no
c. Bill Inserts / Newsletters / Brochures yes 6
d. Bill showing water usage in yes
comparison to previous year's usage
e. Demonstration Gardens yes 1
f. Special Events, Media Events yes 11
g. Speaker's Bureau yes 2
h. Program to coordinate with other yes
govemment agencies, industry and public
interest groups and media
B. Conservation Information Program Expenditures
1. Annual Expenditures (Excluding Staffing) 11000
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as" No
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
Water -saving devices and items (i.e. dye tabs, shut-off hose nozzles,
and other items) are available to customers at community fairs, lobby
walk-ins, and are advertised in the newspaper and customer newsletter,
and website. Also, ten school mini -grants up (each up to $430) have
been issued for demonstration gardens and trips to conservation
facilities, such as the Chula Vista Nature Center and to sponsor the
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County's visiting "Splash Lab."
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BMP 08: School Education Programs
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year.
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. implementation
1. How is your public information program implemented?
Wholesaler and retailer both participate in program
Which wholesaler(s)?
San Diego County Water Authority
2. Please provide information on your region -wide school programs (by grade
level):
Grade Are grade- No. of class No. of No. of
appropriate presentations studentsteachers'
materials reached workshops
distributed?
Grades yes 65 1240 0
K-3rd
Grades yes 11 312 0
4th-6th
Grades no • 0 0 0
7th-8th
High no 0 0 0
School
4. Did your Agency's materials meet state education framework - yes
requirements?
5. When did your Agency begin implementing this.program? 09/09/1984
B. School Education Program Expenditures
1. Annual Expenditures (Excluding Staffing) 18709
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as" No
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
School education programs coordinated internally by Communications
Section.
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BMP 09: Conservation Programs for Cli Accounts
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. Has your agency identified and ranked COMMERCIAL yes
customers according to use?
2. Has your agency identified and ranked INDUSTRIAL _ yes
customers according to use?
3. Has your agency identified and ranked INSTITUTIONAL yes
customers according to use?
Option A: CIE Water Use Survey and Customer Incentives
Program
4. Is your agency operating a CII water use survey and
customer incentives program for the purpose of complying with
BMP 9 under this option? If so, please describe activity during
reporting period:
C11 Surveys Commercial Industrial Institutional
Accounts Accounts Accounts
0
no
a. Number of New Surveys
Offered
b. Number of New Surveys
Completed
c. Number of Site Follow-
ups of Previous Surveys
(within 1 yr)
d. Number of Phone
Follow-ups of Previous
Surveys (within 1 yr)
Cli Survey Components Commercial industrial Institutional
Accounts Accounts Accounts
e. Site Visit
f. Evaluation of all water -
using apparatus and
processes
g. Customer report
identifying recommended
efficiency measures,
paybacks and agency
incentives
Agency Cli Customer Budget # Awarded to Total $
Incentives ($/Year) Customers Amount
Awarded
h. Rebates
is Loans
j. Grants
k. Others
Option B: CH Conservation Program Targets
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5. Does your agency track CII program interventions and water yes
savings for the purpose of complying with BMP 9 under this
option?
6. Does your agency document and maintain records on how yes
savings were realized and the method of calculation for
estimated savings? •
7. System Calculated annual savings (AF/yr):
CII Programs # Device Installations
a. Ultra Low Flush Toilets 5
b. Dual Flush Toilets 0
c. High Efficiency Toilets 5
d. High Efficiency Urinals 0
e. Non -Water Urinals 14
f. Commercial Clothes Washers (coin- 9
op only; not industrial)
g. Coolinga ower Controllers 3
h. Food Steamers 0
i. Ice Machines 0
j. Pre -Rinse Spray Valves 115
k. Steam Sterilizer Retrofits 0
I. X-ray Film Processors 0
8. Estimated annual savings (AF/yr) from agency programs not including the
devices listed in Option B. 7., above:
CII Programs Annual Savings (AF/yr)
a. Site -verified actions taken by 0
agency:
b. Non -site -verified actions taken by , 0
agency:
B. Conservation Program Expenditures for CII Accounts
This Year Next Year
1. Budgeted Expenditures 8405 3000
2. Actual Expenditures 3645
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your agency implementing an "at least as effective as" No
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
1 waterbroom also incentivized for $25
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BMP 11: Conservation Pricing
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
Water Service Rate Structure Data by Customer Class
7. Single Family Residential
a. Rate Structure Increasing Block
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 10,755,993
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 4,990,984
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
2. Multi -Family Residential
a. Rate Structure Uniform
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 6,861,875
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 1,452,913
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
3. Commercial
a. Rate Structure Uniform
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 4,167,755
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 1,187,351
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
4. Industrial
a. Rate Structure Uniform
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 461,810
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 38,162
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
5. Institutional / Govemment
a. Rate Structure Uniform
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 1,115,379
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 298,492
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
6. Dedicated irrigation (potable)
a. Rate Structure Uniform
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 2,224,274
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 513,824
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
7. Recycled -Reclaimed
a. Rate Structure•
Service Not Provided
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 0
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 0
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
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8.Raw
a. Rate Structure Service Not Provided
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 0
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 0
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
9. Other
a, Rate Structure Service Not Provided
b. Total Revenue from Commodity $ 0
Charges (Volumetric Rates)
c. Total Revenue from Customer $ 0
Meter/Service (Fixed) Charges
B. implementation Options
Select Either Option 1 or Option 2:
1. Option 1: Use Annual Revenue As Reported
V/(V+M) >= 70%
V = Total annual revenue from volumetric rates
°M = Total annual revenue from customer meter/service (fixed)
charges
2. Option 2: Use Canadian Water & Wastewater
Association Rate Design Model
V/(V+M) >= V/(V'+M)
V = Total annual revenue from volumetric rates
M = Total annual revenue from customer meter/service (fixed)
charges
V = The uniform volume rate based on the signatory's long -run
incremental cost of service
= The associated meter charge
a. If you selected Option 2, has your agency
submitted to the Council a completed
Canadian Water & Wastewater Association
rate design model?
b. Value for V' (uniform volume rate based
on agency's long -run incremental cost of
service) as determined by the Canadian
Water & Wastewater Association rate design
model:
c. Value for M' (meter charge associated with
V' uniform volume rate) as determined by the
Canadian Water & Wastewater Association
rate design model:
C. Retail Wastewater (Sewer) Rate. Structure Data by Customer
Class
1. Does your agency provide sewer service? (If
YES, answer questions 2 - 7 below, else continue to
section D.)
2. Single Family Residential
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
c. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
3. Multi -Family Residential
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
Selected
a
No
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c. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
4. Commercial
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
a. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
5. Industrial
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
c. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
B. Institutional / Government
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
c. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
7. Recycled -reclaimed water
a. Sewer Rate Structure
b. Total Annual Revenue $ 0
c. Total Revenue from $ 0
Commodity Charges
(Volumetric Rates)
D. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your agency implementing an "at least as
effective as" variant of this BMP?
No
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this
BMP differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as
effective as."
E. Comments
b
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BMP 12: Conservation Coordinator
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
1. Does your Agency have a conservafion coordinator?
2. Is a coordinator position supplied by another agency with which no
you cooperate in a regional conservation program ?
a. Partner agency's name:
3. If your agency supplies the conservation coordinator:
a. What percent is this conservation 205k
coordinator's position?
b. Coordinator's Name Sue Mosburg
c. Coordinator's Title Program Supervisor
d. Coordinator's Experience in Number of Program oversite and
Years a coordination 6 years
e. Date Coordinator's position was created 9/1/1991
(mm/dd/yyyy)
4. Number of conservation staff (FTEs), including
Conservation Coordinator.
B. Conservation Staff Program Expenditures
1. Staffing Expenditures (In-house Only) 14400
2. BMP Program Implementation Expenditures 95600
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your agency implementing an "at least as effective as" variant
of this BMP? no
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
FTE includes Conservation Specialist with 15+ years conservation
program experience, Communications staff, field technical staff, and
support from Customer Service Lead {high bill investigations/direct
customer assist.) Staffing expense only for Coordinator, Specialist and
field technical support
yes
1
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BMP 13: Water Waste Prohibition
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Requirements for -Documenting BMP Implementation
1. Is a water waste prohibition ordinance in effect in your service
area?
a. If YES, describe the ordinance:
no
2. Is a copy of the most current ordinance(s) on file with yes
CUWCC? .
a. List local jurisdictions in your service area in the first text box and
water waste ordinance citations in each jurisdiction in the second text
box:
B. Implementation
1. Indicate which of the water uses listed below are prohibited by
your agency or service area.
a. Gutter flooding
b. Single -pass cooling systems for new connections
c. Non -recirculating systems in all new conveyor or car
wash systems
d. Non -recirculating systems in all new commercial
laundry systems
e. Non -recirculating systems in all new decorative
fountains
f. Other, please name
2. Describe measures that prohibit water uses listed above:
yes
no
no
no
yes
no
A policy adopted by Sweetwater Authority Board prohibits water from
irrigation systems to run on the sidewalk and street. This policy is
voluntary at this time. National City portion of service area: - Guidelines
for On -Site Landscaping [revised June, 1992] Section V. Design
Considerations. City of Chula Vista also has water waste design
considerations.
Water Softeners:
3. Indicate which of the following measures your agency has
supported in developing state law:
a. Allow the sale of more efficient, demand -initiated
regenerating DIR models.
b. Develop minimum appliance efficiency standards that:
i.) Increase the regeneration efficiency standard to
at least 3,350 grains of hardness removed per
pound of common salt used.
ii.) Implement an identified maximum number of
gallons discharged per gallon of soft water
produced.
c. Allow local agencies, including municipalities and
special districts, to set more stringent standards and/or to
ban on -site regeneration of water softeners if it is
demonstrated and found by the agency governing board
no
no
yes
no
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that there is an adverse effect on the reclaimed water or
groundwater supply.
4. Does your agency include water softener checks in home
water audit programs?
5, Does your agency include information about DIR and
exchange -type water softeners in educational efforts to
encourage replacement of less efficient timer models?
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as"
variant of this BMP?
a. if YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
Participating in regional workgroups to address water waste prohibitions
through model drought ordinance and model landscape ordinance
no
no
no
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BMP 14: Residential ULFT Replacement Programs
Reporting Unit: BMP Form Status: Year:
Sweetwater Authority 100% Complete 2008
A. Implementation
Number of Non -Efficient Toilets Replaced With 1.6 gpf Toilets During
Report Year
Multi -
Family
Units
1. Does your Agency have program(s) for no yes
replacing high -water -using toilets with ultra -low
flush toilets?
Replacement Method
2. Rebate
3. Direct Install
4. CBO Distribution a
5.Other 0
Single -Family
Accounts
SF Accounts
0
0
MF Units
4
0
0
0
Total 0 4
Number of Non -Efficient Toilets Replaced With 1.28 gpf High -Efficiency
Toilets (HETs) During Report Year
6. Does your Agency have program(s) for
replacing high -water -using toNets with ultra -low
flush toilets?
Replacement Method
7. Rebate
8. Direct Install
9. CBO Distribution
10. Other
Single=Family
Accounts
no
Multi -
Family
Units
yes
SF Accounts MF Units
0 139
0 0
0 0
0 0
Total 0 139
Number of Non -Efficient Toilets Replaced With 1.2 gpf HETs (Dual -Flush)
During Report Year
11. Does your Agency have program(s) for
replacing high -water -using toilets with ultra -low
flush toilets?
Replacement Method
12. Rebate
13. Direct Install
14. C8O Distribution
15. Other
Single -Family Multi -
Accounts - Family
Units
no yes
SF Accounts
0
0
0
0
MF Units
148
0
0
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16. Describe your agency's ULFT, HET, and/or Dual -Flush Toilet programs for
single-family residences.
The residential ULFT program was discontinued on June 30, 2007. No
residential toilet programs were available in FY 08. Multi -family ULFTs
were offered from July 1, 2007 until December 31, 2007 with a voucher
redemable for up to $75 off the purchase price. Multi -family HET and
duahttush toilets were available all of FY08 with a voucher of up to $200.
The voucher incentive program has extensive marketing outreach
through home improvement stores and plumbing supply stores.
17. Describe your agency's ULFT, HET, and/or Dual -Flush Toilet programs for
multi -family residences.
Same as above.
18. Is a toilet retrofit on resale ordinance in effect for your service no
area?
19. List local jurisdictions in your service area in the left box and ordinance
citations in each jurisdiction in the right box:
s
B. Residential ULFT Program Expenditures
1. Estimated cost per replacement: $ 24
C. "At Least As Effective As"
1. Is your AGENCY implementing an "at least as effective as" no
variant of this BMP?
a. If YES, please explain in detail how your implementation of this BMP
differs from Exhibit 1 and why you consider it to be "at least as effective
as."
D. Comments
Program managed regionally through San Diego County Water Authority.
Estimated cost per replacement derived by dividing actual expenditures
for all devices in BMP 14 for the year reported by the total number of
replacements.
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Appendix C
BMP Water Savings Reports
Total Water Savings (AF) Report
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
BMP01: Water Survey Programs for Single -Family and Multi -Family Residential
Customers
BMP02: Residential Plumbing Retrofit 656
BMP04: Metering with Commodity Rates for all New Connections and Retrofit of 0
Existing
BMP05: Large Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives 9,277
BMP06: High -Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate Programs 163
BMP09: Conservation Programs for CII Accounts 2,785
BMPO9a: CII ULFT Water Savings 64
BMP14: Residential ULFT Replacement Programs 11,781
Total: 25,034
308
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 01: Water Survey Programs for Single -Family and Multi -
Family Residential Customers
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year Water Savings (AF)
1991 2
1992 18
1993 34
1994 32
1995 30
1996 26
1997 24
1998 24
1999 21
2000 18
2001 15
2002 13
2003 11
2004 9
2005 8
2006 7
2007 6
2008 5
2009 5
TOTAL: 308
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 02: Residential Plumbing Retrofit
Reporting Unit
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year
Gross Water Savings (AF) Water Savings (AF)
Net of Plumbing Code
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
TOTALS:
5 5
11 10
17 13
22 14
25 14
32 18
36 17
39 16
41 14
42 11
43 9
43 7
43 5
43 4
43 3
43 2
43 2
43 1
43 1
656 168
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 04: Metering with Commodity Rates for all New Connections
and Retrofit of Existing
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year Water Savings (AF)
1991 0
1992 . 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
TOTAL: 0
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 05: Large Landscape Conservation Programs and Incentives
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year Water Savings (AF)
1991 468
1992 912
1993 860
1994 779
1995 710
1996 672
1997 607
1998 555
1999 505
2000 461
2001 418
2002 376
2003 340
2004 307
2005 276
2006 306
2007 281
2008 260
2009 184
TOTAL: 9,277
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 06: High -Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate Programs
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Water Savings (AF)
Year Gross Water Savings (AF) Net of Program
Freeridership Effects
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 1 1
2002 3 3
2003 7 6
2004 14 12
2005 20 18
2006 23 21
2007 . 27 - 23
2008 34 29
2009 34 28
TOTAL: 163 141
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 09: Conservation Programs for CII Accounts
Reporting Unit
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year Water Savings (AF)
1991 44
1992 84
1993 124
1994 127
1995 126
1996 113
1997 102
1998 92
1999 148
2000 158
2001 536
2002 529
2003 187
2004 215
2005 49
2006 44
2007 39
2008 35
2009 32
TOTAL: 2,785
Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 09a: Cli ULFT Water Savings
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year
Gross Water
Savings (AF)
Water Savings (AF) Net
Water Savings (AF) Net of Plumbing Code and
of Plumbing Code Program Freeridership
Effects
1991 0 0 0
1992 0 0 0
1993 0 0 0
1994 0 0 0
1995 0 0 0
1996 0 0 0
1997 0 0 0
1998 0 0 0
1999 0 0 0
2000 0 0 0
2001 5 5 5
2002 7 7 7
2003 7 7 7
2004 7 7 7
2005 7 6 6
2006 7 6 6
2007 7 6 6
2008 7 6 6
2009 7 5 5
TOTALS: 64 55 55
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Water Savings (AF) Detail Report for
BMP 14: Residential ULFT Replacement Programs
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Estimated Water Savings from BMP Annual Report Data
Year
Gross Water
Savings (AF)
Water Savings (AF) Nat
Water Savings (AF) Net of Plumbing Code and
of Plumbing Code Program Freerldershlp
Effects
1991 51 51 38
1992 118 116 87
1993 152 146 109
1994 205 192 144
1995 312 .292. 219
1996 392 360 270
1997 492 446 334
1998 574 509 382
1999 652 567 426
2000 742 635 477
2001 783 650 488
2002 829 670 504
2003 862 677 508
2004 896 684 514
2005 928 688 509
2006 941 674 495
2007 950 656 480
2008 951 630 461
2009 951 605 442
TOTALS: 11,781 9,249 6,889
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BMP 01 Coverage: Water Survey Programs for Single -
Family and Multi -Family Residential Customers
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement,
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated `at least as effective as' Implementation during
report period?
No
A Reporting Unit (RU) must meet three conditions to satisfy strict compliance for
BMP 1.
Condition 1: Adopt survey targeting and marketing strategy on time
Condition 2: Offer surveys to 20% of SF accounts and 20% of MF units during report period
Condition S: Be on track to survey 15% of SF accounts and 15% of MF units within 10 years of
Implementation start date.
Test for Condition 1
Sweetwater Authority to Implement
Targeting/Marketing Program by:
Year Sweetwater Authority Reported Implementing
Targeting/Marketing Program:
Sweetwater Authority Met Targeting/Marketing
Coverage Requirement:
Test for Condition 2
1999
Slndle-Family Multi -Family
1995 1995
YES YES
Simple -Family Multi -Family
Survey Residential
Program to 1998 Survey 214.32% 203.18%
Start by: Offers (%)
Reporting Survey
Period: 07-08 Offers > YES YES
20%
Test for Condition 3
Total Completed Surveys 1999 - 2008:
Past Credit for Surveys Completed Prior to 1999
(Implementation of Reporting Database):
Completed Residential
Surveys
Single Family Multi -Family
29 7
1,041 192
Total + Credit 1,070 199
Residential Accounts in Base Year 24,419 3,333
Sweetwater Authority Survey Coverage as % of 4.38% 5.97%
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Base Year Residential Accounts
Coverage Requirement by Year 10 of
Implementation per Exhibit 1
Sweetwater Authority on Schedule to Meet 10-Year
Coverage Requirement
13.50% 13.50%
NO NO
BMP 1 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier is not currently on track to meet the coverage requirements
for this BMP.
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BMP 02 Coverage: Residential Plumbing Retrofit
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request flied
Agency indicated "at least as effective as implementation during No
report period?
An agency must meet one of three conditions to satisfy strict compliance for BMP
2.
Condition 1: The agency has demonstrated that 75% of SF accounts and 75% of MF units constructed prior to
1992 are fitted with low -flow showerheads.
Condition 2: An enforceable ordinance requiring the replacement of high -flow showerheads and other water
use fixtures with their low -flow counterparts is In place for the agency's service area.
Condition 3: The agency has distributed or directly Installed low -flow showerheads and other low -flow •
plumbing devices to not less than 10% of single-family accounts and 10% of multi -family units constructed
prior to 1992 during the reporting period.
Test for Condition 1
$1ngie-Family Muitl-Family
Sisactd Report Period Reported $gturatlort Saturation> 75%7 [ dr+.1 Sahrratun $aiuratlon> 75%?
Year
1999 99-00 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2000 99-00 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2001 01-02 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2002 01-02 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2003 03-04 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2004 03-04 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2005 05-06 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2006 05-06 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2007 07-08 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
2008 07-08 75.00% YES 75.00% YES
Test for Condition 2
geport Swepbvater_AuthprItyhas ordinance
Year Report Period requiring showerhead retrofit?
1999 99-00 NO
2000 99-00 NO
2001 01-02 NO
2002 01-02 NO
2003 03-04 NO
2004 03-04 NO
2005 05-06 NO
2006 05-06 NO
2007 07-08 NO
2008 07-08 NO
Test for Condition 3
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Reporting Perbd: 07-08
1992 SF Nun- Showerheads Distnbuted tq
Accounts SF Accounts
23,766
1992 MF jyl¢_Showerheads Distributed to
Accounts MF Accounts
7,922
Sinnle-Familv SF Coverage Ratio
Coverage Ratio > 10%
NO
Multi -Family MFS.Srverage
Coverage Ratio Ratio > 103
BMP 2 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
NO
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BMP 03 Coverage: System Water Audits, Leak Detection
and Repair
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated ''at least as effective as" implementation during
report period?
No
An agency must meet one of two conditions to be in compliance with BMP 3:
Condition 1: Perform a prescreening audit. If the result Is equal to or greater than 0.9 nothing more needs be
done.
Condition 2: Perform a prescreening audit If the result Is less than 0.9, perform a full audit in accordance with
AW WA's Manual of Water Supply Practices, Water Audits. and Leak Detection.
Test for Conditions 1 and 2
Report BsooA Pedod Pre -Screen Como etePre-Screen Precreen ResultFull Audi( Full Audit Completed
YAK Indicated
1999 99-00 NO NO
2000 99-00 NO NO
2001 01-02 NO NO
2002 01-02 NO NO
2003 03-04 NO NO
2004 03-04 NO NO
2005 05-06 YES 97.2% No NO
2006 05-06 YES 97.1% No NO
2007 07-08 YES 99.3% No NO
2008 07-08 YES 99.3% No NO
BMP 3 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
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BMP 04 Coverage: Metering with Commodity Rates for
all New Connections and Retrofit of Existing
Reporting Unit:
Sweetwater Authority
Reporting Period:
07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated "et least as effective
as" Implementation during repot
period?
For agencies signing the MOU prior to December 31, 1997:
100% of existing unmetered accounts to be metered and billed by volume of use
by July 1, 2009.
For agencies signing the MOU after December 31, 1997:
- 100% of existing unmetered accounts to be metered and billed by volume of use
by July 1, 2012 OR within six years of signing the MOU (whichever date is later).
- All retrofits must be completed no later than one year prior to the requirements of
state law (January 1, 2025).
Test for Compliance
Total Meter Retrofits
Reported through 2008
No. of Unmetered Accounts
in Base Year
Meter Retrofit Coverage as
% of Base Year Unmetered
Accounts
Coverage Requirement by
Year 10 of Implementation
per Exhibit 1
RU on Schedule to meet 10
Year Coverage Requirement
0
0
0.0%
90.0%
NO
BMP 4 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier Is not currently on track to meet the coverage requirements
for this BMP.
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Reported as of 1123/09
BMP 05 Coverage: Large Landscape Conservation
Programs and Incentives
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency indicated "at least as effective as" implementation during report
period?
An agency must meet three conditions to comply with BMP 5.
No
Condition 1: Develop water budgets for 90% of its dedicated landscape meter accounts within four years of
the date Implementation Is to start
Condition 2: (a) Offer landscape surveys to at least 20% of its CII accounts with mixed use meters each report
cycle and be on track to survey at least 15% of its CII accounts with mixed use meters within 10 years of the
date implementation Is to start OR (b) Implement a dedicated landscape meter retrofit program for CII
accounts with mixed use meters or assign landscape budgets to mixed use meters.
Condition 3: Implement and maintain customer Incentive programs) for Irrigation equipment retrofits.
Test for Condition 1
Report �� No. of Irrigation ° 01 I gaU�n @udae( 90% Coverage
Year plod implementation Meter Accounts Accounts with Coverage Met by Year 4
Year Budgets Ratio
1999 99-00 586 NA
2000 99-00 1 177 NA
2001 01-02 2 641. NA
2002 01-02 3 646 NA
2003 03-04 4 661 No
2004 03-04 5 686 No
2005 05-06 6 652 No
2006 05-06 7 652 59 9.0% No
2007 07-08 8 658 59 9.0% No
2008 07-08 9 662 59 8.9% No
Test for Condition 2a (survey offers)
Select Reporting Period:
Large Landscape Survey Offers as % of Mixed Use
Meter CIF Accounts
Survey Offers Equal or Exceed 20% Coverage
Requirement
Test for Condition 2a (surveys completed)
Total Completed Landscape Surveys Reported through
07-08
Credit for Surveys Completed Prior to Implementation of
Reporting Database
Total + Credit
CII Accounts in Base Year
RU Survey Coverage as a % of Base Year CII Accounts
07-08
17.1%
NO
28
1,385
1,413
3,513
40.2%
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Coverage Requirement by Year of Implementation per
Exhibit 1
RU on Schedule to Meet 10 Year Coverage
Requirement
11.5%
YES
Test for Condition 2b (mixed use budget or meter retrofit program)
Agency has
mLkReport Year Reportd B PerioMP 5 Implementation Year No, of mixed use
NEW budgets
UMW
1999 99-00 NO
2000 99-00 1 NO
2001 01-02 2 NO
2002 01-02 3 NO
2003 03-04 4 NO
2004 03-04 5 NO
2005. 05-06 6 r4", • NO
2006 05-06 7 NO
2007 . 07-08 8 NO
2008 07-08 9 NO
Report Year Report Period t3MP 4 Implementation Year
1999 99-00
2000 99-00
2001 01-02
2002 01-02
2003 03-04
2004 03-04
2005 05-06
2006 05-06
2007 07-08
2008 07-08
Test for Condition 3
No. of mhred
use Ctl
No. of mixed use
CII accounts
fitted with irria
mien
980
2 984
3 983
4 985
5 900
6 840
7 840
8 840
9 2,398 6
10 2,272
4
RMP4 RU offers
Report Year Report Period implementation Modal No. of Loans Total AmL Loans
Yea[ Incentives?
1999 99-00 NO
2000 99-00 1 NO
2001 01-02 2 YES
2002 01-02 3 YES
2003 03-04 4 YES
2004 03-04 5 YES
2005 05-06 6 YES
2006 05-06 7 YES
2007 07-08 8 YES
2008 07-08 9 YES
Report Year Report Period No. of Grant§ Total Amt. Na of rebates Total Amt,
Grants Rebates
1999 99-00
2000 99-00
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2001 01-02
2002 01-02
2003 03-04
2004 03-04
2005 05-06
2006 05-06
2007 07-08 8 1,600
2008 07-08 2 8,694 3 1,050
BMP 5 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
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BMP 06 Coverage: High -Efficiency Washing Machine
Rebate Programs
Reporting Unit
Alameda County Water District
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated "at least as effective as" Implementation during report period?
An agency must meet two conditions to comply with BMP 6.
Reported as of 1/23/09
Reporting
Period:
07-08
Condition 1: Offer a cost-effective ffnancial incentive to customers for the purchase of high -efficiency washer:
with water factors of 9.5 or less.
Condition 2: Meet Coverage Goal (CG=Total Dwelling Units x 0.0768) by July 1, 2008. Agencies signing the
MOU after July 1, 2003, shall have a prorated Coverage Goal, based on impiementatIon period of less than
4.0 years.
Test for Condition 1
Agency offers rebates for
residential high -efficiency
washers with water
factors of 9.5 or less:
Test for Condition 2
Coverage Goal:
Total Coverage Points
Awarded
(incl. past credit):
YES
7,985
21,478
% of Coverage Goal: 268.98%
BMP 6 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
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BMP 07 Coverage: Public Information Programs
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency indicated `al least as effective as' implementation during report
perlad7
No
An agency must meet one condition to comply with BMP 7.
Condition 1: Implement and maintain a public information program consistent with BMP Ts definition.
Test for Condition 1
YAW L39rArt Period PAP 7 Implementation Year PLO Has Public Information
Enagata
1999 99-00 1 YES
2000 99-00 2 YES
2001 01-02 3 YES
2002 01-02 4 YES
2003 03-04 5 YES
2004 03-04 6 YES
2005 05-06 7 YES
2006 05-06 8 YES
2007 07-08 9 YES
2008 07-08 10 YES
BMP 7 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
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BMP 08 Coverage: School Education Programs
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority •,07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request flied
Agency indicated "at least as effective as Implementation during report
period?
No
An agency must meet one condition to comply with BMP 8.
Condition 1: Implement and maintain a school education program consistent with BMP 8's definition.
Test for Condition 1
Year Reoweriod i3MP 8 Imalementation Yee[ BI LFIp
t PS h t Fri ra+inp
QI49affiA2
1999 99-00 1 YES
2000 99-00 2 YES
2001 01-02 3 YES
2002 01-02 4 YES
2003 03-04 5 YES
2004 03-04 6 YES
2005 05-06 7 YES
2006 05-06 8 YES
2007 07-08 9 YES
2008 07-08 10 YES
BMP 8 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
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BMP 09 Coverage: Conservation Programs for CIi
Accounts
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request flied
Agency Indurated "at least as effective as" Implementation during report
period?
An agency must meet three conditions to comply with BMP 9.
No
Reported as of 1/23/09
Condition 1: Agency has identified and ranked by use commercial, industrial, and Institutional accounts.
Condition 2(a): Agency Is on track to survey 10% of commercial accounts, 10% of industrial accounts, and
10% of Institutional accounts within 10 years of date implementation to commence.
OR
Condition 2(b): Agency is on track to reduce CII water use by an amount equal to 10% of baseline use within
10 years of date lmpternentatfon to commence.
OR —
Condition 2(c): Agency Is on track to meet the combined target as described in Exhibit 1 BMP 9
documentation.
Test for Condition 1
BMP 8
Yaw,11-Pe21( riod implementation Ranked
�1
Ranked Ind. Use Ranked Inst. Use
1999 99-00 YES YES YES
2000 99-00 1 YES YES YES
2001 01-02 2 YES YES YES
2002 01-02 3 YES YES YES
2003 03-04 4 YES YES YES
2004 03-04 5 YES YES YES
2005 05-06 6 YES YES YES
2006 05-06 7 YES YES YES
2007 07-08 8 YES YES YES
2008 07-08 9 YES YES YES
Test for Condition 2a
Total Completed Surveys Reported
through 2008
Credit for Surveys Completed Prior to
Implementation of Reporting Databases
Total + Credit
CII Accounts in Base Year
RU Survey Coverage as % of Base
Year CII Accounts
Coverage Requirement by Year 9 of
Implementation per Exhibit 1
RU on Schedule to Meet 10 Year
Coverage Requirement
Commercial Industrial Institutional
83 18
83 18
3,182 44 287
2.6% 40.9%
7.7% 7.7% 7.7%
NO YES NO
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Test for Condition 2b
Resat 9MP 9 Performance Performance Target
Coverage
YS�[ Period imounfintat on Taraet swim s Target Savings overage Reouement
ye r (AFNr) Coverage Reeuirement Mel
1999 99-00 57 0.9% YES
2000 99-00 1 76 1.2% 0.5% YES
200101-02 2 462 7.4% 1.0% YES
2002 01-02 3 462 7.4% 1.7% YES
2003 03-04 4 127 2.0% 2.4% NO
2004 03-04 5 161 2.6% 3.3% NO
2005 05-06 6 4.2% NO
2006 05-06 7 5.3% NO
2007 07-08 8 6.4% NO
2008 07-08 9 7.7% NO
Test for Condition 2c
Total BMP 9 Surveys + Credit 101
BMP 9 Survey Coverage 2.9%
BMP 9 Performance Target Coverage
BMP 9 Survey + Performance Target Coverage 2.9%
Combined Coverage Equals or Exceeds Coverage NO
Requirement?
BMP 9 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier is not currently on track to meet the coverage requirements
forthis BMP.
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BMP 11 Coverage:Conservation Pricing
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 9 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated `at least as effective as implementation during report period?
Per June 13, 2007 revision, an agency must meet one condition to comply -with
BMP 11.
Condition 1: Agency shalt maintain rate structure consistent with BMP 11's definition of conservation pricing. If
agency provides retail sewer service, agency shall maintain rate structure for sewer service consistent with
definition of conservation pricing for sewer service in Part II, Section In A.
Water Service
- Agencies signing the MOU prior to June 13, 2007, Implementation shall commence no later than July 1,
2007.
- Agencies signing the MOU after June 13, 2007, Implementation shall commence no later than July 1 of the
year following the year the Agency signed the MOU.
Sewer Service
• Agencies signing the MOU prior to December 31, 1997, implementation shall commence no later than July 1,
2008.
- Agencies signing the MOU or becoming subject to the MOU after December 31, 1997, Implementation shall
commence no later than July 1 of the f rst year fofioving the year the agency signed or became subject to the
MOU.
Test for Condition 1
Y�E Repgri RU Employed Conserving RU Employed Conserving
Period Y F ., L. 5okkawE10CEft Rate Structure
1999 99-00 YES YES
2000 99-00 YES YES
BMP 11 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier is on track to meet the coverage requirements for this BMP,
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BMP 12 Coverage: Conservation Coordinator
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency Indicated 'at least as effective as implementation during report period?
No
Agency shall staff and maintain the position of conservation coordinator and
provide support staff as necessary.
Test for Compliance
Report Year B&portPeriod
Conservation Coordlnarg[ Total Staff on Team Qnck
P.Qslttorlataffad? S&I
1999 99-00 YES .2
2000 99-00 YES 2
2001 01-02 YES 1
2002 01-02 YES 1
2003 03-04 YES 2
2004 03-04 YES 2
2005 05-06 YES 1
2006 05-06 YES 1
2007 07-08 YES 1
2008 07-08 YES 1
BMP 12 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier has met the coverage requirements for this BMP.
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BMP 13 Coverage: Water Waste Prohibition
Reporting Unit: Reporting Period:
Sweetwater Authority 07-08
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
No exemption request filed
Agency indicated at least as effective as' Implementation during report period?
An agency must meet one condition to comply with BMP 13.
No
Reported as of 1/23/09
Implementation methods shag be enacting and enforcing measures prohibiting gutter flooding, single pass
cooling systems In new connections, non-rectrcuiating systems In all new conveyer car wash and commercial
laundry systems, and non -recycling decorative water fountains.
Test for Condition 1
Agency or service area prohibits:
Single -Pass RU has ordinance that
Gutter Simile -Pass Single -Pass Shale -Pass
Year 9oodsig Cooling Car Wash Laundry Fountains meets coverage
Systems reaulrement
1999 YES NO NO NO NO NO NO
2000 YES NO NO NO NO NO N0
2001 YES NO NO NO NO NO NO
2002 YES NO NO NO NO NO NO
2003 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
2004 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
2005 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
2006 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
2007 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
2008 YES NO NO NO YES NO NO
BMP 13 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier is not currently on track to meet the coverage requirements
for this BMP.
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Reported as of 1/23/09
BMP 14 Coverage: Residential ULFT Replacement
Programs
Reporting Unit: Sweetwater Authority
MOU Exhibit 1 Coverage Requirement
A Reporting Unit (RU).must meet one of the following conditions to be in
compliance with BMP 14.
Condition 1: Retrofit -on -resale (ROR) ordinance in effect in service area.
Condition 2: Water savings from toilet replacement programs equal to 90% of Exhibit 6 coverage requiremenL
An agency with an exemption for BMP 14 is not required to meet one of the above conditions. This report
treats an agency with missing base year data required to compute the Exhibit 6 coverage requirement as out
of compliance with BMP 14.
Status: Water supplier is on track to meet the coverage requirements for this
BMP. as of 2008
Coverage BMP 14 Data Exemption RQR Exhibit 6 Iollet
Year submitted to Flied with ordinance Coverage Replacement
EgfitiV
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lAn
to
1999 YES NO NO 58.38 2680.18
2000 YES NO NO 167.59 3315.39
2001 YES NO NO 320.84 3965.31
2002 YES NO NO 512.04 4635.70
2003 YES NO NO 735.75 5312.29
2004 YES NO NO 987.08 5996.17
2005 YES NO NO 1261.67 6684.24
2006 YES NO NO 1555.60 7358.31
2007 YES NO NO 1865.42 8027.44
2008 YES NO NO 2188.02 8686.27
*NOTE: Program water savings listed are net of the plumbing code. Savings
are cumulative (not annual) between 1991 and the given year. Residential
ULFT count data from unsubmitted forms are NOT included in the calculation.
BMP 14 COVERAGE STATUS SUMMARY:
Water supplier is on track to meet the coverage requirements for this BMP.
BMP 14 Coverage: Residential ULFT Replacement Programs
Reporting Unit: Sweetwater Authority
BMP 14 Coverage Calculation Detail:
Retrofit on Resale (ROR) Ordinance
Water Savings
1992 Housing Stock
Average rate of natural replacement (% of remaining stock)
Single Multi -
Family Family
.04 .04
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Average rate of housing demolition (% of remining stock) .005 .005
Estimated Housing Units with 3.5+ gpf Toilets In 1997 19398.34 6466.11
Average resale rate .048 .06
Average persons per unit 3.1 2.4
Average toilets per unit 1.7 1.3
Average savings per home (gpd; from Exhibit 6) 38.4 48.5
Single Family Housing Units
Coverage Unretrofitted Houses Houses Sold and Ssld.and Unsold Gross tiara Net ROR
Yam[ Houma fined Unsold Bellofitted Already end ROR Replacement Savings
Retrofitted Retrofitted SWIM Qnit {AM(AF() savinggCAM
1999 17738.88 926.46 18374.89 926.46 735.00 259.29 221.04 38.25
2000 16217.72 921.83 18283.01 847.11 74.72 67204 324.63 25293 71.70.
2001 14828.68 917.22 18191.60 774.56 142.66 614.48 384.37 283.54 100.83
2002 13558.61 912.64 18100.64 708.22 204.42 581.85 438.99 312.93 126.06
2003 12397.32 908.07 18010.13 647.56 280.51 513.73 488.93 341.16 147.77
2004 11335.50 903.53 17920.08 592.10 311.44 469.73 534.60 368.26 166.34
2005 10364.62 899.02 17830.48 541.38 357.63 429.50 576.35 394.28 182.07
2006 9476.89 894.52 17741.33 495.01 399.51 392.71 614.53 419.27 195.28
2007 8665.20 890.05 1765262 452.62 437.43 359.08 649.44 443.26 206.18
2008 7923.03 885.60 17564.36 413.85 471.75 328.32 - 681.36 466.30 215.06
Multi Family Housing Units
Coverage Unretrofitted }louses Houses Sold and Sold and Unsdd Gross testa Net ROR
Year Houses Ssld Unsold Retrofitted Already ARd BOA Replacement Savings
Retrofitted Retrofitted Savings Only (AEYi
(AFY1 Savings
(AM
1999 5838.18 388.03 6047.76 386.03 241.91 113.19 93.06 20.13
2000 5271.22 384.10 6017.52 348.54 35.66 218.42 143.99 106.48 37.50
2001 4759.32 382.18 5987.43 314.89 67.48 197.21 171.79 119.37 52.42
2002 4297.13 380.27 5957.49 284.13 96.13 178.06 196.90 131.75 65.15
2003 3879.83 378.38 6927.71 256.54 121.83 160.76 219.57 143.63 75.94
2004 3503.05 376.47 5898.07 231.63 144.85 145.15 240.03 155.04 84.99
2005 3182.86 374.59 5868.58 209.13 165.46 131.06 258.51 186.00 92.51
2006 2855.71 37272 5839.23 188.82 183.89 118.33 275.19 176.52 98.68
2007 2578.39 370.85 5810.04 170.49 200.37 106.84 290.26 186.82 103.64
2008 2328.00 369.00 6780.99 153.93 215.07 98.46 303.86 196.32 107.54
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Appendix E
Sweetwater Authority Drought
Resolution 09-12 and
Drought Response Plan
RESOLUTION 09-12
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OFSWEETWATER AUTHORITY
AMENDING THE DROUGHT RESPONSE PLAN AND ASSOCIATED CONSERVATION
PRICING STRUCTURE ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION 08-19
WHEREAS, the Colorado River, snow pack in the Sierras, and state water deliveries to
Southern California from the Bay -Delta continue to endure extended periods of less than
average precipitation and delivery system limitations; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 08-19 Sweetwater Authority adopted its Drought Response
Plan including an allocation based conservation water pricing structure and the criteria required
to adopt this structure; and
WHEREAS, Sweetwater Authority has been presented with information and data
demonstrating that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and San Diego
County Water Authority are experiencing water shortage conditions and are, in response to
those water shortage conditions, imposing mandatory conservation measures on Sweetwater
Authority, and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2009, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
took action to call for member agencies to reduce water consumption by up to eight percent;
and
WHEREAS, Sweetwater Authority customers have, for the past nine months, reduced
water consumption within the service area in excess of eight percent through voluntary actions;
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority to
make all required reductions through self -directed efforts on the part of all customers; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve mandatory reduction levels, recognize voluntary water
use reductions already achieved, and preserve the ability to allocate available water supplies
should conditions change, flexibility to declare the appropriate drought level to meet pre-
defined water reduction goals is necessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority,
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority hereby adopts the attached
amended Drought Response Plan including an allocation based conservation water pricing
structure to guide the drought response activities of Sweetwater Authority until such time as it is
replaced by a subsequent Drought Response Plan.
SECTION 2. The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority hereby directs the General
Manager to continue the implementation of the conservation measures identified in the Drought
Response Plan for Level 1.
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RESOLUTION 09-12
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective as of the date of adoption and shall
be published within ten days of adoption, pursuant to California Water Code.Section 376.
SECTION 4. All previous water conservation measures including Resolution 08-19
under which prior water conservation and drought response programs were established are
hereby rescinded and replaced by this Resolution.
SECTION 5. This Resolution has been adopted, following a Public Hearing which was
noticed on the May 27, 2009 Governing Board meeting agenda.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority
at a regular meeting duly held on the27th day of May, 2009, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors Morrison, Muehleisen, Pocklington, Preciado, Rubalcaba,
Thomas and Welsh -
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Attest:
Rita Schoonderwoerd, S440/44(
ecretary
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W.D. Pocklington, Cha
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DROUGHT RESPONSE PLAN
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. California Water Code Section 375 et seq. permits public
entities which supply water at retail to adopt and enforce water conservation programs to
reduce the quantity of water used by water customers for the purpose of conserving the water
supplies of such public entity. The Governing Board hereby establishes a comprehensive water
conservation program, including an allocation -based conservation water pricing structure
pursuant to California Water Code Section 375 et seq., based upon the need to conserve water
supplies and to avoid or minimize the effects of any future shortage.
SECTION 2. Findings. The Governing Board finds and determines that a water shortage could
exist based upon the occurrence of one or more of the following conditions:
A) A general extended water supply shortage due to increased demand or limited supplies.
B) The supply and/or distribution of water by the San Diego County Water Authority or
certain other agencies becomes inadequate.
C) A major failure of the supply, storage, and distribution facilities of the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California, the San Diego County Water Authority, or
Sweetwater Authority occurs.
The Governing Board also finds and determines that the conditions prevailing in the San Diego
region require that the water resources availabie be put to maximum beneficial use, and that the
waste or unreasonable use, or unreasonable method of use of water be discouraged and that the
conservation of such water be encouraged to achieve the maximum reasonable and beneficial
use thereof in the interest of the customers of Sweetwater Authority and for the public welfare.
SECTION 3. CEQA Exemption. Sweetwater Authority finds that resolution and action taken
hereafter pursuant to the Resolution are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21080(b) (4) and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section
15269(c). The General Manager of Sweetwater Authority is hereby authorized and directed to
file a Notice of Exemption as soon as possible following the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. Application. This Resolution shall apply to all persons who use any water
provided by Sweetwater Authority.
A) This Resolution is only intended to further the conservation of water. It is not intended to
implement any provision of federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations
relating to the protection of water quality or control of drainage or runoff.
B) Nothing in this Resolution is intended to limit the ability of Sweetwater Authority to
declare and respond to an emergency, including an emergency that affects the ability of
Sweetwater Authority to supply water.
C) The provisions of this Resolution do not apply to use of water from private wells.
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SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
DROUGHT RESPONSE PLAN
SECTION 5. Authorization. Sweetwater Authority's General Manager or a designated
representative, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. Revenue Neutral Water Conservation Pricing Structure. Sweetwater Authority
intends to establish a revenue neutral water conservation pricing structure, which will enable
Sweetwater Authority to retain current revenue projections and encourage customer
conservation by adopting changes to its inclining block rate structure. The pricing structure
involves changes in water commodity rates and charges in current block rate tiers or the
addition of new block rate tiers, to encourage conservation by water users. Adoption of any
such water conservation pricing structure shall be the subject of a Proposition 218 Notice and
hearing procedure.
SECTION 7. Reduction Levels. The identified water conservation levels enable Sweetwater
Authority to control water use demands, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent
unreasonable use of water within Sweetwater Authority's service area, and plan and implement
water management measures in a fair and orderly manner for the benefit of the public.
Water use reduction goals are percentage water reductions from a base ("the Base"). The Base is
the annual average of potable water used by all Sweetwater Authority customers during the
immediately preceding three consecutive years in which no water use restrictions were
implemented. The three-year period is between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2007.
Customer target water allocations ("Target Water Allocations" will be established for each
parcel based upon each parcel's average historic water use between July 1, 2004, and June 30,
2007. Details concerning the method of calculation of Target Water Allocations shall be set
forth in the Supplement to the Sweetwater Authority Rates and Rules.
The four levels of drought are defined as:
A) Level 1 - Drought Watch. A Drought Watch condition may occur when a program is
initiated by the San Diego County Water Authority and/or Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California to reach up to a ten percent (10%) water use reduction goal.
Customers of Sweetwater Authority are requested to reduce consumption up to ten
percent (10%) from the Base. At this level, the current water pricing structure remains in
effect with no imposition of allocation -based conservation water pricing. The General
Manager shall declare a Drought Watch condition.
B) Level 2 - Drought Alert. A Drought Alert condition may occur when a program is
initiated by the San Diego County Water Authority and/or Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California to reach up to a twenty percent (20%) water use reduction goal.
Customers of Sweetwater Authority are requested to reduce consumption up to twenty
percent (20 %) from the Base. At this level, allocation -based conservation water pricing,
which includes drought penalties for customers using eleven (11) or more units may be
implemented as noted in the Supplement to the Sweetwater Authority Rates and Rules.
Should allocation -based conservation water pricing be implemented, the Governing
Board shall declare a Drought Alert condition in the manner and on the criteria provided
in California Water Code Section 350. Also, the Adjustment to Customer's Water 8i11
policy shall be suspended.
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C) Level 3 - Drought Critical. A Drought Critical condition may occur when a program is
initiated by the San Diego County Water Authority and/or Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California to reach up to a forty percent (40%) water use reduction goal.
Customers of Sweetwater Authority are requested to reduce consumption up to forty
percent (40%) from the Base. At this level, allocation -based conservation water pricing,
which includes drought penalties for all customers is implemented as noted in the
Supplement to the Sweetwater Authority Rates and Rules. The Governing Board shall
declare a Drought Critical condition in the manner and on the criteria provided in
California Water Code Section 350. Also, the Adjustment to Customer's Water Bill policy
shall be suspended.
D) Level 4 - Drought Emergency. A Drought Emergency condition may occur when a
program is initiated by the San Diego County Water Authority and/or Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California to reach in excess of a forty percent (40%) water use
reduction goal. Customers of Sweetwater Authority are requested to reduce consumption
by more than forty percent (40%) from the Base. At this level, allocation -based
conservation water pricing, which includes drought penalties for all customers is
implemented as noted in the Supplement to the Sweetwater Authority Rates and Rules.
The Governing Board shall declare a Drought Emergency condition in the manner and on
the criteria provided in California Water Code Section 350. Also, the Adjustment to
Customer's Water Bill policy shall be suspended.
SECTION 8. Water Conservation Guidelines. These guidelines are established to encourage all
customers to ensure that they use available water wisely and take all reasonable steps to reduce
their water use and are designed to increase the efficiency of water use throughout the service
area. Sweetwater Authority customers are encouraged to carefully manage indoor and outdoor
water use and eliminate water waste. "Use Water Wisely" is the underlying theme designed to
encourage a voluntary water conservation ethic for all customers, which is especially important
during the drought.
The following measures shall apply at all times:
1. Water should be used reasonably and productively at all times.
2. Customers are to keep water from draining onto adjacent properties, public or private
roadways, and streets.
3. Customers are to repair major water leaks immediately and minor water leaks within
twenty-four (24) hours of discovery.
4. Customers are encouraged to restrict hose washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking
areas, tennis courts, patios, or other paved areas to periods of immediate safety or
sanitary hazards.
5. Customers are encouraged to use drip methods or hand -irrigation whenever possible and
prudent, and to restrict sprinkler operation to the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the
following morning, except for the first thirty (30) days necessary to establish a new lawn.
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6. Customers are encouraged to use an automatic shut-off nozzle when using a hand-held
hose for spraying, Lawn watering, vehicle. washing, or structure washing.
7. Customers are encouraged to use re -circulating systems for decorative fountains and
landscape water features.
8. Serve and refill water in restaurants and other food service establishments only upon
requests.
9. Offer guests in hotels, motels and other commercial lodging establishments the option of
not laundering towels and linens daily.
These additional measures are encouraged during a Drought Alert — Level 2:
1. Customers are encouraged to limit residential and commercial landscape irrigation to no
more than three (3) days per week.
2. Customers are encouraged to limit lawn watering and landscape irrigation using
sprinklers to no more than ten (10) minutes per watering station per day. This
recommendation does not apply to landscape irrigation systems using water efficient
devices, including but not limited to weather based controllers, drip/micro-irrigation
systems and stream rotor sprinklers.
3. Customers are encouraged to only use a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off
nozzle or bucket to water landscaped areas, including trees and shrubs that are not
irrigated by a landscape irrigation system.
4. Customers are encouraged to stop operating ornamental fountains or similar decorative
water features unless recycled water is used.
These additional measures are encouraged during a Drought Critical — Level 3:
1. Customers are encouraged to stop filling or re -filling pools, ornamental lakes and/or
ponds, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are
of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to
declaration of a drought response level under this ordinance.
2. Customers are encouraged to stop washing vehicles except at commercial carwashes that
re -circulate (reclaim) water onsite, or by high pressure/low volumewash systems.
.3. No new potable water service shall be provided, no new temporary meters or permanent
meters shall be provided, and no statements of immediate ability to serve or provide
potable water service (such as will serve letters, certificates, or letters of availability) shall
be issued, except under the following circumstances:
a. A valid, unexpired building permit has been issued for the project; or
b. The project is necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare; or
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c. The applicant provides substantial evidence of an enforceable commitment that
water demands for the project will be offset prior to the provision of a new water
meter(s) to the satisfaction of Sweetwater Authority.
This provision shall not be construed to preclude the resetting or turn -on of meters to
provide continuation of water service or to restore service that has been interrupted for a
period of one (1) year or less.
These additional measures are encouraged during a Drought Emergency — Level 4:
1. Customers are encouraged to stop all landscape irrigation, except:
a. Crops and landscape products of commercial growers and nurseries
b. Maintenance of existing landscaping necessary for fire protection as specified by
the fire marshal of the local fire protection agency having jurisdiction over the
property to be irrigated
c. Maintenance of existing landscaping for erosion control
d. Maintenance of plant materials identified to be rare or essential to the well-being
of rare animals
e. Maintenance of landscaping within active public parks and playing fields, day
care centers, school grounds, cemeteries, and golf course greens, provided that
such irrigation does not exceed two (2) days per week
f. Watering of livestock
g. Public works projects and actively irrigated environmental mitigation projects
SECTION 9. Mandatory Restrictions. When customers of Sweetwater Authority can no longer
meet water use reduction goals as defined for any drought level through voluntary efforts, or
when the amount of water supply available to Sweetwater Authority for service to customers is
determined to be inadequate to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human
consumption, sanitation and fire protection, and this condition is likely to exist until
precipitation and inflow dramatically increases, the Governing Board may activate by resolution
mandatory water use reductions and/or conditions in accordance with California Water Code
350.
During such mandatory water use reductions, any time a Drought Alert, Drought Critical, or
Drought Emergency level is declared, no customer account shall use more than the Target Water
Allocation for that parcel. This Target Water Allocation is the average historic water use
between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2007 for the same billing period for the same parcel, less the
percentage reduction goal of the particular drought Level. The Target Water Allocation will be
printed on each bill for both the current and next billing period. This will allow all customers to
see their Target Water Allocation for the next billing cycle.
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SECTION 10. Violations and Penalties. Customers using more than the Target Water
Allocation, will be notified of their overage and given one (1) full billing cycle to bring their
usage below Target Water Allocation. Failure to do so may result in the implementation of
drought penalties as shown in the Supplement and/or other measures that Sweetwater Authority
may determine at a later date.
Should mandatory water use reductions and/or conditions be activated by resolution, any
person who used, causes to be used, or permits the use of water in violation of such resolution is
guilty of an offense punishable as provided herein.
1. Each violation of this Resolution may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days or by a fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) (U.S.A. currency), or by both, as provided in
California Water Code Section 377.
2. Willful violations of mandatory conservation measures which may be put into place
during any drought level may be enforced by discontinuing service to the property at
which the violation occurs, as provided by California Water Code Section 356.
3. All remedies provided herein, both civil and criminal, shall be cumulative, and not
exclusive.
SECTION 11. Exemptions and Appeals. In order to encourage the efficient use of water for
sanitary, health care, and conservation benefit purposes, specific customer classes are exempted
from the water use reduction penalties as noted in the Supplement to the Sweetwater Authority
Rates and Rules.
Any customer desiring to initiate a Target Water Allocation Appeal may do so at any time. Any
customer desiring to appeal a penalty may do so within two (2) weeks of receipt of the bi-
monthly or monthly bill. Any such request must be in writing utilizing the appeal form and filed
with the General Manager, or their designee. Customers shall have the right to appeal the
decision of the General Manager or their designee to the Governing Board by filing a written
appeal within seven days of receipt of the written decision of the General Manager, or their
designee. The Governing Board may delegate to a committee of its members the authority to
consider and rule upon the written appeal.
SECTION 12. Activation and Deactivation. The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority
hereby directs the General Manager to implement this Plan by making appropriate declarations,
determinations and findings necessary and establishing Level 1 conditions set forth in this
Resolution. The declaration of any change in Level 1 shall be reported to the Governing Board
at its next Regular Meeting. The establishment of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 conditions shall
be made by the Governing Board, in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Following the establishment of Levels pursuant to this Resolution, the General Manager shall
implement the Drought Response Plan and make appropriate public announcements and
notices. The Level designated shall become effective immediately upon announcement, unless
otherwise stated at the time of resolution by the Governing Board.
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When the shortage of water is no longer declared, the requirements for reduction shall be
deactivated by resolution of the Governing Board.
SECTION 13. Effective Date and Publication. This Resolution shall become effective as of the
date of adoption and shall be published within ten days of adoption, pursuant to California
Water Code Section 376.
SECTION 14. Replacement of Prior Resolutions. All previous water conservation measures
including Resolution 08-19 under which prior water conservation and drought response
programs were established are hereby rescinded and replaced by this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION 01-19
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD
OF SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
ADOPTING AN INTERIM
'GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Sweetwater Authority and its predecessors have been engaged in
groundwater management activities associated with the Authority's•groundwater projects in
the Sweetwater Valley (Department of Water Resources Basin Number 9-17) and the San
Diego Formation for over one hundred and thirty-two years, and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority, by approval of Budget
Project Number 99-2IA approved funding of the preparation of a Groundwater Management
Plan, and
WHEREAS, Sweetwater has plans to contract with an engineering consultant to work
with staff to prepare a formal Groundwater Management Plan pursuant to Water Code
Section 10750 et seq. (AB 3030), and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board wishes to memorialize it's existing groundwater
management activities as an interim Groundwater Management Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Board of Sweetwater
Authority that, the attached interim Groundwater Management Plan is adopted to guide the
groundwater management activities of Sweetwater Authority until such time as it is replaced
by a subsequent Groundwater Management Plan under Water Code Section 10750 et Seq.
(AB3030) or other statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Governing Board of Sweetwater
Authority held on this 9d' day of November, 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Directors Doud, Jarrett, Pocklington, Waters, Welsh, Wolniewicz,
and Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
,(ui V CIA )Q5 C�
Margar t Cook Welsh, Chair
Marisa tarpon -Friedman, Secretary
Appendix 'F
Sweetwater Authority Resolution
Adopting an Interim Groundwater
Management Plan
Sweetwater Authority Draft interim
Groundwater Management Plan
A. Interim Plan
This interim groundwater management plan shall govem the groundwater
management activities of the Sweetwater Authority until a subsequent
Groundwater Management Plan is adopted by the Sweetwater Authority
Governing Board.
B. Groundwater Management Area Boundaries
Sweetwater Authority shall engage in groundwater management in the area of
the Sweetwater Valley basin. This basin is as described in the State of California
Department of Water Resources Bulletin Number 118 as the Sweetwater Valley
Basin Number 9-17. Also included in the groundwater management activities are
the watershed of the Sweetwater River and the underlying San Diego Formation
within the Service area of the Sweetwater Authority.
C. Groundwater Management Strategies
1. Maintain static groundwater levels
It shall be the policy and goal of Sweetwater Authority groundwater
management to extract from the San Diego Formation so as to not cause
a decline in the Tong -term static water levels. In the Sweetwater Valley
basin alluvial areas, the policy and goal of Sweetwater Authority
groundwater management shall be to extract groundwater to not increase
seawater intrusion or cause environmental impacts or damage other
producers in the alluvial portion of the basin through the operations of
Sweetwater Authority's groundwater projects.
2. Protect groundwater from pollution by manmade activities
Sweetwater Authority shall work with the San Diego Regional Water
Quality Control Board (Region 9) to ensure that the groundwater quality
within the Sweetwater Valley Basin and the San Diego Formation is
protected from contamination.
3. Monitor seawater intrusion
Sweetwater Authority shall monitor groundwater levels, quality and
seawater intrusion to ensure that activities of Sweetwater Authority are not
causing seawater intrusion.
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4. Monitor groundwater quality and quantity
Sweetwater Authority shall periodically monitor the levels and quality of
groundwater in the monitoring wells shown in Appendix A. The Authority
shall maintain a database of this periodic information for display on the
Sweetwater Authority web page located at www.sweetwater.org.
5. Sweetwater Authority Groundwater Projects
Current Sweetwater Authority groundwater projects include the following:
a. Existing National City Wells.
b. Existing Richard A. Reynolds Brackish Groundwater
Demineralization Facility and its nine groundwater extraction
wells
c. Monitoring of existing groundwater monitoring wells and
maintenance of a groundwater level and groundwater quality
database.
d. Proposed National City Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
Project.
6. Develop New or Expanded Groundwater Supplies
Staff shall perform activities to develop new groundwater supplies and
expand existing groundwater supplies and provide Budget Requests for
the Governing Board's approval for these activities, as follows:
a. Investigate the development of new wells to extract potable or
brackish groundwater to facilitate expansion of existing
groundwater projects as in paragraph C.5. above.
b. Investigate new technologies and their application to existing
groundwater sources.
c. Explore conjunctive use activities to augment or expand existing
groundwater supplies.
D. Implementation
Sweetwater Authority shall work within the watershed of the Sweetwater River,
the Sweetwater Valley Basin (Number 9-17) and the San Diego Formation within
the service area of the Sweetwater Authority to manage groundwater levels and
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protect groundwater quality. By adoption of this document, the Sweetwater
Authority Governing Board hereby authorizes staff to maintain databases and
perform groundwater management activities as described in this interim
groundwater management plan.
E. Data Collection and Management
Sweetwater Authority shall maintain a database of groundwater levels and water
quality for the existing monitoring wells shown in Appendix A. Staff shall, to the
best of its abilities, carry out groundwater management activities using the
strategies in Section C of this interim groundwater management plan.
F. Education
The Sweetwater Authority Stakeholder Survey identifies issues important to
stakeholders in the watershed of the Sweetwater River, the Sweetwater Valley
basin and the San Diego Formation within the Sweetwater Authority service area.
As a part of the groundwater management activities to be carried out under the
auspices of this interim groundwater management plan, Sweetwater Authority
staff is directed to meet with other public entities and the public interested in the
groundwater activities of the Sweetwater Authority. The purpose of these
meetings shall be to coordinate information about Sweetwater Authority
groundwater management activities and projects, receive input and responses
from the public and public entities. Also these meetings shall strive to develop a
base of support and a forum for constructive criticism and input to Sweetwater
Authority for the groundwater management activities of the Authority.
G. Resolutions of the Governing board, Sweetwater Authority Policy and
Legal Authority
1. Resolutions of the Governing Board
Adoption of the attached Resolution 01-19 establishes governing board
adoption of this interim groundwater management plan and provides
authorization for Sweetwater Authority staff to proceed with the activities
described within.
2. Sweetwater Authority Policy concerning groundwater
management
Sweetwater Authority's policies regarding groundwater management
activities are described within this plan and any subsequent amendments
to this interim groundwater management plan authorized by the Governing
Board.
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3. Legal Authority
Sweetwater Authority operates under the legal authority contained in Irrigation
District Law as included in water code section 20500 et seq. Under this
authorization the Sweetwater Authority may control, distribute, store, spread,
sink, treat, purify, recapture and salvage any water for the beneficial use of
the district. Further Sweetwater Authority according to water code 22078 may
do any act to put to any beneficial use any water under its control.
Also under water code section 22076 Sweetwater Authority has, though its
groundwater management practices have not been previously memorialized
in an AB 3030 plan (water code section 10750 et seq.) programs that relate to
the following:
a. the control of saline water intrusion
b. identification of and management of wellhead protection areas and
recharge areas
c. replenishment of groundwater
d. monitoring of groundwater levels and storage
e. construction and operation of a brackish groundwater
demineralization facility
f. development of state and federal partnerships in the funding of
groundwater management activities
g. review and coordination of land use permitting with the County of
San Diego to access development activities and their impact on
groundwater
h. management of its groundwater resources by Sweetwater Authority
as a local agency thereby making state-controlled groundwater
management unnecessary
H. Program Coordination
The General Manager and the Operations Manager of Sweetwater Authority shall
be responsible to the Governing Board for the performance of the groundwater
management activities described in this interim groundwater management plan.