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September 16, 2014 meeting the approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, authorization of a Reimbursement Agreement and agreement for security enhancements and physical improvements to the exterior of the building; and noted the completion of a lead and asbestos survey to assess the air quality which provided recommendations for entry into the building. 4. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)/ CLEAN WATER EFFORTS PRESENTATION {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1 B; 6, 1 G} Taig Higgins provided a brief overview on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program to improve quality and reducing quantity of urban stormwater runoff with the goal to keep pollutants out of the receiving waters; discussed the Clean Water Act regulatory requirement which requires all agencies to secure a permit before discharging water in which Santa Ana and other cities are all under one permit with the County of Orange; discussed permit requirements, the three main approaches to improving stormwater quality which include private land development and capital improvement projects, discussed the improving water quality inspection programs and municipal maintenance activities, noted staff also provides education which consists of community awareness programs, events, presentations and outreach, and includes rigorous staff training. 5. LEVEL 1 WATER SHORTAGE DECLARATION — IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S STAGE 1 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SWRCB DROUGHT REGULATIONS {Strategic Plan No. 5, 6F} William Galvez provided an overview on the Drought State of Emergency proclaimed by Governor Brown in January 2014 which called for a voluntary 20% reduction and in July the California State Water Resources Control Board ( SWRCB) passed a resolution adopting emergency drought regulations which apply to all cities and imposed mandatory outdoor irrigation restrictions, noted in 2009 the city adopted a water conservation ordinance that include four levels of water conservation which include: Permanent Measures, Level 1 Water Shortage, Level 2 Water Shortage and Level 3 Water Shortage Emergency Condition; noted the city is currently in permanent water conservation level and in compliance with most of the State requirements; in order to reach full compliance to the State the city must declare a Level 1 Water Shortage which imposes restrictions to irrigating, plumbing leaks and breaks must be repaired within 72 hours, and a mandatory reduction (2.5% or 5 %) in consumption compared to the previous year. Mr. Galvez noted the first violation will result in a notice of violation, the second is a 15% penalty fee, and third and subsequent violations will result in the installation of a water flow restrictor; spoke on the notification and outreach to resident users, and comparisons to the city's permanent measures and the new State law. Committee member Benavides inquired on users who already take serious measures to conserve water and might not be able to make reduction. Mr. Galvez noted residents who receives a notice can appeal and would take on a case by case basis. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes September 4, 2014