Castaic Lake Water Agency Memorandum

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1 To: From: Subject: Castaic Lake Water Agency Memorandum CLWA Board of Directors Dirk Marks Water Resources Manager Water Resources Department Report July 3, 2013 Water Year Planning and Management Completed Work Through June 30, 2013, the Agency took delivery of 19,062 acre feet (AF) of imported water into its service area, as shown in the following table: Water Supply Source AF Delivered to CLWA Service Area SWP Table A 8,549 SWP 2012 Carryover 10,513 Buena Vista/Rosedale-Rio Bravo 0 Through June 30, 2013, approimately 195 AF has been delivered to the Agency s Devil s Den property. (FY 2012/13 Action A2.2: Ensure CLWA has full access to water supplies available to it under its SWP contract and other water supply agreements that rely on SWP conveyance to meet local water retailer water demands and store water for reliability enhancement and dry year use.) On November 29, 2012, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an initial 2013 State Water Project (SWP) allocation of 30%. On December 21, 2012, DWR increased the allocation to 40%. On March 22, 2013, DWR decreased the allocation to 35%. DWR s analysis indicates that the final allocation will likely remain at 35%. Staff will continue to coordinate deliveries of the Agency s 2013 water supplies and manage anticipated adjustments of 2013 SWP allocation. At the February 27, 2013 regular Board meeting, the Agency adopted Resolution No declaring that surplus water would be available for sale in Staff has completed agreements for water sales in 2013 and Notice of eemptions have been filed in Fresno, Merced, Kern and Los Angeles counties for the water sales. Delivery of water is pending eecution of agreements by the Kern County Water Agency and the Department of Water Resources

2 Staff is reviewing information related to regulatory and legal decisions to protect endangered and threatened fish species in the Delta. (FY 2012/13 Action A2.2: Ensure CLWA has full access to water supplies available to it under its SWP contract and other water supply agreements that rely on SWP conveyance to meet local water retailer water demands and store water for reliability enhancement and dry year use.) Staff continues to participate in meetings with the retail purveyors through the Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee to coordinate imported and local water supplies. The net meeting of the Committee will be held on July 9, (FY 2012/13 Action A1.1: Foster and continue effective working relationships with the local water retailers.) Planned Actions Staff will continue to work with DWR, banking partners, the purveyors and others to most effectively manage the Agency s 2013 imported water supply. (FY 2012/13 Action A1.2: Meet all local water retailers water demands.) Long-term Reliability Programs Governor Brown made an announcement on July 25, 2012 regarding the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) project. He eplained plans to proceed with a facility capable of delivering 9,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) from the Sacramento River to the eport pumping plants. This would result in significantly improved water quality and reduced vulnerability to seismic events; however, it is uncertain to what degree future water deliveries would be changed. Staff will continue to coordinate actions with other SWP contractors. DWR has released the final chapters of the administrative draft BDCP. The public draft is anticipated to be available in October (FY 2012/13 Action A2.3: Foster and continue effective working relationships with the Department of Water Resources and other State Water Project contractors.) CLWA/Purveyor Water Conservation Programs Completed Work The Agency s residential landscaping program offers free weather-based irrigation controllers (WBIC) and training. Individuals can receive training in a face-to-face class or opt for the new online course. The recently implemented on-line course continues; to date 725 (153 in June) residents have completed the course on-line. The Agency offers WBIC and plant modification rebates directly to large landscape and commercial customers. Nine WBIC rebates have been processed and four plant modification rebate applications have been processed, as shown in the following table:

3 Number of Rebates Processed Customer WBIC Landscape Modifications Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1 Friendly Valley #1 HOA 1 Friendly Valley #5 1 Lakeshore HOA 1 Lantana Hills HOA 1 Sienna Ridge HOA 2 Sunset Heights HOA 1 The Oaks HOA 1 The Ranch at Fair Oaks 1 1 Village Homes North HOA 2 Total 9 4 Many Large Landscape program pre-inspections have been completed, as shown in the following table: Customer Alta Vista HOA Bridgeport HOA Canyon Gardens Estrella Vista HOA Lantana Hills HOA Level 3 Communications Rebate Program Pre-Inspections Completed WBIC Landscape Modifications Milestone HOA Monterey HOA Oak Lane HOA Pacific Hills HOA Parklane Estates Quest Diagnostics Rancho La Salle HOA Rye Canyon Business Park Saugus Canyon HOA Saugus Union School District Scenic Hills HOA Sienna Ridge HOA Solstice HOA Tesoro HOA The Oaks HOA The Ranch at Fair Oaks HOA Valencia Mayfair HOA

4 (FY 2012/13 Action A8.3: Implement cost-effective BMP s identified in the Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan and demonstrate compliance with AB 1420.) Rene Emeterio of SLM continues to inspect WBICs installed under the residential landscaping program and conduct follow-up visits to customers who need additional support. (FY 2012/13 Action A8.3: Implement cost-effective BMP s identified in the Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan and demonstrate compliance with AB 1420.) Staff continues to conduct regular meetings with the retail purveyors conservation staff to facilitate coordination of water conservation efforts in the Santa Clarita Valley. The net meeting is planned for July (FY 2012/13 Action A1.1: Foster and continue effective working relationships with the local water retailers.) Staff will continue to assist SCWD in implementing its Conservation Plan. (FY 2012/13 Action 8.1: Advance activities that support the Santa Clarita Valley achieving twenty percent long-term reduction in per capita water usage (in compliance with SBX7-7) through cost effective conservation activities set forth in the Santa Clarita Valley Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan.) Governmental and Public Outreach Completed Work Administration and Water Resources Department staff have updated the CLWA Facebook page. As of June 30, 2013, there were 489 likes. Staff completed and ed the June electronic version of Water Currents. Stephanie Anagnoson made a presentation on vegetable gardening at the Old Town Newhall and Canyon Country libraries on June 20 and June 27, 2013, respectively. Staff completed and distributed the 2013 Santa Clarita Valley Water Quality Report. Staff is monitoring ongoing legislative and administrative developments on state and federal water management including actions related to the Delta and the 2009 Water Bond. (FY 2012/13 Action G3.1: Continue coordination with Agency legislative analysts in communications with local elected officials and their staff, and Action G1.2: Coordinate legislative initiatives concerning Sacramento- San Joaquin River Delta and water conservation with legislative analysts, ACWA, State Water Contractors and other necessary parties to enhance the reliability and cost effectiveness of CLWA s SWP water supply.) Staff has been working with the City, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District and downstream interests to evaluate options for chloride TMDL compliance. Staff has drafted an MOU that would be eecuted by the appropriate stakeholders to implement a less costly alternative and is making revisions to address issues. Staff has participated in various meetings with downstream and upstream stakeholders, Regional Water Quality Control Board staff and SCV Sanitation District staff to help support and define the phased AWRM for chloride compliance. (FY 2012/13 Action E1.1: Advance resolution of chloride TMDL (Total Maimum Daily Load) issue by supporting implementation of a cost effective and equitable program.)

5 Staff is proceeding with a staff-directed public outreach campaign for Planned Actions Staff will develop outreach materials and opportunities as needed and continue participation in community events. Staff will continue to implement the outreach component of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. (FY 2012/13 Action F4.1: Enhance the Agency s standing in the Santa Clarita Valley as a leader in water conservation and meet requirements of California Urban Water Conservation Council Best Management Practice Number Two and AB 1420 through a water conservation based public relations communication plan consisting of the following components: F4.1.1: Implement the advertising components of public outreach including TV, radio, web based and print media, F4.1.2: Implement media outreach component of public outreach including ongoing news, F4.1.3: Implement the partnership building component of public outreach including working with City, County Regional Planning, school districts, local water retailers and homeowner associations, F4.1.4: Manage the CLWA website and other internet based outlets to provide the latest outreach materials.) Anneation Policy Staff has been in contact with the property owners regarding the proposed Tesoro del Valle anneation. A Depositing and Funding Agreement for the project was eecuted on February 19, Staff is developing a funding plan and Anneation Agreement. Planned Actions Specific anneation agreements will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Document Review and Preparation Completed Work Staff submitted a Round 2 Planning Grant seeking funding for updating of the Agency s 2002 Recycled Water Master Plan and associated environmental documentation and updating of the 2008 Santa Clarita Valley Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan. DWR released the final recommendations for the Round 2 Planning Grants on December 3, 2012 and the Agency has been recommended to receive $735,000. Staff is currently working with DWR to complete the grant agreement. (FY 2012/13 Action C10.1: Apply for and administer IRWM Planning and Implementation grants for the upper Santa Clara River watershed and, in cooperation with other stakeholders, develop the updated IRWMP, salt and nutrient management plans and the implementation programs that the Agency sponsors.)

6 Staff submitted an application for a local groundwater assistance grant. The grant funding would apply to the installation of one monitoring well in the Valencia area of the Santa Clarita Valley. Draft scores were released February 20, Final award recommendations were announced on April 15, CLWA s application scored high enough to receive partial funding. DWR is recommending the Agency receive 63% of its grant request, or $158,450. (FY 2012/13 Action C10.3: Research grant funding and low interest loans and actively pursue opportunities for all Agency activities including the recycled water and conservation programs.) As part of the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) update, staff worked with the stakeholders to select projects for the net cycle of Proposition 84 Implementation Grant funding and submitted an application on March 29, The list of projects selected for the Round 2 Implementation Grant includes si projects, two of which are Agency projects. The two Agency projects request a combined $3,375,000, for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan Programs and the Foothill Feeder Connection, out of a total request of $7,006,481. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, with assistance from Stratus Consultants and staff, prepared the grant application. The cost of the application was shared among the entities that have projects in the proposal. The Agency s share of the application cost is $65,562. The Board approved the Resolution No granting the General Manager authority to apply for the grant at its February 27, 2013 regular meeting. Funding recommendations are anticipated to be announced in August (FY 2012/13 Action C10.2: Oversee and administer the Proposition 84 Upper Santa Clara River Integrated Regional Water Management grant program.) Staff and consultants are proceeding with an update of the Upper SCR IRWMP and preparation of climate change and salt and nutrient management plans for the Upper SCR watershed. Staff has been working with stakeholders to solicit their projects for inclusion in the updated IRWMP. To date, nine stakeholder meetings have been held; the most recent meeting was held on February 28, Additionally, ten Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) meetings have been held; the most recent meeting was held on June 6, The last joint meeting of the upper and lower watershed IRWM groups was held on March 12, The net RWMG meeting is scheduled for July 25, 2013 and the net stakeholder meeting is scheduled for August 22, (FY 2012/13 Action C10.2: Oversee and administer the Proposition 84 Upper Santa Clara River Integrated Regional Water Management grant program.) Staff has initiated environmental review of the South End (Phase 2C) Recycled Water Project. This project is on hold due to current budget constraints. Staff is working to identify potential options for the $4,750,000 grant funding for this project in light of the project being on hold. Staff is currently working on Proposition 84 grant administration. To date a total of $1,315,114 has been invoiced and $1,174,904 has been reimbursed. The net program reports and invoices will be submitted in July (FY 2012/13 Action C10.2: Oversee and administer the Proposition 84 Upper Santa Clara River Integrated Regional Water Management grant program.) Staff has eecuted agreements with SunPower Corporation for the Upper Mesa Solar Power Generation Project and are coordinating pre-construction activities. SunPower is reevaluating the project economics and design due to proposed changes in the manner Southern California Edison administers the RESBCT program and the connection to its grid.

7 Planned Actions As planning and environmental documents are received by the Agency, staff will review them for relevancy and comment as deemed necessary. For SB 610 Water Supply Assessments for SCWD, recommendations will be presented to the Retail Operations Committee for its consideration and then to the Board for approval. Education Program Work Completed Staff instructed 351 students and 12 teachers during the month of June Total students instructed for school year is 13,591 and 420 teachers. (FY 2013/13 Action F4.2: Meet requirements of California Urban Water Conservation Council Best Management Practice Number Two, Education Programs, by maintaining the eisting elementary school, junior high school and senior high school programs and the Landscape Education Program.) DSM Attachment

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9 MEMORANDUM Date: July 3, 2013 To: From: Subject: Dirk Marks Karen Denkinger June 2013 Public Programs & Web Statistics PEOPLE School Tours: 351 students 13,593 YTD (September/June) Landscape Class: 35 participants 272 YTD (January/November) Public Outreach Events: National Go Outdoors Day (6/8) Touch a Truck (6/15) OTNA Car show (6/23) WEB Top 10 Web Hits: 1. CLWA (1,998) 2. Employment Opportunities (691) 3. Water conservation Programs (325) 4. Board of Directors (234) 5. Doing Business (177) 6. Document Center (156) 7. Contact Us (146) 8. Conservatory Garden (132) 9. About Us (85) 10. Meeting Notices (78)

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