Item 28 - Resolution Rescinding Water Supply Shortage Level Two Declaration

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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 28 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report August 15, 2023 TOPIC: Resolution Rescinding Water Supply Shortage Level Two Declaration AGENDA TITLE Public Hearing: Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Water Supply Shortage Level Two Declaration RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution rescinding the current Water Supply Shortage Level Two declaration. DISCUSSION On June 7, 2022, in response to Executive Order N-7-22 (Exhibit 1) issued by the Governor of California, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-042 (Exhibit 2), ordering the implementation of water conservation actions consistent with Water Supply Shortage Level Two as defined in Chapter 39 of the Municipal Code and the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). Due to the significant precipitation California received this year and the improved state, regional, and local water supply conditions, the Governor of California issued Executive Order N-5-23 (Exhibit 3) on March 24, 2023, which removes the requirement that water agencies be at Level Two of their WSCP, and allows local water agencies to manage and calculate water use for their customers. Staff recommends adopting a resolution (Exhibit 4) allowing the City’s WSCP Level to be reduced from Level Two to Level Zero effective August 15, 2023. The WSCP Level Zero still incorporates permanent water conservation provisions, as defined in the Municipal Code, which will remain in effect. If water supply conditions change, or if new state regulations require additional conservation goals, Staff will return to City Council with the appropriate recommendations to meet the requirements. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Executive Order N-7-22 2. Council Resolution 2022-042