CC 2023-01-24_11a Supplemental 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Legislative & Information Services Director/City Clerk
SUBJECT: Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 11.a. – Receive an Update on Progress Toward Council
Goals and Priorities
DATE: January 24, 2023
Attached is correspondence received before 4 p.m. for the above referenced item.
cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Website (or public review binder)
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January 23, 2023
MEMORANDUM
To: Arroyo Grande City Council
From: Jeff Edwards
Subject: January 24, 2023, City Council Agenda 11.a Goals & Priorities
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Regarding the above referenced agenda item, your council will be considering the cities
goals and priorities for Fiscal 2022-2023. Under review in Table 1 of the staff report is
the pursuit of short- and long-term options for water resiliency in addition to further
evaluation of drought response efforts.
The specific “Task” of interest is the contemplated water purchase agreement with the
Oceano Community Services District (OCSD). Over one year ago, the council directed
staff to work with the OCSD to craft an agreement for the purchase of water by Arroyo
Grande. The agreement would be like the 5-year agreement between the entities’ going
back to 2008.
Staff is now seeking direction from the council, as to whether, or not, such an agreement
with the OCSD is still” warranted in light of current and projected increase in water
supply at Lopez Lake.” As of the Zone 3 meeting on January 19th, Lopez Lake was at
51.7% of capacity with over 25,000 acre-feet in storage.
The recent series of “atmospheric rivers” and increased water elevation in the lake are
inconsequential. In fact, “big dumps” and extended periods of drought are the hallmarks
of climate change I respectfully submit, an agreement with he OCSD would further
diversify the cities’ water portfolio.
Moreover, at around $2,000 per acre foot, such a purchase also represents a good value. I
urge your council to direct staff to retain as a goal and priority, an agreement with the
OCSD and to elevate its importance with a target of mid-year 2023 for completion
Sincerely,
Jeff Edwards
cc: Oceano Community Services District