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ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS & WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING
and
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2554 SWEETWATER SPRINGS BOULEVARD
SPRING VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Board Room
TUESDAY
March 15, 2016
12:30 P.M.
This is a District Committee meeting. This meeting is being posted as a special meeting
in order to comply with the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54954.2) in the event that
a quorum of the Board is present. Items will be deliberated, however, no formal board actions
will be taken at this meeting. The committee makes recommendations
to the full board for its consideration and formal action.
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO
SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER WITHIN THE BOARD'S JU-
RISDICTION BUT NOT AN ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 553 TO AMEND SECTION 26, WATER RECYCLING
PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES; SECTION 27, REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS FOR OBTAINING WATER SERVICE; AND SECTION 31, TEMPO-
RARY WATER SERVICE, OF THE DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4298 TO AMEND POLICY NO. 10, REQUIREMENT OF
APPROVAL FOR A SPAGHETTI LINE, OF THE DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANC-
ES (MARTIN) [5 min]
4. SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
UPDATE REPORT (MARTIN) [5 minutes]
5. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016 MID-YEAR REPORT FOR THE DISTRICT’S FY2015-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN (SEGURA) [10 minutes]
6. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE (WATTON) [10 minutes]
7. ADJOURNMENT
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BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDING:
Gary Croucher, Chair
Tim Smith
All items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be delib-
erated and may be subject to action by the Board.
The Agenda, and any attachments containing written information, are available at the Dis-
trict’s website at www.otaywater.gov. Written changes to any items to be considered at the
open meeting, or to any attachments, will be posted on the District’s website. Copies of the
Agenda and all attachments are also available through the District Secretary by contacting
her at (619) 670-2280.
If you have any disability that would require accommodation in order to enable you to partici-
pate in this meeting, please call the District Secretary at 670-2280 at least 24 hours prior to
the meeting.
Certification of Posting
I certify that on March 11, 2016 I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda near the regu-
lar meeting place of the Board of Directors of Otay Water District, said time being at least 24
hours in advance of the meeting of the Board of Directors (Government Code Section
§54954.2).
Executed at Spring Valley, California on March 11, 2016.
/s/ Susan Cruz, District Secretary
STAFF REPORT
TYPE MEETING: Regular Board
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2016
SUBMITTED BY:
Dan Martin
Engineering Manager
PROJECT: Various DIV. NO. ALL
APPROVED BY:
Rod Posada, Chief of Engineering
German Alvarez, Assistant General Manager
Mark Watton, General Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance No. 553 Amending Section 26 Water Recycling
Plan and Implementing Procedures, Section 27 Requirements and
Limitations for Obtaining Water Service, Section 31 Temporary
Water Service of the District’s Code of Ordinances; and Adopt
Resolution No. 4298 Amending Policy No. 10 Requirement of
Approval for a Spaghetti Line of the District’s Code of
Ordinances
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
That the Otay Water District (District) Board of Directors (Board)
adopt:
1. Ordinance No. 553 amending Section 26 Water Recycling Plan and
Implementing Procedures, Section 27 Requirements and Limitations
for Obtaining Water Service, Section 31 Temporary Water Service,
of the District’s Code of Ordinances and;
2. Resolution No. 4298 amending Policy No. 10 Requirement of
Approval for a Spaghetti Line of the District’s Code of
Ordinances.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Please see Attachment A.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the proposed amendments outlined in this staff report
is as follows:
Provide clarity and greater accountability to the Certified
Recycled Water Site Supervisor (Site Supervisor) who is
responsible for the safe and efficient installation, operation,
and maintenance of a recycled water use site as defined by
Section 26 Water Recycling Plan and Implementing Procedures;
Clarify responsibility for water service use changes resulting
from increased system utilization in Section 27 Requirements and
Limitations for Obtaining Water Service;
Remove language associated with community service organizations
and provide clarity to rates for Temporary Service in Section 31
Temporary Water Service; and
Update Policy No. 10 Requirement of Approval for a Spaghetti Line
to clarify the use of a private lateral for the purposes of
establishing water and sewer services and to communicate the
process associated with implementing an Agreement for Use of a
Private Lateral.
ANALYSIS:
Section 26 of the District’s Code of Ordinances provides the
District’s policy, planning, and implementation procedures for use of
recycled water. The Site Supervisor under Section 26 is critical to
the safe and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of an
approved privately maintained recycled water site. The Site
Supervisor is the primary line of defense in the permitted use of
recycled water on an approved site. This amendment to Section 26.05
Procedures provides clarity to the District’s requirements for
certification to the Site Supervisor position and provides greater
accountability to safeguard the public.
Section 27 of the District’s Code of Ordinances provides the
requirements and limitations for obtaining water service. This
amendment to Section 27.01 Requirement for Water/Sewer Permit and
Payment of Fees, Charges, and Deposits provides clarity for both
responsibility and the process required for changes on the customer
side of the meter that result in increased system utilization.
Section 31 of the District’s Code of Ordinances provides the
requirements for temporary water service. This amendment to Section
31 Temporary Water Service removes preferential language associated
with providing temporary water service to community service
organizations. In addition, this amendment clarifies the rates for
temporary service.
Lastly, Policy No. 10 of the District’s Code of Ordinances provides
the conditions for waiver that will authorize the use of a “spaghetti
line.” This amendment provides an update to Policy No. 10 Requirement
of Approval for a Spaghetti Line that redefines the term spaghetti
line to private lateral and clarifies the use of a private lateral for
the purposes of establishing water and sewer services. This amendment
also communicates the process associated with implementing an
Agreement for Use of a Private Lateral.
FISCAL IMPACT: Joe Beachem, Chief Financial Officer
None.
STRATEGIC GOAL:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 553 and Resolution No. 4298 supports the
District’s Mission statement, “To provide high value water and
wastewater services to the customers of the Otay Water District in a
professional, effective, and efficient manner” and the General
Manager’s Vision, “A District that is at the forefront in innovations
to provide water services at affordable rates, with a reputation for
outstanding customer service.”
LEGAL IMPACT:
None.
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Attachments: Attachment A – Committee Action
Attachment B - Ordinance No. 553
Exhibit 1 – Strike-through Section 26
Exhibit 2 – Strike-through Section 27
Exhibit 3 – Strike-through Section 31
Attachment C – Resolution No. 4298
Exhibit 1 – Strike-through Policy No. 10
Attachment D – Proposed Section 26
Attachment E – Proposed Section 27
Attachment F – Proposed Section 31
Attachment G – Proposed Policy No. 10
ATTACHMENT A
SUBJECT/PROJECT:
VARIOUS
Adopt Ordinance No. 553 Amending Section 26 Water Recycling
Plan and Implementing Procedures, Section 27 Requirements
and Limitations for Obtaining Water Service, Section 31
Temporary Water Service of the District’s Code of
Ordinances; and Adopt Resolution No. 4298 Amending Policy
No. 10 Requirement of Approval for a Spaghetti Line of the
District’s Code of Ordinances
COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee (Committee)
reviewed this item at a Committee Meeting held on March 15, 2016. The
Committee supported Staff’s recommendation.
NOTE:
The “Committee Action” is written in anticipation of the Committee
moving the item forward for Board approval. This report will be sent
to the Board as a Committee approved item, or modified to reflect any
discussion or changes as directed from the Committee prior to
presentation to the full Board.
Attachment B
ORDINANCE NO. 553
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY
WATER DISTRICT AMENDING SECTION 26 WATER RECYCLING PLAN AND
IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES, SECTION 27 REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS FOR
OBTAINING WATER SERVICE, AND SECTION 31 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE OF THE
DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of Otay Water District
that the District’s Code of Ordinances, Section 26 Water Recycling Plan
and Implementing Procedures, Section 27 Requirements and Limitations for
Obtaining Water Service, and Section 31 Temporary Water Service be
amended as per Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 (attached).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the new proposed Section 26
(Attachment D), Section 27 (Attachment E), and Section 31 (Attachment F)
of the Code of Ordinances shall become effective April 6, 2016.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the
Otay Water District at a regular meeting duly held this 6th day of April,
2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
President
ATTEST:
_____________________________
District Secretary
Attachment B - Exhibit 1
SECTION 26 WATER RECYCLING PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES
26.01 FINDINGS
The state policies regarding use of recycled water are
in the best interest of the Otay Water District. The
majority of jurisdictions in San Diego County have adopted
measures to promote water reclamation. This ordinance is
necessary to protect the common water supply of the region
which is vital to public health and safety, and to prevent
endangerment of public and private property.
San Diego County is highly dependent on limited imported
water for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses. The
reliability of the supply of imported water is uncertain.
By developing and utilizing recycled water, the need for
additional imported water can be reduced. In light of these
circumstances, certain uses of potable water may be
considered unreasonable or to constitute a nuisance where
recycled water is available.
26.02 USE OF RECYCLED WATER
A. District Policy: It is the policy of the Dis-
trict that recycled water shall be used within the
jurisdiction wherever its use is financially and
technically feasible, and consistent with legal
requirements, preservation of public health,
safety and welfare, and the environment.
A customer’s recycled water service must at all
time be in compliance with any requirements of
service, including but not limited to the
requirements established under this Section 26,
the District’s Rules and Regulations for Recycled
Water Use, the California Water Code, commencing
with Section 13520, the California Health and
Safety Code, Section 116555, the California Code
of Regulations, Titles 17 and 22, and Water Agency
Standards.
B. Required Use for Greenbelt Purposes: Pursuant to
Section 13550 of the California Water Code, no
customer of the District shall make, cause, use or
permit the use of potable water supplied by the
District for greenbelt uses, including, but not
limited to, cemeteries, golf courses, parks and
highway landscaped areas, when, following notice
and a hearing, the District finds that recycled
water is available for such greenbelt uses and
that the following conditions are met:
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1. the recycled water is of adequate quality;
2. the recycled water may be furnished to such
areas at a reasonable cost, comparable to or
less than the cost of supplying potable
domestic water;
3. the State Department of Health Services has
determined that such use would not be detri-
mental to public health; and
4. the use of recycled water will not adversely
affect downstream water rights, will not
degrade water quality.
The findings may include terms and conditions
under which recycled water shall be used. In
addition, the District may assist the customer in
obtaining any permits or approvals required for
the use of recycled water.
26.03 DEFINITIONS
The following terms are defined for purposes of this
ordinance:
A. Agricultural Purposes: Agricultural purposes
include the growing of field and nursery crops,
row crops, trees, and vines and the feeding of
fowl and livestock.
B. Artificial Lake: A human-made lake, pond, lagoon,
or other body of water that is used wholly or
partly for landscape, scenic or noncontact recre-
ational purposes.
C. Commercial Office Building: Any building for
office or commercial uses with water requirements
which include, but are not limited to, landscape
irrigation, toilets, urinals and decorative foun-
tains.
D. Recycled Water Distribution System: A piping
system intended for the delivery of recycled water
separate from and in addition to the potable water
distribution system.
E. Greenbelt Areas: A greenbelt area includes, but
is not limited to golf courses, cemeteries, parks
and landscaping.
F. Industrial Process Water: Water used by any
industrial facility with process water require-
ments which include, but are not limited to, rins-
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ing, washing, cooling and circulation, or con-
struction, including any facility regulated for
industrial waste or other objectionable discharge
under District Code of Ordinances Sections 52.04,
52.05 and 52.06.
G. Off-Site Facilities: Water facilities from the
source of supply to the point of connection with
the on-site facilities, normally up to and includ-
ing the water meter.
H. On-Site Facilities: Water facilities under the
control of the owner normally downstream from the
water meter.
I. Potable Water: Water which conforms to the fed-
eral, state and local standards for human consump-
tion.
J. Recycled Water: Recycled water means water which,
as a result of treatment, is suitable for a direct
beneficial use or controlled use that would not
otherwise occur. (See Water Code Section
13050(n).)
K. Recycled Water Use Permit: A recycled water
permit means a permit issued by the District
approving and conditioning recycled water service
for a particular site.
L. Recycled Water Site Supervisor: A person
responsible for the safe and efficient
installation, operation and maintenance of a
recycled water use site, including but not limited
to compliance with all applicable permits,
enforcement of the recycled water producer’s rules
and regulations and the prevention of potential
hazards, such as cross-connections. The Recycled
Water Site Supervisor must be certified by an
approved Recycled Water Site Supervisor
Certification Training Class offered within the
County of San Diego andthe San Diego County Water
Authority as a Recycled Water Site Supervisor and
must have evidence of valid certification at all
times while acting as Recycled Water Site
Supervisor.
M. Temporary Recycled Water Use Permit: Temporary
recycled water use permit means a permit issued by
the District, at its discretion, to allow
temporary use of recycled water pending issuance
of a recycled water use permit or pending renewal
of such permit following suspension or termination
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due to a violation of the provisions of this
Section.
N. Waste Discharge: Waste Discharge means water
deposited, released or discharged into a sewer
system from any commercial, industrial or residen-
tial source which contains levels of any substance
or substances which may cause substantial harm to
any water treatment or reclamation facility or
which may prevent any use of reclaimed water
authorized by law.
26.04 WATER RECLAMATION MASTER PLAN
A. General: The General Manager shall prepare and
adopt a Water Recycling Master Plan to define,
encourage, and develop the use of recycled water
within the District's boundaries. The Master Plan
shall be updated not less often than every five
years.
B. Contents of the Water Recycling Master Plan: The
Master Plan shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Plants and Facilities. Evaluation of the
location and size of present and future
recycling treatment plants, distribution
pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and
other related facilities, including cost
estimates and potential financing methods.
2. Recycled Water Service Areas. A designation,
based on the criteria set forth in Section
26.02 and the information derived from
Section 26.04B.1. and this Section 26.04B.2.
of the areas within the District that can or
may in the future use recycled water in lieu
of potable water. Recycled water uses may
include, but are not limited to, the irriga-
tion of greenbelt and agricultural areas,
filling of artificial lakes, and appropriate
industrial and commercial uses.
3. Designate Tributary Areas. For each water
reclamation facility identified in the Master
Plan, designate proposed tributary areas.
Within such areas, discharges to the sewage
system shall be subject to permitting, moni-
toring and control measures to protect public
health, safety and public and private prop-
erty. Designation of tributary areas shall
be adopted by ordinances, and may be included
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in the Master Plan. Prior to designation of
tributary areas, appropriate notice shall be
given to property owners and residents of the
area.
4. Quality of Water to be Recycled. For each
water reclamation treatment facility, evalu-
ate water quality with respect to the effect
on anticipated uses of recycled water to be
served by each treatment facility. Evaluate
sources of waste discharge and sewer inflow
that may, directly or cumulatively, substan-
tially contribute to adverse water quality
conditions in recycled water.
5. Tributary Protection Measures. Develop rec-
ommended control measures and management
practices for each designated tributary area
to maintain or improve the quality of
recycled water. Such control measures may
include capital improvements to the sewer
collection system and waste discharge
restrictions for industrial, commercial and
residential discharges.
6. Mandatory Recycled Water Use. For each
recycled water service area, evaluate whether
greenbelt irrigation, agricultural
irrigation, commercial office buildings,
filling of artificial lakes, or industrial
processes shall be limited to the use of
recycled water. As appropriate, mandate
construction of recycled water distribution
systems or other facilities in new and exist-
ing developments for current or future
recycled water use as a condition of any
development approval or continued water ser-
vice if future reclamation facilities are
proposed in the Master Plan that could ade-
quately serve the development, in accordance
with the procedures described in Section
26.05. Identify resources and adopt measures
to assist water users in the financing of
necessary conversions.
7. Rules and Regulations for Recycled Water Use.
Establish general rules and regulations
governing the use and distribution of
recycled water.
8. Public Awareness Program. Establish a com-
prehensive water reclamation public awareness
program.
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9. Coordination Among Agencies. An examination
of the potential for initiating a coordinated
effort between the District and other
regional agencies to share in the production
and utilization of recycled water.
26.05 PROCEDURES
A. Existing Potable Water Service.
1. Preliminary Determination. Based upon the
Master Plan, upon the designation of each
recycled water service area or the commence-
ment of the design of new recycled water
facilities, the General Manager shall make
preliminary determinations as to which exist-
ing potable water customers shall be con-
verted to the use of recycled water. Each
water customer shall be notified of the basis
for a determination that conversion to
recycled water service will be required, as
well as the proposed conditions and schedule
for conversion.
2. Notice. The notice of the preliminary deter-
mination, including the proposed conditions
and time schedule for compliance, and a
recycled water permit application shall be
sent to the water customer by certified mail.
3. Objections; Appeals. The water customer may
file a notice of objection with the District
within thirty (30) days after any notice of
determination to comply is delivered or
mailed to the customer, and may request
reconsideration of the determination or modi-
fication of the proposed conditions or sched-
ule for conversion. The objection must be in
writing and specify the reasons for the
objection. The preliminary determination
shall be final if the customer does not file
a timely objection. Staff (Engineering
Department) shall review the objection and
shall confirm, modify or abandon the prelimi-
nary determination. Upon issuance of a final
determination in writing by Staff, customer
may appeal the determination upon written
application to the Board of Directors after
the final determination made by the Staff.
(Engineering Department). The customer’s
written application to the Board of Directors
to appeal the final determination must be
received within thirty (30) days of the
customer receiving the final determination.
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B. Development and Water Service Approvals.
1. Conditions. Upon application by a developer,
owner or water customer (herein referred to
as "applicant") for a tentative map, subdivi-
sion map, land use permit or other develop-
ment project as defined by Government Code
Section 65928 or for new or altered water
service, the District Staff shall review the
Master Plan and make a preliminary determina-
tion whether the current or proposed use of
the subject property is required to be served
with recycled water or to include facilities
designed to accommodate the use of recycled
water in the future. Based upon such deter-
mination, use of recycled water and provision
of recycled water distribution systems or
other facilities for the use of recycled
water, and application for a permit for such
use may be required a a condition of approval
of any such application, in addition to any
other conditions of approval for service.
2. Alterations and Remodeling. On a case-by-
case basis, upon application for a permit for
the alteration or remodeling of multifamily,
commercial or industrial structures
(including, for example, hotels), the Dis-
trict Staff shall review the Master Plan and
make a preliminary determination whether the
subject property shall be required to be
served with recycled water or to include
facilities designed to accommodate the use of
recycled water in the future. Based upon
such determination, use of recycled water and
provision of recycled water distribution
systems or other facilities for the use of
recycled water, and application for a permit
for such use, may be required as a condition
of approval of the application.
3. Notice of Determination. A notice of the
basis for the preliminary determination,
proposed conditions of approval and schedule
for compliance shall be provided to the
applicant prior to approval of the develop-
ment application or application for water
service.
4. Requested Service. On a case-by-case basis,
upon application for a permit to use recycled
water on a property not covered by Sections
26.05.A.1, 26.05.B.1, or 26.05.B.2 above, the
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General Manager shall review the Master Plan
and make a determination whether the subject
property shall be served with recycled water.
Based upon such determination, the
application for the permit shall be accepted
and processed subject to Section 26.05.C.
C. Recycled Water Permit Process. Upon a final
determination by the General Manager that a prop-
erty shall be served with recycled water, or
adoption of a condition of development approval or
water service requiring use or accommodation of
the use of recycled water, the water customer
owner or applicant shall obtain a recycled water
permit.
1. Permit Conditions. The permit shall specify
the design and operational requirements for
the applicant's water distribution facilities
and schedule for compliance, based on the
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
Section 26.04.B and shall require compliance
with both the California Department of Health
Services Wastewater Recycling Criteria (see
California Code of Administrative Regula-
tions, Title 22), and requirements of the
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
2. Plan Approval. Plans for the recycled and
non-recycled water distribution systems for
the parcel shall be reviewed by the District
Engineer and a field inspection conducted
before the plans are approved.
3. Meter Permit Issuance. Upon completion of
construction and approval by the District and
the County Department of Environmental Health
the meter permit shall be issued. Recycled
water shall not be supplied to a property
until inspection by the District determines
that the applicant is in compliance with the
permit conditions.
4. Recycled Water Use Permit Issuance. If the
site has a certified Recycled Water Site
Supervisor, a Recycled Water Use Permit will
be issued by the District. If the site does
not have a certified Recycled Water Site
Supervisor identified, a Temporary Recycled
Water Use Permit maywill be issued, for a
maximum of up to 120 days, to allow the site
to receive recycled water while a proposed
Recycled Water Site Supervisor is being
certified. Failure to secure a certified
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Recycled Water Site Supervisor for the site
under a Temporary Recycled Water Use Permit
mayshall result in discontinuation of
recycled water service to the site.
D. Temporary Use of Potable Water. At the discretion
of the General Manager, potable water may be made
available on a temporary basis, until recycled
water is available. Before the applicant receives
temporary potable water, a water reclamation per-
mit, as described in Section 26.05.C, must be
obtained for new on-site distribution facilities.
Prior to commencement of recycled water service,
an inspection of the on-site facilities will be
conducted to verify that the facilities have been
maintained and are in compliance with the recycled
water permit and current requirements for service.
Upon verification of compliance, the applicant
shall be notified of the corrective actions
necessary and shall have at least thirty (30) days
to take such actions prior to initiation of
enforcement proceedings.
E. Recycled Water Rate. The rate charged for
recycled water shall be established by Ordinance
of the Board of Directors.
F. Certified Recycled Water Site Supervisor
Requirements.
1. Each Approved Recycled Water Use Site is
required to have a Certified Recycled Water
Site Supervisor. It is the responsibility of
the recycled water use site owner or property
designee to assure a Certified Recycled Water
Site Supervisor is assigned to the recycled
water use site.
2. Each approved recycled water use site shall
maintain and report annually proof of
Recycled Water Site Supervisor certification,
a current address, and a 24-hour emergency
contact phone number for the assigned
Recycled Water Site Supervisor on a form
approved by the Otay Water District. Failure
to report the prescribed Recycled Water Site
Supervisor information annually mayshall
result in discontinuation of recycled water
service to the site.
3. Recycled Water Site Supervisors shall hold a
valid and current certification from a
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Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certification
Training Course recognized by the San Diego
County Health Department and approved by Otay
Water District. Evidence of said
certification shall be available on site and
upon request by the District. Certification
alone does not constitute District approval.
Recertification of the Recycled Water Site
Supervisor is required every five years.
4. The Recycled Water Site Supervisor shall be
solely responsible for communications with
the property owner or property designee for
all on site recycled water issues.
5. Periodic inspection of the Approved Recycled
Water Use Site may be made by the District to
verify conformance with the approved Recycled
Water Use Permit. If at any time the Otay
Water District conducts an inspection of a
recycled water use site and the Recycled
Water Site Supervisor’s certification is
expired or it has been determined that the
recycled water use site has failed to meet
the requirements of the permit, the recycled
water service to the site shall be
discontinued until the recycled water site is
brought back into compliance with the
approved Recycled Water Use Permit.
use site’s responsible party will have a
maximum of 90 days to secure a certified
Recycled Water Site Supervisor for the site.
Failure for a recycled water use site to have
an approved Recycled Water Site Supervisor
within the 90 days will constitute
noncompliance for approved use of recycled
water on the site and mayshall result in
discontinuation of recycled water service to
the site.
6. The District reserves the right to
rerecommend quire removal of a Recycled Water
Site Supervisor if it has been determined
upon inspection that the Recycled Water Site
Supervisor’s actions have placed the public
at risk through improper conduct, testing,
repairs, unapproved modifications, and/or
reporting with respect to an Approved
Recycled Water Use Site.
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26.06 REGULATION OF WASTE DISCHARGE TO SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
A. Intent. The District recognizes that to maintain
adequate wastewater quality for water reclamation
treatment processes, and to protect public and
private property, restrictions may be required on
certain industrial, commercial and residential
waste discharges to a sewerage system that is
located within a designated tributary area of an
existing or planned reclamation facility.
B. Adopted Tributary Protection Measures. Waste dis-
charges to the sewerage system from any indus-
trial, commercial or residential source may be
restricted or prohibited upon a finding, following
a noticed public hearing, that the type or class
of discharge involved is capable of causing or may
cause substantial damage or harm to any sewage
treatment or reclamation facility or to any sig-
nificant user or users or potential user or users
of recycled water within an area which has been
planned for recycled water service. Prohibitions
for certain discharges and guidelines for accept-
ability of wastes are set forth in District Code
of Ordinances Sections 52.04, PROHIBITIONS AGAINST
DISCHARGE OF OBJECTIONABLE WASTES, which prohibits
discharge of certain items into the District sewer
system, including, but not limited to, brine dis-
charge from on-site self-regenerating water sof-
tener units; 52.05, GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE
ACCEPTABILITY OF WASTES; and 52.06, DISCHARGE OF
INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
26.07 SANCTIONS. In addition to the remedies
established under Division IV of this Code, the
following sanctions and remedies apply to
violations of the provisions of this Section.
A. Public Nuisance. Discharge of wastes or the use
of recycled water in any manner in violation of
this ordinance or of any permit issued hereunder
is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be
corrected or abated as directed by the General
Manager. Any person creating such a public nui-
sance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Injunction. Whenever a discharge of wastes or use
of recycled water is in violation of this ordi-
nance or otherwise causes or threatens to cause a
public nuisance, the District may seek injunctive
relief as may be appropriate to enjoin such
discharge or use.
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C. Permit Suspension or Revocation. In addition to
any other provision of this Code or state statute
or rule authorizing termination of water service,
the General Manager may suspend or revoke a permit
issued hereunder if a violation of any provision
of this ordinance or the Rules and Regulations for
Recycled Water Use is found to exist or if a
discharge of wastes or use of recycled water
causes or threatens to cause a nuisance. If a
permit is revoked, the General Manager may, at its
discretion, issue the recycled water user a
temporary recycled water permit for up to 120 days
to allow service to continue while corrective
measures are completed.
D. Penalty. Any owner and/or operator who violates
this ordinance shall, for each day of violation,
or portion thereof, be subject to an
administrative fine as described in Section 72.05.
26.08 VALIDITY
If any provision of this Section 26 or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of Section 26 and the application of such provi-
sions to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby.
Attachment B – Exhibit 2
SECTION 27 REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS FOR OBTAINING
WATER SERVICE
27.01 REQUIREMENT FOR WATER/SEWER PERMIT AND PAYMENT OF
FEES, CHARGES, AND DEPOSITS
A. Requirement for Water/Sewer Permits. Water
meters shall not be installed nor water service furnished
until an application, in the form of a water/sewer permit,
has been executed by the customer at the District office.
B. Requirement for Payment of Fees, Charges, and
Deposits. Payment of all required fees, charges, and
deposits shall be made by the customer at the time the
water meter is purchased. A customer requesting water
service shall pay the fees, charges, and deposits as set
forth in Section 28 of this Code.
C. Requirement for a Building Permit. A customer
requesting permanent water service shall be required to
present a valid building permit for the property issued by
the appropriate governmental agency, except that a building
permit is not required by a customer requesting permanent
water service to: 1) install and maintain landscaping prior
to the construction of a building; 2) perform mass grading
operations; or 3) to satisfy conditions imposed by other
government agencies, including a single meter for grading
for four lots or less which are part of the same parcel
map. Government agencies shall be exempt from the
requirement of presenting a valid building permit.
D. Requirement for a Service Lateral. The customer
requesting water service shall either have an existing
service lateral or purchase a new lateral installation at
the time of the meter purchase.
E. Commercial Parcels – 5,000 square feet or Larger
Irrigated Landscape. When a customer requests water
service on a parcel of land with irrigated landscape equal
to 5,000 square feet or more, a separate meter will be
required for irrigation purposes on the site.
F. Recycled Water Service Areas. In areas
designated as recycled water service areas, the customer
mayshall be required to install a separate recycled water
service lateral and meter to supply irrigation to the
parcel.
G. Second Meter for Indoor Use. Any customer who
obtained a single meter prior to October 17, 1990, a second
meter for indoor use may be obtained, without paying water
capacity fees, San Diego County Water Authority fees, and
applicable zone charges on the second meter, if the
following criteria are met:
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1. The additional meter is solely for the
purpose of isolating current domestic (indoor)
water use from that used for outdoor landscaping.
The additional meter shall be on a separate
lateral.
2. All costs of on-site plumbing changes,
including approved back-flow prevention devices,
will be the responsibility of the customer.
3. The customer acknowledges that adding a
second meter will result in a second water bill
and associated monthly system fee.
4. The customer will be required to pay
all fees and charges prior to meter installation.
H. Water Service Use Changes Resulting in Increased
System Utilization. The use of a water service shall be
limited to the type and size authorized by the original
water meter permit. The property owner shall make a
supplementary water permit application to the District
bBefore adding or subtracting any additional equivalent
dwelling units; adding or subtracting , buildings; ,
modifying existing buildings; , or changing e of occupancy
type. The property owner shall be responsible for , the
property owner shall make a supplementary water permit
application to the District for such change in use anall d
pay additional fees, if necessary, as may be applicable
resulting from the changes included in the supplementary
water permit application.
1. If the supplementary water permit
application requires a larger meter, the property owner
will be responsible for all costs associated with the
upsize of the existing meter in the manner provided in
Section 33.05 paragraph C.
2. Periodic inspections of the premises may be
made by the District to verify conformance with the
approved permit. The District may also perform
periodic inspections and if actual use is greater than
estimated use as included in the original water meter
permit. If it is determined by periodic inspections
that the type and size authorized by the original
water meter permit has been exceeded, the property
owner will be responsible for all costs associated
with the upsize of the existing meter in the manner
provided in Section 33.05 paragraph C.
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27.02 SIZE OF WATER METER
A water meter shall be sized to ensure that the
maximum demand (in gallons per minute) will not exceed 80%
of the manufacturer's recommended maximum flow rate, as
shown in Section 27.03. In no case shall the water meter
size be less than ¾-inch. The size of the water meter and
service lateral required for water service shall be
determined by the General Manager as follows:
A. Detached Single-Family Residential Dwelling Unit.
The customer may submit calculated maximum demand (in
gallons per minute), provided that maximum demand must be
no more than twenty four (24) gallons per minute for a ¾-
inch meter.
B. Apartments, Condominiums, Mobile Home Parks, and
other Multiple Family Residential Dwelling Units with
Individual Meters. The calculated maximum demand shall be
per Section 27.02A.
C. Business, Commercial, Industrial, Apartments,
Condominiums, Mobile Home Parks, and other Multiple-Family
Residential Dwelling Units. The customer shall submit
building plans signed by a licensed building architect.
The plans shall list the number of fixture units, the
parcel size (in acres), and the calculated maximum demand
(in gallons per minute) to be placed on each water meter.
D. Irrigation. The customer shall submit irrigation
plans signed by a licensed landscape architect. The plans
shall indicate the calculated maximum demand (in gallons
per minute) to be placed on each water meter and the total
area to be irrigated (in square feet). The plans must also
be in compliance with the requirements of Section 27.05.
E. Other. In the case of other types of service not
included above, the customer shall submit information as
requested by the General Manager. Any customer may request
and purchase a separate meter to isolate landscaping from
indoor use.
F. Requirement for Multiple Meters. The General
Manager may require multiple meters when it is in the best
interest of the District.
G. Phased Projects. Should the developer choose to
phase a multi-family project and determines the use of a
smaller meter is practical within the initial phase, they
must provide fixture unit calculations for review and
approval by the District for each phase of development,
including the build-out of the project. The developer
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shall provide a letter to the District stating they
acknowledge the initial meter is temporary and that they
understand that they must purchase a larger meter, paying
all applicable meter upsize fees when they connect future
phases to this system. At Plan Review and Submittal the
developer shall show fixture count and meter size for each
of the phases to final build-out.
27.03 MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM FLOW RATE FOR
DISTRICT METERS
Customers are cautioned to control the rates of flow
of water through District meters. Operation of a meter at
flows in excess of the manufacturer's recommendations will
cause severe damage to operating parts. Rated capacities
for meters used in this District are as follows:
ORDINARY METERS
Meter Size Manufacturer's
Recommended Maximum Rate in U.S. Gallons
Iin Inches per
MinuteMaximum Rate in U. S. Gallons
per Minute
3/4 30
1 50
1-1/2 100
2 160
3 500
4 1000
6 2000
8 3400
10 5000
27.04 RESALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
No customer may resell or redistribute any portion of
the water furnished by the District except as provided
below:
A. Use of Sub Mmeters for Resale or Redistribution
of Wwater. Owners or operators of mobile home parks,
apartments, condominium complexes, industrial complexes,
and land used for agricultural purposes may resell water
furnished by the District through the use of a sub metering
system under the following conditions:
(1)1. Oowners and operators shall comply with
State law (California Code of Regulations Section
4090) prohibiting any surcharge on the water rate;
(2)2. Tthe water system on the private property
side of the master meter, including the sub meters,
shall be solely the responsibility of the owner or
operator; and
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(3)3. Tthe owner or operator shall clearly
delineate on the bill that any cost associated with
the sub meters is a cost imposed by the property owner
or operator and not by Otay Water District.
B. Ratio Utility Billing Systems. To the extent
permitted under law, owners or operators of multi-unit
structures where sub meters have not been installed may
elect to implement a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) or
alternative billing system to determine proportionate
shares of water charges and bill tenants accordingly.
27.05 CONSERVATION AND LOCAL SUPPLY USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements below apply to all new residential
and commercial developments or redevelopments. The
landscape requirements also apply to any re-landscaping
that is subject to review by the District, the County of
San Diego, City of Chula Vista, or the City of San Diego.
1A. Indoor Fixtures and Appliances. All water
fixtures and appliances installed, including the ones in
the following list, must be high-efficiency:
• Toilets and urinals
• Faucets
• Showerheads
• Clothes Washers
• Dishwashers
“High-efficiency” means fixtures and appliances that
comply with the most efficient specifications under the EPA
WaterSense® or Energy Star programs,1 as in effect at the
time installation commences.
B2. Landscape requirements. Only “Smart” irrigation
controllers2 may be installed and only low-water use plants
may be used in non- recreational landscapes. All
landscapes must also be designed and managed consistent
with requirements of the local agency within which the
property is located, be it the County of San Diego, the
City of Chula Vista, or the City of San Diego.
1 Certified EPA WaterSense® products, and Energy Star products, are at
least 20% more efficient than the applicable federal standards.
2 Smart Irrigation Controller means a controller that uses real time,
soil moisture or weather data to automatically adjust irrigation run-
times. Furthermore, to qualify as a Smart Irrigation Controller, the
device must be certified by the Irrigation Association and/or the EPA
WaterSense® program.
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a1. Installed smart irrigation controllers shall be
properly programmed/scheduled according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and/or site specific conditions
based on soil type, plant type, irrigation type, weather,
and/or reference evapotranspiration data.
b2. Two irrigation schedules shall be prepared, one
for the initial establishment period of three months or
until summer hardened, and one for the established
landscape, which incorporates the specific water needs of
the plants and turf throughout the calendar year. The
schedules shall be continuously available on site to those
responsible for the landscape maintenance and posted at the
smart controller.
c3. Any Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&Rs) pertaining to a new subdivision/development shall
not limit or prohibit the use and maintenance of low water
use plant materials and the use of artificial turf, and
shall require property owners to design and maintain their
landscapes consistent with the applicable City and County’s
regulations.
d4. Dedicated irrigation meters shall be installed
in:
• All parks and common areas with 5,000 square
feet or more of irrigated landscape; and
• Commercial sites with 5,000 square feet or
more of irrigated landscape
e5. In compliance with Section 23.03 of this Code of
Ordinance, pressure regulators must be installed when and
where appropriate to maximize the life expectancy and
efficiency of the irrigation system.
5C. New commercial developments must install separate,
dual-distribution systems for potable and recycled water.
6D. The requirements of this Section shall not be
interpreted in any way to limit the owner’s obligation to
comply with any other applicable federal, state, or local
laws or regulations.
Attachment B – Exhibit 3
SECTION 31 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE
31.01 DEFINITION OF TEMPORARY SERVICE
Temporary water service is water service provided for a
limited period of time not to exceed 365 days, and used for
temporary purposes such as construction, hydrotesting water
systems, vegetation of slopes, and other uses noted in this
section. Temporary water service shall not be provided to
residential dwellings or commercial business enterprises which
are covered under Ssection 60 of this Ccode.
31.02 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY METER FOR SERVICE
Temporary service may be provided after installation of a
temporary meter pursuant to a customer's written application for
such service. Temporary service by means of a "jumper" or other
unauthorized connection to the District water system is
prohibited and subject to penalties as set forth in Ssection 72.
A. Size and Location.
1. The size and location of temporary meters will be
determined solely by the District.
2. For temporary service from a fire hydrant, a meter of
at least 4" in size will be required. Only one 2½"
fire hydrant port per fire hydrant shall be occupied
by a temporary meter at one time.
B. Temporary water service from a fire hydrant shall be
limited to the following applications:
1. Filling of water trucks and drop tanks.
2. General construction requirements, such as backfill
and compaction, guniting and stuccoing, and block wall
building.
3. Flushing of storm drains and sewer lines.
4. Filling, hydrotesting, chlorination, and flushing of
newly constructed potable and reclaimed water lines.
5. Filling, flushing, hydrotesting, and the initial
operational coverage testing of reclaimed water
irrigation systems. Temporary service provided for
this application shall be limited to a maximum of 60
days.
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6. Operation of landscape irrigation for the
establishment of vegetation on slopes or other planted
areas. Temporary service provided for this
application shall be limited to a maximum of 180 days.
Item 5 and 6 above shall require the installation by
the customer of a District approved and tested reduced
pressure backflow device prior to the temporary
service being established. The backflow device shall
be installed in plain view and within 3 feet of the
temporary hydrant meter.
C. Temporary service to construction trailers or other
temporary construction buildings may shall be provided as
follows:
1. Through a temporary meter connected to the 1 or 2 inch
service lateral for the lot the trailer is placed on.
2. Where Item 1 above is not possible, through a
temporary meter connected to appurtenances other than
a fire hydrant, such as a blow off.
3. Where either Item 1 or 2 above is not possible, from a
temporary 4 inch meter connected to a fire hydrant.
Service to construction trailers or other temporary
construction buildings shall require the installation by
the customer of a District approved and tested reduced
pressure backflow device prior to the temporary service
being established. The backflow device shall be installed
in accordance with District requirements.
D. Temporary service to community service organizations shall
be provided under the conditions set forth below:
1. The community service organization shall make a
minimum payment for the temporary connection. See
Appendix A, 31.02 B.1. for charges.
2. If the cost of the water used exceeds $25.00, the
community service organization shall pay the excess
cost. See Temporary Water Service Rates in Appendix A,
25.03 E.7.(b) for rates per meter.
3. The temporary service shall be limited to 48 hours
within any one month period.
4. The meter shall be installed by District staff.
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5. The rate for water service shall be two times the
normal domestic rate.
E. If any unauthorized connection, disconnection or relocation
of a temporary meter, or other connection device is made by
other than District employees, District may discontinue
further water service to the entire project and impose
penalitespenalties as set forth in Ssection 72.
F. Extensions to the time limits referenced in this section
may be made by the General Manager. Requests for time
extensions shall be made by the customer in writing.
31.03 FEES AND CHARGES FOR TEMPORARY METERS
A. Temporary Service. Temporary water service shall be
furnished to the property owner or the owner’s authorized
agent only and shall be provided under the following
conditions:
1. Requirement of Deposit. At the time application is
made for temporary service, the customer shall deposit
with the District the amount set forth in Appendix A,
31.03 A.1.
2. Delinquency. No temporary meters shall be furnished
to any person with a delinquent account with the
District.
3. Refund of Deposit or Additional Payment. Upon
cancellation or termination of the temporary service,
the District will refund the amount of deposit
remaining after making the following deductions:
a) cost of installing, moving, and removing the
meter;
b) cost of repairing or replacing the meter, fire
hydrant, and/or any fittings damaged or lost
while in use; and
c) unpaid charges for water used or other applicable
charges.
4. Temporary Meter Set-up & Removal. The charges to set-
up and remove a temporary meter are set forth in
Appendix A, 31.03 A.4.
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5. Temporary Meter Move Fee. If a meter needs to be
moved from one location to another see Appendix A.,
31.03 A.5.
B. Rates for Temporary Service. The minimum category of
service for Temporary Water Service from a hydrant shall be
a meter size of 4 inches. Payment for temporary water
service shall be in accordance with rates and charges set
forth in Section 25.03 E.7.(b).
31.04 PAYMENT OF CAPACITY, NEW WATER SUPPLY, AND ANNEXATION FEES FOR
TEMPORARY METERS
A. Customers, whose property has been annexed into an
Improvement District, may elect to pay the capacity, new
water supply and annexation fees in addition to the deposit
amount shown in Section Appendix A, 31.03.A.1.
B. Capacity, new water supply and annexation fees for this
type of temporary service shall be calculated in accordance
with Sections 9 and 28.
C. Payment for this type of temporary service shall be in
accordance with the rates and charges set forth in Section
25.03 E.7.(c)and based on water use type.
D. Customers electing this type of temporary service shall be
credited the number of equivalent dwelling units they have
previously purchased when the meter(s) is returned to the
District. The credit shall be applicable to permanent
meters purchased within the same subdivision or development
where the temporary meter was used.
Attachment C
RESOLUTION NO. 4298
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY
WATER DISTRICT AMENDING POLICY 10 REQUIREMENT OF
APPROVAL FOR A SPAGHETTI LINE OF THE DISTRICT’S
CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, the Otay Water District Board of Directors has been
presented with an amended Policy No. 10 of the District’s Code of
Ordinances for the management of the Otay Water District; and
WHEREAS, the amended Policy No. 10 has been reviewed and
considered by the Board, and it is in the interest of the District to
adopt the amended policy; and
WHEREAS, the strike-through copy of the proposed policy is
attached as Exhibit 1 to this resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED by the
Board of Directors of the Otay Water District that the amended Policy
No. 10, incorporated herein as Attachment G, is hereby adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Otay
Water District at a board meeting held this 6th day of April 2016, by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
________________________
President
ATTEST:
____________________________
District Secretary
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Attachment C – Exhibit 1
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY
Subject
REQUIREMENT OF APPROVAL FOR A PRIVATE
LATERAL SPAGHETTI LINE
Policy
Number
Date
Adopted
Date
Revised
10 10/15/84 48/0610/161
Purpose
To provide conditions for waiver of District ordinances that will
authorize use of a private lateral (also known as a "spaghetti line")
for water or sewer service.
Background
The District often receives requests from owners of property for
permission to use a private spaghetti line insteadlateral instead of
extending a District water or sewer main. If it has been determined
that it is not practical or feasible to extend a main, the District will
consider approval of the use of a spaghetti lineprivate lateral.
Policy
When an application is made for water or sewer service, together with a
request for permission to use a spaghetti lineprivate lateral, District
Engineers will make an evaluation to determine 1) whether District
facilities can or should be extended or 2) whether a spaghetti
lineprivate lateral should be used. The General Manager, or his
designee, is hereby authorized to make the determination on whether the
existing District line shall be extended in accordance with District
Ordinances or whether use of a spaghetti lineprivate lateral will be
permitted.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District water
facilities and a spaghetti lineprivate lateral for water service should
be permitted, District Engineers shall recommend the size and type of
lateral of line to be connected to the between the water meter to the
District water system to assure adequate water service to the property.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District sewer
facilities and a private lateral for sewer service should be permitted,
If the private lateral request pertains to sewer service, District
Engineers shall recommend the size and type of lateral of the line to be
connected to the District sewer system.
An Agreement for Use of a the Private Lateral (“Private Lateral
Agreement”) associated with the property shall also be executed by the
property owner(s) and the District prior to the start of the
construction of a private lateral. The Private Lateral Agreement is
agreement shall also be recorded with against the property. All costs
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associated with The construction of a spaghetti lineprivate lateral and
its costs will be the responsibility of the property owner. Easements
or rights-of-way required for the spaghetti lineprivate lateral shall
also be the responsibility of the property owner.
Attachment D
SECTION 26 WATER RECYCLING PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES
26.01 FINDINGS
The state policies regarding use of recycled water are
in the best interest of the Otay Water District. The
majority of jurisdictions in San Diego County have adopted
measures to promote water reclamation. This ordinance is
necessary to protect the common water supply of the region
which is vital to public health and safety, and to prevent
endangerment of public and private property.
San Diego County is highly dependent on limited imported
water for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses. The
reliability of the supply of imported water is uncertain.
By developing and utilizing recycled water, the need for
additional imported water can be reduced. In light of these
circumstances, certain uses of potable water may be
considered unreasonable or to constitute a nuisance where
recycled water is available.
26.02 USE OF RECYCLED WATER
A. District Policy: It is the policy of the Dis-
trict that recycled water shall be used within the
jurisdiction wherever its use is financially and
technically feasible, and consistent with legal
requirements, preservation of public health,
safety and welfare, and the environment.
A customer’s recycled water service must at all
time be in compliance with any requirements of
service, including but not limited to the
requirements established under this Section 26,
the District’s Rules and Regulations for Recycled
Water Use, the California Water Code, commencing
with Section 13520, the California Health and
Safety Code, Section 116555, the California Code
of Regulations, Titles 17 and 22, and Water Agency
Standards.
B. Required Use for Greenbelt Purposes: Pursuant to
Section 13550 of the California Water Code, no
customer of the District shall make, cause, use or
permit the use of potable water supplied by the
District for greenbelt uses, including, but not
limited to, cemeteries, golf courses, parks and
highway landscaped areas, when, following notice
and a hearing, the District finds that recycled
water is available for such greenbelt uses and
that the following conditions are met:
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1. the recycled water is of adequate quality;
2. the recycled water may be furnished to such
areas at a reasonable cost, comparable to or
less than the cost of supplying potable
domestic water;
3. the State Department of Health Services has
determined that such use would not be detri-
mental to public health; and
4. the use of recycled water will not adversely
affect downstream water rights, will not
degrade water quality.
The findings may include terms and conditions
under which recycled water shall be used. In
addition, the District may assist the customer in
obtaining any permits or approvals required for
the use of recycled water.
26.03 DEFINITIONS
The following terms are defined for purposes of this
ordinance:
A. Agricultural Purposes: Agricultural purposes
include the growing of field and nursery crops,
row crops, trees, and vines and the feeding of
fowl and livestock.
B. Artificial Lake: A human-made lake, pond, lagoon,
or other body of water that is used wholly or
partly for landscape, scenic or noncontact recre-
ational purposes.
C. Commercial Office Building: Any building for
office or commercial uses with water requirements
which include, but are not limited to, landscape
irrigation, toilets, urinals and decorative foun-
tains.
D. Recycled Water Distribution System: A piping
system intended for the delivery of recycled water
separate from and in addition to the potable water
distribution system.
E. Greenbelt Areas: A greenbelt area includes, but
is not limited to golf courses, cemeteries, parks
and landscaping.
F. Industrial Process Water: Water used by any
industrial facility with process water require-
ments which include, but are not limited to, rins-
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ing, washing, cooling and circulation, or con-
struction, including any facility regulated for
industrial waste or other objectionable discharge
under District Code of Ordinances Sections 52.04,
52.05 and 52.06.
G. Off-Site Facilities: Water facilities from the
source of supply to the point of connection with
the on-site facilities, normally up to and includ-
ing the water meter.
H. On-Site Facilities: Water facilities under the
control of the owner normally downstream from the
water meter.
I. Potable Water: Water which conforms to the fed-
eral, state and local standards for human consump-
tion.
J. Recycled Water: Recycled water means water which,
as a result of treatment, is suitable for a direct
beneficial use or controlled use that would not
otherwise occur. (See Water Code Section
13050(n).)
K. Recycled Water Use Permit: A recycled water
permit means a permit issued by the District
approving and conditioning recycled water service
for a particular site.
L. Recycled Water Site Supervisor: A person
responsible for the safe and efficient
installation, operation and maintenance of a
recycled water use site, including but not limited
to compliance with all applicable permits,
enforcement of the recycled water producer’s rules
and regulations and the prevention of potential
hazards, such as cross-connections. The Recycled
Water Site Supervisor must be certified by an
approved Recycled Water Site Supervisor
Certification Training Class offered within the
County of San Diego and must have evidence of
valid certification at all times while acting as
Recycled Water Site Supervisor.
M. Temporary Recycled Water Use Permit: Temporary
recycled water use permit means a permit issued by
the District, at its discretion, to allow
temporary use of recycled water pending issuance
of a recycled water use permit or pending renewal
of such permit following suspension or termination
due to a violation of the provisions of this
Section.
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N. Waste Discharge: Waste Discharge means water
deposited, released or discharged into a sewer
system from any commercial, industrial or residen-
tial source which contains levels of any substance
or substances which may cause substantial harm to
any water treatment or reclamation facility or
which may prevent any use of reclaimed water
authorized by law.
26.04 WATER RECLAMATION MASTER PLAN
A. General: The General Manager shall prepare and
adopt a Water Recycling Master Plan to define,
encourage, and develop the use of recycled water
within the District's boundaries. The Master Plan
shall be updated not less often than every five
years.
B. Contents of the Water Recycling Master Plan: The
Master Plan shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1. Plants and Facilities. Evaluation of the
location and size of present and future
recycling treatment plants, distribution
pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and
other related facilities, including cost
estimates and potential financing methods.
2. Recycled Water Service Areas. A designation,
based on the criteria set forth in Section
26.02 and the information derived from
Section 26.04B.1. and this Section 26.04B.2.
of the areas within the District that can or
may in the future use recycled water in lieu
of potable water. Recycled water uses may
include, but are not limited to, the irriga-
tion of greenbelt and agricultural areas,
filling of artificial lakes, and appropriate
industrial and commercial uses.
3. Designate Tributary Areas. For each water
reclamation facility identified in the Master
Plan, designate proposed tributary areas.
Within such areas, discharges to the sewage
system shall be subject to permitting, moni-
toring and control measures to protect public
health, safety and public and private prop-
erty. Designation of tributary areas shall
be adopted by ordinances, and may be included
in the Master Plan. Prior to designation of
tributary areas, appropriate notice shall be
given to property owners and residents of the
area.
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4. Quality of Water to be Recycled. For each
water reclamation treatment facility, evalu-
ate water quality with respect to the effect
on anticipated uses of recycled water to be
served by each treatment facility. Evaluate
sources of waste discharge and sewer inflow
that may, directly or cumulatively, substan-
tially contribute to adverse water quality
conditions in recycled water.
5. Tributary Protection Measures. Develop rec-
ommended control measures and management
practices for each designated tributary area
to maintain or improve the quality of
recycled water. Such control measures may
include capital improvements to the sewer
collection system and waste discharge
restrictions for industrial, commercial and
residential discharges.
6. Mandatory Recycled Water Use. For each
recycled water service area, evaluate whether
greenbelt irrigation, agricultural
irrigation, commercial office buildings,
filling of artificial lakes, or industrial
processes shall be limited to the use of
recycled water. As appropriate, mandate
construction of recycled water distribution
systems or other facilities in new and exist-
ing developments for current or future
recycled water use as a condition of any
development approval or continued water ser-
vice if future reclamation facilities are
proposed in the Master Plan that could ade-
quately serve the development, in accordance
with the procedures described in Section
26.05. Identify resources and adopt measures
to assist water users in the financing of
necessary conversions.
7. Rules and Regulations for Recycled Water Use.
Establish general rules and regulations
governing the use and distribution of
recycled water.
8. Public Awareness Program. Establish a com-
prehensive water reclamation public awareness
program.
9. Coordination Among Agencies. An examination
of the potential for initiating a coordinated
effort between the District and other
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regional agencies to share in the production
and utilization of recycled water.
26.05 PROCEDURES
A. Existing Potable Water Service.
1. Preliminary Determination. Based upon the
Master Plan, upon the designation of each
recycled water service area or the commence-
ment of the design of new recycled water
facilities, the General Manager shall make
preliminary determinations as to which exist-
ing potable water customers shall be con-
verted to the use of recycled water. Each
water customer shall be notified of the basis
for a determination that conversion to
recycled water service will be required, as
well as the proposed conditions and schedule
for conversion.
2. Notice. The notice of the preliminary deter-
mination, including the proposed conditions
and time schedule for compliance, and a
recycled water permit application shall be
sent to the water customer by certified mail.
3. Objections; Appeals. The water customer may
file a notice of objection with the District
within thirty (30) days after any notice of
determination to comply is delivered or
mailed to the customer, and may request
reconsideration of the determination or modi-
fication of the proposed conditions or sched-
ule for conversion. The objection must be in
writing and specify the reasons for the
objection. The preliminary determination
shall be final if the customer does not file
a timely objection. Staff (Engineering
Department) shall review the objection and
shall confirm, modify or abandon the prelimi-
nary determination. Upon issuance of a final
determination in writing by Staff, customer
may appeal the determination upon written
application to the Board of Directors after
the final determination made by the Staff
(Engineering Department). The customer’s
written application to the Board of Directors
to appeal the final determination must be
received within thirty (30) days of the
customer receiving the final determination.
B. Development and Water Service Approvals.
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1. Conditions. Upon application by a developer,
owner or water customer (herein referred to
as "applicant") for a tentative map, subdivi-
sion map, land use permit or other develop-
ment project as defined by Government Code
Section 65928 or for new or altered water
service, the District Staff shall review the
Master Plan and make a preliminary determina-
tion whether the current or proposed use of
the subject property is required to be served
with recycled water or to include facilities
designed to accommodate the use of recycled
water in the future. Based upon such deter-
mination, use of recycled water and provision
of recycled water distribution systems or
other facilities for the use of recycled
water, and application for a permit for such
use may be required a condition of approval
of any such application, in addition to any
other conditions of approval for service.
2. Alterations and Remodeling. On a case-by-
case basis, upon application for a permit for
the alteration or remodeling of multifamily,
commercial or industrial structures
(including, for example, hotels), the Dis-
trict Staff shall review the Master Plan and
make a preliminary determination whether the
subject property shall be required to be
served with recycled water or to include
facilities designed to accommodate the use of
recycled water in the future. Based upon
such determination, use of recycled water and
provision of recycled water distribution
systems or other facilities for the use of
recycled water, and application for a permit
for such use, may be required as a condition
of approval of the application.
3. Notice of Determination. A notice of the
basis for the preliminary determination,
proposed conditions of approval and schedule
for compliance shall be provided to the
applicant prior to approval of the develop-
ment application or application for water
service.
4. Requested Service. On a case-by-case basis,
upon application for a permit to use recycled
water on a property not covered by Sections
26.05.A.1, 26.05.B.1, or 26.05.B.2 above, the
General Manager shall review the Master Plan
and make a determination whether the subject
property shall be served with recycled water.
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Based upon such determination, the
application for the permit shall be accepted
and processed subject to Section 26.05.C.
C. Recycled Water Permit Process. Upon a final
determination by the General Manager that a prop-
erty shall be served with recycled water, or
adoption of a condition of development approval or
water service requiring use or accommodation of
the use of recycled water, the water customer
owner or applicant shall obtain a recycled water
permit.
1. Permit Conditions. The permit shall specify
the design and operational requirements for
the applicant's water distribution facilities
and schedule for compliance, based on the
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to
Section 26.04.B and shall require compliance
with both the California Department of Health
Services Wastewater Recycling Criteria (see
California Code of Administrative Regula-
tions, Title 22), and requirements of the
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
2. Plan Approval. Plans for the recycled and
non-recycled water distribution systems for
the parcel shall be reviewed by the District
Engineer and a field inspection conducted
before the plans are approved.
3. Meter Permit Issuance. Upon completion of
construction and approval by the District and
the County Department of Environmental Health
the meter permit shall be issued. Recycled
water shall not be supplied to a property
until inspection by the District determines
that the applicant is in compliance with the
permit conditions.
4. Recycled Water Use Permit Issuance. If the
site has a certified Recycled Water Site
Supervisor, a Recycled Water Use Permit will
be issued by the District. If the site does
not have a certified Recycled Water Site
Supervisor identified, a Temporary Recycled
Water Use Permit may be issued, for a maximum
of 120 days, to allow the site to receive
recycled water while a proposed Recycled
Water Site Supervisor is being certified.
Failure to secure a certified Recycled Water
Site Supervisor for the site under a
Temporary Recycled Water Use Permit may
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result in discontinuation of recycled water
service to the site.
D. Temporary Use of Potable Water. At the discretion
of the General Manager, potable water may be made
available on a temporary basis, until recycled
water is available. Before the applicant receives
temporary potable water, a water reclamation per-
mit, as described in Section 26.05.C, must be
obtained for new on-site distribution facilities.
Prior to commencement of recycled water service,
an inspection of the on-site facilities will be
conducted to verify that the facilities have been
maintained and are in compliance with the recycled
water permit and current requirements for service.
Upon verification of compliance, the applicant
shall be notified of the corrective actions
necessary and shall have at least thirty (30) days
to take such actions prior to initiation of
enforcement proceedings.
E. Recycled Water Rate. The rate charged for
recycled water shall be established by Ordinance
of the Board of Directors.
F. Certified Recycled Water Site Supervisor
Requirements.
1. Each Approved Recycled Water Use Site is
required to have a Certified Recycled Water
Site Supervisor. It is the responsibility of
the recycled water use site owner or property
designee to assure a Certified Recycled Water
Site Supervisor is assigned to the recycled
water use site.
2. Each approved recycled water use site shall
maintain and report annually proof of
Recycled Water Site Supervisor certification,
a current address, and a 24-hour emergency
contact phone number for the assigned
Recycled Water Site Supervisor on a form
approved by the Otay Water District. Failure
to report the prescribed Recycled Water Site
Supervisor information annually may result in
discontinuation of recycled water service to
the site.
3. Recycled Water Site Supervisors shall hold a
valid and current certification from a
Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certification
Training Course recognized by the San Diego
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County Health Department and approved by Otay
Water District. Evidence of said
certification shall be available on site and
upon request by the District. Certification
alone does not constitute District approval.
Recertification of the Recycled Water Site
Supervisor is required every five years.
4. The Recycled Water Site Supervisor shall be
solely responsible for communications with
the property owner or property designee for
all on site recycled water issues.
5. Periodic inspection of the Approved Recycled
Water Use Site may be made by the District to
verify conformance with the approved Recycled
Water Use Permit. If at any time the Otay
Water District conducts an inspection of a
recycled water use site and the Recycled
Water Site Supervisor’s certification is
expired or it has been determined that the
recycled water use site has failed to meet
the requirements of the permit, recycled
water service to the site shall be
discontinued until the recycled water site is
brought back into compliance with the
approved Recycled Water Use Permit.
6. The District reserves the right to recommend
removal of a Recycled Water Site Supervisor
if it has been determined upon inspection
that the Recycled Water Site Supervisor’s
actions have placed the public at risk
through improper conduct, testing, repairs,
unapproved modifications, and/or reporting
with respect to an Approved Recycled Water
Use Site.
26.06 REGULATION OF WASTE DISCHARGE TO SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
A. Intent. The District recognizes that to maintain
adequate wastewater quality for water reclamation
treatment processes, and to protect public and
private property, restrictions may be required on
certain industrial, commercial and residential
waste discharges to a sewerage system that is
located within a designated tributary area of an
existing or planned reclamation facility.
B. Adopted Tributary Protection Measures. Waste dis-
charges to the sewerage system from any indus-
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trial, commercial or residential source may be
restricted or prohibited upon a finding, following
a noticed public hearing, that the type or class
of discharge involved is capable of causing or may
cause substantial damage or harm to any sewage
treatment or reclamation facility or to any sig-
nificant user or users or potential user or users
of recycled water within an area which has been
planned for recycled water service. Prohibitions
for certain discharges and guidelines for accept-
ability of wastes are set forth in District Code
of Ordinances Sections 52.04, PROHIBITIONS AGAINST
DISCHARGE OF OBJECTIONABLE WASTES, which prohibits
discharge of certain items into the District sewer
system, including, but not limited to, brine dis-
charge from on-site self-regenerating water sof-
tener units; 52.05, GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE
ACCEPTABILITY OF WASTES; and 52.06, DISCHARGE OF
INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
26.07 SANCTIONS. In addition to the remedies
established under Division IV of this Code, the
following sanctions and remedies apply to
violations of the provisions of this Section.
A. Public Nuisance. Discharge of wastes or the use
of recycled water in any manner in violation of
this ordinance or of any permit issued hereunder
is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be
corrected or abated as directed by the General
Manager. Any person creating such a public nui-
sance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Injunction. Whenever a discharge of wastes or use
of recycled water is in violation of this ordi-
nance or otherwise causes or threatens to cause a
public nuisance, the District may seek injunctive
relief as may be appropriate to enjoin such
discharge or use.
C. Permit Suspension or Revocation. In addition to
any other provision of this Code or state statute
or rule authorizing termination of water service,
the General Manager may suspend or revoke a permit
issued hereunder if a violation of any provision
of this ordinance or the Rules and Regulations for
Recycled Water Use is found to exist or if a
discharge of wastes or use of recycled water
causes or threatens to cause a nuisance. If a
permit is revoked, the General Manager may, at its
discretion, issue the recycled water user a
temporary recycled water permit for up to 120 days
to allow service to continue while corrective
measures are completed.
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D. Penalty. Any owner and/or operator who violates
this ordinance shall, for each day of violation,
or portion thereof, be subject to an
administrative fine as described in Section 72.05.
26.08 VALIDITY
If any provision of this Section 26 or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of Section 26 and the application of such provi-
sions to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby.
Attachment E
SECTION 27 REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS FOR OBTAINING
WATER SERVICE
27.01 REQUIREMENT FOR WATER/SEWER PERMIT AND PAYMENT OF
FEES, CHARGES, AND DEPOSITS
A. Requirement for Water/Sewer Permits. Water
meters shall not be installed nor water service furnished
until an application, in the form of a water/sewer permit,
has been executed by the customer at the District office.
B. Requirement for Payment of Fees, Charges, and
Deposits. Payment of all required fees, charges, and
deposits shall be made by the customer at the time the
water meter is purchased. A customer requesting water
service shall pay the fees, charges, and deposits as set
forth in Section 28 of this Code.
C. Requirement for a Building Permit. A customer
requesting permanent water service shall be required to
present a valid building permit for the property issued by
the appropriate governmental agency, except that a building
permit is not required by a customer requesting permanent
water service to: 1) install and maintain landscaping prior
to the construction of a building; 2) perform mass grading
operations; or 3) to satisfy conditions imposed by other
government agencies, including a single meter for grading
four lots or less which are part of the same parcel map.
Government agencies shall be exempt from the requirement of
presenting a valid building permit.
D. Requirement for a Service Lateral. The customer
requesting water service shall either have an existing
service lateral or purchase a new lateral installation at
the time of the meter purchase.
E. Commercial Parcels – 5,000 square feet or Larger
Irrigated Landscape. When a customer requests water
service on a parcel of land with irrigated landscape equal
to 5,000 square feet or more, a separate meter will be
required for irrigation purposes on the site.
F. Recycled Water Service Areas. In areas
designated as recycled water service areas, the customer
may be required to install a separate recycled water
service lateral and meter to supply irrigation to the
parcel.
G. Second Meter for Indoor Use. Any customer who
obtained a single meter prior to October 17, 1990, a second
meter for indoor use may be obtained, without paying water
capacity fees, San Diego County Water Authority fees, and
applicable zone charges on the second meter, if the
following criteria are met:
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1. The additional meter is solely for the
purpose of isolating current domestic
(indoor) water use from that used for
outdoor landscaping. The additional meter
shall be on a separate lateral.
2. All costs of on-site plumbing changes,
including approved back-flow prevention
devices, will be the responsibility of the
customer.
3. The customer acknowledges that adding a
second meter will result in a second water
bill and associated monthly system fee.
4. The customer will be required to pay all
fees and charges prior to meter
installation.
H. Water Service Use Changes Resulting in Increased
System Utilization. The use of a water service shall be
limited to the type and size authorized by the original
water meter permit. The property owner shall make a
supplementary water permit application to the District
before adding or subtracting any additional equivalent
dwelling units; adding or subtracting buildings; modifying
existing buildings; or changing occupancy type. The
property owner shall be responsible for all additional
fees, as may be applicable resulting from the changes
included in the supplementary water permit application.
1. If the supplementary water permit
application requires a larger meter, the
property owner will be responsible for all
costs associated with the upsize of the
existing meter in the manner provided in
Section 33.05 paragraph C.
2. Periodic inspections of the premises may be
made by the District to verify conformance
with the approved permit. The District may
also perform periodic inspections if actual
use is greater than estimated use as
included in the original water meter permit.
If it is determined by periodic inspections
that the type and size authorized by the
original water meter permit has been
exceeded, the property owner will be
responsible for all costs associated with
the upsize of the existing meter in the
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manner provided in Section 33.05 paragraph
C.
27.02 SIZE OF WATER METER
A water meter shall be sized to ensure that the
maximum demand (in gallons per minute) will not exceed 80%
of the manufacturer's recommended maximum flow rate, as
shown in Section 27.03. In no case shall the water meter
size be less than ¾-inch. The size of the water meter and
service lateral required for water service shall be
determined by the General Manager as follows:
A. Detached Single-Family Residential Dwelling Unit.
The customer may submit calculated maximum demand (in
gallons per minute), provided that maximum demand must be
no more than twenty four (24) gallons per minute for a ¾-
inch meter.
B. Apartments, Condominiums, Mobile Home Parks, and
other Multiple Family Residential Dwelling Units with
Individual Meters. The calculated maximum demand shall be
per Section 27.02A.
C. Business, Commercial, Industrial, Apartments,
Condominiums, Mobile Home Parks, and other Multiple-Family
Residential Dwelling Units. The customer shall submit
building plans signed by a licensed building architect.
The plans shall list the number of fixture units, the
parcel size (in acres), and the calculated maximum demand
(in gallons per minute) to be placed on each water meter.
D. Irrigation. The customer shall submit irrigation
plans signed by a licensed landscape architect. The plans
shall indicate the calculated maximum demand (in gallons
per minute) to be placed on each water meter and the total
area to be irrigated (in square feet). The plans must also
be in compliance with the requirements of Section 27.05.
E. Other. In the case of other types of service not
included above, the customer shall submit information as
requested by the General Manager. Any customer may request
and purchase a separate meter to isolate landscaping from
indoor use.
F. Requirement for Multiple Meters. The General
Manager may require multiple meters when it is in the best
interest of the District.
G. Phased Projects. Should the developer choose to
phase a multi-family project and determines the use of a
smaller meter is practical within the initial phase, they
must provide fixture unit calculations for review and
approval by the District for each phase of development,
including the build-out of the project. The developer
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shall provide a letter to the District stating they
acknowledge the initial meter is temporary and they
understand that they must purchase a larger meter, paying
all applicable meter upsize fees when they connect future
phases to this system. At Plan Review and Submittal the
developer shall show fixture count and meter size for each
of the phases to final build-out.
27.03 MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM FLOW RATE FOR
DISTRICT METERS
Customers are cautioned to control the rates of flow
of water through District meters. Operation of a meter at
flows in excess of the manufacturer's recommendations will
cause severe damage to operating parts. Rated capacities
for meters used in this District are as follows:
ORDINARY METERS
Meter Size Manufacturer's
Recommended Maximum Rate in U.S. Gallons
in Inches per Minute
3/4 30
1 50
1-1/2 100
2 160
3 500
4 1000
6 2000
8 3400
10 5000
27.04 RESALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
No customer may resell or redistribute any portion of
the water furnished by the District except as provided
below:
A. Use of Sub Meters for Resale or Redistribution of
Water. Owners or operators of mobile home parks,
apartments, condominium complexes, industrial complexes,
and land used for agricultural purposes may resell water
furnished by the District through the use of a sub metering
system under the following conditions:
1. Owners and operators shall comply with State
law (California Code of Regulations Section
4090) prohibiting any surcharge on the water
rate;
2. The water system on the private property
side of the master meter, including the sub
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meters, shall be solely the responsibility
of the owner or operator; and
3. The owner or operator shall clearly
delineate on the bill that any cost
associated with the sub meters is a cost
imposed by the property owner or operator
and not by Otay Water District.
B. Ratio Utility Billing Systems. To the extent
permitted under law, owners or operators of multi-unit
structures where sub meters have not been installed may
elect to implement a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) or
alternative billing system to determine proportionate
shares of water charges and bill tenants accordingly.
27.05 CONSERVATION AND LOCAL SUPPLY USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements below apply to all new residential
and commercial developments or redevelopments. The
landscape requirements also apply to any re-landscaping
that is subject to review by the District, the County of
San Diego, City of Chula Vista, or the City of San Diego.
A. Indoor Fixtures and Appliances. All water
fixtures and appliances installed, including the ones in
the following list, must be high-efficiency:
• Toilets and urinals
• Faucets
• Showerheads
• Clothes Washers
• Dishwashers
“High-efficiency” means fixtures and appliances that
comply with the most efficient specifications under the EPA
WaterSense® or Energy Star programs,1 as in effect at the
time installation commences.
B. Landscape requirements. Only “Smart” irrigation
controllers2 may be installed and only low-water use plants
may be used in non-recreational landscapes. All landscapes
must also be designed and managed consistent with
requirements of the local agency within which the property
1 Certified EPA WaterSense® products, and Energy Star products, are at
least 20% more efficient than the applicable federal standards.
2 Smart Irrigation Controller means a controller that uses real time,
soil moisture or weather data to automatically adjust irrigation run-
times. Furthermore, to qualify as a Smart Irrigation Controller, the
device must be certified by the Irrigation Association and/or the EPA
WaterSense® program.
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is located, be it the County of San Diego, the City of
Chula Vista, or the City of San Diego.
1. Installed smart irrigation controllers shall
be properly programmed/scheduled according
to the manufacturer’s instructions and/or
site specific conditions based on soil type,
plant type, irrigation type, weather, and/or
reference evapotranspiration data.
2. Two irrigation schedules shall be prepared,
one for the initial establishment period of
three months or until summer hardened, and
one for the established landscape which
incorporates the specific water needs of the
plants and turf throughout the calendar
year. The schedules shall be continuously
available on site to those responsible for
the landscape maintenance and posted at the
smart controller.
3. Any Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&Rs) pertaining to a new
subdivision/development shall not limit or
prohibit the use and maintenance of low
water use plant materials and the use of
artificial turf, and shall require property
owners to design and maintain their
landscapes consistent with applicable City
and County regulations.
4. Dedicated irrigation meters shall be
installed in:
• All parks and common areas with 5,000
square feet or more of irrigated
landscape; and
• Commercial sites with 5,000 square feet or
more of irrigated landscape
5. In compliance with Section 23.03 of this
Code of Ordinance, pressure regulators must
be installed when and where appropriate to
maximize the life expectancy and efficiency
of the irrigation system.
C. New commercial developments must install separate,
dual-distribution systems for potable and recycled water.
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D. The requirements of this Section shall not be
interpreted in any way to limit the owner’s obligation to
comply with any other applicable federal, state, or local
laws or regulations.
Attachment F
SECTION 31 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE
31.01 DEFINITION OF TEMPORARY SERVICE
Temporary water service is water service provided for a
limited period of time not to exceed 365 days, and used for
temporary purposes such as construction, hydrotesting water
systems, vegetation of slopes, and other uses noted in this
section. Temporary water service shall not be provided to
residential dwellings or commercial business enterprises which
are covered under Section 60 of this Code.
31.02 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY METER FOR SERVICE
Temporary service may be provided after installation of a
temporary meter pursuant to a customer's written application for
such service. Temporary service by means of a "jumper" or other
unauthorized connection to the District water system is
prohibited and subject to penalties as set forth in Section 72.
A. Size and Location.
1. The size and location of temporary meters will be
determined solely by the District.
2. For temporary service from a fire hydrant, a meter of
at least 4" in size will be required. Only one 2½"
fire hydrant port per fire hydrant shall be occupied
by a temporary meter at one time.
B. Temporary water service from a fire hydrant shall be
limited to the following applications:
1. Filling of water trucks and drop tanks.
2. General construction requirements, such as backfill
and compaction, guniting and stuccoing, and block wall
building.
3. Flushing of storm drains and sewer lines.
4. Filling, hydrotesting, chlorination, and flushing of
newly constructed potable and reclaimed water lines.
5. Filling, flushing, hydrotesting, and the initial
operational coverage testing of reclaimed water
irrigation systems. Temporary service provided for
this application shall be limited to a maximum of 60
days.
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6. Operation of landscape irrigation for the
establishment of vegetation on slopes or other planted
areas. Temporary service provided for this
application shall be limited to a maximum of 180 days.
Item 5 and 6 above shall require the installation by
the customer of a District approved and tested reduced
pressure backflow device prior to the temporary
service being established. The backflow device shall
be installed in plain view and within 3 feet of the
temporary hydrant meter.
C. Temporary service to construction trailers or other
temporary construction buildings may be provided as
follows:
1. Through a temporary meter connected to the 1 or 2 inch
service lateral for the lot the trailer is placed on.
2. Where Item 1 above is not possible, through a
temporary meter connected to appurtenances other than
a fire hydrant, such as a blow off.
3. Where either Item 1 or 2 above is not possible, from a
temporary 4 inch meter connected to a fire hydrant.
Service to construction trailers or other temporary
construction buildings shall require the installation by
the customer of a District approved and tested reduced
pressure backflow device prior to the temporary service
being established. The backflow device shall be installed
in accordance with District requirements.
D. If any unauthorized connection, disconnection or relocation
of a temporary meter, or other connection device is made by
other than District employees, District may discontinue
further water service to the entire project and impose
penalties as set forth in Section 72.
E. Extensions to the time limits referenced in this section
may be made by the General Manager. Requests for time
extensions shall be made by the customer in writing.
31.03 FEES AND CHARGES FOR TEMPORARY METERS
A. Temporary Service. Temporary water service shall be
furnished to the property owner or the owner’s authorized
agent only and shall be provided under the following
conditions:
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1. Requirement of Deposit. At the time application is
made for temporary service, the customer shall deposit
with the District the amount set forth in Appendix A,
31.03 A.1.
2. Delinquency. No temporary meters shall be furnished
to any person with a delinquent account with the
District.
3. Refund of Deposit or Additional Payment. Upon
cancellation or termination of the temporary service,
the District will refund the amount of deposit
remaining after making the following deductions:
a) cost of installing, moving, and removing the
meter;
b) cost of repairing or replacing the meter, fire
hydrant, and/or any fittings damaged or lost
while in use; and
c) unpaid charges for water used or other applicable
charges.
4. Temporary Meter Set-up & Removal. The charges to set-
up and remove a temporary meter are set forth in
Appendix A, 31.03 A.4.
5. Temporary Meter Move Fee. If a meter needs to be
moved from one location to another see Appendix A.,
31.03 A.5.
B. Rates for Temporary Service. The minimum category of
service for Temporary Water Service from a hydrant shall be
a meter size of 4 inches. Payment for temporary water
service shall be in accordance with rates and charges set
forth in Section 25.03
31.04 PAYMENT OF CAPACITY, NEW WATER SUPPLY, AND ANNEXATION FEES FOR
TEMPORARY METERS
A. Customers, whose property has been annexed into an
Improvement District, may elect to pay the capacity, new
water supply and annexation fees in addition to the deposit
amount shown in Appendix A, 31.03.A.1.
B. Capacity, new water supply and annexation fees for this
type of temporary service shall be calculated in accordance
with Sections 9 and 28.
31-4
C. Payment for this type of temporary service shall be in
accordance with the rates and charges set forth in Section
25.03 and based on water use type.
D. Customers electing this type of temporary service shall be
credited the number of equivalent dwelling units they have
previously purchased when the meter(s) is returned to the
District. The credit shall be applicable to permanent
meters purchased within the same subdivision or development
where the temporary meter was used.
Attachment G
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY
Subject
REQUIREMENT OF APPROVAL FOR A PRIVATE
LATERAL
Policy
Number
Date
Adopted
Date
Revised
10 10/15/84 4/06/16
Purpose
To provide conditions for waiver of District ordinances that will
authorize use of a private lateral (also known as a "spaghetti line")
for water or sewer service.
Background
The District often receives requests from owners of property for
permission to use a private lateral instead of extending a District
water or sewer main. If it has been determined that it is not practical
or feasible to extend a main, the District will consider approval of the
use of a private lateral.
Policy
When an application is made for water or sewer service, together with a
request for permission to use a private lateral, District Engineers will
make an evaluation to determine 1) whether District facilities can or
should be extended or 2) whether a private lateral should be used. The
General Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to make the
determination on whether the existing District line shall be extended in
accordance with District Ordinances or whether use of a private lateral
will be permitted.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District water
facilities and a private lateral for water service should be permitted,
District Engineers shall recommend the size and type of lateral to be
connected to the District water system to assure adequate water service
to the property.
If it is determined that it is not practical to extend District sewer
facilities and a private lateral for sewer service should be permitted,
District Engineers shall recommend the size and type of lateral to be
connected to the District sewer system.
An Agreement for Use of a Private Lateral (“Private Lateral Agreement”)
associated with the property shall be executed by the property owner(s)
and the District prior to the start of the construction of a private
lateral. The Private Lateral Agreement shall also be recorded with the
property. All costs associated with a private lateral will be the
responsibility of the property owner. Easements or rights-of-way
required for the private lateral shall also be the responsibility of the
property owner.
STAFF REPORT
TYPE MEETING: Regular Board
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2016
SUBMITTED BY:
Dan Martin
Engineering Manager
PROJECT: VARIOUS DIV. NO. ALL
APPROVED BY:
Rod Posada, Chief of Engineering
German Alvarez, Assistant General Manager
Mark Watton, General Manager
SUBJECT: Informational Item – Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Capital
Improvement Program Report
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
No recommendation. This is an informational item only.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Please see Attachment A.
PURPOSE:
To update the Board about the status of all CIP project expenditures
and to highlight significant issues, progress, and milestones on
major projects.
ANALYSIS:
To keep up with growth and to meet our ratepayers' expectations to
adequately deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective, and quality water,
each year the District staff prepares a Six-Year CIP Plan that
identifies the District’s infrastructure needs. The CIP is comprised
of four categories consisting of backbone capital facilities,
replacement/renewal projects, capital purchases, and developer's
reimbursement projects.
The Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 update is intended to provide a
detailed analysis of progress in completing these projects within the
allotted time and budget of $11.8 million. Expenditures through the
Second Quarter totaled approximately $4.3 million. Approximately 36%
of the Fiscal Year 2016 expenditure budget was spent (see Attachment
B).
FISCAL IMPACT: Joe Beachem, Chief Financial Officer
No fiscal impact as this is an informational item only.
STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Capital Improvement Program supports the District’s Mission
statement, “To provide high value water and wastewater services to
the customers of the Otay Water District, in a professional,
effective, and efficient manner” and the General Manager’s Vision, “A
District that is at the forefront in innovations to provide water
services at affordable rates, with a reputation for outstanding
customer service.”
LEGAL IMPACT:
None.
DM/RP:
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Report, Second Quarter FY 2016 CIP Report, (DM-RP).docx
Attachments: Attachment A – Committee Action
Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2016 Second Quarter CIP
Expenditure Report
Attachment C – Presentation
ATTACHMENT A
SUBJECT/PROJECT:
VARIOUS
Informational Item – Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2016
Capital Improvement Program Report
COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee (Committee)
reviewed this item at a Committee Meeting held on March 15, 2016. The
Committee supported Staff’s recommendation.
NOTE:
The “Committee Action” is written in anticipation of the Committee
moving the item forward for Board approval. This report will be sent
to the Board as a Committee approved item, or modified to reflect any
discussion or changes as directed from the Committee prior to
presentation to the full Board.
FISCAL YEAR 2015
2ND QUARTER REPORT
(Expenditures through 12/31/2015)
($000)
ATTACHMENT B
2016 12/31/15
CIP No.Description
Project
Manager
FY 2016
Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Q2 Comments
CAPITAL FACILITY PROJECTS -
P2040 Res - 1655-1 Reservoir 0.5 MG Cameron 25$ -$ 25$ 0%2,200$ 478$ 1,722$ 22%
The review of previous environmental and design
efforts will begin in Q4 FY 2016.
P2083 PS - 870-2 Pump Station Replacement Marchioro 350 74 276 21%15,000 1,394 13,606 9%
On target. Pace anticipated to accelerate Q3
through Q4.
P2267 36-Inch Main Pumpouts and Air/Vacuum Ventilation Installations Marchioro 50 36 14 72%735 446 289 61%On target.
P2325
PL-10" to 12" Oversize, 1296 Zone, PB Road-Rolling Hills Hydro PS/PB
Bndy Beppler 1 19 (18) 1900%22 19 3 86%
Developer reimbursement request approved.
Request came in earlier than anticipated. Overall
project is complete and under budget.
P2451 Otay Mesa Desalination Conveyance and Disinfection System Kennedy 350 203 147 58%30,000 3,462 26,538 12%
Project to spend 75% of Fiscal Year budget or
approximately $265K.
P2466 Regional Training Facility Coburn-Boyd 8 1 7 13%300 288 12 96%
Project has been on hold. Anticipate project
starting later in Fiscal Year 2016.
P2469 Information Technology Network and Hardware Kerr 175 174 1 99%1,684 2,061 (377) 122%No further expenditures for this CIP.
P2470 Financial System Enhancements Kerr 100 35 65 35%1,765 1,702 63 96%
Currently evaluating Eden Self-Service Module
this Fiscal Year.
P2486 Asset Management Plan Condition Assessment and Data Acquisition Zhao 75 - 75 0%1,015 859 156 85%
Consulting service contract was put on hold for
higher priority items.
P2511 Otay Interconnect Pipeline Marchioro 420 434 (14) 103%2,601 2,519 82 97%
Purchase of Caltrans parcels was anticipated for
FY 2017.
P2537 Operations Yard Property Acquisition Improvements Beppler 450 35 415 8%775 202 573 26%
Construction has started and completion date is
within this fiscal year. Contract amount of
$450,000 plus inspection and construction
management costs will exceed FY 2016 budget,
but not overall project budget.
P2540 Work Order Management System Replacement Kerr 60 165 (105) 275%500 462 38 92%
Expect spending of $3K-$5K this quarter for
additional reporting and customization.
P2541 624 Pressure Zone PRSs Marchioro 525 39 486 7%750 263 487 35%
Field construction to begin in Q3. Project on track
to complete in FY 2016.
P2547 District Administration Vehicle Charging Stations Beppler 1 - 1 0%60 11 49 18%
Design to be accelerated and included with
P2555. The accelerated work will exceed the
fiscal year budget.
P2549 Fuel System Upgrade Payne 30 - 30 0%30 - 30 0%In process; scheduled completion Q3 FY 2016.
P2551 Blossom Lane Helix WD and Otay WD Interconnection Beppler 150 5 145 3%193 13 180 7%
Construction has started and completion date is
within this fiscal year. Billing from Helix WD may
come in by the end of the FY (estimated at
$170K) which would exceed the FY budget, but
remain under the overall project budget.
P2552 South Barcelona Helix WD and Otay WD Interconnection Beppler 150 5 145 3%200 13 187 7%
Construction has started and completion date is
within this fiscal year. Billing from Helix WD may
come in by the end of the FY (estimated at
$170K) which would exceed the FY budget, but
remain under the overall project budget.
P2554 640/340 PRS at Energy Way and Nirvana Avenue Marchioro 1 - 1 0%400 - 400 0%No progress anticipated in FY 2016.
P2555 Administration and Operations Parking Lot Improvements Cameron 10 10 - 100%500 10 490 2%
Design to begin in Q3. Project has been
accelerated.
P2561 Res - 711-3 Reservoir Cover/Liner Replacement Marchioro 5 - 5 0%1,800 - 1,800 0%No progress anticipated in FY 2016.
P2562 Res - 571-1 Reservoir Cover/Liner Replacement Marchioro 1 - 1 0%2,600 - 2,600 0%No progress anticipated in FY 2016.
P2563 Res - 870-1 Reservoir Cover/Liner Replacement Marchioro 1 - 1 0%1,000 - 1,000 0%No progress anticipated in FY 2016.
P2568 Technology Business Processes Improvement Kerr 40 25 15 63%115 25 90 22%No expenditures planned in Q2 FY 2016.
P2569 Metro Ethernet Implementation/ District Facilities - Pilot Kerr 100 17 83 17%100 17 83 17%
Procured materials ($15K) in FY 2016 Q2.
Project is on track.
P2570 SCADA Equipment & Infrastructure Enhancement Kerr - - - 0%300 - 300 0%No expenditures anticipated in FY 2016.
P2571
Datacenter Network Enhancement & Replacement of Infrastructure
Componets Kerr - - - 0%200 - 200 0%No expenditures anticipated in FY 2016.
P2572 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Replacement Kerr - - - 0%250 - 250 0%No expenditures anticipated in FY 2016.R2077 RecPL - 24-Inch, 860 Zone, Alta Road - Alta Gate/Airway Beppler 5 1 4 20%2,850 2,811 39 99%Little activity scheduled this Fiscal Year.
R2107 RWCWRF Screening Compactor and Chlorine Injectors Enclosure Vaclavek 7 3 4 43%215 180 35 84%
No further expenses projected for FY 2016.
Project is complete.
R2108 Res - 927-1 Reservoir Cover Replacement Marchioro 10 - 10 0%1,090 1,082 8 99%
On target. Final warranty inspection scheduled
for 3rd QTR.
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE, 12/31/15 LIFE-TO-DATE, 12/31/15
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FISCAL YEAR 2015
2ND QUARTER REPORT
(Expenditures through 12/31/2015)
($000)
ATTACHMENT B
2016 12/31/15
CIP No.Description
Project
Manager
FY 2016
Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Q2 Comments
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE, 12/31/15 LIFE-TO-DATE, 12/31/15
R2110 RecPS - 944-1 Optimization and Pressure Zone Modifications Marchioro 25 13 12 52%200 97 103 49%
Field construction to begin in Q3. Project on track
to complete in FY 2016.
R2114 Large Recycle Pump Replacement at the RWCWRF 927-1 Pump Station Anderson 40 - 40 0%120 89 31 74%
No additional funds will be spent this Fiscal Year.
This account will be closed.
R2117 RWCWRF Disinfection System Improvements Beppler 110 7 103 6%2,500 111 2,389 4%
Waiting on results of IPR/DPR study and force
main condition assessment before determining
the next step. No additional billing expected this
fiscal year.
R2118 Steele Canyon Sewer PS Chopper Pump Beppler 40 - 40 0%40 - 40 0%
Evaluating an alternative solution to adding a
chopper pump to which plant operators oppose.
Design of the alternative may be completed within
FY 2016. Construction in FY 2017. Expect to
spend half of FY budget.
R2119 Treatment Plant Automation & Security Upgrades Beppler 50 7 43 14%200 7 193 4%
In process of obtaining consultant proposal.
Budget for this fiscal year appears to be
adequate.
R2121 Res - 944-1 Reservoir Cover/Liner Replacement Marchioro 25 18 7 72%1,400 18 1,382 1%On target.
R2122 Emergency Recycled Water Fire Hydrant Installations Cameron 75 14 61 19%75 14 61 19%
Project is on schedule. Reviewing Agency
requirements and necessary modifications to the
District Recycled Use Permit.
S2043 RWCWRF Sludge Handling System Beppler 1 - 1 0%47 40 7 85%Little activity scheduled this Fiscal Year.
Total Capital Facility Projects Total:3,466 1,340 2,126 39%73,832 18,693 55,139 25%
REPLACEMENT/RENEWAL PROJECTS
P2382 Safety and Security Improvements Ramirez 300 175 125 58%2,667 2,433 234 91%
$112K in District-wide facility security system
upgrades were completed by the end of Q2 FY
2016. Project phases will continue into FY 2016.
It is anticipated that the remaining balance of
$125K will be expensed in phase projects during
the remainder of FY 2016.
P2453 SR-11 Utility Relocations Marchioro 5 160 (155) 3200%2,250 1,578 672 70%
FY 2016 expense projected at $180K, rather than
$5K. Construction contract not completed in FY
2015 as anticipated. Overall project within
budget.
P2485 SCADA Communication System and Software Replacement Kerr 75 127 (52) 169%2,014 1,537 477 76%
Expenditures were $33K for FY 2016 Q2.
Accelerating project increased spending for FY
2016.
P2493 624-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating Cameron 55 5 50 9%1,675 1,542 133 92%
Project is in the warranty period; expenditures
planned for Q4.
P2494 Multiple Species Conservation Plan Coburn-Boyd 87 6 81 7%950 852 98 90%
Expect to use most of the budget in the second
half of the fiscal year.
P2495 San Miguel Habitat Management/Mitigation Area Coburn-Boyd 120 37 83 31%2,100 1,176 924 56%
On track; more budget used in second half of
fiscal year because of annual report.
P2496 Otay Lakes Road Utility Relocations Martin 20 1 19 5%325 283 42 87%
Contract Acceptance pending As-builts from City
of Chula Vista.
P2504 Regulatory Site Access Road and Pipeline Relocation Cameron 50 - 50 0%900 330 570 37%Project is driven by County Fire.
P2507 East Palomar Street Utility Relocation Cameron 25 17 8 68%940 711 229 76%
Awaiting Punch List items to be completed.
Request for reimbursement to follow.
P2508 Pipeline Cathodic Protection Replacement Program Marchioro 150 10 140 7%725 194 531 27%Pace anticipated to accelerate Q3 through Q4.
P2515 870-1 Reservoir Paving Beppler 15 4 11 27%510 510 - 100%
Project construction complete. Project was
accepted on February 11, 2015 and has a one
year warranty.
P2518 803-3 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating Cameron 20 - 20 0%700 638 62 91%
Project is in the warranty period, expenditures
planned for the 3rd QTR.
P2519 832-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating Cameron 20 1 19 5%750 663 87 88%
Project is in the warranty period, expenditures
planned for the 3rd QTR.
P2520 Motorola Mobile Radio Upgrade Martinez 30 - 30 0%135 77 58 57%Anticipate spending in the 3rd QTR.
P2529 711-2 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron 600 56 544 9%790 72 718 9%
Project construction began in Q2. Project on
schedule.
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FISCAL YEAR 2015
2ND QUARTER REPORT
(Expenditures through 12/31/2015)
($000)
ATTACHMENT B
2016 12/31/15
CIP No.Description
Project
Manager
FY 2016
Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Q2 Comments
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE, 12/31/15 LIFE-TO-DATE, 12/31/15
P2530 711-1 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron 800 78 722 10%1,040 94 946 9%
Project construction began in Q2. Project on
schedule.
P2531 944-1 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron 205 284 (79) 139%390 295 95 76%
Project reached substantial completion in
December 2015. Contractor has been assessed
liquidated damages for late completion.
P2532 944-2 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron 101 50 51 50%946 937 9 99%
Project reached substantial completion in
December 2015. Contractor has been assessed
liquidated damages for late completion.
P2533 1200-1 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron 5 - 5 0%565 - 565 0%
Project is on schedule, expenditures planned for
the 4th QTR.
P2534 978-1 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating Cameron - - - 0%325 - 325 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
P2535 458-2 Reservoir Interior & Exterior Coating & Upgrades Cameron 294 393 (99) 134%839 767 72 91%
Project reached substantial completion in
December 2015. Contractor has been assessed
liquidated damages for late completion.
P2538
Administration and Operations Building Fire Sprinkler Replacement
Program Cameron 5 2 3 40%110 65 45 59%Project is on schedule.
P2539 South Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Utility Relocations Cameron 100 11 89 11%940 841 99 89%
SANDAG driven project. SADAG has notified the
District that they are behind schedule, and
expenditures are not expected until FY 2017.
P2542 850-3 Reservoir Interior Coating Cameron 230 356 (126) 155%530 501 29 95%
Construction Contract accepted in Q2. Project is
in the 2 yr. Warranty Period.
P2543 850-1 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating Cameron - - - 0%575 - 575 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
P2544 850-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Reservoir Coating Cameron 5 - 5 0%940 - 940 0%
Project is on schedule, expenditures planned for
the 4th QTR.
P2545 980-1 Reservoir Interior Exterior Coating Cameron 950 42 908 4%1,495 42 1,453 3%
Project is on schedule. Construction to begin in
the 3rd QTR.
P2546 980-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating Cameron - - - 0%1,450 - 1,450 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
P2550 Fuel Island Upgrade Payne 75 - 75 0%75 - 75 0%Scheduled for completion in Q4 FY 2016.
P2553 Heritage Road Bridge Replacement and Utility Relocation Cameron 10 - 10 0%1,200 1 1,199 0%City of Chula Vista driven project.
P2557
520 Res Recirculation Pipeline Chemical Supply and Analyzer Feed
Replacement Project Beppler 1 3 (2) 300%100 3 97 3%
Design activity started earlier than expected in
response to operational issues. FY spending
expected to increase up to $25K if work
performed in house, less if project needs to be bid
out. Project will not exceed overall project budget.
P2558 Additional Pump Station Fuel Storage Rahders 25 - 25 0%25 - 25 0%Will be expensed by end of 3rd QTR.
P2559 Pressure Vessel Repair and Replacement Program Marchioro 50 16 34 32%300 16 284 5%
Current FY 2016 issue solved with smaller
expense than anticipated.
P2564 Administration Carpet Replacement Program Payne 65 - 65 0%215 - 215 0%Full budget delayed until FY 2017-18.
P2565 803-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating & Upgrades Cameron - - - 0%725 - 725 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
P2566 520-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating & Upgrades Cameron - - - 0%1,790 - 1,790 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
P2567 1004-2 Reservoir Interior/Exterior Coating & Upgrades Cameron - - - 0%565 - 565 0%No expenditures for FY 2016.
R2109
Sweetwater River Wooden Trestle Improvement for the Recycled Water
Forcemain Beppler 400 127 273 32%516 247 269 48%
Project on track. Contract Acceptance anticipated
in Q3 of FY 2016.
R2111 RWCWRF - RAS Pump Replacement Beppler 250 316 (66) 126%600 465 135 78%
Construction completion anticipated in Q3 of FY
2016. Projected to exceed FY 2016 budget, but
not total project budget.
R2112 450-1 Disinfection Facility Rehabilitation Cameron 40 62 (22) 155%265 213 52 80%Project is in the Warranty period.
R2116 RecPL - 14-Inch, 927 Zone, Forcemain Assessment and Repair Marchioro 225 112 113 50%1,750 478 1,272 27%On target.
R2120 RWCWRF Filtered Water Storage Tank Improvements Beppler 10 - 10 0%500 - 500 0%
No activity to date, review of proposed
improvements and initiation of design expected in
Q3.
S2012
San Diego County Sanitation District Outfall and RSD Outfall
Replacement Beppler 50 - 50 0%1,935 1,020 915 53%
District will receive invoice from the County late in
the 4th QTR.
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FISCAL YEAR 2015
2ND QUARTER REPORT
(Expenditures through 12/31/2015)
($000)
ATTACHMENT B
2016 12/31/15
CIP No.Description
Project
Manager
FY 2016
Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Budget Expenses Balance
Expense to
Budget %Q2 Comments
FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE, 12/31/15 LIFE-TO-DATE, 12/31/15
S2024 Campo Road Sewer Main Replacement Beppler 500 327 173 65%5,500 931 4,569 17%
Completion of design expected in Q3, with bidding
and construction contract award expected in Q4.
Project is within budget for FY. Construction
estimate is indicating project budget will need to
be increased next year to about $8 million.
S2027 Rancho San Diego Pump Station Rehabilitation Beppler 320 8 312 3%3,500 81 3,419 2%
Project design is complete. Expect to see
invoices for design only from County this Fiscal
Year.
S2033 Sewer System Rehabilitation Beppler 900 123 777 14%6,000 1,694 4,306 28%
Construction of RSD Phase 1 for $970K in Q4
may exceed the FY budget if construction
completed early, but not the overall project
budget.
Total Replacement/Renewal Projects Total:7,188 2,909 4,279 40%53,137 21,287 31,850 40%
CAPITAL PURCHASE PROJECTS
P2282 Vehicle Capital Purchases Rahders 556 - 556 0%5,191 3,105 2,086 60%
Vactor truck received. $11K expense for month of
March. No further activity for the rest of FY 2016.
P2285 Office Equipment and Furniture Capital Purchases Payne 15 - 15 0%589 536 53 91%Scheduled for Q3 and Q4 FY 2016.
P2286 Field Equipment Capital Purchases Rahders 50 - 50 0%1,808 1,303 505 72%
$27,941 encumbered. No further activity for the
rest of FY 2016.
P2366 APCD Engine Replacements and Retrofits Rahders 535 2 533 0%3,835 2,537 1,298 66%
$339,350 encumbered against this account. No
further activity for the rest of FY 2016.
-
Total Capital Purchase Projects Total:1,156 2 1,154 0%11,423 7,481 3,942 65%
DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT PROJECTS
P2556 HWY 94 Upsized Utility Relocations at Melody Lane Beppler 1 - 1 0%250 - 250 0%No activity in Q2.
Total Developer Reimbursement Projects Total:1 - 1 0%250 - 250 0%
89 GRAND TOTAL 11,811$ 4,251$ 7,560$ 36%138,642$ 47,461$ 91,181$ 34%
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Otay Water District
Capital Improvement Program
Fiscal Year 2016
Second Quarter
(through December 31, 2015)
Attachment C
Sweetwater Trestle –Completed Underside Fire Shield
12/15/15
Background
The approved CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 consists of
80 projects that total $11.8 million. These projects are
broken down into four categories.
1.Capital Facilities $ 3.5 million
2.Replacement/Renewal $ 7.2 million
3.Capital Purchases $ 1.1 million
4.Developer Reimbursement $ 1.0 thousand
Overall expenditures through the Second Quarter of
Fiscal Year 2016 totaled $4.3 million, which is
approximately 36% of the Fiscal Year budget.
2
Fiscal Year 2016
Second Quarter Update
($1,000)
CIP
CAT Description FY 2016
Budget
FY 2016
Expenditures
%
FY 2016
Budget
Spent
Total Life-to-
Date Budget
Total
Life-to-Date
Expenditures
%
Life-to-
Date
Budget
Spent
1 Capital
Facilities $3,466 $1,340 39%$73,832 $18,693 25%
2 Replacement/
Renewal $7,188 $2,909 40%$53,137 $21,287 40%
3 Capital
Purchases $1,156 $2 0%$11,423 $7,481 65%
4 Developer
Reimbursement $1 $0 0%$250 $0 0%
Total:
$11,811 $4,251 36%$138,642 $47,461 34%
3
Fiscal Year 2016
Second Quarter
CIP Budget Forecast vs. Expenditures
4
District Map of Major CIP Projects
5
CIP Projects in Construction
850-3 Reservoir Interior
Coating & Upgrades
(P2542)
Remove and Replace
Deteriorating Reservoir
Coatings.
Structural Modifications
to Increase Service Life.
$0.53M Budget
Start: May 2015
Completed: November
2015
6
850-3 (3.0 MG) Reservoir Interior at Final
Inspection Prior to Fill
11/05/15
CIP Projects in Construction
944-1, 944-2, & 458-2
Reservoir
Interior/Exterior
Coating & Upgrades
(P2531, P2532, P2535)
Remove and Replace
Deteriorating Reservoir
Coatings.
Structural Modifications
to Increase Service Life.
$2.18M Budget
Start: November 2014
Substantial Completion:
December 2015
7
458-2 (1.75 MG) Reservoir Completed
944-1 (0.3 MG) Final Cleanup -Reservoir In Service
12/10/15
12/11/15
CIP Projects in Construction
RWCWRF –Return
Activated Sludge (RAS)
Pump Replacement
(R2111)
Replace 3 RAS Pumps,
motors, variable
frequency drives, and
associated electrical
and piping work.
$0.60M Budget
Start: February 2015
Estimated Completion:
February 2016
8
RAS Pumps –Installation Complete –
Preparation for Punchlist
12/15/15
CIP Projects in Construction
Sweetwater River
Trestle
Improvements
(R2109)
Install Fire Shields
to the Underside of
Existing Trestle
$0.60M Budget
Start: August 2015
Estimated
Completion: January
2016
9
Sweetwater Trestle –Structure Work Complete
Final Grading and Punch List Pending
12/30/15
Construction Contract Status
PROJECT
TOTAL %
P2453-
002103
SR-11 Potable
Water Utility
Relocations -
Sequence 1
Coffman
Specialties, Inc.$947,380 $992,380 $39,480 4.2%$986,860 $976,860 -0.6%99.0%April 2016
P2531
P2532
P2535
944-1, 944-2, & 458-
2 Reservoirs
Interior/Exterior
Coating & Upgrades
Olympus and
Associates Inc.$1,146,008 $1,206,008 $175,998 15.4%$1,382,006 $1,286,355 14.6%93.1%January
2016
R2111
RWCWRF RAS
Pumps
Replacement
Cora
Constructors
Inc.
$295,315 $315,315 $0 0.0%$300,087 $228,415 -4.8%76.1%February
2016
R2112
450-1 Disinfection
Facility
Rehabilitation
Fordyce
Construction,
Inc.
$108,350 $128,350 ($360)-0.3%$107,990 $107,990 -15.9%100.0%
Completed
August
2015
S2033
Calavo Basin Sewer
Rehabilitation
Phase 1
Arrieta
Construction
Inc.
$521,890 $529,490 ($34,531)-6.6%$494,959 $494,959 -6.5%100.0%
Completed
August
2015
P2542 850-3 Reservoir
Interior Coating
Abhe &
Svoboda Inc.$336,720 $366,720 $22,533 6.7%$389,253 $389,253 6.1%100.0%
Completed
November
2015
R2109
Sweetwater River
Trestle
Improvements
Fordyce
Construction,
Inc.
$153,740 $173,740 $0 0.0%$153,740 $70,550 -11.5%45.9%January
2016
P2537
Operations Yard
Property Acquisition
Improvements
Montgomery
Construction
Services, Inc.
$401,456 $449,611 $0 0.0%$401,456 $0 -10.7%0.0%May 2016
P2529
P2530
711-1 &711-2
Reservoir
Interior/Exterior
Coating & Upgrades
Advanced
Industrial
Services, Inc.
$1,103,715 $1,195,695 $0 0.0%$1,103,715 $65,075 -7.7%5.9%September
2016
P2541
R2110
624 Zone PRSs &
944-R PRS
Improvements
CCL
Contracting Inc.$445,209 $455,209 $0 0.0%$445,209 $8,600 -2.2%1.9%April 2016
TOTALS:$5,459,783 $5,812,518 $203,120 3.7%$5,765,275 $3,628,057 -0.8%
**THIS CHANGE ORDER RATE INCLUDES THE CREDIT FOR UNUSED ALLOWANCES
*NET CHANGE ORDERS DO NOT INCLUDE ALLOWANCE ITEM CREDITS. IT'S A TRUE CHANGE ORDER PERCENTAGE FOR THE PROJECT
CIP NO.PROJECT TITLE CONTRACTOR BASE BID
AMOUNT
CONTRACT
AMOUNT W/
ALLOWANCES
% CHANGE
ORDERS W/
ALLOWANCE
CREDIT**
%
COMPLETE
EST.
COMP.
DATE
NET CHANGE
ORDERS LTD*
FY 2016 CIP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
CURRENT
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
TOTAL
EARNED
TO DATE
Consultant Contract Status
11
Consultant Contract Status
12
Consultant Contract Status
13
QUESTIONS?
14
STAFF REPORT
TYPE MEETING: Regular Board MEETING DATE: April 6, 2016
PROJECT: DIV. NO.: ALL
SUBMITTED BY: Adolfo Segura, Chief, Administrative Services
APPROVED BY:
German Alvarez, Assistant General Manager
Mark Watton, General Manager
SUBJECT: FY16 MID-YEAR REPORT FOR THE DISTRICT’S FY15-18 STRATEGIC PLAN
GENERAL MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
No recommendation. This is an informational item only.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Please see “Attachment A”.
PURPOSE:
To provide a mid-year status report on the District’s Fiscal Year (FY)
15-18 Strategic Performance Plan for FY16.
ANALYSIS:
Summary
The current Otay Water District Strategic Plan is a four-year plan
covering FY15 through the end of FY18. This report details the results
from the first half of the second year of our four-year plan.
Strategic Plan Objectives – Target 90%
Strategic Plan objectives are designed to ensure the District is making
the appropriate high-level changes necessary to guide the agency’s
efforts to meet new challenges and positively adapt to change.
Objective results for FY16 mid-year are slightly below target at 87%,
with 26 of 30 items complete, ahead, or on schedule. Year-end results
for FY15 were 94%. Two objectives are not scheduled to begin until FY17.
26/30 or 87% of Strategic Objectives Meet or Exceed Expectations
Following are objectives reported to be behind schedule. These projects
have identified appropriate corrective actions for the final two
quarters of FY16.
Performance Measures – Target 75%
Performance measures are designed to track the District’s day-to-day
performance. These items measure the effectiveness and efficiency of
daily operations. The goal for performance measures is to achieve an
overall result of at least 75% “on target”. FY16 year-to-date results
remain above target with 41 of 42 (98%) items achieving the desired
level or better.
Two items, Debt Ratio and Reserve Levels, are measured at year’s end.
Most of the performance measures are unchanged from FY15. However, three
new measures have been added that staff will begin reporting in FY17.
We will strive to keep many measures the same in order to establish
long term trends on important measures.
New measures in FY17 include:
3.2.308 Accounts Per FTE
3.2.309 Percent of Customers Paying Bills Electronically
1.4.108 Injury Incident Rate
40 of 41 YTD Performance Measures (98%) Are On or Above Target
Item Not On Target
The performance measure not on target is Overtime Expenses, with year-
to-date expenses exceeding budget at $67,433 versus $49,200, due to a
number of large water breaks, including Hillsdale. Although over budget
for the quarter, we are still below our yearly total overtime budget of
$94,100.
AWWA (formerly QualServe) Benchmarking Perspective
Although AWWA has begun to use “time” as an indicator for calculating
benchmarks and metrics, the District will continue to use “cost” for
its operational benchmarks. Staff will evaluate the “time” perspective
as an option for future reporting.
Committee Reports – Slideshow (Attachment B)
The Strategic Plan results are presented to both the Finance and
Administration Committee and the Engineering and Operations Committee
with a specific focus on the most relevant information for each
Committee.
Strategic Plan is Available on the District’s Website and via VPN
All of the Strategic Plan results and associated details are provided
via the District’s public facing website and through secure remote or
VPN access.
FISCAL IMPACT: Joe Beachem, Chief Financial Officer
Informational item only; no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC GOAL:
Strategic Plan and Performance Measure reporting is a critical element
in providing performance reporting to the Board and staff.
LEGAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Committee Action Report
Attachment B – FY16 Mid-year Results Presentation
ATTACHMENT A
SUBJECT/PROJECT: FY16 MID-YEAR REPORT FOR THE DISTRICT’S FY15-18 STRATEGIC
PLAN
COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Finance, Administration, and Communications Committee reviewed this
item at a meeting held on March 17, 2016. The Engineering and Operations
reviewed this item on March 15, 2016. The Committees support the
presentation to the full Board for their consideration.
NOTE:
The “Committee Action” is written in anticipation of the Committee
moving the item forward for Board approval. This report will be sent to
the Board as a Committee approved item, or modified to reflect any
discussion or changes as directed from the Committee prior to
presentation to the full Board.
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INTRODUCTION
Major components of the strategic plan are the District’s strategic objectives
which guide the agency’s efforts to meet and positively adapt to change.The
District has 32 objectives.Each objective is broken down by the balanced
scorecard,strategy,and goal required to meet the specific challenge.
The District also tracks 42 measures,2 of these measures are reported
annually.Most of these measures are derived from QualServe and AWWA
Benchmarks.
2
3
87% of Objectives are Completed or On Schedule
1.1.1.1 -Enhance Communications with Customer
3.1.1.8 -Address Dependency on Imported Water Through Proper Planning
3.1.1.26 -Evaluate Efficiencies for Delivering Capital Assets
3.1.2.32 -Streamline Input of Operations Data
4
Objectives Behind Schedule
5
97% of Performance Measures meet Targets
6
Measures Behind Schedule
3.2.303 -Overtime Percentage
Index
PERFORMANCE MEASURES SLIDE#
1.3.104 Gallons Per Capita Per Day 10
1.4.105 Employee Turnover Rate 11
1.4.106 Training Hours per Employee 12
1.4.107 Safety Training Program 13
2.2.200 CIP Project Expenditures vs. Budget 14
2.2.201 Construction Change Order Incidence (w/o allowances)15
2.3.202 Mark-out Accuracy 16
2.3.203 Project Closeout Time 17
3.1.300 Answer Rate 18
3.2.301 O&M Cost per Account 19
3.2.302 Billing Accuracy 20
3.2.303 Overtime Cost 21
3.2.304 Sewer Rate Ranking 22
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES SLIDE#
3.2.305 Water Rate Ranking 23
3.2.309 Percent of Customers Paying Bills Electronically 24
3.3.308 Distribution System Loss 25
4.3.401 Enterprise System Availability 26
5.1.501 Technical Quality Complaint (AWWA)27
5.2.502 Planned Potable Water Maintenance Ratio in $28
5.2.503 Planned Recycled Water Maintenance Ratio in $29
5.2.504 Planned Wastewater Maintenance Ratio in $30
5.2.505 Direct Cost of Treatment per MGD 31
5.2.506 O&M Cost per MG Processed of Wastewater 32
5.3.507 Percent of PMs Completed –Fleet Maintenance 33
5.3.508 Percent of PMs Completed –Reclamation Plant 34
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES SLIDE#
5.3.509 Percent of PMs Completed –Pump/Electric Section 35
5.3.511 System Valve Exercising Program 36
5.3.512 Potable Water Distribution System Integrity 37
5.3.514 Potable Water Compliance Rate (AWWA)38
5.3.515 Collection System Integrity (AWWA)39
5.3.517 Recycled Water System Integrity 40
5.3.518 Sewer Overflow Rate (AWWA)41
5.3.519 Emergency Facility Power Testing 42
5.3.525 Critical Valve Exercising 43
5.4.521 Tank Inspection and Cleaning 44
5.4.522 Main Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance 45
5.4.523 Annual Recycled Water Site Inspections 46
5.4.524 Recycle Water Shutdown Testing 47
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10
1.3.104 -Gallons Per Capita Per Day
11
1.4.105 -Employee Turnover Rate
12
1.4.106 -Training Hours Per Employee
13
1.4.107 -Safety Training Program
14
2.2.200 -CIP Project Expenditure vs. Budget
15
2.2.201 -Construction Change Order Incidence
(w/o allowances)
16
2.3.202 -Mark Out Accuracy
17
2.3.203 -Project Closeout Time
18
3.1.300 -Answer Rate
19
3.2.301 -O&M Cost Per Account
3.2.302 -Billing Accuracy
20
21
3.2.303 -Overtime Cost
22
3.2.304 -Sewer Rate Ranking
23
3.2.305 -Water Rate Ranking
24
3.2.309 -Percent of Customers Paying Bills Electronically
25
3.3.308 -Distribution System Loss
26
4.3.401 -Enterprise System Availability
27
5.1.501 -Technical Quality Complaint (AWWA)
28
5.2.502 -Planned Potable Water Maintenance Ratio in $
29
5.2.503 -Planned Recycled Water Maintenance Ratio in $
30
5.2.504 -Planned Wastewater Maintenance Ratio in $
31
5.2.505 -Direct Cost of Treatment per MGD
32
5.2.506 -O&M Cost per MG Processed of Wastewater
33
5.3.507 -Percent of PMs Completed -Fleet Maintenance
34
5.3.508 -Percent of PMs Completed -Reclamation Plant
35
5.3.509 -Percent of PMs Completed -Pump/Electric Section
36
5.3.511 -System Valve Exercising Program
37
5.3.512 -Potable Water Distribution System Integrity
38
5.3.514 -Potable Water Compliance Rate (AWWA)
39
5.3.515 -Collection System Integrity (AWWA)
40
5.3.517 -Recycled Water System Integrity
41
5.3.518 -Sewer Overflow Rate (AWWA)
42
5.3.519 -Emergency Facility Power Testing
43
5.3.525 -Critical Valve Exercising Program
44
5.4.521 -Tank Inspection and Cleaning
45
5.4.522 -Main Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance
46
5.4.523 -Annual Recycled Water Site Inspections
47
5.4.524 -Recycled Water Shutdown Testing