Score: +12
(12/5/0)
Orange County Grand Jury
• 2007-2008
Water Budgets, Not Water Rationing
Published: May 13, 2008
13 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water District City of Garden Grove Laguna Beach County Water District City of Huntington Beach Mesa Consolidated Water District City of La Habra Moulton Niguel Water District City of La Palma Santa Margarita Water District City of Newport Beach Serrano Water District City of Orange South Coast Water District City of San Clemente Trabuco Canyon Water District City of San Juan Capistrano Yorba Linda Water District City of Santa Ana City of Anaheim City of Seal Beach City of Brea City of Tustin City of Westminster RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be responded to by the government entity to which it is addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the findings of this report, the 2007-2008 Orange County Grand Jury makes the following recommendations:
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1There is still room for more water conservation, especially in outdoor landscape irrigation. Water agencies need to help the public better understand the principles and new technologies to make improvements in landscape irrigation. Customers need encouragement and assistance. Water agencies must provide clear targets for the customer and implement tiered pricing in support of the targets. 9
Agency Responses 17
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City of Anaheim 08/05/08, 44K
August 05, 2008
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City of Brea 08/13/08, 37K
August 13, 2008
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3 pages
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City of Fountain Valley - 2nd Response 11/06/08, 48K
November 06, 2008
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1 pages
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Score: 0
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Fountain Valley agrees with the finding. This finding has been implemented by the,City of Fountain Valley as the City is a signatory to the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CLIWCC) and participates in Best ~ana~emenptra ctices (BMP) programs that are administered by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) i.e. Smart Timer Rebate Program, Synthetic Turf Rebate Program, Toilet Rebate Program, etc. Item F-2 Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivat...
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
-The City of Fountain Valley disagrees partially with-the finding. The City of Fountain Valley agrees that tiered pricing may be an effective tool to motivate further conservation; however, the City of Fountain Valley completed a comprehensive water rate study in 2008 that concluded a tiered rate structure in Fountain Valley would not comply with the provisions of Proposition 218 and the recent Bighorn Decision. Effective July 01, 2008, the City of Fountain Valley will convert from the existing 2 tiered rate structure to a single block rate-as indicated in the water rate study. Once again, tha...
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City of Fullerton 08/05/08, 35K
August 05, 2008
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2 pages
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City of La Habra 08/19/08, 36K
August 19, 2008
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +3
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05(a) (1), the City of La Habra agrees with the finding. Finding F-2: Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. @ reson rece pe
" eee Honorable Nancy Wieben Stock August 19, 2008 Response: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05(a) (1), the City of La Habra agrees with the finding. Recommendation R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices...
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 (b) (2), the recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The City of La Habra anticipates that implementation will occur during next six months. Recommendation R-2-A: Develop monthly water allocations for each customer based on both of the following: e Aper person indoor water allotment that satisfies basic needs. e An outdoor water allotment that applies the weather-based method over the customer's landscape area. Response: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 (b)(3), the recommendation requires further analysis wi...
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05(a) (1), the City of La Habra agrees with the finding. Recommendation R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: e Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information. e Providing a countrywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website. ¢ Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website. Response: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 (b) (2), the recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be impleme...
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City of La Palma 08/26/08, 42K
August 26, 2008
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City of Newport Beach 08/13/08, 46K
August 13, 2008
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4 pages
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City of San Clemente 07/09/08, 90K
July 09, 2008
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8 pages
• 2 responses
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Score: +1
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2 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The City has implemented these recommendations to the maximum extent possible. ' In addition to the water-wise landscaping workshops the City offers to residents, the City has established a comprehensive water conservation website that provides customers with information related to water conservation specific to San Clemente in addition to providing links to the regional rebate, outreach and educational programs that the Metropolitan Water''District of Southern California (MWD) and the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) administer. The City supports this recommendation and has i...
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 1. Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information. 2. Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website. 3. Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website. Response: The City has implemented these recommendations to the maximum extent possible. ' In addition to the water-wise landscaping workshops the City offers to residents, th...
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City of Santa Ana 08/04/08, 46K
August 04, 2008
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2 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +2
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Santa Ana agrees with the finding. Finding F-2: Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response: The City of Santa Ana agrees with the finding and has a conservation pricing structure already in place. Recommendation R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customer in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information e Pro...
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customer in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information e Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website e Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website Response: This recommendation has been implemented.
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Santa Ana agrees with the finding and has a conservation pricing structure already in place. Recommendation R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customer in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information e Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website e Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website Response: This recommendation has been implemented. Since 1990, the City has staffed a Water Quality/Conservation...
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City of Tustin Water Services Division 08/14/08, 36K
August 14, 2007
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +2
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding. F-2: Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response: The City agrees with the finding. Grand Jury Recommendations R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information. « Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website. e Developing an Orange ...
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: FY 2008-09
Score: 0
The City agrees with the finding. F-2: Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response: The City agrees with the finding. Grand Jury Recommendations R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information. « Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website. e Developing an Orange ...
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with the finding. F-2: Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response: The City agrees with the finding. Grand Jury Recommendations R-1: Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: ¢ Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information. « Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website. e Developing an Orange ...
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City of Westminster 08/05/08, 34K
August 05, 2008
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Laguna Beach County Water District 08/19/08, 71K
August 19, 2008
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3 pages
• 3 responses
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Score: +3
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with the finding. F-2 Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. District Response: The District agrees with the finding. Response to recommendations: R-1 Continue to emphasize methods and availability.of tools we assist customers i in understanding : weathet-based irrigation practices: by: z . Providing a hotline for assisting the public with latidséape irrigation infortiiation. sada District Response: Knowing that landscape water use accou...
R1
Continue to emphasize methods and availability of tools that assist the customers in understanding weather-based irrigation practices by: 10 • Providing a hotline for assisting the public with landscape irrigation information • Providing a countywide soil texture map on the MWDOC website • Developing an Orange County specific water calculator on the MWDOC website
Response: Will Implement
Scheduled: fiscal year 2008/2009
Score: +1
Knowing that landscape water use accounts for approximatély 60 percent of customer water use, the District has been proactive in educating the public on proper watering techniques. The District has a dedicated Water Use Efficiency Hotline where customers can call to get information on landscape watering guidelines, available 306 THIRD STREET, P.O. BOX 987, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652 TEL: 949.494.1041 + FAX: 949.497.1021
rebates, and report landscape water waste. Two full-time water use efficiency staff members are available to answer questions and provide assistance. Once a month, the District pa...
F2
Conservation pricing, or tiered pricing, with a fair and reasonable base allotment, followed by tiers of higher rates, can be an effective tool to motivate further conservation. Response to finding F-1 is required from MWDOC Responses to findings F-1 and F-2 are required from the following Water Districts and City Water Departments: East Orange County Water District City of Buena Park El Toro Water District City of Fountain Valley Emerald Bay Service District City of Fullerton Irvine Ranch Water...
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District agrees with the finding. Response to recommendations: R-1 Continue to emphasize methods and availability.of tools we assist customers i in understanding : weathet-based irrigation practices: by: z . Providing a hotline for assisting the public with latidséape irrigation infortiiation. sada District Response: Knowing that landscape water use accounts for approximatély 60 percent of customer water use, the District has been proactive in educating the public on proper watering techniques. The District has a dedicated Water Use Efficiency Hotline where customers can call to get inform...
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Mesa Consolidated Water District
August 15, 2008
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2 pages
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MWDOC
August 06, 2008
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South Coast Water District 08/15/08, 178K
August 15, 2008
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Trabuco Canyon Water District 08/13/08, 103K
August 13, 2008
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8 pages
• 1 response
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Score: +1
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F1
Opportunities for further water conservation exist especially with regard to landscape watering.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with the Grand Jury Finding F-1.
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City of San Juan Capistrano 08/12/08, 56K
August 12, 2008
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