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Resolution to Amend the ontract with Zone 7 to Suspend Independent Quota. C p p The right to pump a specified quantity of local groundwater was granted by the State Water Board in 1958 to the City (as successor to the Pleasanton Township County Water District) and Zone 7 by Water Rights Permit No. 11319. The City and Zone 7 subsequently entered into a contract in 1968 (amended in 1971) addressing water supply, including groundwater pumping limits called the "Independent Quota". As a result of the current drought, the State Water Project has advised Zone 7 that its water allocation will be significantly decreased. The State Water Project typically provides 80% of Pleasanton's water supply, with the remaining 20% from groundwater. The City and Zone 7 desire to suspend some of the groundwater pumping limitations to supplement available water. The proposed amendment (Attachment 2) allows Pleasanton to increase the amount of groundwater it pumps (while still within the permit limits), and not pay any recharge fee. This additional groundwater will reduce demand on Zone 7's limited water supply. The suspension of the independent quota will only remain in effect during a declared drought. Subm'° d : . Approved by: Daniel Smit Nelson Fialho Director o =_ City Manager Operation Services Attachments: 1. Recommended urgency ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 9.30 Water Conservation Plan and City Wide Drought Action Strategies 2. Recommended resolution approving amendment to contract with Zone 7 regarding suspension of independent quota for groundwater pumping during the drought 3. Excerpts from the 2011 Urban Water Management Plan 4. City Wide Drought Action Strategies 5. Example or water conservation determinations 6. Redlined version of recommended amended PMC Chapter 9.30 Page 4 of 4