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C I T Y O F SAN LU IS O B I S P O
FROM: John Moss, Utilities Director
Prepared By: Gary Henders , Water Division Manager
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN WATER AND
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ELEMENT TO CLARIFY WATER
POLICIES
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution amending the General Plan Water and Wastewater Management Element to
clarify policies concerning water available for development and other water polices as discussed
in the following sections.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF
The City's first Urban Water Management Plan(UWMP)was developed and adopted by the City
Council in the early 1990's following numerous public hearings. Chapter 2 of the UWMP
contains polices relative to water availability and Council decided that these policies should be in
the Water and Wastewater Management Element of the General Plan. After Planning
Commission review and recommendation, Council adopted the revised Water and Wastewater
Management Element(WWME)in 1994.
In 1996 the policy relative to reserve of water to serve infill and intensification within the 1994
city limits was modified by the Council. The policy was changed to reserve half of the water
available to serve new development within the 1994 city limits. This is one of the polices that
requires clarification as discussed later in this report.
There are five main issues that require clarification to insure that the policies are consistently
applied throughout the city. The following bullets are a brief summary of the recommended
modifications:
♦ Present Water Demand-The policy should be modified to clearly indicate that water
available to serve new development is based on the adopted per capita use figure(145
gpcd)times the present population. This is referred to as"Present Water Demand" in
the WWME and is not the actual city water use at any point in time which fluctuates
depending on weather conditions or other factors(per capita water use includes all
residential and non-residential water demand). The present water demand is then
subtracted from the adopted safe annual yield to determine the water available for
new development.
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♦ Reliability Reserve-The intent of the policy would be clarified to denote that half of
the water from new water supply projects would be allocated to the reliability reserve
and to compensate for reduced yields due to siltation. The other half would be
available for new development.
♦ Retrofit Requirement-The retrofit requirement for new development has been very
effective and staff believes that the policy should remain in place until the entire city
has essentially been retrofitted with low flow toilets and showerheads.
♦ Reserve for Infill and Intensification -This policy requires modification to indicate
how the water available for new development will be updated over time. The policy
should clarify that the Council will annually update the water availability based on the
current population estimate times the adopted per capita water use. This number is
then subtracted from the adopted safe annual yield to determine the total water
available to serve new development. One half of this water would then be reserved -
for infill and intensification projects within the 1994 city limits.
♦ Use of Wells- The modifications are needed to clearly indicate that the use of a well
to serve multiple parcels is limited to certain types of developments and will not be
allowed to serve multiple private properties, such as front yards of single family
residences.
DISCUSSION
In the early 1990's,the City Council held a number of meetings leading to adoption of the Urban
Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the City of San Luis Obispo. Chapter 2 of the UWMP
contains policies on city water resources and allocation of water for new development. Council
decided that the policies contained within the UWMP should be in the Water and Wastewater
Management Element (WWME) of the General Plan. After Planning Commission review and
recommendation, Council adopted the revised Water and Wastewater Management Element in
1994, which was consistent with the policies in the UWMP.
Since the original adoption of the policies in the WWME, there have been some questions
concerning the intent of the policies. Staff believes that a number of the policies require
clarification to insure that the policies are consistently applied throughout the city. The issues
have been discussed in general by Council and Council directed staff to initiate the necessary
amendments.
Before the modification, policy 8.1.3 (all section numbers in this report refer to the numbering
system in the General Plan Digest)required that the City reserve a sufficient quantity of water for
infill and intensification within the 1994 city limits to meet the full development needs for these
areas under the General Plan. Policy 8.1.3 was revised by the City Council in 1996 and now
requires that the City reserve one-half of the water needed to serve intensification and infill
within the 1994 existing city limits.
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On November 3, 1999, the Planning Commission conducted a hearing on and supported the
following modifications to the WWME policies, including a minor change from language
initially presented by staff.
Policy&1.2.A Supplying New Development
Policy 8.1.2.A states that"The City will make available to new development only that amount of
safe annual yield which exceeds present water use." Staff recommends that the policy be
modified to clarify that the present water demand, as defined in policy 3.1.4,is not the amount of
water that the City is actually using, but is based on the 145 gallon per capita per day figure
times the estimated city population. This has always been the intent of the policy, but
individuals have raised the issue that the city is not currently using 145 gpcd and therefore there
should be additional water available to allocate. The actual per capita use figure fluctuates from
year to year(see Attachment B) depending on weather conditions and other factors and therefore
should not be the basis for long-range planning. The following recommended modification
below will clarify the intent of the policy.
Recommended Modification
Policy 8.1.2.A:
;.,r ..m.... i yield v4tieh e3weeds preseR4 ..Mer- use (..,.hey 3.4). The City will determine
the water available for allocation based solely on the adopted per capita water use rate
(policy 3.1.2) times the current city population. This value is then subtracted from the
adopted safe annual yield value to determine the amount of allocation available each year.
Available allocations will be assigned to development in a way that supports balanced
growth, consistent with the General Plan. Allocations from a new water supply project
shall be considered available at the time project construction is initiated.
Policy&LZB Supplying New Development
The discussions leading to adoption of Policy 8.1.2.13 involved how the City would allocate new
water sources when new water supply projects were developed. It was decided that one-half of
the additional safe annual yield from a project would be allocated to new development and one-
half would be allocated to the reliability reserve, and to compensate for losses due to siltation at
the reservoirs. The intent of the policy was to allocate the additional safe annual yield from new
water supply projects (not current available safe annual yield) and therefore the following
modification is recommended to clarify the policy intent.
Recommended Modification
Policy 8.1.2.B: Any aieeal safe annual yield fom'new water supply projects beyond
that needed to balance safe annual yield and present demand will be allocated(1)one-half
to the reliability reserve and compensating for reduced yields due to siltation and(2)one-
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half to development, subject to the requirements in Policy 8.1.3, "Reserve for
Intensification and Infill'.
Policy 8.1.2.C. Supplying New Development
The City has implemented a number of strategies for accomplishing the retrofit of existing
bathroom facilities with low-water-using fixtures. The basis for the adopted per capita use figure
of 145 gpcd assumes that the City is 100% retrofitted. It is currently estimated that
approximately 21,100 toilets have been retrofitted throughout the city. There will come a point
when retrofit of existing facilities served with City water is essentially complete. There may be a
small number of bathrooms that will not be retrofitted for a variety of reasons, the most
significant being either the cost of plumbing alterations needed to accommodate the low-flow
fixtures or the lack of availability of certain replacement fixtures. These situations typically will
require an approval from the Utilities Director which will allow for an exemption to the retrofit
requirements. Based on this recognition, staff recommends the following modification:
Recommended Modification
Until a determination is made by the City Council that essentially all toilet and
showerhead fixtures in the City are replaced with low flow toilet and showerhead.
fixtures, the aineunt bi--which safe , ..t , eta ..,.key 1.0) e mas present de fland
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projects may be built if the developer makes
changes,in facilities served by the City, which will reduce long-term water usage equal to
twice the water allocation required for the project
Policy 8.1.3 Reserve for Intensification and Infill
This policy was originally adopted in 1994, to reserve sufficient water for full intensification and
infill development within the 1994 city limits. The build-out population within the 1994 city
limits was estimated to be 47,420. Based on this estimate and the 145 gpcd planning figure,
Table 1 below shows the water which was identified as available for new annexation areas if
sufficient water were reserved for infill and intensification.
Table 1: Previous Determination of Water to Serve Build-oat of City (1994 Boundaries) and
Available for Annexation Areas
Safe Annual Yield 7,735 acre feetlyear
Water needed at build-out of city (1994 boundaries) 7,702 acre feet/year
Available for Annexation Areas 33 acre feet/year
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In July of 1996, Council amended the policy so it now says:
"One half the water needed to serve intensification and infill (as identified in Table
2 below) within the existing City limits as of July 1994, including the potential
water savings from replacing fixtures in the City (Section 9.1), will be reserved for
use as such development occurs."
Table 2: Water Available for 1994 City Limits and for Annexation Areas (based on 1994
population estimate)
Safe Annual Yield 7,735 acre feet
Water needed for 1994 population of 43,919 7,133 acre feet
Available water for allocation 602 acre feet
Reserve for intensification and infill 302 acre feet
Available for post-1994 annexation areas 300 acre feet
The discussion during the Council consideration of this policy modification noted that the infill
and intensification for full build-out within the 1994 city limits would likely take many years (if
ever) to accomplish. In addition, vacant properties have not paid any water impact fees or water
bills which would "entitle" them to water from the existing city water supplies. Based on the
adopted revised policy, Table 2 above shows the estimated water available for infill and
intensification and new annexation areas(based on 1994 population estimates).
Water for new developments is allocated at the time building permits are issued. An important
point to note is that water is not reserved for development in a particular annexation when the
area is annexed. Water is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis for infill and for
annexation. Since existing water resources and new water supply projects have a cost associated
with developing the water supply, allocating water at the time of annexation (i.e. reserving water
for future potential development) could place additional costs on existing water customers since
water impact fees are paid at the time building permits are issued. Allocating water to new
development as it occurs minimizes the cost impacts to existing water customers, yet insures an
adequate water supply is available prior to allowing any development.
Since 1994, development has occurred both in new annexation areas and in areas within the city
limits as of July 1994. Table 3 below shows the amount of development in these two areas and
the estimated water available based on the 1994 population figures and the above policies.
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Table 3: Water Available for Development Based on 1994 Population and Current Policy
Water Allocation Water Allocated to Water Available
Reserved in 1996 Development Since Under Current Policy
based on 1994 1994
population
Infill&Intensification 302 acre feet 211 acre feet 91 acre feet
New Annexation 300 acre feet 39 acre feet 261 acre feet
Areas
The figures within the WWME have not been modified to reflect the latest population estimates
provided by the California Department of Finance. In reviewing the most recent figures for the
City's population, the figures have actually gone down since the 1994 estimates were published
by the California Department of Finance. The population estimate for 1995 was reduced by
2,424 from the 1994 figure. The 1995 population figure was 41,495 and the latest figure
available is 42,863 for 1999. The reduction in estimated population from 1994 to 1995 is likely
the result of previously over-estimated City population growth between the 1990 census and the
1994 estimate. The current information indicates that the City population has seen a small
increase since 1990, with a declining average household size throughout the City offsetting the
residential construction and associated increase in total number of households.
Based on the 1999 population estimate and the adopted planning figure of 145 gpcd, Table 4
below shows the amount of water which is currently available for allocation to new development,
per WWME Policy 3.1.4 & 8.1.2.
Table 4: Water Available for Allocation
Year Population Present Water Demand @ Safe Yield Amount Water Available for
145 gpcd Allocation
1999 42,863 1 6,962 acre feet 7,735 acre feet 773 acre feet
The existing policy relative to reserve for infill and intensification within the 1994 city limits
requires clarification in light of these revisions to the population estimates and resulting increase
in water available for allocation. With the intent of the policy to reserve half of the available
water to serve infill and intensification, Table 5 below indicates revised figures based on the new
population estimates, the current water reserved for infill and intensification and the water
available for new annexation areas.
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Table 5: Water Available for 1994 City Limits and Annexation Areas
Safe Annual Yield 7,735 acre feet
Water needed for 1999 population of 42,863 6,962 acre feet
Available water for allocation 773 acre feet
Reserve for intensification and infill 387 acre feet
Available for post-1994 annexation areas 386 acre feet
The existing policy has also led to confusion with developers and Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCo) concerning how much water is available to support new annexations.
The clarified policy would annually update the water available for annexation and infill projects
in a hearing, before the City Council, and report the revised and approved numbers to LAFCo
during hearings on annexations. This method for accounting for water available to serve new
developments has been informally discussed with a LAFCo Board member and LAFCo staff.
They were receptive to this method for documenting the ability to serve new annexations by
eliminating the current confusion of water availability. It should be reiterated that water is not
allocated and reserved for a particular annexation at the time of the annexation, but is allocated at
the time building permits are issued. The policy should be modified to clarify that the allocations
will be adjusted annually based on updated population estimates.
Recommended Modification
The City will annually update the water available for allocation based on the difference
between the adopted safe annual yield (policy 1..1.2) and the present. water demand
(policy 3.1.4)as part of the annual Water Resources Status Report. One-half of the water
available for allocation (not to exceed the total required for infill and intensification), as
identified annually in .the Water Resources Status Report, will be reserved to serve
intensification and infill development within existing City limits as of July 1994.
Section 8:Background
The "Background" portion of Section 8 of the WWME requires some minor revision based on
the recommended amendments previously discussed. Changes to provide consistency with the
previously recommended amendments are shown below.
Table 8 shows the water-r-equked te suppei4 build eu4 m4hia the JW5, 1994 eity limits
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The adoption of 145 gallons per person per day as a water supply planning figure would
indicate water is available for development, eliminating the need for retrofitting. Since
the 145 gallons per person assumes that the retrofit component of the water conservation
program is complete (abe •+ one M-f• •es de..e a of r dy 1996), new development will
continue to retrofit until the entire City is Eempletely essentially retrofitted as determined
by the City Council, .
Policy 9.1.LA Exemptions for Offsets
The current policies within the WWME require developers to retrofit existing facilities to reduce
the long-term water use by twice that required for the development. The 145 gallon per caita per
day (gpcd) figure is based on the assumption that the entire City is retrofitted with low-flow
fixtures. It is currently estimated that approximately 66% of the toilets throughout the City have
been retrofitted. There has been confusion concerning the policies on `water available for
allocation" and the "retrofit requirement." The two policies are actually independent except that
the 145 gpcd figure assumes all facilities throughout the City have been retrofitted. As a matter
of policy, staff believes that the retrofit requirement should continue until the entire city is
"essentially" retrofit as discussed previously under policy 8.1.2.C. Based on this modification
Policy 9.1.LA should be deleted in it's entirety.
Recommended Modification
p..1•.. a in Pere., 8.9.
Policy 9.I.I.B.l Exemptions for Offsets
The existing policy allowing the use of a private well to reduce the required allocation was the
subject of significant discussion and changes from a previous version. This policy has presented
problems due to developers wishing to use a well located on one property, to serve the irrigation
needs of multiple properties. While staff is supportive of the use of groundwater to reduce the
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demand on our potable water supplies, there is no assurance that the groundwater would be
available through an extended drought period. In addition, extension of water supplies across
property lines can cause problems particularly if multiple individuals are maintaining the system
or modifying the irrigation system. This type of activity can greatly increase the potential for
"cross connections" with the City's system that could result in contamination of the City's
domestic water supply.
Staff originally wished to limit the use of a well to the property that the well was sited on due to
these concerns. During discussions on the T.K. Development (Food for Less and other
commercial businesses), Council allowed the use of the well to serve the irrigation needs of the
multiple properties provided that the maintenance and operation of the well and common areas
were established by an agreement acceptable to the City Attorney and Utilities Director. The
agreements have required one responsible entity for all of the areas served by the well to
minimize potential problems. The intent of this policy has been to allow the use of the well for
"common areas" such as parking lot landscapes in a single commercial development project
(even with multiple properties) but the waterlines are not allowed to extend into street rights-of-
way. In addition, use of a well to serve common areas in condominium projects could be
allowed. However,the policy does require clarification to specifically not allow the use of a well
to serve several private properties, such as the front yards of single-family homes. These types
of areas are normally maintained and modified by the owners and as such pose an increased risk
of cross connection or damage to others' service lines. The policy should be modified as shown
below to clarify the intended types of use.
Recommended Modification
The City may reduce the amount of the required water allocation er effser, to the extent
that the project is supplied by a private well serving non-potable water needs (such as
irrigation) which will not significantly affect the yield of City wells. Such a well may be
operated by the owner of the property containing the well only for the owner's use. The
City may glow a well te sence the ii:Figafiea needs ef mWtiple pr-epe#�es ef a single
development pr-ejec4. An agreement meeptable to 4he Utilities Dir-ester- and the Gity
As an exemption, the
City may allow a well to supply landscape',irrigation. on more.than one parcel if the
irrigation is:
a) for the common area of:a.condominitmi complex.or other developments with
similar common areas as approved by�'the Utilities.Director,:-and the well and
irrigation system-is under•.thelcoritrol.m of an owners':association;or-
b) in a single commercial development, and the well and irrigation system is
subject to a recorded agreement among parcel owners which-is acceptable to
the Utilities Director aad City Attornepwhich establishe's responsibilities-for'
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operation and maintenance of the common facilities and areas served by the
well.
Policy 11.1.1 Water Service within the City
Based on the policy above relative to wells, policy 11.1.1 should be modified to add item B. as
shown below:
Recommended Modification
B. Appropriate use of privately owned wells may be allowed with the approval of the
Utilities Director consistent with policies 8.1.5 and 9.1.1
CONCURRENCES
The recommend revisions were presented to the Planning Commission on November 3, 1999 and
the Commission concurs with the recommended modifications to specific policies contained in
the Water and Wastewater Management Element of the General Plan. The modification which
the Commission recommended during their review was to Policy 9.1.1.B.1. They recommended
adding "...or other developments with similar common areas as approved by the Utilities
Director,..."to paragraph a(as shown above).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Staff has determined that the recommended amendments are not a project for purposes of
environmental review, because they only clarify the intent of current policies or apply current
policies to present conditions; they will have no effect on the environment (water resources,
public service levels,or the type, location, or rate of development).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended policy changes.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not modify the policies. If the modifications are not implemented, issues will continue
to arise relative to the intent of the policies and the amount of water that is available to serve
new development. This alternative is not recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Amending the Water Management Element of the General Plan
B. Per Capita Water Use
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pitachment A
RESOLUTION NO. (1999 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE WATER MANAGEMENT
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on November 3, 1999
and recommended.approval of amendments to the City's Water Management Element of the
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council-conducted a public hearing on December 13, 1999 and has
considered testimony of other interested parties, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission,and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the recommended amendments are not a project for
purposes of environmental review, because they only clarify the intent of current policies or
apply current policies to present conditions; they will have no effect on the environment (water
resources,public service levels, or the type, location,or rate of development); and
WHEREAS, the City.Council;after considering the draft documents and staffs analysis,
the Planning Commission's recommendations, and the public testimony, finds that the amended
sections are consistent with the General Plan.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby approves:
SECTION 1. Policy 8.1.2.A. (section numbers refer to General Plan Digest) of the
Water Management Element is hereby amended to clarify that water availability is based on the
adopted per capita use rate times the current population which is then subtracted from the
adopted safe annual yield (specific changes shown in Exhibit A to this resolution).
SECTION 2. Policy 8.1.2.B. of the Water Management Element is hereby amended to
clarify that additional water "from new water supply projects" will be allocated (1) one-half to
the reliability reserve and siltation and (2)one-half to new development(Exhibit A).
SECTION 3. Policy 8.1.2.C. of the Water Management Element is hereby amended to
continue to require retrofit of existing facilities served by the City as a condition of new
development until the City Council has determined that essentially all toilets and showerhead
fixtures within the City have been replaced(Exhibit A).
SECTION 4. Policy 8.1.3 of the Water Management Element is hereby amended to
require annual update of the water available for allocation based on the adopted safe annual yield
and present water demand,using updated population estimates (Exhibit A).
SECTION 5. The "Background" portion of Section 8 of the Water Management
Element is hereby amended to be consistent with the revisions to the policies in 8.1.2 and 8.1.3
(Exhibit A).
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SECTION 6. Policy 9.1.1.A. of the Water Management Element is hereby deleted in its
entirety (Exhibit A).
SECTION T Policy 9.1.1.B.1 of the Water.Management.Element is hereby amended to
clarify specific types of developments which.will be allowed to use a well to serve the irrigation
needs of multiple properties(Exhibit.A).
SECTION 8. Policy 11.1.1 of the Water Management Element is hereby amended to
add.section B relative to the use of private wells (Exhibit A):
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on,the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ _ day of _ __ __ _ , 1999.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J J ge en, ity Attorney
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8.0 ALLOCATION OF NEW WATER SUPPLIES
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WW 8.1.1: Balancing Safe Yield and Overall Demand
When new water sources are obtained, the additional safe yield shall be allocated fust to
eliminate any deficit between the adopted safe annual yield(Section 1.0)and the present demand
as defined in WW Policy 3.1.4 at the time the new source is obtained.(p16, 8.1)
WW 8.1.2: Supplying New Development
A) The City y4ll make avaflable.^ now a, e1e .:a nty that ei
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T)e.Csty;: letermiaa the.';water.available for allocation.ba§ed
SOely IpAlthe adoptedper caprta water us"e rate (policy 3.12)tomes
the cucrebt>vity Top' Wion:. This value;is;then-subtracted from:the
adopted safe iaaneal yield value 6 determine the amount of
allEioation;: a1,1 rli4.each year. Available allocations will be
assigned to development in a way that supports balanced growth,
consistent with the General Plan. Allocations from a new water
supply project shall be considered available at the time project
construction is initiated.
B) Any addkieW-safe annual yield from new water supply.projects
beyond that needed to balance safe annual yield and present demand
will be allocated (A) one-half to the reliability reserve and
compensating for reduced yields due to siltation and (B) one-half to
development, subject to the requirements in WW Policy 8.1.3,
"Reserve for Intensification and Infill".
C) Until a deteimina#on;is.:atade>by the City Council that essentially:all
toilet and showerhead fixtures in the City are replaced with low flow
toilet and showerhead fixtures, the afRount by whish safe amtW
yield (Sea#inn 1-0) or.eeeds a,....^..a 4 a
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AM! net be made available te development. (1&1__&A)_. Iojects may
be built-if.tlie;deyeloper.makes:changes, in facilities served by the
City; wh cb`will reduce long-term.water usage equal to twice the
water'allocation required for the project.
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WW 8.13: Reserve for Intensification and Infill Development
QFie half ef Uhe vi-ster. fle-A-de-d- te- serVe inteffisifismien and infill (as idef4ified in Table 3) within
eyisting Gity limits as of y 199n ..ludi g the petential. ate fr-e ..1....:. s`
"a — _r '"r � ., ........a .�Y............ .....�. ..... ::�„ ....... ..e,.Y.....u.bzancarvs
in the Gity (Seetien 9.1), will be e e .ea c. . as rah ae.,elepment , The Citywill
annually update the water available for allocation=':based''on the difference-between1he:adopted
safe annual yield(policy 1.12)4nd`he present water'dema<id(policy 3.1.4)as pair ofthe annual
Water Resources Status Report. One-half of the water available'for allocation:(not to exceed tl'e
total required for infill:and intensification), as identified - _ually m the Water Resources Status
Report, will be reserved to serve :intensM..d0on and infill'.' evelopment within existing City:
limits as of July 1994.
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WW 8.1.4: Accounting for Reclaimed Water .
Reclaimed water will be added to the City's sage annual yield consistent with the policies
contained within this document for other water supply projects.
WW 8.15: Private Water Supplies
When developments are supplied by private groundwater wells, the yield of those wells will not
be counted toward the City's safe annual yield. Such yield, however, will result in the demand
for City water supplies being lower than it otherwise would be, which may necessitate
adjustments of the per capita water usage figure used to estimate overall demand. (p17,8.5)
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WW 9.1.1: Exemptions for Offsets
A) When there is ne sa&yield te lleeate to a pfejee« thm _ e..« Fnay
1... belilt :f R.e deyele_e- faeke.. .d...._.-ese f_ eil:ties s .ed by t
GR3'e ...1.:../. ...:ll -e.l..ee 1eng tafm .....te- ..sage equal to twice H...
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A) The City will not allow,a project to reduce or eliminate the amount
of the required allocation or offset, to the extent that the project is
supplied by a private well,with the following exceptions:
1) The City may reduce the amount of the required water allocation eF
efl'set, to the extent that the project is supplied by a private well serving non-
potable water needs (such as irrigation) which will not significantly affect the
yield of City wells. Such a well may be operated by the owner of the property
containing the well only for the owner's use. The Git....._....Ilew well to seFve
r- establishes the responsibilitiesero
As an exemption,'.the City
ma :allow a well to.s
y upply'landsc* irrigation on more than one.parcel if the
irrigation is:
a) for the.common.area,of a:condpmiWiumI complex'or.other developments>
with s�milar,common,areas as approver)by the Utdrties:Duector .aalcl Elie .
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and nrigation s3± 4s.-under the:controF:of an owners' association;
or
b) in a single cominercaal'deyelopment, and the well:and irrigation.system
is subject tg a.:.recorded agreement.among..•parcel. .owners :Whkh is
acceptable to the Uitlitaes Dnector'and City A-torn6ywhich establishes.
resp onsibilities..foi•opeYafioi and=maintenance of the common facilities
and areas.served bythe well.
2) When an allocation or potential offset isnot available, a well
may be allowed to eliminate the required offset for potable water
needs only as an interim source until a new City water source is
available. Once a new source becomes a available, the project
will be required to acquire an allocation from the City. Impact
fees will be due at the time the development is approved.
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3) The City Council approves the well proposal as part of a
specific land development project approval, and the proposed
well system meets all City standards; and
4) A qualified, independent, hydrological investigation
demonstrates that the well(s) reliably can provide sufficient
quality and quantity of water for the proposed land development
project and will not impact the yields from City wells.
WW 9.1.2: Basis for Allocations and Offsets
Required allocations and offsets will be based on long-term usage for each type of development.
(These use and offset factors will be determined and published by the City, and may be revised,
as warranted,by new information.)(pl9,9.2)
10.0 RECLAIMED WATER
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WW 10.1.1: Reclaimed Water Quality
The City will produce high quality reclaimed water, suitable for a wide range of non-potable
uses.(p20, 10.1)
WW 10.1.2: Uses of Reclaimed Water
The City will make available reclaimed water to substitute for existing potable water uses as
allowed by law and to supply new nonpotable uses.(p20, 10.2)
When deemed appropriate by the Utilities Director, new development shall be equipped with
dual plumbing to maximize the use of reclaimed water for non-potable uses.
11.0 WATER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY
.WW 11.1.1: Water Service within the City
A) The City will be the only purveyor of water within the City. (p22, 11.1)
B) Agmpri ite use,of pFivattaly o ted:vvells tih 91approval of
the.i3Direa6rconsiste i t policies$J:5'aiid-9J-.1
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The following modifications are to the "Background" portion of Section 8
of the Water Management Element (the background section is not included
in the General Plan Digest).
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The adoption of 145 gallons per person per day as a water supply planning figure
would indicate water is available for development, eliminating the need for
retrofitting. Since the 145 gallons per person assumes that the retrofit component
of the water conservation program is complete (about ene half was done as of
Ady 1996) new development will continue to retrofit. until the eafe City is
sempletely essea(al .y retrofitted as deteFniined b . the: 'City>: C auacii-e�
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ME ' G AGENDA
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FROM: Allen K. Settle LA PERS DIR
SUBJECT: Mid-Year Budget Adjustment—Staff Position
I would like to place on the agenda for the Council's consideration the possibility of adding a
new staff position, that of a wildlife/fish biologist. There are a number of reasons why this
should be looked into: (1) Our City is acquiring a great deal of land as open space (that includes
a number of miles of waterways), (2) there are new state and federal requirements on waterways
management, (3) the Endangered Species Act, and (4) the recommendation from the City's
former Environmental Quality Task Force. For these reasons, I believe it is appropriate for the
Council look into the possibility of adding a staff biologist. When compared to the amount paid
to outside consultants, this new position would be cost effective.
jRECEIVED
DEC 1 3 1999
SLO CITY CLERK
/biologist
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communication item
O'COUNCIL DD]DIRDecember 13, 1999 EMAO WIN IRICAO ❑FIRE0-kTTORNEY ❑PW TO: Council Colleagues G3 ELERKIORIG ❑POL❑M M -TEAM ❑RECFROM: Allen Settl ❑UTIL-,� ❑PER
SUBJECT: San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum
I have learned that the Historical Museum has lost two out of four staff members (including
manager Nancy Haworth Scott) due to financial difficulties. Historical Society President Gary
Hoving has stated there are severe financial problems. The City Council may want to look into
this issue. Could there be a risk to any of the artifacts because funding cannot be obtained for
storage while the renovation is completed?
AKS:ss
RECEIVED
DEC 1 3 1999
SLO CITY CLERK