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CC 2015-03-24_08f Approval of Landscape Area Water Conservation Program, ROVO �� A. i,.Rk ORPORATEO 92 D LY 10, 1911 ,f �P MEMORANDUM IFOIR TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: GEOFF ENGLISH, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR BY: RON SIMPSON, STREETS AND LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CITY LANDSCAPE AREA WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM DATE: MARCH 24, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council approve the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation to implement water conservation and turf removal measures for the City's parks and landscape areas, with a modification to allow for approximately 4,000 square feet of turf at the Meadowlark Drive entrance to the Foremaster residential development on Oak Park Boulevard. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: The City Council allocated $200,000 from the City's Water Neutralization fund for the proposed irrigation modifications for City parks and landscape areas. BACKGROUND: On January 17, 2014, Governor Brown issued a proclamation declaring a Drought State of Emergency for the State of California. Local urban water suppliers and municipalities are called upon to implement their local water shortage contingency plans immediately in order to avoid or forestall outright restrictions that could become necessary later in the drought season. The City implemented its contingency plan and permanent mandatory conservation measures in 2010. Additionally, a statewide water conservation campaign calls on Californians to reduce their water usage by 20 percent. At the June 10, 2014 City Council meeting, staff presented comprehensive strategies to address the City's long -term water supply needs. These strategies included a list of water conservation programs including the funding of a project to implement water conservation changes to the City's parks and landscape areas. On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the Arroyo Grande Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed, made minor modifications and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed water conservation and turf removal measures for the City's parks and landscape areas. Item 81. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CITY LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM MARCH 24, 2015 PAGE 3 ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program for City -owned property is part of a comprehensive conservation program to reduce the City's water demand. Other City retrofit programs include the following: Summary of Water Conservation Programs • Plumbing Retrofit Program • Cash for Grass Rebate Program • Water Efficient Washing Machine Rebate Program • Smart Irrigation Controller and Sensor Program • Large Area Irrigation Retrofits • Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program • Public Education Program • System Water Loss Mitigation Project • City Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program • Water Use Survey Program The City Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program provides funding for a comprehensive effort to reduce water use at City parks and landscape areas. The proposed program involves turf removal and irrigation retrofit projects. Turf removal areas are proposed for re- landscaping with drought tolerant landscaping or other landscaping alternatives. Since 2009, the City has contributed to Large Area Irrigation Retrofits for commercial, institutional and homeowner association (HOA) water users. To date, the City has retrofitted the following properties: • Oak Park Blvd Landscaping • Vista Del Mar HOA • Woodland Pocket Park • Wildwood Ranch HOA • Strother Park • Five Cities Center • St. Patrick's School • Kmart Center • Sunrise Terrace Mobile Home Park • Cemetery District • Paulding School • Rancho Grande Park • Ocean View School The City Landscape Irrigation Retrofit Program is also important because beginning in FY 2014 -15, water costs for City parks and landscape areas will be charged to the General Fund. Previously water costs were borne by the Water Fund. It is estimated that this program generates a water savings of approximately 14 acre -feet per year. Staff has developed a list of proposed turf removal and irrigation modifications at each City facility. (Attachment 1) Arroyo Grande in Bloom has been consulted on the re- landscaping designs and final design plans and supports the proposed landscaping modifications. Item 81. - Page 2 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CITY LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM MARCH 24, 2015 PAGE 3 City staff recommends that the City Council approve one modification to the recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff recommends that approximately 4,000 square feet of turf at the Meadowlark Drive entrance to the Foremaster residential development on Oak Park Boulevard. A significant amount of turf is proposed for removal at this location however we recommend that turf remain at the entrances to help define and highlight the entrance to this residential development referred to commonly as the Foremaster Tract. Staff is concerned about the growth of vegetation that could potentially create a visual obstacle for motorist turning out of the development onto Oak Park Boulevard. In addition, residents from this development have expressed an interest in keeping some turf at this entrance to the development. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: 1. Approve the proposed water conservation and turf removal measures; 2. Direct changes to the proposed turf removal areas and irrigation retrofit projects; or 3. Provide staff other direction. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. ATTACHMENT: Proposed list of proposed irrigation modifications for City parks and landscape areas PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, March 19, 2015. The Agenda and staff report were posted on the City's website on Friday, March 20, 2015. No public comments were received. Attachments: 1. List of recommended turf removal and irrigation modifications at City parks and landscape areas. 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