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November 21, 2023 Honorable Maria Hernandez, Presiding Judge Page 2 <br /> <br />SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />Valerie Amezcua <br />Mayor <br />vamezcua@santa-ana.org <br />Jessie Lopez <br />Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 3 <br />jessielopez@santa-ana.org <br />Thai Viet Phan <br />Ward 1 <br />tphan@santa-ana.org <br />Benjamin Vazquez <br />Ward 2 <br />bvazquez@santa-ana.org <br /> <br />Phil Bacerra <br />Ward 4 <br />pbacerra@santa-ana.org <br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez <br />Ward 5 <br />jryanhernandez@santa-ana.org <br /> <br />David Penaloza <br />Ward 6 <br />dpenaloza@santa-ana.org <br /> <br /> <br />FINDINGS <br /> <br />F1 – Future water supplies are impacted by climate change and current supplies will not meet future <br />demands. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Differ Partially with this Finding <br />Future water supplies are likely impacted by climate change. However, the City does not agree with <br />“current supplies will not meet future demands.” OCWD successfully manages the local groundwater <br />aquifer for the benefit of multiple water suppliers, including the City. The City’s water supply portfolio <br />current comprises of 85% groundwater supplies and 15% imported water. Based on this diversified <br />portfolio, the City is well positioned for water supply reliability in the face of potential climate change <br />impacts on water supply. In addition, at this point in time, local and imported water supplies are in good <br />condition and the groundwater basin is effectively full. <br /> <br />F2 – Climatologists predict future extended period of low moisture with occasional wet years. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Concur Partially with this Finding <br />The City agrees that some climatologists predict future extended period of low moisture with occasional <br />wet years, while others may have varying opinions. <br /> <br />F3 – Climate change is inevitable and is exacerbated by human behavior. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Concur Partially with this Finding <br />The City agrees climate is constantly changing, but the City does not have the expertise to comment on <br />the impact of human behavior on the climate. <br /> <br />F4 – South Orange County relies primarily on the importation of water. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Concur with this Finding <br />The City agrees with this finding. <br /> <br />F5 – Local water suppliers recognize that enhanced storm water capture and storage, wastewater <br />recycling, and infrastructure improvements will not be sufficient to address the long-term forecast of <br />drought and its effects on supply. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Disagree with this Finding <br />The City does not agree with this finding. Current City’s water portfolio is sufficient for addressing <br />water supply needs. <br /> <br />F6 – There is significant water infrastructure planning, but inadequate implementation. <br /> <br />RESPONSE: Disagree with this Finding <br />The City does not agree with this finding with respect to the OCWD service area. OCWD has planned <br />and implemented numerous projects that maximize the utility and annual yield of the groundwater <br />basin. <br />