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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: GEORGE F. MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: JUNE 27, 2016
SUBJECT: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O3 AMENDING DIVISION 6
OF ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 78 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION
SUMMARY:
Based on proposed State drought target “self-certification” regulations, Azusa Light & Water
(AL&W) and its customers will need to reduce water consumption by a minimum of 3% from
average actual calendar 2013 and 2014 levels beginning July 1, 2016. Staff has updated Water
Rule 21 to include the latest State mandatory minimum requirements as well as AL&W’s
recommendation for a voluntary conservation level of 20% beginning July 1, 2016. AL&W’s
recommendation takes into account, the State’s mandatory minimum requirements as well as
additional local water supply impacts affecting the Utility and region. The recommendation
would continue the current enforceable water restrictions in place. This action amends Division 6
of Article VI of Chapter 78 of the Azusa Municipal Code in order to maintain consistency with
the proposed changes to Water Rule 21 considered by the Utility Board on June 27, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following action:
1) Introduce for first reading, by Title only and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 2016-O3;
amending Division 6 of Article VI of Chapter 78 of the Azusa Municipal Code regarding
Water Conservation.
DISCUSSION:
Azusa Light & Water (AL&W) uses Rules and Regulations to govern utility services rendered
outside of the City in portions of Covina, West Covina, Irwindale, Glendora, and Los Angeles
County. Since Water Conservation regulations are so critical, it has been the past practice to
incorporate Water Conservation rules/regulations into the Azusa Municipal Code.
APPROVED
SPECIAL MEETING
6/27/2016
Water Conservation Amendment
June 27, 2016
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On June 27, 2016, the Utility Board will consider an amendment to Water Rule 21 “Water
Conservation” to reflect current water supply conditions and considerations. Because of the
significance of the Azusa Light & Water’s water conservation rules, it is important to maintain
consistency between the Azusa Municipal Code and ALW’s Rules and Regulations with respect
to enforcing water conservation requirements both inside and outside of the City. The proposed
ordinance amends the pertinent section of the City’s Municipal Code to reflect the changes to
Water Rule 21.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
George F. Morrow Louie F. Lacasella
Director of Utilities Management Analyst
Reviewed and Approved:
Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
City Manager
Attachment:
1) Ordinance Amending AMC Division 6 of Article VI of Chapter 28
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER
78 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER
CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2016, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order mandating
extending the State’s emergency drought response program through January 2017 and ordering a
number of corresponding actions by the State Water Resources Control Board; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2016, the State Water Resources Control Board issued
regulations implementing the Executive Order, including the requirement for mandatory water
restrictions and for “self-certification” by urban water agencies of individual water reduction
targets; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions continue in the Azusa Light & Water (ALW) service
area for the fourth year; and
WHEREAS, the Utility Board has recently approved an amended Water Utility Rule No.
21, Water Conservation; and
WHEREAS, because of the significance of ALW’s water conservation ordinance, it is
important to maintain consistency between the Azusa Municipal Code and the Rules and
Regulations with respect to enforcing water conservation requirements both inside and outside of
the City.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Amendment to AMC. DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION PLAN, set forth
in Sec. 78-501 through Section 78-515 of the Azusa Municipal Code, is hereby deleted and
replaced by the provisions of Water Utility Rule No. 21. Any future amendment or revision to
Water Utility Rule No. 21, shall be concurrently and automatically included as an amendment or
revision to the CONSERVATION PLAN.
SECTION 2: If any provision of this Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of the City Council that
such portion of this Ordinance be severable from the remainder and that the remainder be given
full force and effect.
SECTION 3: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
passage.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance,
causing it to be published/posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2016.
_________________________________
Joseph Romero Rocha
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2016-O3, was duly introduced
and placed for its first reading at a special meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of June,
2016, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the
City Council on the 18th day of July, 2016 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Marco Martinez
City Attorney
Best Best & Krieger, LLP