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BACKGROUND In recognition that water is a limited resource and efficient water use would be actively pursued throughout the state, the UWMP Act was established in September 1983 by state legislators. The primary objective of the UWMP Act was to direct urban water suppliers to develop and detail long-term water supply planning to ensure adequate supplies are available. Following the 2007 to 2009 California drought, the Governor called for a statewide 20 percent reduction in urban water use by the year 2020. This became known as the Water Conservation Act of 2009 or SB X7-7, which significantly modified the UWMP Act to require urban water suppliers to establish water use targets for 2015 and 2020 and report these targets within their UWMP. The current 2015 update is the first compliance year for the interim water use targets required by the Water Conservation Act of 2009. City Council adopted its current UWMP (the 2010 UWMP), in June 2011. Preparation of the 2015 UWMP update began in October 2015, with meetings with Zone 7 and the other Tri-Valley Retailers to coordinate data and information needs among the agencies. During the preparation of the UWMP, notices of preparation were sent to local agencies, the county, and local organizations to encourage participation in the development of the plan. The Draft 2015 UWMP was made available for public review beginning May 12, 2016 and staff notified the local agencies and organizations previously contacted, of the availability and of tonight's public hearing on the Draft UWMP. DISCUSSION The positive water conservation response by the community and the City's commitment to implementing good water management practices helped the City achieve its interim 2015 per capita water use target. The City's 2020 per capita water use target is 197 gallons per capita per day. Meeting these targets is a necessary factor in the determination of eligibility to secure and maintain state funding for water projects. The City is well positioned to achieve its 2020 target through the continual commitment to implementation of water conservation measures and programs. At this time staff is recommending adoption of the City's Draft 2015 UWMP. Submitted by: Approved by: Kathleen Yurchak Nelson Fialho Director of Operations City Manager and Water Utilities Attachment: - Draft City of Pleasanton 2015 Urban Water Management Plan is available at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Page 2 of 2