REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAUL AMICO, PE, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: DEJAN PAVIC, PE, Water Resources Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities, Planning & Engineering
DEBBIE KHOUNSAVATH, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Utilities, Planning & Engineering
SUBJECT
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HEARING to discuss and consider the adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide)
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 10652 of the California Water Code for the adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to declare the appropriate Water Shortage Stage and implement any associated shortage response actions (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider the adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 10652 of the California Water Code for the adoption of the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP; approve a Resolution adopting the 2025 UWMP; and approve a Resolution adopting the 2025 WSCP and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to declare the appropriate Water Shortage Stage and implement any associated shortage response actions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) requires all urban suppliers to prepare and adopt an UWMP every five years and due on June 30th. These plans support the suppliers' long-term resource planning. to ensure that adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water needs. To comply with the regulatory requirements, the Department of Public ...
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