Pasadena Water and Power Water Supply Emergency and Level 1 Water Shortage Plan City Council Item 17 July 28, 2014

Pasadena Water and Power Recommended Action CEQA Exemption Determine Water Shortage Exists Establish 20% Conservation Target:  Consistent with statewide policy objectives Implement Level 1 Water Shortage Measures  Implements 3/day week watering limitations  72 hours to repair leaks Proclamation 2

Pasadena Water and Power CA “Historic” Drought Driest Calendar Year On Record Final Snow Survey (5/1/2014) 18% of Normal 3 Folsom Lake at 17% of capacity Lake Mead at Historic Lows

Pasadena Water and Power PWP Water Use GPCD 182 GPCD

Pasadena Water and Power State Action The Governor Declared A Drought State of Emergency On January 17, 2014 April 25 Executive Order State Water Project Supplies Cut  Zero deliveries: Jan – March 2014  5% of contract allocation since March storms State Water Board Action - July 15, 2014  Drought Declaration  Statewide Emergency Regulations 5

Pasadena Water and Power State Emergency Regulations Four Statewide Waste Prohibitions  Irrigation causing runoff to streets and gutters  Washing a vehicle using hose w/o shut-off nozzle  Using drinkable water to wash sidewalks & driveways  Using drinkable water in a decorative fountain unless it recirculates the water  Fines up $500 per day – in addition to civil/criminal Water Agencies Must Limit Watering Days  Agencies may submit allocation-based rate plan Monthly Water Use Report Requirements 6

Pasadena Water and Power Permanent Water Waste Prohibitions No Watering Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (hand watering and system repairs allowed) No Watering During Periods of Rain No Excessive Water Flow, Runoff, or Washing of Hard Surfaces Prohibits Washing Vehicles (unless using a hose with shut off nozzle or a bucket) Obligation to Fix Leaks Within Seven Days Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves Recirculation Systems Required for Fountains, Car Washes, Commercial Laundry 7

Pasadena Water and Power 8 Level 1 Measures All Permanent Prohibitions Apply Limits on Watering Days Obligation to Fix Leaks within 72 hours Season Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Summer (4/1-10/31) XXXX Winter (11/1-3/30) X Pick 1 X X X

Pasadena Water and Power Key Exemptions Exemptions from Permanent Waste Prohibitions and Level 1 – 2 Measures  Water necessary for system testing and fire suppression  Water to protect public health and safety  Recycled water, gray water, and rainwater  Use by commercial nurseries and growers Exemptions from Level 1 and 2 Measures  Drip irrigation systems  Hand watering with bucket or hose with shut off nozzle  Fruit trees, shrubs and vegetation intended for consumption 9

Pasadena Water and Power 10 Water Shortage Plan Levels Level 1 Level 2Level 3Level 4 Watering Days Per Week 3 summer 1 winter 2 summer 1 winter 1 summer 1 winter No watering or irrigating Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions 72 hours after notification 48 hours after notification 36 hours after notification 24 hours after notification Additional Prohibitions N/A Filling ornamental lakes/ponds Filling ornamental lakes/ponds Filling ornamental lakes, ponds, residential pools and spas; No new potable water services

Pasadena Water and Power 11 Meeting the Goal What residents can do:  Watering 3 days per week can save up to 10% in summer  Watering 1 days per week can save up to 20% in winter  Set sprinklers for multiple run cycles  Check for leaks and runoff – indoor and outdoor  Reduce turf* - replace with drought tolerant plants  Replace older inefficient toilets, washers* What commercial customers can do:  Check irrigation system for leaks, broken sprinklers & set controllers to comply with ordinance  Retrofit inefficient equipment, fixtures and devices*  Check for indoor water leaks * Rebates may apply!

Pasadena Water and Power Implementation Actions Outreach – Rules and Regulations  Help customers conserve and comply Water Waste Enforcement  Field observation and documentation  Penalty notification and data management  Penalty assessment Appeals Process  Water conservation training in lieu of penalty  Retain hearing officer  PWP to issue regulations/procedures 12

Pasadena Water and Power 13 Public Outreach Website and Social Media Press Releases Advertising and Public Radio Citywide Direct Mailer News Articles Through City/PWP Publications Direct Outreach to City Departments, Field Reps, Large Customers, and Community Groups Water Waste Hotline ( ) and

Pasadena Water and Power 14 Enforcement & Penalties Code Violations (not criminal) Enforcement  Required for Grant Funding (BMP)  Opportunity to Educate Customers, Conduct Audits  PWP and/or Code Enforcement Staff Penalties  Enforcement Tool to Achieve Conservation Goal  Not A Revenue Source

Pasadena Water and Power 15 Penalty Schedule ViolationAll Residential Accounts or Meters Less Than 1-1/2” Non-Residential Meters 1-1/2” or Larger FirstWritten Notice Second$100$200 Third$200$400 Fourth$350$700 Fifth and subsequent$500$1,000

Pasadena Water and Power Monitoring and Future Actions Monthly Reporting the City Council and State Challenge to Achieve the 20% Reduction Goal Additional Measures Will Likely be Required PWP will Assess Potential Needs  Additional resources  New/modified conservation programs  Budget/funding Potential Rate Actions  Increase block 4 and/or reinstate the block 5 water rate  New drought or conservation surcharge on high usage  Adjust CIC rate to maintain budgeted funding  Subject to public notice, hearings, Proposition

Pasadena Water and Power Fiscal Impact ($millions) 17 Budget Item 10% Sales Reduction 20% Sales Reduction Water Commodity Revenues ($3 to 3.6)($6.1 to 7.3) Water CIC Revenues($0.84)($1.7) Water Cost Reduction$2.9$5.8 Net Income($1 to 1.6)($2 to 3.2) UUT Reduction$0.3 to 0.35$0.6 to 0.7

Pasadena Water and Power 18 Action Items 1.CEQA Exemption 2.Determine Water Shortage Exists 3.Establish 20% Conservation Target:  Consistent with statewide policy objectives 4.Level 1 Water Shortage Measures  Implements 3/day week watering limitations 5.Proclamation

Pasadena Water and Power Per Capita Water Use Service Territory Population  Updated based on CA Dept. of Finance Data  Inside City (85%) = 140,879  Outside of City (15%) = 25,492  Total as of Jan. 1, 2014 = 166,371 Urban Accords Updates  Population = 160,798 – from census (was 168,112)  Baseline demand = 207 GPCD FY2014 Demand = 182 GPCD  Nearly 12% reduction from Urban Accords Baseline 19

Pasadena Water and Power PWP Service Population 20

Pasadena Water and Power State Regulation vs PWP State Water Board Emergency Regulations Pasadena Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Supply Shortage Plans (PMC 13.10) Measures apply statewideApplies to water served by PWP Four mandatory waste prohibitions  Landscape irrigation that causes runoff to streets and gutters  Washing a motor vehicle using a hose without a shut-off nozzle  Direct application of water to wash and hard surface, such as sidewalks and driveways  Using drinkable water in a decorative fountain unless it recirculates the water PMC details thirteen mandatory, permanent water waste prohibitions The four state measures are included, plus nine additional permanent water waste prohibitions 21