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'Title 23 Department of Water Resources § 490
<br />entering into the loan contract. For investor—owned utilities, meetings or
<br />hearings held by the Public Utilities Commission may serve as Project
<br />Feasibility Meetings.
<br />(b) Before a Project Feasibility Melting, the supplier shall:
<br />(1) Makcavailable information describing the project in a form and lo-
<br />cation that will enable the water users to review it and to make appropri-
<br />ate comments. The information must be made available for a period of
<br />at least fifteen days before the Project Feasibility Meeting.
<br />(2) Establish a date for the meeting agrecaablc to the Department and
<br />Department of Health Services.
<br />(3) Notify the Department, the Department of Health Services and ap-
<br />propriate county health agencies in writing at least twenty calendar days
<br />before the meeting, and notify all water users and the local news media
<br />in writing at least fifteen calendar days before the meeting. The notice
<br />shall state: the date, time, location, and purpose of the meeting and the
<br />location of information describing the project for review by the water us-
<br />ers. Sample notice forms will be provided by the Department..
<br />(4) Obtain a meeting place of sufficient size and at a convenient loca-
<br />tion to accommodate the anticipated attendance.
<br />(c) The agenda of the meeting shall include the following matters: (1)
<br />A discussion of applicable public health and water works standards, ex-
<br />isting and potential health hay.'u ds associated with the water system, how
<br />the proposed project will bring the system to minimum health standards,
<br />and alternative solutions to the problem. (2) The supplier shall describe
<br />the proposed project in detail, using maps, charts, and other illustrative
<br />devices, if appropriate. The discussion shall include the costs, sources of
<br />funds, the amount of the loart-granl commitment, and changes in water
<br />costs resulting from the project.
<br />(3) A representative of the State may describe the Act, the State`s role
<br />in its administration and the Department's recommendation regarding
<br />the supplier's loan application. Persons prtnumt al the meeting shall be
<br />permitted to ask questions regarding all subjects discussed at the meet-
<br />ing.
<br />(d) If no mpmscnialive of the Department is present at the meeting, the
<br />supplier shall submit an official written report to the Department describ-
<br />ing the meeting and its outcome including the results of any vote taken.
<br />NoIF Authority cited: S inion 13834. Water i:odc. Reference; SmIton 13$34,
<br />Water Code_
<br />§ 489.1. Plans and Specifications.
<br />Before commencing construction. each Supplier shall provide de-
<br />tailed plans and specifications to the Department of IILihh Services for
<br />review and approval by a registered Civil Engineer employed by the De-
<br />partment of Health Services. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by
<br />the Department of Health Services, the supplier shall not commence con-
<br />struction without written notification from the Department of I lealth Ser-
<br />vices that the plans and specifications have been approved.
<br />NOTE: Authority cited: Section 13834, Water Code. Reference: Section 13837,
<br />Water Code.
<br />§ 489.2. Certification of Completion.
<br />Department of Health Services shall inspect the completed project and
<br />if satisfied that the project has been completed in accordance with ap-
<br />proved plans and specifications, shall provide the supplier and the De-
<br />panmcnl with written certification to that effect.
<br />NOTE: Authority cited: Section 13834, Water Code. Reference: Section 13834,
<br />Water Code.
<br />Chapter 2.6. Weather Resources
<br />Management [Repealed]
<br />NOTE: Authority cited; Sections 161, 401, 403 and 6078, Water Code. Reference:
<br />Sections 401, 402 and 403, Water Code and Sections 21000 et seq., Public Re-
<br />sources Code.
<br />HISTORY
<br />1. New Subchapter 2.6 (Articles 1-5, Sections 490-495.03, not consecutive) filed
<br />9-28-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 39).
<br />2. Repeater of Subchapter 2.6 (Articles 1-5, Sections 490-495.03, not consecu-
<br />tive, not previously repealed by OAL Order of l�gwal) filed 6-5-86; effective
<br />thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 23). For prior history, see Register 85,
<br />No. 26; 81, Nos. 40 and 38; and 80, No, 7.
<br />Chapter 2.7. Model Water Efficient
<br />Landscape Ordinance
<br />§ 490. Purpose.
<br />(a) The State Legislature has found:
<br />(l) that the waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to
<br />ever increasing demands;
<br />(2) that the continuation of Caiirornia's economic prosperity is dcpcn-
<br />dent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses;
<br />(3) that it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and effi-
<br />cient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource;
<br />(4) that landscapes are essential to the quality of lire in California by
<br />providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement
<br />to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offer-
<br />ing fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development;
<br />(5) that landscape design, installation, maintenance and management
<br />can and should be water efficient;
<br />(6) that Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution specifies
<br />that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for
<br />the beneficial use to be Served and the right does not and shall not extend.
<br />to waste or unreasonable method of use.
<br />(b) Consistent with the legislative findings, the purpose of this model
<br />ordinance is to:
<br />(1) promote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that inte-
<br />grate and go beyond the conservation and efficient use of water;
<br />(7.) establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintain-
<br />ing and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rc
<br />habilitated projects by encouraging the use of watershed approach that
<br />requires cross -sector collaboration of industry, government and proper-
<br />ty owners to achieve the many benefits possible;
<br />(3) establish provisions for water management practices and water
<br />watsle prevention for existing landscapes:
<br />(4) use water efficiently without wasteby setting a Maximum Applied
<br />Water Allowance as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to
<br />the lowest praclical amount;
<br />(5) promote Ibe benefits of consistent landscape ordinances with
<br />neighboring local and regional agencies;
<br />(6) encourage local agencies and water purveyors to use economic in-
<br />centives that promote the efficient use of water, such as implementing a
<br />tiered -rate structure; and
<br />(7) encourage local agencies to designate the necessary authority that
<br />implements and enforces the provisions of the Model Water Efficient
<br />Landscape Ordinance or its local landwapc ordinance.
<br />(c) Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and
<br />maintainer) with the watershed batted approach can improve California's
<br />environmental conditions and provide benefits and realize sustainability
<br />goals. Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the
<br />face of climatic extremes. Consistent with the legislative findings and
<br />purpose of the Ordinance, conditions in the urban setting will be im-
<br />proved by:
<br />(1) Creating the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing com-
<br />paction, incorporating organic matter that increases water retention, and
<br />promoting productive plant growth that leads to more carbon storage, ox-
<br />ygen prmitiction, shade, habitat and esthetic benefits.
<br />(2) Minimizing energy use by reducing irrigation water requirements,
<br />reducing reliance on petroleum bayed fertilizers and pestie.id". and
<br />planting climate appropriate shade trees in urban areas.
<br />(3) Conserving water by capturing and reusing rainwater and graywa.
<br />ter wherever possible and selecting climate appropriate plants that need
<br />minimal supplemental water after establishment.
<br />(4) Protecting air and water quality by reducing power equipment use
<br />and landfill disposal trips, selecting recycled and locally sourced materi-
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