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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1990 0606 CC REG ITEM 11NMOORPARK ITEM �' -� PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr. oPaK c4c . STEVEN KUENY Mayor Fo °P JORPARK, CALIFORNIA' City Manager SCOTT MONTGOMERY CIM Council Meeting CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern City Attorney ELOISE BROWN i o °f ` � 6 190 RICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Councilmember o e Director of CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. 9 °0° AMON' Community Development Councilmember DENNIS DELZEIT o BERNARDO M. PEREZ City Engineer Councilmember By �.. JOHN V. GILLESPIE LILLIAN KELLERMAN Chief of Police City Clerk RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer M E M O R A N D U M TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Craig Phillips, Administrative Assistant CID DATE: May 29, 1990 (City Council Meeting 6 -6 -90) SUBJECT: Southern California Water Committee The Water Committee gathers and provides information about California water issues. Information is provided about quality, supply and conservation. The information is disseminated through workshops, speaker bureaus and written materials. The goal of the Water Committee is to seek an adequate, reliable, high quality water supply for the benefit of all current and future generations. Specific details about structure and activities are attached for your information. Membership is $750 per year. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council direct staff as deemed appropriate. CP:sc 5296.tem Attachment 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WRTER COMMITTEE, INC. 34 EXECUTIVE PARK • SUITE 200 BOARD Of TRUSTEES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714. 714 -261 -7466 COUNTY SUPERVISORS Hon John H. Ryan, Chairman County of Ventura May 21 1990 Y • Hon. Melba Dunlap, Vice oairan County of Riverside Hon, Susan Golding, Seaetav County of Son Diego Craig Phillips Hon. BsRmrstinTreasurer Administrative Assistant County o of Kern Hon. Luis Legospi City of Moorpark County of imperial 799 Moorpark Avenue p Hon. Peter F. Sdmobowm County of Los Angeles Moorpark, California 93021 Hon. Larry walker County of Son Berardino Hon. Harriett PA Wksder, Chairman Emeritus Dear Mr. Phillips: County of Ororge AGRICULTURE SECTOR John frick er Thank you for your call inquiring about membership in Alverslde County farr&"ou the Southern California Water Committee. I am Russell minc. enclosing an information packet with recent activities of the SCWC and a membership brochure with application. Ventura Ca�,tyPamne Gene R. Lundquist CALCOT As I mentioned in our phone conversation, Joan Anderson Thomas 4-S and I had the pleasure of visiting with Mayor Brown Stephanie Diest last year and were impressed with the city's commitment San Bernardino County Farm l3ureou RlonReynolds to promoting public awareness of water issues in orange County Farm &wwu Southern California. One of the Committee's trustees, �� o� Simi Valley councilmember Vicky Howard, also noted that City of Ontario she was pleased that Moorpark intended to join the ctyoff`NooRlKSM other Ventura County cities of Oxnard, San Hon, Vicky Howard Buenaventura, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks in working City of Simi valley Hon, Con" Nelson with business, water agencies, agriculture and the city of &,w general public in the SCWC to secure a reliable water Hon Helcy Owens City & Tehachapi supply for our region. Hon. Hornet Stod quell BIp El or„d,a„ The Water Committee has many projects planned for this City a'aKwsJde year: numerous briefings and meetings throughout the Lusclark SECTOR counties, a speakers bureau, and strong representation independent Oil PiacucersAgency at the State Water Resources Control Board Bay /Delta Robert Mew b�;art hearings involving all our members. We continue our Tim Landis cooperative work to develop consensus on water E �t� &1� efficiency with Northern California water leaders in Boyle GV —n9Corporation the State Conservation Coalition, and will keep you Patrick Potek United Enterprises, Ltd. updated on our progress. Ralph Schumacher Rbei Corporotlon WATER SECT If you have any questions or would like more (adsoronkoy information, please call me at 714/261 -7466. Metropolitan Water District, SC Tellis Codekis Coachella Valley Water District Thank you. John Johnson Casitos Municipal plater District Theo T. Noujok S ' ncerel , .. China Basin Municipal Water District Stuart Pyle Horn County Water Agency Tka� Imperial L. Shre"s krmpenal lrtlgation District Terr suj RECEIVE p Lester snow Director of Development San Dieu (army Water Authority Peer R. swop MAY 2 4 1 pia Imne Ranch Water District Enclosure LEGISLfifNE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Senator Ruben S. 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JJPM84 V JaBauN oft(] ueS 10 AlunoO JeBe!JN Uegoy AieleiOeg 'BwploE) uesnS 'uoH \ 1 uo!lejodioO Bu!Jaau!Bu3 alAog ep!sJaA!d 10 AlunoO JeuayoH peJuoO uew!eyo ao!A'delunO eglaVy 'uoH AouaBV siaonpwd I!O luepuedepul emluaA 10 A1unoO i!ie!O sad uewj!eyO'uuAlj'H uyor -uoH u0103S SS3NISn8 SdOSIAH3dnS ALNn00 l S331Snui do auvoe It •91!1 of leiluosso sl aolem A _ a _ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. 34 EXECUTIVE PARK - SUITE 200 BOARD Of TRUSTEES IRVINE, CRIIfORNIA 92714. 714-261 -7466 counm+ SUPERMSORS Hon. John H. Ryan, Chairman SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER FACTS County of Ventura Hon. Nlelbo Duri Vito Choirmon County ofRNerside 1) The coastal strip of Southern California is located in ySuof�DieW secretary a semi -arid desert, receiving on average, a scant 10 -15 Hon. Ben RustirtTreasurer inches of rainfall per year. County of Kern Hon Luis Legospi County OfimpMol 2) Southern California's natural water supplies are fully County of Los developed to the practical extent possible. Hon Lary Ulolker County of Son B°` 3) Southern California's natural water supplies meet less Hon Howlett M Wiedw Chairman Emeritus wi«, County ofCkag- than one -third (1/3) of its current needs. AGRICULTURE SECTOR John Pricker aid -(«^Form 4) The lifeblood of Southern California, the Colorado sumist' Inc. River Aqueduct, will be cut back by nearly 60% in just RexLoid a few years when the Central Arizona Project is in full County xeou operation. This is enough water for 3 -1 2 million P g / � a LundgWst CALCOT people per year. Thomas Ralphs 4S Ranch Corrpary Stephanie Van best 5) The State Water Project is capable of delivering only Son Bernardino County Farm &xem about half of its already contracted entitlements in Alan Reynolds - Farm &xwu most years because of a lack of consensus on the CITY SECTOR project's completion. City of CMtorb Hon. CAI Do Lo Rosa 6) Water demand in Southern California is expected to City of pko Rivera h Hon. Vicky Hourard increase roughly 20% by the year 2000. City of Sift valley `e c oe 7) With supply decreasing and demand increasing, Southern California's water supply will be considerably less cCiity� e'��na18api Han. Harrietstod"I dependable in the future. City of 6 Cojon GN of Riverside 8) Water shortages would adversely impact all of BUSINESS SECTOR California's economic and employment structure. indep«rdank01RoducersRgency California's economy is extensively interrelated. A °« Robed Mew& Hrleger & scea,ort water project in one region of the state can ensure the 'rim Landis economic well -being and jobs in all parts of the state. ENS Rcoruultkg6Ergineering A lack of water can cause a loss of jobs, income and Ale Engineering Corporation profits in other portions of the state. A multi -year pnses.Ltd. severe drought could result in billions of dollars in United 6ftnt Ralph Schumacher lost wages and profits and hundreds of thousands of `bex`°'pora"°" lost jobs. WATER SECTOR Carl BoroWay Metropolitan water Dlsbict SC 9) Water conservation is a viable water management Telhs Codekis coodnelia Valley Water District strategy. Southern California's per capita water usage Cositao'n"u°" Cositos Nkmicipal lUot« District is already below the statewide average because of many Theo T. Nowak diverse water conservation programs. Chino Basin Nknkipa wok« District ammCounttyWat «Agency 10) Water quality is a major statewide issue that must be Charles ;ate addressed conjunctively with the water quantity issue. ,`kigat Lest «Snow Future water projects must address both water quantity San Diego Cc^ WaterRutlariry and water alit and POW R. swan Irvine Rand) Water District LEGISLRTNEADVISORYCOMMITTEE 11) There is plenty of water in California in normal years Senator Ruben S. Ryolo, Chairman Senator Manor, Urgeson to meet the needs of the state far into the future. To D`ons Pobn assure that future needs are met, water must be stored ExECUTIVEDIRECTOR in times of surplus and transported when needed. Joan Wilson Anderson R cooperative effort of business, government, water agencies, agriculture, and public interests. WATER SUPPLY /WATER USE DISTRIBUTION IN CALIFORNIA 1► I I ,I Iljtil ;.1111 ►,I ►,��il'►,�Iii�lltllitl ltl 11 l�I ► 1 I I I I Ill�lltll,ll� (11111 I Jill , III 111 III I 1 1, 1, II 11 � 11111 1 X1111111,11 1111,11 ' 1 11 1 1 1 �,' II I I I' II►I,II I 11Ii1111I�X, 1 1 TRINITY • AE001M0 RIVER I I I I 760.000 SONOMA PETALUMA 18.000 I I pp— ,11 MOK 1 !1i11� 210 EWhANE OW II illXll 'SACRAYENIO II II �Al'I11 '-1'x DELTA FRIANT KERN MENDOTA ` 3.344.000 CANAL 01.000 CALIFORNIA 1.6 _2 � , AQUEDUCT 1.636.000 HETCH HETCHV AQUEDUCT 240.000 LOS ANGELES 1 Aa,Ew,CT COLORA.. All 496.000 RIVER AMEJYCAN .40.000 CANAL 9.000 000 � LOS AIMO40 _r- es" CALIFORNIA AnllEwicT 824.000 70% OF WATER 80% OF NEED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. 34 EXECUTIVE PARK a SUITE 200 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714. 714 -261 -7466 COUNTY SUPERVISORS Hon. John K. Flynn. Chokmon County of Ventura Hon. Melbo Dunlop. Vice Chairman County of Riverside Hon Suson Goldkt} Sea" County of son Diego Hon, Ben Austin, Treasurer County of Kern Hon. Lull uwospi C«irty of Iff"dol Han peter F. Schoboru m BACKGROUNDER County of Los w,geles Hon. Lorry Walker County of son Bernardino Hon, Harriett Mwieder. Chairman 6mertus The Southern California Water Committee, Inc. is a County of Orange AGRICULTURE SECTOR tax- exempt, non- partisan, public education partnership John Mdw that is dedicated to informing Southern Californians RKvm& County Form ' Russell Hamlin Sr. about our water needs and our state's water resources. S"*Ist GrO11JeR.Inc The Water Committee is a unique coalition of diverse Lo Ventura V County kmmBureou interests that have come together for the first time oar to address this important and vital public policy Thomas Roos issue. Representing business, government, agriculture, 4s RanchCorrrponry water agencies, and the public sector, our mission is Son Stephanis iin oC nMM ourtykm Bureau to raise public awareness, reach consensus and find Rlon Reynolds solutions. Orange County Farm eureou CITY SECTOA Hon. Faye Dastrup SCWC gathers and disseminates timely and factual City ortalCOLo Han Coil De La aria information about California's water. We're committed City ofPkoRivera to keeping all members of the community informed on Hon. VidryHouley Ciry of 9M valley matters of clean water, adequate supplies and q PP Hon.carwNeK«r conservation. The Water Committee sponsors educational `Hon.�Ouons seminars and workshops throughout Southern California. City of Tehochoo SCWC provides slide and film presentations, accompanied I �� by written material and other resources to schools, Bill Carnahan civic organizations, corporate executives and universities. City of SECTOR The SCWC Speakers Bureau arranges appearances at public Les Clark forums, radio programs and television news interviews. IndeWdent alpr°dL"ersRW" Robert MeW SCWC members have testified at legislative and regulatory FASW&Stewan hearings throughout California with the assistance of the neMCoonsulting6Gnineering Committee's staff and legal counsel. Ron Mogn de 130VIS6i'`n-ck'g`arP-o"on Patrick Pat" The Southern California Water Committee is working now to Linked Entefa1565'Ltd. ensure a sound future for all Californians. It's �sdhumocher Corporation important to our lives, our children, and our children's WATER SECTOR children. Cad Borw*oy Metropolitan water District. SC Tellis Codekls Coochello Volley Woter District John Johnson Cositos Municipal water District Theo T. Nowak Chino Bosln Municipal Water District Stuart Pyle Kern County Water Agency Charles l Shreves knpenlol Irrigation District Lester Snow Son Diego County Water Authority Peer R. swop kvine Ranch water District LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Senator Ruben S. Ayala, Chairman Senator Madan 86rgeson Rssembiynan Jim Costa Assemblywoman Doris Men ExKUTNE DIRECTOR Joan Wilson Anderson A cooperative effort of business, government, water agencies, agriculture, and public interests Joan Wilson Anderson A cooperative effort of business, government, Water ogencles, agriculture, and public interests SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. 34 EXECUTIVE PARK • SUITE 200 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714. 714 -261 -7466 COUNTY SUPERVISORS Hon John K AxiL chairman County of Ventura Hon. McAo Dunlop, Vice chairman County of Aurerside Hon Susan Golding, Secretor/ County of son Diego Hon. Ben Austin, Treasurer County of Kern Hon Luis Legospi County of knpenol GOALS Hon peter F. Schoborum Cournty of Los Angeles Han. Larrywarrer To seek an adequate, reliable, high quality water County of Son Bernardino Han. Harriett KUeder,a,alrw&iedtus supply by maximizing the beneficial use of California's `-- Yofo-." water resources for the benefit of all current and � RMcker RE SECTOR future generations. Rhrerside County form Bureau Russell Honiin, Sr. Sunkist Growas.Inc- To accomplish this goal, we must: Rex Laird Venturn County Gene .�'B"e"' manage our local and Colorado River water CALCOT supplies to their maximum potential while 4T-S oRonchCwnpony improving the efficiency of water use in Stephanie Van Diest our area through cost - effective waste water Son Bernardino County form Bureau AlonAeyralds reclamation projects and water conservation a">ge Coat' farm Bureou programs; CITY SECTOR Hon. Foye Dostrulo City of Ontario establish new sources of reliable long -term Hon. G1 De Lo Roso City ofPkoMoro water supplies, which may include the timely Hon.vMmyHouord completion of additional portions of the city of Simi Volley Hon. CorreyNelson State Water Project -- if necessary, to City of Brea supplement existing supplies -- while <tyofTeha api recognizing the need to protect the water Cojon wsl' quality of the Sacramento /San Joaquin Delta; cfNof EHa Bill comahan City of Rkierside Acknowledge that any solution to California's sES SECTOR Los Clark water needs must consider all regions of the I'loeftKieta'prod�c� v Robert Hriage. State equally -- priority should not be given K+eger &Steuart to one area over another. In addition, a Tim ENSAC�,,ti & Engineering comprehensive water solution must recognize PonMtBrvde that environmental safeguards and additional, Patricf drgCorporotbn dependable, high quality water supplies are Patrick Patel, Linked Enterpnses.Ltd. both necessary to maintain and enhance the �Sdvumocher Corporation quality of life for all Californians. WATER SECTOR Carl Boromay Motropoiltm Water District SC Tellis Codeuis Coahello Valley Water District John Johnson Cositos Municipal Water Distrct Theo T. Nowak Chino Basin Municipal Water District / g Stuart Nis Kem County Water Rgercy 8/7/86 Charles L Shreves Imperial Irrigation District Lester Snow Son Diego County Water Authority peer R. Swop Wine Ronda Water District LEGISLATNE ADVISORY CORM MEE Senator Ruben S. Ayolo. Chairman Senator Marlon Bergeson Assemblymon Jim Costa AssembIv uonan Doris Men EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joan Wilson Anderson A cooperative effort of business, government, Water ogencles, agriculture, and public interests SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. Joan Wilson Anderson A cooperative effort of business, government, water agencies, agriculture, and public interests 34 EXECUTIVE PARK - SUITE 200 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714. 714 -261 -7466 COUNTY SUPERVISORS Hon. John K. Flynn. Chairman County of VeMiro Hon. Melbo Dunlop, Vlce Chairman County of Riverside Hon, Suson Golding, secretory Corny of Son Dlego ACTIVITIES Hon Ben Austin. Treasurer County of Kern Hon Luis tego=,pi 1984-1990 CorxYy of laverial Hon. Peter F. Sdwbanwn County of Los Argews Han. Larry Walker County of Son Bernardino 1985 Han Homiett ML Wieder, Chdnran Emeritus RCounty CULT Ua SECTOR - The Committee was incorporated on September 17, 1984 as a John de Coup Farm nonprofit, educational organization. The final tax exempt &xeou Russell Hanlin, Sr. 501(c)(3) was received in 1987. Sunkist Gnawers, kx. Ventura Venra Caxxy Farm Bureau — The SCWC produced a 15- minute film, "Water: California's oT moist Future," featuring Governor Deukmejian. Thomas Flolphs 4S RorKh Company StWorft - In October, the SCWC sponsored its first water symposium in the mo di n °lei San Bernardino County Farm 6ureaa County of Orange with Chairman Emeritus Harnett Wieder and Alan seynows State Senator Marian Bergeson and other water experts. County Farm B Oran ge ureau CITY SECTOR Han Faye Dostrup QQ� City of Ontario Han Gil De Lo Roso City ofPkaAvero In March a Legislators' Reception and Dinner held in Sacramento City �"°' ley featured Assemblyman Jim Costa and Assemblywoman Doris fim Coffey won Allen addressing the legislators and guests. city of Brea Hon. Keky Owens GtVofTehachapi - The County of Los Angeles Water Symposium, hosted by "a` "°m°` S`°°on N1e" City of El C Cajon Su ervisor Schabarum took place in April with keynote speaker BillCarnafan U.. Senator Pete Wilson. City of AKwside BUSINESS SECTOR L -sCla* - An SCWC slide presentation was produced and an active al ADducers Fg.rr" speakers' bureau was implemented. Hrleger & Stewart ENSRRonsultiN& Engineering - The County of Ventura held its first SCWC symposium with Pon M&Yde Supervisor John Flynn. Boyle Engineering Corporation Patrick Patek United fErtefa'ws, Ltd. - The Committee began making presentations to the State Water Ab ph S&"nodw AbexCorp Resources Control Board and as a result, the hearings on exported WIATER SECTOR water were brought to Orange County in August of 1987. Metropolitan Water District, SC Tellis Codekis p 1987 Coochelio Valley Water District John Johnson Cositos Municipal WaterDstrict - The County of San Diego Water Symposium was hosted by Chino Basin Chino Basin Mtrxlcipd Water Distrkt Supervisor Susan Golding with guest speaker former Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt. Kam County Water Pqency Charles L Sreves asp - The B.J. Miller Workshop presented California's water story to �m�'° Son Di-p County Water Authority SCWC members and guests. Peer B. Suron IMne AorKh Water District LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Senator Auben S. Ayalo, Cholman Senator Morin Bergeson Assemblyman Jim Costa Assemblywoman Dons Allen EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joan Wilson Anderson A cooperative effort of business, government, water agencies, agriculture, and public interests SCWC Activities 1984 -1990 Page 3 - SCWC and University of California Extension co-sponsored a San Bernardino Xeriscape Workshop hosted by Supervisor Larry Walker with Speaker State Senator Ruben Ayala. - The Committee helped kick -off the second Statewide Water Awareness Week May 1 -7, with a pre -game program at Angels' Stadium. The theme: "Water is Life ". - The SCWC and Northern California's Committee for Water Policy Consensus formed a historic cooperative working group named the State Water Conservation Coalition with a goal to maximize water efficiency throughout the state. - Speaker of the California Assembly Willie Brown, Jr. keynoted the SCWC's second annual Membership Development luncheon in June. - Updates and briefings on the status of the SWRCB hearings continued through 1989 and into 1990 as the SCWC strategized its representation for Southern California water interests at the hearings. - The Water Committee's fifth Annual Meeting was highlighted by a presentation by Joe D. Hall, Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. =1 Briefings have updated San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura County business and civic leaders on the urgency of their involvement in the SWRCB hearings, and rallied their support for an informed and united Southern California voice. The SCWC has plans in the works for a May 4 seminar with state water and political leaders discussing north -south consensus. Informational forums in Riverside, Los Angeles and Kem Counties are scheduled for the spring, the speakers bureau presentations will be expanded throughout the eight counties, and a series of gubernatorial candidate discussions on water begins in March. Please contact the Committee office at 714/261 -7466 if we can be of any further assistance. 4 . Southern California Water Committee, Inc. SPECIAL REPORT TO: SCWC Members FROM: Chairman John K. Flynn DATE: September 18, 1989 The summer of 1989 was an exceptionally busy one for the Southern California Water Committee. Our involvement with the State Water Conservation Coalition, our plans for the Bay /Delta hearings, and our work to continue the effective operation of the County Plan of Action have kept the Committee active, visible and moving ahead. I would like to present a quick overview of recent SCWC activities and to thank you for your support and interest. None of these projects would be possible without you. You are the reason the Water Committee is the voice of Southern California water interests. As we move into our sixth year, I ask for your continued participation and assistance in bringing other businesses, cities, chambers of commerce, water agencies and individuals into the membership of the Water Committee. Your commitment to finding one new member will double our support base for the vital and ambitious plans we have for 1989 -90. 7� - SCWC was represented at recent hearings in Sacramento: Senator Bradley's State Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Senator McCorquodaleps hearings on Sacramento /San Joaquin Delta issues. - SCWC will also be represented in the SWRCB Public Trust Work Group and Conference on Ground Water sponsored by University of California Water Resources Center, DWR and SWRCB in San Diego on September 25 -26. - Annual Meeting plans are underway. With the help of Trustee Gil De La Rosa, Chairman Flynn has invited the U. S. Secretary of the Interior, Manuel Lujan, to be our guest speaker. Date and location of the meeting are being coordinated. - SCWC members will convene October 4 in Los Angeles to develop strategy and plans for participation in SWRCB Bay /Delta hearings Phase II.