CC SR 20220405 04 - West Basin - Updated 20220404 With AttachmentCITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 04/05/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to receive a presentation from the West Basin
Municipal Water District on water conservation efforts.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1)Receive and file a presentation from the West Basin Municipal Water District on
water conservation efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Megan Barnes, Senior Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. West Basin PowerPoint (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Rancho Palos Verdes is one of 17 cities served by the West Basin Municipal Water
District (West Basin), a wholesale agency providing drinking water to nearly 1 million
people mostly in the South Bay region.
Last November, based on historically low allocations of water from Northern California,
strained supplies from the Colorado River, and in light of recent emergency declarations,
West Basin escalated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) from shortage level
one to shortage level three. As a result, regional drought response actions are warranted
and include more water use efficiency measures and expanded outreach and public
information to support water savings in West Basin communities. The aim of shortage
level three is to achieve a demand reduction target of up to 30%.
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CITYOF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom called on the State Water Resources Control
Board to consider requiring urban water suppliers to activate, at a minimum, level 2 of
their WSCPs, and to consider a ban on watering of decorative grass around commercial,
industrial and institutional buildings.
Days earlier, Cal Water requested to move into Stage 2 of its WSCP in the Rancho
Dominguez District with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The utility is
scheduled to host a public meeting tonight to educate Rancho Dominguez customers –
which includes those in its Dominguez, Hermosa-Redondo and Palos Verdes systems –
about Stage 2 restrictions, including outdoor watering limits and increased water waste
penalties, and provide information on conservation programs and tools available to help
customers reduce their water use. The workshop will be held virtually at 7:30
p.m. at calwater.com/stage2.
As part of its drought outreach, in November 2021, West Basin announced a new
campaign calling on residents in the district’s service area to be “SUPER-CALI-
FRUGALISTIC” with water. The campaign call to “Save Water, Save California” highlights
how local actions can make a far-reaching impact and challenges West Basin local
communities to be frugal — in other words, prudent — with their water use for all
communities to thrive.
Tonight, West Basin will provide a brief presentation to the City Council highlighting how
residents can conserve water, including incentive s such as the district’s grass
replacement rebate program. Residents can find information about these programs and
more resources on West Basin’s website at westbasin.org/conservation.
Division I Director Harold C. Williams, who represents the Palos Verdes Peninsula on
West Basin’s Board of Directors, and West Basin Interim General Manager E.J. Caldwell,
have confirmed their attendance at tonight’s meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
West Basin currently employs Mr. Keith Lemieux to serve as its General Counsel. Mr.
Lemieux has recently announced that he and his partner Steve O'Neill have joined the
law firm of Aleshire & Wynder, LLP. In the event of the joint representation of the City and
West Basin, in matters involving both entities vis-a-vis each other, the parties will either
execute a waiver of the potential conflict of interest, pursuant to Rule 1.7 of the California
Rules of Professional Conduct, or separate counsel will be retained for each entity.
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WEST BASIN
Municipal Water District
www.westbasin.org
Rancho Palos Verdes
City Council Meeting
April 5, 2022
Water Supply Update
Harold C. Williams, MSCE, P.E.
E.J. Caldwell, Esq.
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Provide a safe and reliable
supply of high-quality water
to the communities we serve.
Mission
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75th Anniversary (1947-2022)
West Basin was formed in 1947 to make
local water supplies more reliable through
the identification of new water sources and
protection of local groundwater.
Today, the District remains committed to its
mission of water reliability.
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Service Area
Division I
Carson, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes,
Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and unincorporated
LA County areas of Rancho Dominguez
Division II
Inglewood, and unincorporated LA County areas of
Lennox, South Ladera Heights, West Athens, and
Westmont
Division III
Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach,
Redondo Beach, portion of Torrance and West Carson
Division IV
Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, West Hollywood, and
unincorporated LA County areas of Del Aire, Lennox,
Marina del Rey, North Ladera Heights, Topanga,
View Park -Windsor Hills and Wiseburn
Division V
Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and unincorporated
LA County area of El Camino Village
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Board of Directors
Division I
Harold C. Williams
Immediate Past
President
Division II Division III Division IV Division V
Gloria D. Gray
Secretary
Desi Alvarez
Treasurer
Scott Houston
Vice President
Donald L. Dear
President
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Our Water Today
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Water for Tomorrow (2045 Projection)
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•Sound planning and major investments have prepared us for this year’s critically dry conditions
•Continue to make water use efficiency and conservation a California way of life
•Continue planning for future droughts and extreme unpredictable weather conditions, improving our water
infrastructure and investing in
sustainable projects
2022 Drought Update
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Drought Monitor
Six months ago Today Summer 2022
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Western MegaDrought
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Potable Water Demand in West Basin Service Area
100,000
125,000
150,000
175,000
200,000
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020Acre-FeetA-11
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Per Capita Water Use
Gallons per capita per day (GPCD)
Gallons per person per day
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Annual Water Use: CWS Palos Verdes
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
22,000
24,000
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 Est.Acre-Feet Per YearA-13
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Progress Toward 15% Voluntary Conservation
*Compared to 2020
West Basin Retail Water Suppliers Percent Change
July 2021-Jan. 2022*
Percent Change
Jan. 2022*
Percent Change
Dec. 2021*
Percent Change
Nov. 2021*
California Water Service Company Dominguez -11.4%-14.4%-19.7%-10.3%
California Water Service Company Hermosa/Redondo -2.4%1.5%-3.7%-4.5%
California Water Service Company Palos Verdes -10.4%-4.8%-33.9%-6.2%
California-American Water Company Los Angeles District -8.1%-4.6%-19.9%-10.6%
El Segundo City of 51.8%18.6%18.0%89.1%
Golden State Water Company Culver City -3.2%-9.1%-10.3%0.5%
Golden State Water Company Southwest -4.3%-2.4%-8.7%-1.2%
Hawthorne City of -4.5%-3.5%-6.7%-3.7%
Inglewood City of -5.6%-2.8%-9.2%-1.4%
Lomita City of -7.1%-4.1%-13.8%-7.2%
Los Angeles County Public Works Waterworks District 29 -1.9%0.3%-12.6%-3.3%
Manhattan Beach City of -4.5%-1.6%-14.3%-3.3%
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•2020 UWMP provides 25-year look ahead for ensuring water reliability in West Basin service area
•West Basin projected to have reliable supplies for all climate scenarios based on expansion of recycled water system, proliferation of water efficiency programs, and ongoing reliability of Metropolitan Water District imported water supplies
•Transitions West Basin from mostly imported water to mostly recycled/replenishment water over the next 10-20 years
•Conservation and water efficiency continue to play critical role in sustaining long-term water reductions in service area
•Close coordination throughout UWMP development process with retail water suppliers and Metropolitan Water District
Urban Water Management Plan
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Board Action:
Declared Shortage Level 3 on
Nov. 22, 2021
Based On:
-Continued drought -Voluntary conservation targets
-Initial SWP allocation of 0%-MWD regional drought emerg.
-Statewide drought emerg.-Colorado River shortage
-Need for proactive measures
Actions Taken:
-Drought communications plan-SuperCaliFrugalistic campaign
-Expanded conservation programs-Community presentations
Water Shortage Contingency Plan –Shortage Level 3
SHORTAGE
LEVEL
PERCENT SHORTAGE
RANGE
SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS
(NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION)
1 Up to 10%At this shortage level, West Basin will implement one or more of the
following shortage response actions:
-Call for voluntary retailer water-use reductions
-Call for voluntary retailer use of non-imported potable sources
-Implement additional conservation/water-efficiency programs
-Deploy public outreach and communications measures
-Implement mandatory retailer water-use reductions (in West Basin’s DRP)
3 21% to 30%At this shortage level, West Basin will implement and expand one or
more of the shortage response actions listed for Stage 1 to achieve
demand reduction target of 30%.
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Conservation &
Water Use Efficiency
A California Way of Life
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Super-Cali-
Frugalistic
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West Basin Programs to Save Water and Money
Landscape Classes
& Plant Resources
Cash for Kitchens
Device Rebates
Free Rain Barrels
Change & Save
Program
Grass Replacement
Rebates
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Starting at $3 per Square Foot of Grass Replaced
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Conservation Resources
West Basin Municipal Water District
www.westbasin.org/conservation
Metropolitan Water District
www.bewaterwise.com
SoCal Water Smart
www.socalwatersmart.com
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Water Recycling
Every drop of water recycled is a drop saved for residents to use and drink
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BENEFITS OF RECYCLED WATER
•Local, reliable, drought-resilient
•Supports important regional industries
•Conserves drinking water for
residential use
•Uses significantly less energy than
imported water
•Improves ocean water quality by
reducing local sewer water discharges
•Contributes to the protection of our
groundwater basin from seawater intrusion
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility
El Segundo, Calif.
Recycling Saves Water for Drinking
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Future Recycled Water Opportunities
70,000 AFY (62 MGD) of new opportunities
Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets 2 MGD
Title 22 Expansions 6 MGD
Expansion of Barrier System 10 MGD
Refinery Use 12 MGD
Groundwater Augmentation 22 MGD
LA Harbor/Long Beach Industrial 10 MGD
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1.Anza Medians……………………Torrance
2.Lago Seco Park …………………Torrance
3.Medians along PCH ……..……Torrance
4.Richardson Middle School …Torrance
5.Los Arboles Park…………………Torrance
6.Riviera Elementary…….………Torrance
7.Palos Verdes Golf Course……PVE
Palos Verdes Recycled Water Lateral
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Delivering Drought Proof Supply of Recycled Water to:
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Recycled Water Use in Our Community
Refineries
50%
Seawater Barrier
37%
Irrigation & Other
13%
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Thanks to Our Recycled Water Customers
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Water Recycling
West Basin has saved enough drinking water for
8.3 million people for one year!
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Community Role
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West Basin Water Lab –A Digital Learning Experience
Know Your H2O
Webinar Series
Water Recycling
Facility Tours
West Basin Chat
Virtual Field Trips
& Online Student
Resources
Garden Design
WorkshopsCommunity
Update Program
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West Basin @ WestBasin
Connect with us
www.westbasin.org
West Basin Municipal
Water District
@ WestBasin
THANK YOU
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