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FW: Rainwater Catchment Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING:
From: Nicole Smith
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 11:54:52 PM
To: Cornejo, Rafael
Cc: G Bates; Perkins, Steve; Ashbaugh, John
Subject: Re: Rainwater Catchment Ordinance
Hi Rafael,
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I wanted to confirm that the revisions to the stormwater ordinance are still on the Feb 3 agenda,
correct?
Also, have you and your staff considered additional clarifications recommended on 1/9/15?
Thank you for you consideration.
On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:31 AM, Nicole Smith <nsmith(&coastalrcd.org> wrote:
Hello Rafael,
We have reviewed the ordinance and find it to be an improvement to the existing code. It supports
citizens in implementing much needed water conservation measures. The StormRewards Program will
be recommending rainwater catchment systems that fall into these proposed exceptions further
encouraging implementation with reduced implementation costs and timelines.
We suggest the following clarification:
Section 3 (1), Add "Tanks under 65 gallons do not need to meet the 2:1 criteria."
My understanding is the 2:1 ratio is meant to address safety concerns related to unstable tanks.
However, a small barrel under 65 gallons is about 3ft x 2ft but may not meet the ratio criteria by a
few inches. There does not seem to be a real risk related to this size barrel. They are not pressurized,
do not have hot water, gas or other safety hazards. Another option could be "Tanks under 40" in
height do not need to meet the 2:1 criteria ".
Please let me know your thoughts on this suggestion.
Thank you.
On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Nicole Smith <nsmith(&coastalrcd.org> wrote:
Hello Rafael,
I have received the draft ordinance related rainwater catchment, and will be forwarding it on to
interested parties this week. Do you have a sense of when it will go on the City Council agenda?
Thank you.
On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Lease, Joseph <j lease(& slocity. org> wrote:
Hello Nicole,
Today is my last day with the City and I know I promised to write the ordinance for the amendment for
rainwater catchment systems before I left, so here it is (see attachment).
Our Building & Safety Supervisor, Rafael Cornejo, will be preparing the Council Agenda Report and placing in
on the Council Agenda, possibly in January. Please share it with the other interested parties that you
mentioned in your email and have them email or call Rafael if they have any comments or concerns. His email
is rcorneioa- slocity.org and his phone is 805) 781 -7158.
Thank you and good luck with your conservation projects.
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