7.A.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 03/25/2014
- Co-Submitter:
- Ryan Roberts, Utilities Engineering Manager
- From:
- Brad Hill, Utilities Director
- Department:
- Utilities
Co-Submitter:
Brad Hill - Utilities Director
TITLE:
Presentation on Principles of Sound Water Management - Water Policies: Review edited version of the entire Water Policy Document (redline of proposed Water Policy and draft Final).
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Review and provide comments on the attached versions (redline and draft final) of the Principles of Sound Water Management - Water Policies dated March 25, 2014. The primary change to this document is organizing all of the policies related to Reclaimed Water within a single section and this version includes updated language on other policies that have been suggested by City Council.
INFORMATION:
The purpose for developing the Principles of Sound Water Management - Water Policies Chapter to the Utilities Integrated Master Plan is to provide the fundamental principles and guidelines for how the Utilities Division achieves the goals and objectives outlined by City Council and upper City Management. The objectives of these policies are to preserve the public's trust in our water, wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater systems, guide strategic long-term planning and demonstrate leadership in the stewardship of our limited natural resources. Staff has worked with the Water Commission to define the concepts and agreed upon the language for each policy. At their November 15, 2012 Commission meeting, they approved the attached document and recommended staff to bring the policies forward to City Council for your consideration and adoption. Staff has been working with City Council since November 2012 to obtain your input and guidance. The documents attached are a redlined and draft Final version of the Water Commission's 2012 policy document that contains all of City Council's proposed additions and comments to date with the primary focus on the creation of a separate Reclaimed Water section that moved all related policies into a single section.