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MY Of Sari _UIS OBISpO Sept. 1, 1992
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER - a
FROM: William T. Hetland, Utilities Director.
PREPARED BY: Ron Munds, Water Conservation Coordinator
SUBJECT: Co-sponsoring A Graywater Seminar, GRAY=GREEN 2.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution declaring the City a co-sponsor of a graywater seminar, Grey=Green
2, to be held in the City of Los Angeles on November 18, 1992.
DISCUSSION
Background
In June 1990, the City's Utilities Department requested that the San Luis Obispo County
Health Department, the regulating agency, to approve the use of graywater. In July
1990, the Health Department did approve graywater use at which time the .City
administratively adopted the Health Department's guidelines established to insure the safe
use of graywater. Since that time, the research and technological advancements in
graywater systems have progressed to the point where the State legislature has legalized
use of graywater state-wide as of July 15, 1992.
The City and its citizens have been a driving force behind the movement in practical
graywater applications with projects like the Apple Farm Inn and Restaurant water reuse
system. This graywater system is the first of its kind in the State. Because of the City's
progressive attitude towards water reuse systems, the Water Conservation Coordinator has
been involved in numerous projects which have been documenting the benefits of these
systems. Because of this involvement, Ron Munds was invited to be and has been one
of the primary organizers of the upcoming graywater seminar sponsored by the
WateReuse Association and the Department of Water Resources. They are asking for the
support of communities like ours to officially co-sponsor the event. With the City's
strong commitment to water efficiency and water reuse, staff recommends that the City
adopt the attached resolution and be listed as a co-sponsor of this high profile event.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no monetary commitment associated with co-sponsoring the seminar. Staff time
will be required in organizing and participating in the conference.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Letter requesting the City's co-sponsorship
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RESOLUTION NO. (1992 Series)
Declaration of Co-sponsorship of the Graywater
Seminar, Titled Gray=Green 2
WHEREAS, water is California's most precious natural resource, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has enacted legislation to
maximize water use efficiency in the City, and;
WHEREAS, the WateReuse Association of California and the California Department of
Water Resources are conducting a seminar to disseminate available knowledge about
graywater technology, on November 18, 1992, and;
WHEREAS, graywater is now generally recognized as a safe method of water
conservation under appropriate use conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo declares itself an official sponsor of the graywater seminar, titled Gray=Green
2.
Upon motion of , seconded by,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted the day of , 1992.
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
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William R. Mills,Jr.
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Kenneth S. Caldwell
1st Vice President WATER GE
Peter e P Mdent an
2nd Vice President
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Judith Dickson Parker A S S O C I A TO Aq1F R N I A
Secretary-Treasurer
David Nagler
Executive Director
July 16, 1992
Mayor Ron Dunin
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Dear Mayor Dunin:
During the last year, the use of graywater for landscape irrigation has received increasing
national attention. Sig California counties and numerous cites have now legalized the use
of graywater. It now seems likely that the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and used in 22 western
states, will be amended this year to include graywater use standards.
The WateReuse Association and the California Department of Water Resources are
co-sponsoring a graywater semina oars , GRAY = GREEN2, on November 18, 1992 at Los
Angeles City Hall. The seminar is expected to attract a national audience of at least 200
elected officials; health, water and building agency staff; and other interested parties.
All California cities and counties that have legalized graywater use are being asked to
co-sponsor this seminar. The names of all co-sponsors will be listed on the seminar
materials. If the City of San Luis Obispo would be interested in joining in support of this
important seminar, please notify Terri Taylor, at the WateReuse Association (916) 442-
2746 by August 4, 1992. Attached is a model resolution, in support of the seminar, which
we hope your agency will choose to adopt.
Thanks to you and the City of San Luis Obispo for your leadership in the efficient use of
water. And thank you in advance for your consideration to co-sponsorship of the GRAY=
GREEN2 seminar.
Sincerely,
..' ..William R. Mills, Jr., President
WateReuse Association of California
Enclosure Jul 9 i. 1992
RECYCLING WATER TO MEET CALIFORNIA'S NEEDS
915 L Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, California 95814-3701 • (916) 442-2746 - FAX (916J 442-0382