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Los Banos City Council Agenda – June 17, 2026 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AND

LOS BANOS SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
*Both meetings to run concurrently*
**Los Banos Community Center**
645 7th Street
Los Banos, California
JUNE 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Live stream on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@losbanos406
_________________________________________________________________________________ Please note: The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comment at any public meeting. As an alternative for in-person comments, written public comment may be made by e-mail to [email protected] or delivered to the City Clerk at City Hall, 520 J Street. All comments received will be read by the City Clerk during Public Forum and added to the agenda packet on the City’s website for public review. Agenda packets can be found on the City’s website at the following link: https://losbanos.org/category/city-council/ **Starting May 20, 2026 City Council Meetings will be held at the Los Banos Community Center, 645 7th Street, due to City Council Chamber upgrades.** _____________________________________________________ ___________________ Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and in the City Clerk’s office located at City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents may be posted on the City’s website at www.losbanos.org.
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Cualquier escritura o los documentos proporcionaron a una mayoría del Ayuntamiento respecto a cualquier artículo en este orden del día será hecho disponible para la inspección pública en la reunión y en la oficina de la Secretaria de la ciudad en City Hall, 520 J Street, Los Banos, California durante horas de oficina normales. Además, tales escrituras y los documentos pueden ser anunciados en el website de la ciudad en www.losbanos.org.

If you require special assistance or translation services to attend or participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office @ (209) 827-7000 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

The City of Los Banos complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Si requiere asistencia especial o asistencia de traducción para atender o participar en esta junta por favor llame a la oficina de la secretaria de la ciudad al (209) 827-7000 a lo menos de 48 horas antes de la junta.

La Ciudad de Los Banos cumple con la ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) de 1990.
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1. CALL TO ORDER – June 17, 2026 6:00 PM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

3. ROLL CALL: (City Council Members)
____ Mitzy Perez – District 1 ____ Refugio LLamas – District 2 ____ Marcus Chavez – District 3 ____ Deborah Lewis – District 4 ____ Michael Amabile – Mayor

4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Recommendation: Adopt the agenda as submitted.

5. PRESENTATION.

A. Certificate of Recognition – Employee of the Month for May 2026 – Juan Lopez, Environmental Control Specialist I, Public Works Department.

6. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS.

Recommendation: Informational item only, no action to be taken.

7. PUBLIC FORUM. (Members of the public may address the City Council Members on any item of public interest that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council; includes agenda and non-agenda items. No action will be taken on non-agenda items. Speakers are limited to a five (5) minute presentation. Detailed guidelines are posted on the Council Chamber informational table.)

8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. (Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be voted on in one motion unless removed from the Consent Agenda by a City Council Member.) A. Check Register for #258190 – #258433 in the Amount of $871,872.49.

Recommendation: Approve the check register as submitted.

B. City Council Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2026.

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as submitted.

C. City Council Resolution No. 7105 – Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with a Fiscal Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $30,000 and Authorizing the City Manage to Execute the Agreement.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

D. City Council Resolution No. 7106 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by Increasing Appropriations in the Sunrise Ranch Park Development 2 pgs. 1-6
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Los Banos City Council Agenda – June 17, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Account 260-454-220-717 for Expenditures in the Amount of $36,222 for Final Project Closeout Costs Associated with the Sunrise Ranch Park Project.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

E. City Council Resolution No. 7107 – Approving a Budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Increasing the Appropriation for Fire Department Account 100-422-100-203 for Fire Engine 2 Repairs in the Amount of $62,529.27.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

F. City Council Resolution No. 7108 – Approving a Renewal Master Service Agreement (MSA) with OpenGov, Inc., for the Use of OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029 in the Amount of $108,516.26 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

G. City Council Resolution No. 7109 – Authorizing the City Manager to File a Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Program Fund Claim Form in the Amount of $675,639 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

H. City Council Resolution No. 7110 – Authorizing an Amendment of $20,000 to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Fund Account 294-463-100-238 for Quarterly Program Income Remittance.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

I. *Los Banos Successor Agency Resolution No. 2026-2 – Authorizing the Write-Off of Five (5) Micro-Enterprise Loans in the Total Amount of $84,244.37, that are No Longer Legally Enforceable Due to Statute of Limitations Expiration and No Activity Since Fiscal Year 2014-15.

Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.

J. Cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting Scheduled for July 15, 2026 and Direct Staff to Post the Appropriate Public Notice in Accordance with Applicable Laws.

Recommendation: Cancel the meeting as stated.

9. PUBLIC HEARING. (If you challenge the proposed action as described herein in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described herein or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.)
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Los Banos City Council Agenda – June 17, 2026 Page 4 of 6 A. Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Approving and Accepting the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update. 1) City Council Resolution No. 7111 – Approving and Accepting the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update.

Recommendation: Receive staff report, open public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.

B. Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Weed Abatement within the City of Los Banos.
1) City Council Resolution No. 7112 – Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Weed Abatement within the City of Los Banos.

Recommendation: Receive staff report, open public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.

C. Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Adopting the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
1) City Council Resolution No. 7113 – Adopting the Appropriation Limit in Compliance with Proposition 4 and Proposition 111 for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.

Recommendation: Receive staff report, open public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.

D. Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget.
1) City Council Resolution No. 7114 – Approving the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget and Updated Salary Schedule (Division 4).

Recommendation: Receive staff report, open public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and adopt the resolution as submitted.

E. Public Hearing – To Receive Public Comment and Consideration of Introduction and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance Amending Sections 2-

1.302 and 2-1.303 of Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Increase Electeds’ Compensation.
1) Ordinance No. 1215 – Amending Sections 2-1.302 and 2-1.303 of Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to Increase Electeds’ Compensation. (First Reading & Introduction)
Recommendation: Receive staff report, open the public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, waive the first reading, and introduce the Ordinance as submitted.

10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 7115 –

ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY

OF A MEASURE RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY
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Los Banos City Council Agenda – June 17, 2026 Page 5 of 6

TREASURER AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 7101.

Recommendation: Receive staff report and adopt the resolution as submitted.

11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CITY COUNICL RESOLUTION NO. 7116 –

APPROVING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FORTUNE-RATLIFF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. AND PAUL HALAJIAN ARCHITECTS FOR THE LOS

BANOS CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.

Recommendation: Receive staff report and adopt the resolution as submitted.

12. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUITON NO. 7117 – ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.

Recommendation: Receive staff report and adopt the resolution as submitted.

13. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON PROPOSED COMPARABLE CITIES FOR THE MARKET RENTAL RATE STUDY.

Recommendation: Receive staff report and direction from the City Council on how to proceed.

14. CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

A. Community & Economic Development
B. Finance
C. Fire
D. Human Resources
E. Parks & Recreation
F. Police
G. Public Works
Recommendation: Informational item only, no action to be taken.

15. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT.

Recommendation: Informational item only, no action to be taken.

16. CITY MANAGER REPORT.

Recommendation: Informational item only, no action to be taken.

17. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS.

A. Mitzy Perez – District 1
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Los Banos City Council Agenda – June 17, 2026 Page 6 of 6 B. Refugio LLamas – District 2
C. Marcus Chavez – District 3
D. Deborah Lewis – District 4
E. Michael Amabile – Mayor

18. ADJOURNMENT.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vionna Lin, Assistant City Clerk Dated this 12th day of June 2026 6 Certificate of recognition
Presented to

JUAN LOPEZ
Environmental Control Specialist I
In recognition of your outstanding performance
and dedicated service to the City of Los Banos and for
being named “Employee of the Month” for May 2026.

Awarded June 17, 2026
________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
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Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile and City Council Members
FROM: Isabel Carlos
Human Resources Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Presentation
SUBJECT: New and Promoted Employee Introductions
The City is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-quality workforce to serve our community. As part of this commitment, the City regularly introduces and recognizes new hires and recently promoted employees at City Council meetings.

The individuals recognized tonight reflect the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain approved staffing levels, ensure operational continuity, and support employee career development.

The following employees are being recognized for June 2026:

Police Department

1. Jose Avila – Community Services Officer, new hire effective June 1, 2026.

Public Works Department

2. Michael Seeba – Inspector I, promoted effective June 16, 2026.

3. Wendell Johnson – Interim Assistant Public Works Director June 15, 2026. 9 ITEM 6

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10 Check Number Payment Date Vendor Payment Amount
258190 05/29/2026 Apex Annex Health Center, Inc. 1,200.00 258191 05/29/2026 AT&T Mobility 6,159.91
258192 05/29/2026 Best Best & Krieger 23.80
258193 05/29/2026 Central Valley Cardiovascular Group Inc. 200.00 258194 05/29/2026 Efren Fernandez 630.00
258195 05/29/2026 KD Medical Group, Inc. 25.00
258196 05/29/2026 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings 283.50 258197 05/29/2026 Tim J Law 800.00
258198 05/29/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 360.00
258199 05/29/2026 Merced County Auditor Controller 1,687.50 258200 05/29/2026 Nossaman, LLP 11,485.00
258201 05/29/2026 Antonio Renteria 1,407.25
258202 05/29/2026 Arturo Solis 630.00
258203 05/29/2026 Animal Damage Management, Inc. 290.00 258204 05/29/2026 APLPD Holdco, Inc. 348.86
258205 05/29/2026 AT&T 796.68
258206 05/29/2026 Veronica Aldama 350.00
258207 05/29/2026 Manuel Gil Aparicio Sr 244.00
258208 05/29/2026 Noemi Arias 1.00
258209 05/29/2026 BlueTriton Brands, Inc. 110.43
258210 05/29/2026 BSK Associates 14,685.16
258211 05/29/2026 Memphis Baca 1.00
258212 05/29/2026 Izaac Ruben Bermea Jr. 1,220.00
258213 05/29/2026 Bethel Community Church 600.00
258214 05/29/2026 Ca Dept of Justice Cashiering Unit 2,272.00 258215 05/29/2026 Capital Rivers, Inc 30,000.00
258216 05/29/2026 CENCAL Machine & Fabrication Inc. 1,950.95 258217 05/29/2026 Central Valley Concrete Inc. 1,147.31 258218 05/29/2026 Comcast 108.18
258219 05/29/2026 Cook's Communications Corp. 2,490.26
258220 05/29/2026 Copy Shipping Solutions 21.75
258221 05/29/2026 Nino Cabading 65.00
258222 05/29/2026 Sally Cisneros 21.00
258223 05/29/2026 Daniel Cornejo 65.00
258224 05/29/2026 Julissa Corona 41.00
258225 05/29/2026 D.C. Vient, Inc. 3,200.00
258226 05/29/2026 Dispensing Technology Corporation 18,027.33 258227 05/29/2026 Dos Palos Publishing Company 180.00
258228 05/29/2026 Jacob Daniel Deanda 137.00
258229 05/29/2026 Everybit Line LLC 8,011.46
258230 05/29/2026 East Pacheco Center LLC Long Beach Airport Business Park II 116.00 258231 05/29/2026 Enrique Estrada 6.13
258232 05/29/2026 Federal Express Corporation 64.72
258233 05/29/2026 Fehr & Peers 425.00
258234 05/29/2026 Flex Technology Group LLC 214.49
258235 05/29/2026 Granite Construction Inc 2,566.04
258236 05/29/2026 Aaron Quezada Gomez 818.00
258237 05/29/2026 Helena Chemical Co Inc 1,413.75
258238 05/29/2026 Nereyda Hernandez 65.00
258239 05/29/2026 InfoSend Inc. 18,823.39
258240 05/29/2026 Ingomar Packing Co. 350.00
258241 05/29/2026 JB Anderson Land Use Planning 3,231.00 258242 05/29/2026 Lourdes Lynae Lopez 0.51
258243 05/29/2026 Margie Low 350.00
258244 05/29/2026 Howard Main 12.00
258245 05/29/2026 Mark Thomas & Company. Inc. 24,043.25 258246 05/29/2026 Madera Uniform & Accessories 675.28
258247 05/29/2026 Modesto Janitorial Supply Center, Inc. 2,417.85 258248 05/29/2026 Moses Mann 1,380.00
CK # 258190 - 258433 06/17/26 $871,872.49
ITEM 8A
11 258249 05/29/2026 OSE 186.04
258250 05/29/2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts 417.18
258251 05/29/2026 Allison Olmos 350.00
258252 05/29/2026 Pace Supply Corp. 8.20
258253 05/29/2026 Pitney Bowes Inc 498.59
258254 05/29/2026 PlaceWorks, Inc. 2,652.01
258255 05/29/2026 Price Paige and Company CPA's LLP 1,345.00 258256 05/29/2026 Provost and Pritchard Engineering, Inc. 3,430.40 258257 05/29/2026 Chererae Prajean 13.00
258258 05/29/2026 RAT Incorporated 430.00
258259 05/29/2026 Razzari Dodge Chrysler Jeep 586.31
258260 05/29/2026 Landon Rios 6.96
258261 05/29/2026 Raul Rodriguez 1.00
258262 05/29/2026 Esteban Aguilara Roman 17.30
258263 05/29/2026 Axel Rosales 12.00
258264 05/29/2026 David Rosales 450.00
258265 05/29/2026 Safe T Lite of Modesto, Inc. 2,165.41 258266 05/29/2026 San Jose Sterilized Wiping Rags, Inc. 244.62 258267 05/29/2026 Sherwin Williams Co 409.98
258268 05/29/2026 Sorensens True Value 362.93
258269 05/29/2026 Superior Pool Products, LLC 14,955.39 258270 05/29/2026 Juan Manuel Saavedra 37.28
258271 05/29/2026 Claudia Yesenia Salgado 100.00
258272 05/29/2026 Santos MG, Inc. 62.00
258273 05/29/2026 David Michael Sartor 100.00
258274 05/29/2026 Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. 2,462.50 258275 05/29/2026 The Heil CO 238.00
258276 05/29/2026 Thirkettle Corporation 36,492.66
258277 05/29/2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc. 1,304.00
258278 05/29/2026 Johnny Robert Trevino 140.00
258279 05/29/2026 Uline, Inc. 1,607.39
258280 05/29/2026 United Site Services, Inc. 2,280.42
258281 05/29/2026 Vanir Construction Management, Inc. 4,908.68 258282 05/29/2026 Vestis Group, Inc. 1,330.09
258283 05/29/2026 Vestis 946.68
258284 05/29/2026 Verizon Wireless 809.51
258285 05/29/2026 William Gudino Velazquez 421.00
258286 05/29/2026 Vanessa Villegas 65.00
258287 05/29/2026 Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 34,037.25 258288 05/29/2026 Windecker Inc 10,519.91
258289 05/29/2026 Kenyatta White 1.00
258305 06/02/2026 Brigit Figueroa-Ramirez 1,108.00
258306 06/02/2026 US Bank Corp Pymt System 73,576.10
258312 06/05/2026 Aflac-Customer Service 215.93
258313 06/05/2026 AFSCME District Council 57 2,141.78
258314 06/05/2026 Empower Annuity Ins. Co of America 1,929.47 258315 06/05/2026 Empower Annuity Ins. Co of America 2,742.00 258316 06/05/2026 Los Banos Police Assn 980.00
258317 06/05/2026 Los Banos Police Assn. 315.00
258318 06/05/2026 MissionSquare 1,773.74
258319 06/05/2026 MissionSquare 9,750.00
258320 06/05/2026 Nationwide Retirement Solutions 5,808.16 258321 06/05/2026 Professional Fire Fighter of Los Banos Local 4703 643.50 258322 06/05/2026 State Disbursement Unit 1,421.00
258323 06/05/2026 Anabasis LLC 8,000.00
258324 06/05/2026 Apex Annex Health Center, Inc. 1,330.00 258325 06/05/2026 Sara Blevins 341.25
258326 06/05/2026 John Butler 185.00
258327 06/05/2026 California Rural Water Assoc. 1,745.00 258328 06/05/2026 Employment Development Dept 5,445.00
258329 06/05/2026 Goodwin Consulting Group 1,775.00
258330 06/05/2026 Imagine Way More LLC 5,000.00
258331 06/05/2026 Phil Jacob 325.00
258332 06/05/2026 KD Medical Group, Inc. 56.00
258333 06/05/2026 Tim J Law 1,900.00
258334 06/05/2026 MId Valley Truck School, LLC 10,200.00 12 258335 06/05/2026 Gerald "Obie" O'Brien 77.14
258336 06/05/2026 Ruben Sedano 100.00
258337 06/05/2026 Spay Neuter Imperative Project California 10,000.00 258338 06/05/2026 State Water Resources Control Board 130.00 258339 06/05/2026 Youth Evolution Activites 1,099.15
258340 06/05/2026 A-C Electric Company 1,688.00
258341 06/05/2026 Agee Construction Corporation 1,000.00 258342 06/05/2026 Alves Management, Inc 577.50
258343 06/05/2026 Animal Damage Management, Inc. 4,561.00 258346 06/05/2026 Ascent Aviation Group, Inc. 36,006.93 258347 06/05/2026 AT&T 194.53
258348 06/05/2026 Dorothy June Baker 250.00
258349 06/05/2026 Beam Insurance Administrators LLC 26,212.71 258350 06/05/2026 BJ's Consumers Choice Pest Control Inc. 100.00 258351 06/05/2026 Bound Tree Medical LLC 839.13
258352 06/05/2026 Brinks Inc. 1,171.98
258353 06/05/2026 Bruce's Tire Inc 1,545.46
258354 06/05/2026 BSK Associates 1,410.27
258355 06/05/2026 Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. 2,604.01 258356 06/05/2026 Commercial Speedometer Service, Inc. 1,440.00 258357 06/05/2026 Core Business Interiors 2,598.82
258358 06/05/2026 Coffee Break Service Inc. 285.70
258359 06/05/2026 Cook's Communications Corp. 21,743.66 258360 06/05/2026 Copy Shipping Solutions 238.90
258361 06/05/2026 Craigo Investments Inc. 2,051.22
258362 06/05/2026 Display Sales Co 360.00
258363 06/05/2026 Dept of Motor Vehicles 64,706.00
258364 06/05/2026 Donlee Pump Company 1,530.71
258365 06/05/2026 Everybit Line LLC 4,005.73
258366 06/05/2026 Elizabeth Erratchu 100.00
258367 06/05/2026 Fire Facilities, Inc. 5,141.07
258368 06/05/2026 Flex Technology Group LLC 3,656.10
258369 06/05/2026 Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. 13,500.00 258370 06/05/2026 Fresno City College 2,415.00
258371 06/05/2026 Frontline General Engineering Construction Inc 70,965.58 258372 06/05/2026 Leonardo Flores 350.00
258373 06/05/2026 Halcyon Creek Inc. 5,188.38
258374 06/05/2026 Helena Chemical Co Inc 3,197.25
258375 06/05/2026 Hoffman Electronic Systems 151.95
258376 06/05/2026 Krazan & Associates 1,538.75
258377 06/05/2026 Lawler Excavation Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. 9,900.00 258378 06/05/2026 Mark Thomas & Company. Inc. 40,227.00 258379 06/05/2026 Tires to you Inc 669.54
258380 06/05/2026 Marfab Inc 80.11
258381 06/05/2026 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 590.49 258382 06/05/2026 McCrometer Inc. 1,068.34
258383 06/05/2026 McNamara Sports Inc 2,425.88
258384 06/05/2026 Merced College 3,950.00
258385 06/05/2026 Merced Truck & Trailer Inc 920.04
258386 06/05/2026 Miracle Playsystems, Inc. 3,046.24
258387 06/05/2026 Merced County 100.00
258388 06/05/2026 Napa Auto Parts of Los Banos 244.68
258389 06/05/2026 John Nascimento 450.00
258390 06/05/2026 NDN International LLC 2,822.28
258391 06/05/2026 OSE 436.97
258392 06/05/2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts 589.73
258393 06/05/2026 OpenGov, Inc 233.28
258394 06/05/2026 Pace Supply Corp. 474.47
258395 06/05/2026 Provost and Pritchard Engineering, Inc. 4,956.00 258396 06/05/2026 Purchase Power Inc 6,173.43
258397 06/05/2026 Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company 6,287.62 258399 06/05/2026 Bryce Rose 1,753.99
258400 06/05/2026 Safe T Lite of Modesto, Inc. 227.20
258401 06/05/2026 Lourdes Acosta Sanchez 4,982.98
258402 06/05/2026 Save Mart Supermarkets 37.29
258403 06/05/2026 SIJ Holdings, Inc 290.76
13 258404 06/05/2026 Sorensens True Value 1,828.94
258406 06/05/2026 Gloria Salas 500.00
258407 06/05/2026 Barbara Santoyo 200.00
258408 06/05/2026 Talley Oil Inc. 1,293.00
258409 06/05/2026 T-Mobile USA Inc. 637.94
258410 06/05/2026 CalMat Co. 1,970.16
258411 06/05/2026 United Site Services, Inc. 133.25
258412 06/05/2026 Stephanie Pereira 24.58
258413 06/05/2026 USAM1 LLC 489.37
258414 06/05/2026 Valley Water Collaborative 3,245.00
258415 06/05/2026 Vestis Group, Inc. 98.54
258416 06/05/2026 Vestis 1,007.42
258417 06/05/2026 Video Inspection Specialists, Inc. 5,940.00 258418 06/05/2026 Westside Water Conditioning 135.00
258419 06/05/2026 Windecker Inc 33,335.98
Break in check sequence due to the following: Payment Type Check #258290 - #258301 (Utility Billing) Regular Checks 206 871,872.49 Check #258302 - #258304 (Manual Void) Manual Voids 8
Check #258307 (Manual Void) Voided Checks 0
Check #258308 - #258311 (Payroll) 871,872.49
Check #258344 - #258345 (Manual Void)
Check #258398 (Manual Void)
Check #258405 (Manual Void)
Check #258420 - #258433 (Utility Billing)
14 CITY OF LOS BANOS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2026
ACTION MINUTES – These minutes are prepared to depict action taken for agenda items presented to the City Council. For a detailed account of this meeting, refer to the video recording available on YouTube, which serves as a permanent record.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Amabile called the City Council Meeting to order at the hour of 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Police Chief Reyna led the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL – MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Council Members Mitzy Perez – District 1, Refugio LLamas – District 2, Marcus Chavez – District 3, Deborah Lewis – District 4, Mayor Michael Amabile
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Than, City Attorney Lerner, Assistant City Clerk Lin, City Treasurer Lawrence, Community & Economic Development Director Souza Elms, Police Chief Reyna, Public Works Director Via, Interim Fire Chief Dorenbush, Finance Director Moreno, Parks & Recreation Director Heim, Human Resources Director Carlos
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Lewis, seconded by Chavez to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all Council Members present.

PUBLIC FORUM: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL

MEMBERS ON ANY ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST THAT IS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY; INCLUDES AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO A FIVE (5) MINUTE PRESENTATION. DETAILED GUIDELINES ARE POSTED ON THE COUNCIL CHAMBER INFORMATIONAL TABLE. Mayor Amabile opened the public forum. JAMES MOORE announced that volunteers are needed for the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force. Four community citizen volunteers are being sought to help provide recommendations as part of the required 2026 Cal Recycle plan update. Interested residents may apply online or through the City Clerk’s office. CHRIS a member of downtown spoke about the impact of drug addiction on homelessness, stating that substance abuse is a major cause of homelessness and related issues in the community. He urged the City to focus on helping individuals overcome addiction and called for more effective solutions to support homeless residents and improve outcomes.

No one else came forward to speak and the public forum was closed.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. Motion by LLamas, seconded by Perez to approve the consent agenda items as follows: Check Register for 15 ITEM 8B
#258002 – #258189 in the Amount of $2,199,228.12; City Council Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2026; City Council Special Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2026; City Council Special Meeting Minutes for May 8, 2026; City Council Meeting Minutes for May 20, 2026; Measure H Citizens’ Oversight Committee Financial Report; Measure P Oversight Committee Financial Report; City Council Resolution No. 7096 – Approving a Reimbursement Agreement with Anderson Homes for the Fire Station 4 Frontage Improvements, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by Increasing Appropriations in the Emergency Operations Center, Capital Project Fund in the Amount of $242,208.51; City Council Resolution No. 7097 – Approving the Acceptance of a Walmart Community Program Grant, Number 92339192, in the Amount of $2,500 and Amending the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget by Increasing the Appropriation Amount for Expenditures and Revenues in the Amount of $2,500; City Council Resolution No. 7098 – Approving the Software Service Agreement with GovInvest, Inc. dba TrueComp and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement for Labor Costing and Pension Software in the Amount of $62,250 for 36 Months; City Council Resolution No. 7099 – Awarding Contract for Publication of Legal Notices/Legal Advertisements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 and Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Agreement; City Council Resolution No. 7100 – Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement with Ronny’s Inc to Assist with Emergency Weed Abatement; City Council Resolution No. 7101 – Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the Election of Certain Officers: Mayor “At-Large” for a Full Term of Two (2) Years, Council Member for District 2 for a Full Term of Four (4) Years, Council Member for District 3 for a Full Term of Four (4) Years, City Clerk “At-Large” for a Full Term of Four (4) Years, and City Treasurer “AtLarge” for a Full Term of Four (4) Years as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California; City Council Resolution No. 7102 – Requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Merced Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 with the California Statewide General Election to be held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the Election Code; Ordinance No. 1216 – Amending and Restating Article 30 Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units to Implement New State Law Requirements Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all Council Members present.

PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS NOS. 1-7 AND 9-19. City Engineer Cozad presented the staff report, which included a PowerPoint presentation, explaining that the assessments are collected through property taxes and fund the maintenance of landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, parks, and other public improvements within each district. Proposed assessment increases of 5% or 10% are intended to help districts cover maintenance costs and become financially self-sufficient, including addressing a deficit in the Meadowlands district.
16 Mayor Amabile opened the public hearing. KATHY BALLARD a resident of District 4 Asked why District 4 is receiving a 10% assessment increase and requested an explanation for the higher rate. She also raised concerns about overgrown landscaping and vegetation along sidewalks and streets, asking whether those areas are covered by the Landscaping and Lighting District and if the proposed assessment increases would result in better maintenance of those areas. ANN McCAULEY College Greens resident, expressed concerns about dim street lighting in her neighborhood and asked whether the City evaluates lighting levels. She also raised concerns about overgrown grass and poorly maintained landscaping in some areas, questioning who is responsible for upkeep. She encouraged stronger code enforcement and improved maintenance to help preserve neighborhood appearance. No one else came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed.

Director Heim responded to questions about landscape ground area and noted volatile expenses within the districts. Director Via addressed street light lumens, explaining there is no recent assessment in some areas and that lighting must balance safety without being overly bright. He also reiterated that Landscaping and Lighting Districts (LLDs) are intended to be fully self-sustaining. City Manager Than provided additional context regarding District 4 (College Greens), and City Engineer Cozad contributed to the discussion on maintenance and district operations. Council Member LLamas asked about how a currently unfunded district could be created and was told by Director Via that it would require a ballot measure with 51% voter approval. When asked what fund would cover those costs in the meantime, Mr. Via explained it would come from the general fund. Mr. Llamas also questioned the 10% annual increase, suggesting it appeared to be “catching up.” Director Via explained that each district is based on a budget system dating back to 1988 and that increases are capped at 10%, meaning adjustments occur gradually and primarily reflect cost-of-living and operational changes rather than direct catch-up. Mayor Amabile noted that the increase would amount to approximately $20– $40 per year and emphasized the importance of funding these services through the district rather than relying on the general fund.

Motion by Lewis, seconded by Chavez to adopt City Council Resolution No. 7103 – Confirming Diagram, Assessment, and Levying Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts Numbers 1-7 and Numbers 9-19 for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all Council Members present.

PUBLIC HEARING – TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CITY BUDGET AND THE 2026-2027 APPROPRIATION LIMITATION. Finance Director Moreno presented the staff report, which included a PowerPoint presentation, describing it as a financial plan that reflects council priorities, required revenues, and planned expenditures, and noting it is a “living document” that can change as conditions evolve. The general fund totals about $29.5 million in revenue and $27.7 million in operating expenditures, with major funding going to police ($13.3 million) and fire ($2.85 million). Revenue sources include property tax, sales tax, permits, and service charges. The general fund remains structurally balanced. The city’s capital budget is one of its largest, with about $71 million in projects across all funds, including 17 street rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrades, fire station and emergency operations center projects, parks, and water/sewer improvements. The budget includes 27 new positions across multiple departments to support service delivery. Enterprise funds (water, wastewater, airport, solid waste) and internal service funds (fleet, facilities, IT) support infrastructure and operations. Fund reserves remain strong, including an estimated $15 million–$15.4 million in unallocated general fund balance and additional reserve accounts for stability, homelessness, parks, and pension obligations. Measure H and Measure P continue to provide funding for public safety and essential services, totaling millions in personnel, equipment, and capital needs. Citywide revenues are projected at $122 million with expenditures of $165 million, and the city remains well below its state appropriation limit of $144 million, ensuring compliance. The council will hold a public hearing, with final budget adoption scheduled for June 17.

Mayor Amabile opened the public hearing. Kathy Ballard asked questions about several capital budget items. She asked whether the design service center referred to the police annex and whether Measure H funds were being used for that project, noting what appeared to be remaining Measure H balances. She also asked for clarification on a line item for sign relocation. She questioned the pickleball court lighting project, stating she believed it had already been approved in a prior budget and asked whether it had been removed or carried over. Finally, she asked about the Colorado Ballpark funding, noting a discrepancy between a previously discussed $15 million project and the current $800,000 allocation, and asked whether the city was funding it in phases and what the $550,000 referenced in the budget covered. ANNA McCAULEY asked about the city’s street maintenance program, noting that in previous years streets were regularly maintained through scraping and slurry sealing every few years, which kept roads in better condition. She expressed concern that this routine maintenance approach appears to have declined, leading to worsening street conditions, and asked what the current plan is for restoring or continuing that type of preventative pavement maintenance program.

No one else came forward to speak and the public hearing was closed.

Director Heim explained that the pickleball court lighting project was not completed in the current fiscal year and will roll over into 2026–27, and he also referenced updates related to Colorado Ballpark. Director Souza Elms clarified that the Development Services Center (DSC) is not funded by Measure H, noting that $8 million has been assigned and appropriated. She also stated the digital sign will be relocated further east near Holt to meet Caltrans standards. Director Via addressed street maintenance practices, explaining that fog sealing was previously done on a regular cycle but was discontinued following concerns about cost-effectiveness. The city now plans to use slurry sealing instead, which includes sand and provides better rehabilitation benefits. Mayor Amabile emphasized that the meeting was a public forum and not a budget adoption, noting it was his 41st budget. He highlighted strong fiscal management and reserves. Council Member LLamas acknowledged the large budget and emphasized the need for staffing and infrastructure to ensure residents receive the services they are taxed for. Council Member Lewis stressed the importance of maintaining infrastructure and service delivery capacity, noting improvements are coming and encouraging the public not to be discouraged. Council Member Chavez thanked staff for their work on the budget. Council 18 Member Perez thanked staff and praised Director Moreno’s explanations, also expressing support for increased staffing as the city grows. Mayor Amabile also clarified that Colorado Ballpark is still moving forward, with the splash pad being replaced by a planned aquatic center, and future funding and design updates will continue. Director Moreno thanked staff and emphasized the city’s focus on providing services and delivering results to residents.

No formal action was taken as this item will be considered for approval at the June 17, 2026 meeting.

CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 7104 – APPROVING THE NEW AGENDA FORMAT. City Manager Than presented the staff report on proposed changes to the city’s agenda format in response to new state requirements and efforts to improve meeting efficiency and public accessibility. He explained that the city is working toward returning to the council chambers on July 1, and the updated agenda format includes several key changes required for compliance with SB 707. These changes include implementing two-way audio and video capabilities through a Zoom platform so members of the public can attend meetings remotely, participate in public comment, and engage with council discussions when appropriate.

Mr. Than also noted that the revised agenda structure will include additional legal notices and disclosures, such as Levine Act campaign contribution statements and updated government code references, to ensure full compliance and transparency prior to each meeting. He highlighted that one structural change removes a previously included agenda approval step, clarifying that this item is not required by law and had historically been added through staff or council preference rather than mandate. Another major adjustment is the reduction of public comment time from five minutes to three minutes per speaker, aligning the city with standard practice used by other jurisdictions in Merced County. Mr. Than explained that this change is intended to improve meeting efficiency while still ensuring that all members of the public have a fair opportunity to speak. He added that council retains the ability to adjust time limits or manage large turnout items during meetings if needed. Overall, City Manager Than emphasized that the new format is designed to modernize meetings, comply with state law, improve accessibility for remote participants, and streamline the agenda process while maintaining transparency and public participation.

Council Member Lewis suggested adding the word “surrender” to the public forum language in item 7 for clarity. Council Member Chavez asked about the change from fiveminute to three-minute public comment limits. City Attorney Lerner and Mayor Amabile clarified that the three-minute standard aligns with county practice and can still be adjusted by council for specific agenda items when needed. Council Member Llamas also asked questions about the new three-minute rule and how it would be applied during meetings.

Mayor Amabile invited the public to come forward and speak. Scott Silveira, a Los Banos resident, noted that three-minute limits are standard in other jurisdictions and that time limits are occasionally necessary for large turnout items. Anna McCauley expressed 19 support for the Zoom option but asked how staff would handle disruptions or inappropriate images during virtual participation. City Attorney Lerner explained procedures for addressing “Zoom bombing” while maintaining First Amendment protections. No one else came forward to speak.

Council Member Lewis asked whether online participants would be required to show their face, referencing other agencies that use audio-only participation. Discussion followed about whether video requirements should be standardized. Council Member Lewis supported a consistent policy approach, while Mayor Amabile noted that in some agencies he participates in, video is required for board members, though policies vary by organization. Council Member Perez supported allowing audio-only participation, noting it could increase public participation, and asked about Spanish translation requirements for agendas. City Attorney Lerner confirmed that translation support is now a legal requirement under new law.

Motion by Lewis, seconded by LLamas to adopt City Council Resolution No. 7104 – Approving the New Agenda Format. The motion carried by the affirmative action of all Council Members present.

DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING WHETHER THE QUESTION OF AN

APPOINTED CITY TREASURER POSITION SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT. City Attorney Lerner presented the staff report.

City Attorney Lerner presented the staff report on the proposal to place a measure on the November 2026 ballot regarding whether the City Treasurer position should remain elected or become appointed. She explained that the item was brought back at the direction of Council and is separate from any previous ballot measure decisions. Ms.

Lerner confirmed the proposal applies only to the City Treasurer position and not the City Clerk. She also outlined procedural requirements, noting that if Council wished to move forward, direction would be needed immediately due to strict election deadlines, with formal ballot language returning for adoption at a future meeting. She added that the estimated cost of placing the measure on the ballot is approximately $7,500 and would be part of an already scheduled election cycle.

Council Member Lewis spoke in support of moving the item forward, emphasizing that the intent is to improve efficiency in city operations and align the structure of the City Treasurer role with the modern complexity of municipal finance. He stated that the proposal is not intended to overturn the will of the voters but to allow the public to reconsider the issue based on current conditions and operational needs. Council Member Chavez requested clarification that the measure applies only to the City Treasurer and not the City Clerk, which Ms. Lerner confirmed. Council Member LLamas expressed opposition and raised concerns about revisiting an issue that voters previously rejected, questioning both the necessity and the cost of the proposal. Ms. Lerner confirmed the cost estimate and explained the procedural process for placing the measure on the ballot.

Council discussion continued with Council Member LLamas asking about the duties and 20 accountability structure of the City Treasurer. Ms. Lerner and staff explained that the City Treasurer role is defined by California Government Code and city policy and is largely ministerial, with many responsibilities carried out in coordination with the Finance Department. City Manager Than added that the position was originally created to meet minimum statutory requirements, but as cities have grown, financial operations have become more complex and specialized. He noted that many California cities have transitioned from elected to appointed treasurer positions to reflect this shift and improve operational efficiency.

Mayor Amabile invited the public to come forward and speak. ANNA MCCAULEY questioned the relatively low stipend of approximately $100 per month, raising concerns about whether it is appropriate given the responsibilities involved in overseeing public finances. KATHY BALLARD asked what would occur if no candidate ran for the position, and City Attorney Lerner confirmed that in such a case, the City Council would have the authority to appoint someone to fill the vacancy. Additional discussion followed regarding whether compensation is sufficient to attract qualified individuals and whether the role should carry greater defined responsibilities. CITY TREASURER LUCY LAWRENCE also addressed the Council, stating that while she has extensive private-sector financial experience, municipal finance operates differently and requires specific governmental knowledge. She explained that she supports the concept of the Treasurer functioning more closely within the Finance Department structure, noting that she does not sign off on financial matters unless she fully understands and reviews them. She emphasized that most technical financial responsibilities are already handled by the Finance Department.

Council Member Lewis further referenced that former Treasurer Kim Tomas previously served in the role as a city employee working within the Finance Department, highlighting that this structure has historical precedent. Council members and staff also discussed how the Treasurer role has evolved over time as city budgets and financial systems have grown in complexity, reinforcing the broader discussion of efficiency, accountability, and modernization of city operations.

Council provided consensus direction for staff to return with a resolution and ballot language to place the City Treasurer elected vs. appointed question on the November 2026 ballot.

CITY DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

Community & Economic Development. Director Souza Elms stated that a public hearing at the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Department training room (1111 G Street) regarding Antojitos Toxicos, a cottage food operation at 1608 Thistle Lane involving pre-packaged non-perishable foods. The item will be reviewed as part of the permitting process.

Finance. No report.
21 Fire. Interim Fire Chief Dorenbush reported that a new fire truck is expected to arrive in California within the next few weeks, with the department anticipating taking ownership shortly thereafter. This update was presented as positive news for the Fire Department.

Human Resources. No report
Parks & Recreation. Director Heim reported a busy schedule of upcoming community events, including Crossroads High School graduation, sober grad night, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on June 13, and a movie night in the park. Staff highlighted that the basketball tournament will cost $20 per three-person team and is intended to encourage youth participation. Parks and Rec also announced the addition of a “Map Me” feature on the city website, which allows the public to view completed and upcoming park projects as a communication and transparency tool. An update was provided on the upcoming onboarding of the Tyler recreation registration system in July, which will align with the city’s new finance system for improved online registration and payment processing. Staff also noted that youth soccer registration is underway, with some divisions already filled. The update also referenced broader modernization efforts, including improvements to payment systems and bringing recreation services up to current technological standards.

Police. Chief Reyna reported that on June 25th, three additional police officers will graduate from the Fresno Police Academy, which will help reduce current staffing vacancies to about three positions, with several promising candidates currently in the hiring process. He also announced that a Community Services Officer will begin work the following day. Additionally, he provided an update on the upcoming Sober Grad Night event scheduled for June 5th at the community center beginning at 10:00 p.m., noting that registration is available through the Los Banos Police Department Facebook page via QR code.

Public Works. Director Via reported that staff crews have completed asphalt overlays at the intersections of 7th and I Street and 6th and H Street, along with additional alley overlay work currently underway and continuing into the following day. The department noted that downtown alley overlay projects are in the final design phase and expected to move forward this summer. A pre-construction meeting has also been scheduled for next week for the 2026 Phase 1 overlay project, which will begin construction soon after.

Additionally, the new traffic signal at Ortigalita and Pioneer has been energized, with final programming and coordination expected within the next two to three weeks before it becomes fully operational.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT. City Attorney Lerner reported that the City Attorney’s Office has officially relocated to the Miller & Lux building. She described the new office space as an improvement and acknowledged that the move required coordination across multiple city departments and staff. She expressed appreciation to the City Council, City Manager, colleagues, and especially the project lead, Patrick Arambel, for their work in successfully completing the relocation.
22 CITY MANAGER REPORT. City Manager Than reported that he, along with Council Members LLamas and Chavez, attended a recent public meeting at Pacheco High School, where they engaged in productive discussions with community members and heard concerns related to local issues. He noted that the discussion is ongoing and additional meetings are scheduled for the following week to explore potential solutions related to the school and surrounding concerns. He also highlighted the current budget cycle, stating that the city is working with a record $160 million budget, including approximately $70 million in capital projects. He emphasized that this represents the largest budget in the city’s history and that staff is prepared to move forward with implementation. He noted that these investments will result in visible improvements across the community, particularly in areas such as roads, water infrastructure, and other public services, as well as increased service capacity overall. He concluded by thanking the Council for their consideration and support.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

DEBORAH LEWIS – DISTRICT 4: Reported attending several recent events, including the Los Banos Unified School District Early Education Center ribbon cutting on May 21st, where she noted the facility was well designed and made effective use of its space. She also attended Memorial Day services at both the National Cemetery and the local cemetery alongside the Mayor, honoring service members who gave their lives for the country. Additionally, she attended the Mid-Valley Disposal Recycle Center ribbon cutting in Fresno on May 28th, where she highlighted a $12 million facility upgrade partially funded by a $4 million state grant. She described advanced recycling technology used at the facility, including AI-assisted sorting systems and robotic components that separate non-paper materials from paper streams, as well as magnetic systems used to extract metal materials. She noted that these innovations are part of ongoing state-driven recycling requirements and reflect significant modernization efforts in waste processing operations.

MITZY PEREZ – DISTRICT 1: Reported no items but expressed appreciation to staff for their continued work and efforts.

REFUGIO LLAMAS – DISTRICT 2: Noted that Parks & Recreation provides a guide highlighting local activities, park locations, and amenities, and encouraged residents to use it to see available activities in Los Banos. He also thanked department heads for their work on the budget and recognized the Police Department for addressing community concerns such as speeding.

MARCUS CHAVEZ – DISTRICT 3: Reported attending a meeting at Pacheco High School regarding the Ward and B Street intersection, noting productive discussions and thanking the school and district representatives for hosting. He expressed anticipation for follow-up meetings to develop solutions. He also commented positively on ongoing roadwork in the city and noted that additional projects are planned. 23 MICHAEL S. AMABILE – MAYOR: Reported visiting Charleston School to present certificates to students who memorized the 50 states, U.S. presidents, and parts of the Constitution, noting appreciation for school engagement. He also discussed participation in budget meetings, including the Peninsula Clean Energy board, and shared that the organization will be renamed West Light Energy. He praised the city’s current budget process and staff performance, calling it the strongest he has seen in his experience. The Mayor also noted ongoing coordination with the school district on future school sites to ensure proper infrastructure planning as the city grows. He concluded by announcing the next council meeting will be held at the new chambers in July and adjourned the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

APPROVED:
____________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Vionna Lin, Assistant City Clerk
24 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile and Council Members
FROM: Ray Reyna, Police Chief
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Consideration and Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Spay Neuter Imperative Project
______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Staff recommend Council adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement between the City of Los Banos and Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) for the provision of on-call spay and neuter services from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

Background:

The City recognizes the importance of controlling animal populations through proactive and humane measures. Spay and neuter programs have consistently been identified as one of the most effective methods for reducing unwanted litters, decreasing shelter overcrowding, and lowering euthanasia rates.

SNIP Bus specializes in mobile spay and neuter services and has experience providing these services to communities throughout California. The proposed Agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which SNIP Bus will provide services to residents of Los Banos.

Discussion:
25 ITEM 8C
The proposed Agreement will be effective from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. During the term of the Agreement, SNIP Bus will provide mobile spay and neuter clinics as requested by the City.

Key provisions of the Agreement include:
 Provision of on-call spay and neuter services in accordance with the scope of work.
 Submission of statistical reports following each clinic identifying program participation and outcomes.
 Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.  Maintenance of required insurance coverage and indemnification protections for the City.
 Authority for the City to terminate the Agreement with ten (10) days' written notice.
 Ability to modify the scope of services through written amendments when necessary.

The Agreement provides a framework for continued community access to affordable sterilization services and supports the City's animal welfare goals.

Fiscal Impact:

The Agreement has an annual not-to-exceed amount of $30,000.00. Funding for services will be provided in accordance with the compensation provisions contained in the Agreement and any budget appropriations approved by the City Council. Payments will be made only for services actually rendered. The Agreement establishes a contractual mechanism for service delivery and does not obligate the City to expend funds beyond those appropriated by the City Council.

Reviewed by:

_______________________________ _______________________________ Nirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Agreement for Professional Services
26 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOS BANOS APPROVING A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

SPAY NEUTER IMPERATIVE PROJECT (SNIP)

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos is committed to promoting animal welfare and reducing pet overpopulation through responsible animal care programs; and WHEREAS, spay and neuter services are an effective means of reducing unwanted animal populations, decreasing shelter intake, and promoting public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide residents with access to affordable and convenient spay and neuter services through mobile veterinary clinics; and WHEREAS, Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) possesses the qualifications, experience, personnel, and resources necessary to provide such services; and WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated a Professional Services Agreement with Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP) for the provision of on-call spay and neuter services for a term commencing June 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029, with a fiscal year not-to-exceed amount of $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement contains provisions regarding the scope of services, compensation, insurance, indemnification, reporting requirements, and other terms necessary to protect the interests of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Los Banos and Spay Neuter Imperative Project (SNIP Bus) for the provision of on-call spay and neuter services for the term of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
27 ATTEST:
___________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
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38 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile and City Council Members
FROM: Joe Heim, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget in the Sunrise Ranch Park Development Account 260-454-220-717 for Final Project Closeout Costs for Sunrise Ranch Park
______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the Sunrise Ranch Park Development account 260-454-220-717 in the amount of $36,222.00 for final project closeout costs associated with the Sunrise Ranch Park project.

Background:

The Sunrise Ranch subdivision includes a one-acre neighborhood park site located within the boundaries of Martin Street, Manuel Court, and Evelyn Court. The park project was funded through development impact fees collected for park improvements within the subdivision and included amenities such as a playground area, embankment slide, halfcourt basketball court, walking paths, picnic areas, exercise station, lighting, irrigation, and landscaping.

On September 18, 2024, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Sunrise Ranch Park project to Ronny’s Inc. in the amount of $999,856.50 and authorized a contingency for construction. Throughout construction, a total of eleven change orders were issued, resulting in a final construction contract amount of $1,197,184.20.

The project reached final completion in March 2026 following PG&E coordination related to the installation of light poles and the site electrical meter.

Discussion:
39 ITEM 8D
During the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 mid-year budget adjustment process, the Sunrise Ranch Park project budget was reviewed as part of ongoing project closeout activities. At that time, appropriations were reduced within the Sunrise Ranch Park Development account based on the remaining anticipated expenditures.

Following additional review and processing of final project costs, staff determined that $36,222.00 is still required to complete the final progress payment and fully close out the project.

Approval of the requested budget amendment will restore the necessary funding within account 260-454-220-717 and allow staff to complete all remaining payment obligations associated with the Sunrise Ranch Park project.

Fiscal Impact:

A total of $36,222.00 is being requested for amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the Sunrise Ranch Park Development account 260-454-220-717. Funding for the project is provided through development impact fees collected for park improvements within the subdivision. The fiscal impact is consistent with the previously approved Sunrise Ranch Park Notice of Completion staff report.

Reviewed by:

_________________________ ___________________________
Soknirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director Attachments:

1. Resolution
40 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LOS BANOS AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET BY

INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE

SUNRISE RANCH PARK DEVELOPMENT
ACCOUNT 260-454-220-717 FOR

EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$36,222.00 FOR FINAL PROJECT CLOSEOUT

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUNRISE

RANCH PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos has been presented a proposal to increase appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos may adjust the overall appropriation levels in each fund at any time during the Fiscal Year by action to amend the budget; and
WHEREAS, the Sunrise Ranch Park project included the construction of a neighborhood park with recreational amenities, landscaping, lighting, irrigation, and related improvements funded through development impact fees; and WHEREAS, during the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 mid-year budget adjustment process, the Sunrise Ranch Park project budget was reviewed as part of ongoing project closeout activities and appropriations were reduced within the Sunrise Ranch Park Development account based on the remaining anticipated expenditures; and WHEREAS, following additional review and processing of final project costs, staff determined that $36,222.00 is still required to complete the final progress payment and fully close out the project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increase in appropriations includes expenditures of $36,222.00 within Sunrise Ranch Park Development account 260-454-220-717 for final project closeout costs and processing of the final progress payment associated with the Sunrise Ranch Park project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget has been reviewed by the Finance Director.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos hereby approves amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by increasing appropriations in Sunrise Ranch Park Development account 260-454-220-717 in the amount of $36,222.00.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member 41 ____________, who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ____________, and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
42 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile & City Council Members
FROM: Brandon Dorenbush, Interim Fire Chief
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget in the Fire Department Account for Fire Engine repair
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, increasing appropriation in account 100-422-100-203 by $62,529.27 to cover the final payment for Engine 2’s motor rebuild and repair items completed by Burton’s Fire.

Background:

The department purchased Fire Engine 2 (model No. 17862) in 2019 to serve as a Type 1 front line apparatus, providing critical first responder capabilities for emergency incidents. In November 2025, Engine 2 experienced a severe mechanical breakdown that required staff to remove the apparatus from service. A mechanical assessment revealed serious engine damage. Burton’s technicians determined the cause of the engine failure to be contaminated oil. The contaminated oil acted as an abrasive lubricant increasing the wear and tear and breakdown of engine components contributing to the engine’s failure. Due to the extensive repairs of Engine 2 the apparatus remained out of service for period of six months.

Discussion:

In November 2025, Engine 2 was removed from front-line service and remained out of service for approximately six months due to extensive motor repairs. Some of the repairs were determined to be warranty work, while others were not. In addition, several general wear and tear items had to be addressed to return the engine to road status. 43 ITEM 8E
Following a comprehensive assessment by Burton’s Fire it was determined that Engine 2 sustained significant engine damaged due to the presence of dust contaminated engine oil. The contamination introduced abrasive particles into the lubrication system causing accelerated wear and tear on the engine parts such as bearings, pistons, cylinder walls and cam shafts. Over time, this abrasive action led to scoring, overheating and ultimately severe mechanical failure.

According to the most recent Fleet and Maintenance budget report, the department’s annual allocation for equipment repairs and maintenance is $49,950. An increase to the budget in the subsequent fiscal year will be triggered only if the expenditures in the prior year exceed the approved budget. Current forecasting does not account for aging apparatus, wear and tear, or other special circumstances, therefore, no safeguards are in place in the event of another significant cost overrun like an engine rebuild.

Although we cannot predict when a piece of equipment will fail, we can implement better processes and systems to ensure proper reporting and record keeping. Therefore, the department has taken several proactive measures to reduce apparatus downtime and decrease the likelihood of another significant mechanical failure. These measures include a two-steps QA/QC process, proper education and training, improved daily and weekly apparatus checks, and monthly meeting with the fleet and maintenance personnel to ensure all reported issues are being addressed and documented accurately.

Fiscal Impact:

A total of $62, 526.27 is being requested for amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 budget, in the department’s equipment repair and maintenance account 100-422-100- 203. Funding is for final payment of Fire Engine 2 motor rebuild and wear and tear items.

There is sufficient fund balance to account for this additional appropriation.

Reviewed by:

_______________________________ __________________________ Nirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director

Attachments:

1. Resolution
44 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOS BANOS APPROVING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND

INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT 100-422-100-203 FOR
FIRE ENGINE 2 REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$62,529.27
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos operates Fire Engine 2 as first out response vehicle which is a critical asset for providing emergency response and fire suppression to our community; and

WHEREAS, on November 8th, 2025, Fire Engine 2 required an engine rebuild and wear and tear repairs to bring the apparatus back to operational status; and WHEREAS, these essential repairs were performed by Burton’s Fire under invoice # W-83014, dated 11/2025, in the total amount of $62,529.27.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby approve a budget Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 increasing appropriation in account 100-422-100-203 for Fire Engine 2 repairs by $62,529.27.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
__________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
45 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
46 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile & City Council Members
FROM: William Via, Public Works Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management Software renewal Master Services Agreement (MSA)
________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Master Services Agreement renewals with OpenGov, Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management Software service and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

Background:

The City of Los Banos began implemented and onboarded of the Cartegraph Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software system in Fall 2020, with the Streets and Parks Divisions completing the initial onboarding process in Spring 2021. Since that time, the software platform has transitioned from Cartegraph to OpenGov Asset Management following OpenGov’s acquisition and integration of the Cartegraph system.

The City’s use of the platform has continued to expand over time. Initially utilized for Streets and Parks operations, the system has since evolved into a broader enterprise asset management platform utilized across multiple City operations. In 2025, the Facilities and Utilities (Water, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections) Divisions were added to the Opengov platform and are currently being onboarded into the OpenGov Asset Management system to support facility and utility maintenance, inspections, preventative maintenance scheduling, repair tracking, and long-term asset planning.

OpenGov Asset Management is now utilized to manage work orders, inspections, infrastructure inventories, maintenance history, preventative maintenance activities, and operational tracking across various City functions. Current services include asset management, parks and recreation maintenance tracking, pavement management, sign inventory tracking, lighting infrastructure tracking, and 811 integration services. 47 ITEM 8F
Discussion:

The City’s existing OpenGov Asset Management agreement for Streets, Parks, and Solid Waste-related services is currently scheduled through June 30, 2027. The existing FY2026-27 agreement amount for current services totals $30,589.66.

The proposed agreement would expand the City’s use of the platform beginning in FY2026-27 to include Facilities, Stormwater, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, and Water Distribution operations under a new three-year agreement term running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The FY2026-27 annual cost for the expanded utility-related services totals $77,926.60. This agreement will also have a buildin annual 5% CPI increase. Year two cost will be $81,822.92 and Year three cost will be $85,914.07
Combined, the existing services agreement and proposed utility expansion agreement total $108,516.26 for FY2026-27.

The proposed agreement includes the following additional service domains:
• Facilities Domain
• Stormwater Domain
• Wastewater Collection
• Wastewater Treatment Domain
• Water Distribution Domain
The proposed expansion would further consolidate maintenance management, inspections, work orders, infrastructure tracking, and asset management activities into a single enterprise platform across multiple City divisions and utility operations.

Fiscal Impact:

The total cost of the agreement is $108,516.26 and is proposed to be funded through the following accounts:
• 100-431-210-274 – Streets Division: $17,217.08
• 101-451-290-274 – Parks Division: $6,096.81
• 510-490-100-274 – Solid Waste Division: $3,922.88
• 501-461-100-274 – Water Distribution Domain: $16, 129.58 & 811 Integration $1,676.45
• 502-432-100-274 – Wastewater Collection Domain: $11,521.13, Stormwater Domain: $16,758.00 & 811 Integration $1,676.44
• 502-433-100-274 – Wastewater Treatment Domain: $15,920.10 • 605-427-100-274 – Facilities Maintenance Domain: $17, 597.79 Total: $108,516.26
48 Reviewed by:

________________________________ ____________________________________ Nirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Master Services Agreement

3. Utilities Quote
49 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
50 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LOS BANOS APPROVING A

RENEWAL MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH OPENGOV, INC., FOR THE USE OF

OPENGOV ENTERPRISE ASSET

MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos Public Works Department began the implementation and onboarding of the Cartegraph Enterprise Asset management (EAM) in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the platform transitioned from Cartegraph to OpenGov Asset Management following OpenGov’s acquisition and integration of the Cartegraph system; and
WHEREAS, the City’s existing OpenGov Asset Management agreement for Streets, Parks, and Solid Waste-related services is currently scheduled through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the use of the system has evolved into a broader enterprise asset management platform utilized across multiple City operations; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement would expand the City’s use of the platform beginning in FY2026-27 to include Facilities, Stormwater, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, and Water Distribution operations under a new three-year agreement term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and WHEREAS, combined, the existing services agreement and proposed utility expansion agreement total is $108,516.26 for FY2026-27; and WHEREAS, the proposed expansion would further consolidate maintenance management, inspections, work orders, infrastructure tracking, and asset management activities into a single enterprise platform across multiple City divisions and utility operations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby approve the Master Services Agreement renewals and related order forms with OpenGov, Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management Software services in the amount of $77,926.60 and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:
51 AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
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68 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor & City Council Members
FROM: William Via, Jr., Public Works Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds Claim Form Submittal – Fiscal Year 2025/2026
______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit the claim form on behalf of the City of Los Banos for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange funds in the amount of $675,639.00 to Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG).

Discussion:

The Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have entered into a Standard Agreement contract to exchange unobligated balances of federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds with non-federal State Highway Account funds. The Annual RSTP Exchange Program fund apportionment is an estimate and subject to change during the fiscal year (FY) due to many Federal Surface Transportation Bill variables including the annual appropriations act as well as other Congressional action (i.e. rescissions)
MCAG applies the RSTP population-based distribution formula using current Department of Finance (DOF) population estimates (May 2026) to the RSTP apportionment to determine the amount of RSTP Exchange funds to be distributed to MCAG member jurisdictions; the City of Los Banos has an ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange Program fund apportionment amount available to claim in FY25-26 of $675,639.00.

If the FINAL RSTP Exchange apportionment figure is higher for FY25-26 than the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange apportionment figure, Caltrans would have to revise the 69 ITEM 8G
RSTP Exchange Standard Agreement contract with the higher RSTP figure before MCAG could instruct the Merced County Auditor Controller’s Officer to distribute a greater amount of RSTP Exchange Program funds to member agencies than identified in this Resolution. Conversely, if the FINAL RSTP Exchange apportionment figure is lower for FY25-26 than the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange apportionment amount, Caltrans does not have to revise the RSTP Exchange contract with the lower amount before MCAG could recalculate the available RSTP Exchange Program funds using the same population-based formula and then instruct the Merced County Auditor Controller’s Officer to distribute the lower FY25-26 FINAL RSTP Exchange Program fund amount to member agencies.

The City of Los Banos has established special gas tax street improvement fund as a requirement to receive the RSTP Exchange Program funds. These RSTP funds are used for street rehabilitation, sidewalks repairs, personnel charge-in and equipment purchases.

Attached for City Council review is the claim form and Resolution with which the City of Los Banos may claim Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange funds. The amount available to claim by the City of Los Banos is $675,639.00.

Fiscal Impact:

The disbursement of the RSTP funds that are available to the City of Los Banos will be used in conjunction with existing road tax revenues for street and road improvements, sidewalk improvements, personnel charge in and equipment purchases in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.

There is no foreseen additional impact to the City.

Reviewed by:

________________________________ _______________________________ Nirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director Attachments:

Resolution
FY 2025/2026 RSTP Exchange Fund Claim Form
FY 2025/2026 RSTP Exchange Fund Apportionment Schedule
70 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOS BANOS AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO FILE A REGIONAL SURFACE

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP)

EXCHANGE PROGRAM FUND CLAIM FORM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WHEREAS, the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have entered into a Standard Agreement contract to exchange unobligated balances of federal Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds with non-federal State Highway Account funds; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans Division of Programming releases a 5-year ESTIMATE of RSTP Exchange Program apportionments for inclusion in the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Programming document every 2-years to California Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs); and
WHEREAS, MCAG is the designated MPO for Merced County; and WHEREAS, the Annual RSTP Exchange Program fund apportionment is an estimate and subject to change during the fiscal year (FY) due to many Federal Surface Transportation Bill variables including the annual appropriations act as well as other Congressional action (i.e. rescissions); and
WHEREAS, a FINAL RSTP Exchange apportionment amount is published at the end of the FY25-26 and can be different than the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange apportionment figure; and
WHEREAS, annually, Caltrans sends MCAG a Standard Agreement contract that includes an RSTP Exchange Program apportionment figure; and WHEREAS, MCAG applies a RSTP population-based distribution formula using current Department of Finance (DOF) population estimates (May 2026) to the RSTP apportionment to determine the amount of RSTP Exchange funds to be distributed to MCAG member jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos has an ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange Program fund apportionment amount available to claim in FY25-26 of $675,639.00; and WHEREAS, payment of the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange fund claim will be subject to all conditions specified in the fully executed standard contract agreement between MCAG and Caltrans, as well as the MCAG RSTP Exchange Claim form requirements: Projects to be funded with this claim are only those projects that are 71 defined under Sections 133(b) and 133(c) of Title 23, United States Code and Article XIX of the California State Constitution, implemented in accordance with the requirements of Section 182.6(d)(1) of the Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, if the FINAL RSTP Exchange apportionment figure is higher for FY25-26 than the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange apportionment figure, Caltrans would have to revise the RSTP Exchange Standard Agreement contract with the higher RSTP figure before MCAG could instruct the Merced County Auditor Controller’s Officer to distribute a greater amount of RSTP Exchange Program funds to member agencies, than identified in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, if the FINAL RSTP Exchange apportionment figure is lower for FY25-26 than the ESTIMATE RSTP Exchange apportionment amount, Caltrans does not have to revise the RSTP Exchange contract with the lower amount before MCAG could recalculate the available RSTP Exchange Program funds using the same population-based formula and then instruct the Merced County Auditor Controller’s Officer to distribute the lower FY25-26 FINAL RSTP Exchange Program fund amount to member agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos has established special gas tax street improvement fund as a requirement to receive the RSTP Exchange Program funds; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Los Banos that the City Manager is authorized to sign the FY25-26 RSTP Exchange Program fund claim form and to submit said claim form to MCAG for processing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby authorize the City Manager to sign and file the above described FY25-26 RSTP Exchange Program fund claim on behalf of the City of Los Banos in the amount of $675,639.00.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
72 PH: 209.723.3153
FAX: 209.723.0322
www.mcagov.org
369 W, 18th Street
Merced, Ca. 93540
Partnering for Regional Solutions
Claim to the Merced County Association of Governments
for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds in Exchange for State Highway Account Funds FY 2025/2026
Project Cost of
Project
Air
Quality
Exempt

1. Streets rehabilitation, sidewalks repairs, personnel chargein and equipment purchases.$685,000.00  

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3. $  
FY 25/26 Claim Amount: $675,639.00
Claimant: City of Los Banos
Claim Guidelines:

Projects outlined in the table below to be funded with this claim are only those projects that are defined under Sections 133(b) and 133(c) of Title 23, United States Code and Article XIX of the California State Constitution, implemented in accordance with the requirements of Section 182.6(d)(1) of the Streets and Highways Code.

Claim Instructions:

1. List (print or type) each INDIVIDUAL project to be funded with this claim.

2. List the amount of funds to be used for each project.

3. If the project is not a capacity expanding project and is exempt from air quality conformity analysis check the “Exempt” box. ()

4. If the project is a capacity expanding project and the air quality conformity analysis has been completed for the project as required check the “Air Quality” box. () 73

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It is understood by this claimant (City of Los Banos) that payment of this claim must be in accordance with the MCAG and Caltrans Agreement. Said monies (and the interest earned on such monies subsequent to allocation) will be used only for those purposes for which the claim is approved.

The undersigned claimant, by accepting these funds, agrees to establish a special account for the purpose of depositing funds received from MCAG pursuant to this agreement:
a. For cities, within their Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund; or b. For the county, within their County Road Fund
The undersigned claimant, by accepting these funds, agrees to grant the State of California auditors access to their books and records for the purpose of verifying that funds paid hereunder are properly accounted for and proceeds are expended in accordance with the terms of this agreement. All documents will be available for inspection by authorized Caltrans agents at any time during the project development and for a four-year period from the date of completion of the project, or one year after the audit is completed or waived by Caltrans, whichever is later.

If the undersigned claimant fails to use funds received hereunder in accordance with the terms of the agreement, the claimant agrees to return the exchange funds to MCAG for credit to the special account described above.

Further, the Chief Financial Officer of the claimant certifies that the financial information contained herein is reasonable and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge.

Authorized Representative:

Signature
Nirorn Than, P.E.

Print Name
City Manager

Title

Date
Signature of Finance Director
Minerva Moreno

Print Name
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76 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor Amabile and City Council Members
FROM: Stacy Elms, Community Economic and Development Director DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Item
SUBJECT: Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Fund Account 294-463-100-238 for Quarterly Program Income Remittance
______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, increasing expenditure account 294-463-100-238 by $20,000 to provide sufficient appropriations for the final Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Program Income quarterly remittance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Background:

The City of Los Banos administers the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which includes collecting loan repayments and other program income from homeowners who previously received NSP assistance. Pursuant to program requirements, the City is required to remit all collected program income to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on a quarterly basis.

Discussion:

The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget included appropriations for the anticipated quarterly program income remittances. However, the final quarterly remittance for Fiscal Year 2024-25 was submitted during Fiscal Year 2025-26 due to a management transition and resulting in a delay of processing. As a result, Fiscal Year 2025-26 is funding an additional quarterly remittance that was not anticipated when the budget was adopted. 77 ITEM 8H
The requested budget amendment will provide sufficient appropriations to complete the required remittance to HCD. It is important to note that the remitted funds are equal to the revenue collected by the City through the NSP program. Therefore, the expenditure is fully offset by program income received and does not create a fiscal burden on the City.

Fiscal Impact:

Staff is requesting a budget amendment of $20,000 to expenditure account 294-463-100- 238 within the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Fund. The additional appropriation will ensure adequate budget authority to meet quarterly remittance requirements based on program income collected. Because the funds remitted to HCD are equal to the program income received by the City, there is no net fiscal impact to the City.

Reviewed by:
_______________________________ _____________________________ Soknirorn Than, City Manager Minerva Moreno, Finance Director Attachments:

1. Resolution
78 Formatting instructions: 1” margins, use Arial 14 pt font for the heading & Arial 12 pt font for the body RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOS BANOS AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET BY INCREASING

APPROPRIATIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUND ACCOUNT
294-463-100-238 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Los Banos has been presented a proposal to increase appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos may adjust the overall appropriation levels in each fund at any time during the Fiscal Year by action to amend the budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos administers the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which includes collecting loan repayments and other program income from homeowners who previously received NSP assistance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to program requirements, the City is required to remit all collected program income to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on a quarterly basis; and
WHEREAS, additional appropriations of $20,000 in account 294-463-100-238 are essential to meet this requirement and ensure adequate budget authority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos hereby approves amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by increasing appropriations in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program account 294-463-100-238 in the amount of $20,000.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:
79 Formatting instructions: 1” margins, use Arial 14 pt font for the heading & Arial 12 pt font for the body __________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
__________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
80 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Chairperson and Successor Agency Members
FROM: Minerva Moreno, Finance Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Consent Agenda
SUBJECT: Write‑Off of Five Former Redevelopment Agency Micro‑Enterprise Loans Due to Statute of Limitations Expiration and No Activity Since FY 2014‑15 ______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Successor Agency adopt a resolution authorizing the write‑off of five former Redevelopment Agency micro‑enterprise loans that are no longer legally enforceable due to the expiration of the statute of limitations and the absence of any payments or borrower activity since June 30, 2015.

Background:

The former Los Banos Redevelopment Agency issued several micro‑enterprise loans to support small business development within the Project Area. Upon dissolution of redevelopment agencies under ABx1 26 and AB 1484, all loan portfolios became assets of the Successor Agency, subject to review by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance (DOF).

Under California law, the enforceability of these loans is governed by the statute of limitations for written contracts, which is four years from the date of default (California Code of Civil Procedure § 337). Because these loans were not reduced to judgment and no payments or acknowledgments have occurred since June 30, 2015, the legal window for enforcement has expired.

Discussion:
81 ITEM 8I

1. Statute of Limitations
• Micro-enterprise loans are treated as written contracts. • Under CCP § 337, the Successor Agency had four years from the date of default to initiate collection.
• All five loans show no payments, correspondence, or borrower activity since June 30, 2015, meaning the statute of limitations expired no later than June 30, 2019.
• Because the loans were never litigated or converted to judgments, the Successor Agency has no remaining legal authority to pursue collection.

2. DOF and Oversight Board Requirements
The Department of Finance requires Successor Agencies to remove or write off obligations that are no longer legally enforceable. Retaining time-barred loans on the Successor Agency’s books creates audit exposure and misstates the Agency’s asset position.

3. Loans Recommended for Write-Off
Borrower Original Balance Last Activity Status
Conte Plaza $818.47 June 30, 2015 Time-barred; no activity Iniguez Bakery $4,608.67 June 30, 2015 Time-barred; no activity James Lemon $46,046.23 June 30, 2015 Time-barred; no activity Los Banos Cinemas $14,771.00 June 30, 2015 Time-barred; no activity Pacheco Veterinary $18,000.00 June 30, 2015 Time-barred; no activity Total recommended write-off: $84,244.37

4. Accounting Treatment
The write-off will remove these loans from the Successor Agency’s loan receivable ledger. This action does not affect RPTTF distributions, as no loan repayments have been budgeted or received for more than a decade.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the Successor Agency’s current‑year budget or RPTTF allocations. The write‑off is an accounting adjustment to remove non‑collectible assets.

Reviewed by:
82 _______________________________
Soknirorn Than, City Manager
Attachments:

Resolution
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84 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2

A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LOS BANOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE WRITE‑OFF OF FIVE
MICRO‑ENTERPRISE LOANS THAT ARE NO LONGER LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE WHEREAS, the former Los Banos Redevelopment Agency issued several micro‑enterprise loans to support small business development within the Redevelopment Project Area; and
WHEREAS, upon dissolution of redevelopment agencies pursuant to ABx1 26 and AB 1484, all loan portfolios became assets of the Successor Agency, subject to review by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance; and WHEREAS, the enforceability of these loans is governed by the four‑year statute of limitations for written contracts under California Code of Civil Procedure § 337; and WHEREAS, the following loans have had no payments, correspondence, or borrower activity since June 30, 2015, and therefore became time‑barred no later than June 30, 2019, rendering them no longer legally enforceable obligations of the Successor Agency:

Conte Plaza $818.47
Iniguez Bakery $4,608.67
James Lemon $46,046.23
Los Banos Cinemas $14,771.00
Pacheco Veterinary $18,000.00
Total: $84,244.37
WHEREAS, the Department of Finance requires Successor Agencies to remove or write off obligations that are no longer legally enforceable to maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance; and
WHEREAS, writing off these loans is an accounting action only and has no fiscal impact on current‑year RPTTF allocations or the Successor Agency budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

That the Successor Agency to the Former Los Banos Redevelopment Agency hereby authorizes the write-off of the five micro-enterprise loans listed above, totaling $84,244.37, due to expiration of the statute of limitations and the absence of any activity since June 30, 2015.
85 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is authorized and directed to update the Successor Agency’s accounting records to reflect the removal of these non‑collectible loan receivables.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Chairperson, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Los Banos

ATTEST:
________________________________
Successor Agency Secretary
86 Agenda Staff Report
TO: Mayor & City Council Members
FROM: William Via, Jr., Public Works Director
DATE: June 17, 2026
TYPE OF REPORT: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update
______________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Draft Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update, and following consideration of public comment, adopt the Resolution accepting the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update.

Background:

Urban Water Management Plans (UWMP) are required to be prepared by California's urban water suppliers to support their long-term resource planning and ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands. Every urban water supplier that either provides 3,000 acre-feet or more of water annually or serves 3,000 or more connections is required to assess the reliability of its water sources over a 20-year planning horizon considering normal, dry, and multiple dry years.

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan was prepared according to the States 2020 UWMP Guidebook. Specific topics addressed include water supplies, water demands, water reliability, and water conservation programs.

In 2025, the City had an estimated population of 48,896 and serves water to 13,900 homes, businesses, and other facilities. Population, as well as water use, is expected to grow at 1.5% per year through 2050. The State of California set a goal for all Cities to reduce their water use by 20%. To reach this goal, the City needs to limit water use to 165 gallons per day for each person. In 2025, the City met this goal with usage of 146 gallons per day for each person and therefore, will remain eligible for certain State grants and loans. The City expects to continue meeting this goal in future years with expanded water conservation efforts.
87 ITEM 9A
Discussion:

The Public Works Department entered into a task order with Provost & Prichard Consulting Group to prepare the City’s 2025 Update of the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) on October 22, 2025.

The Public Works Department released a Public Notice in the Westside Express on May 20, 2026 announcing that the City was in the process of updating the City’s UWMP, and that there would be a Public Hearing on June 17, 2026 to present and discuss the City’s Draft UWMP 2025 Update.

Letters were also sent to the Merced County Farm Bureau, Merced County Public Works, Central California Irrigation District, Los Banos Unified School District, and Los Banos Chamber of Commerce, notifying them that the Draft UWMP 2025 Update was available for review and comment, on the City’s website, and informing them of the Public Hearing.

Fiscal Impact:

The 2025 Update UWMP, as currently written, does not include any new programs or requirements that are not already being implemented by the City. Therefore, no significant fiscal impacts are anticipated by the adoption of the 2025 UWMP. However, to remain eligible for State administered funding, the City must comply with the per capita water use targets established for 2025. The City of Los Banos has met the 2025 per capita water use with the revisions to population numbers made in this version of the UWMP. The City will need to maintain current conservation programs to continue meeting this goal.

Reviewed by:
_________________________________
Nirorn Than, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Public Hearing Notice

3. Draft Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update
88 RESOLUTION NO. ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOS BANOS APPROVING AND

ACCEPTING THE URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN 2025 UPDATE
WHEREAS, the City of Los Banos held a Public Hearing on June 17, 2026 to receive comment regarding the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos has considered public comment and closed the Public Hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Los Banos has reviewed and examined the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos does hereby approve and accept the Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update as presented.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Los Banos held on the 17th day of June 2026, by Council Member ______ who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded by Council Member ______ and the Resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
Michael S. Amabile, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Lucille L. Mallonee, City Clerk
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90 CITY OF LOS BANOS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CITY OF LOS BANOS’
DRAFT URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP) 2025 UPDATE AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DRAFT UWMP 2025 UPDATE Where: City Council Chambers When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 520 J Street 6:00 PM
Los Banos, California
___________________________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that the City of Los Banos will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution accepting the Draft Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) 2025 Update. The City of Los Banos is currently updating its 2020 UWMP to be in compliance with the UWMP Act (California Water Code §10610 et seq.) and the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 (SBX7-7). The UWMP Act requires urban water suppliers to update their UWMP every five years. The UWMP Act directs water agencies in carrying out their long-term resource planning responsibilities to ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future demands and to consider various drought scenarios. Based on legislative changes resulting from SBX7-7, development of UWMP’s will also enable water agencies and, in turn, the State of California to set targets and track progress toward decreasing daily per capita urban water use throughout the State. The City’s updated UWMP will establish targets for reducing its per capita water use and will present the City’s plan for meeting the target numbers.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street, or as near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon.

It is the intent to make a Public Draft of the UWMP 2025 Update available for review on the City’s website two weeks prior to the scheduled Public Hearing. Questions regarding the above-referenced item may be directed to William Via, Jr., Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209) 827-7056.

All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment on this item at the Public Hearing. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing, mailed to 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635, Attention: City Clerk or by email at [email protected]. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence. If no comments are received prior to or on the above date, it will be assumed that no comments are being offered. Please note that if you challenge the City’s final decision on the above matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those factual and legal issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. In light of the foregoing, all interested members of the public are encouraged to voice their concerns regarding all above matter either in person at the hearing or in writing through correspondence addressed to the City Council and submitted to the City Council at or prior to the date of the above hearing.

It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 827-7000 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs.

THE CITY OF LOS BANOS
WILLIAM VIA, JR., PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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Table of Contents
Lay Description of Urban Water Management in the City of Los Banos ..................................................... 1 1 Introduction and Overview ................................................................................................................... 2 Background and Purpose ............................................................................................................ 2 Urban Water Management Planning and the California Water Code ......................................... 2

1.2.1 Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983 .......................................................... 2

1.2.2 Applicable Changes to the Water Code since 2015 UWMPs ......................................... 2

1.2.3 Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7) .................................................................. 3 Urban Water Management Plans in Relation to Other Planning Efforts .................................... 3 UWMP Organization .................................................................................................................. 4 UWMPs and Grant or Loan Eligibility ....................................................................................... 4

1.5.1 Funding Eligibility for Retail and Wholesale Suppliers ................................................. 4

1.5.2 Funding Eligibility for Retail Suppliers Only ................................................................ 4 2 Plan Preparation ................................................................................................................................... 6 Basis for Preparing a Plan ........................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Public Water Systems ..................................................................................................... 7

2.1.2 Agencies Serving Multiple Service Areas/Public Water Systems ................................. 7 Regional Planning ....................................................................................................................... 8 Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance ...................................................................... 8

2.3.1 Regional UWMP ............................................................................................................ 8

2.3.2 Regional Alliance ........................................................................................................... 8 Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units of Measure ........................................................................... 9

2.4.1 Fiscal or Calendar Year .................................................................................................. 9

2.4.2 Reporting Complete 2025 Data ...................................................................................... 9

2.4.3 Units of Measure ............................................................................................................ 9 Coordination and Outreach ....................................................................................................... 10

2.5.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination .............................................................................. 10

2.5.2 Coordination with Other Agencies and the Community .............................................. 11

2.5.3 Notice to Cities and Counties ....................................................................................... 11 3 System Description ............................................................................................................................ 12 General Description .................................................................................................................. 12 Service Area Boundary Map ..................................................................................................... 16 Service Area Climate ................................................................................................................ 17 DRAFT
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Service Area Population and Demographics............................................................................. 19

3.4.1 Other Demographic Factors.......................................................................................... 19 4 System Water Use .............................................................................................................................. 20 Water Use by Sector ................................................................................................................. 20

4.1.1 Demand Sectors Listed in Water Code ......................................................................... 20

4.1.2 Demand Sectors in Addition to Those Listed in Water Code ...................................... 21

4.1.3 Customer Connections .................................................................................................. 22

4.1.4 Current and Projected Water Use ................................................................................. 22 Distribution System Water Losses ............................................................................................ 25 Estimating Future Water Savings ............................................................................................. 27 Water Use for Lower Income Households ................................................................................ 27 Climate Change Impact to Water Demands .............................................................................. 28 5 SB X7-7 Baseline, Targets, and Compliance ..................................................................................... 30 SB X7-7 Forms and Summary Tables ...................................................................................... 30

5.1.1 SB X7-7 Verification Form .......................................................................................... 30

5.1.2 SB X7-7 2020 Compliance Form ................................................................................. 30

5.1.3 DWR Submittal Tables ................................................................................................. 32 Revisions to Baseline and Target Calculations ......................................................................... 32 Urban Water Use Objective ...................................................................................................... 33 6 System Supplies ................................................................................................................................. 34 Purchased or Imported Water ................................................................................................... 34 Groundwater ............................................................................................................................. 34

6.2.1 Basin Description ......................................................................................................... 34

6.2.2 Groundwater Management ........................................................................................... 34

6.2.3 Overdraft Conditions .................................................................................................... 35

6.2.4 Historical Groundwater Pumping ................................................................................. 36 Surface Water ............................................................................................................................ 37 Stormwater ................................................................................................................................ 37 Wastewater and Recycled Water .............................................................................................. 37

6.5.1 Recycled Water Coordination ...................................................................................... 37

6.5.2 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal......................................................... 38

6.5.3 Recycled Water Systems .............................................................................................. 39

6.5.4 Recycled Water Beneficial Uses .................................................................................. 40

6.5.5 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use ................................ 41 DRAFT
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Desalinated Water Opportunities .............................................................................................. 42 Exchanges or Transfers ............................................................................................................. 42

6.7.1 Exchanges ..................................................................................................................... 43

6.7.2 Transfers ....................................................................................................................... 43

6.7.3 Emergency Interties ...................................................................................................... 43 Future Water Projects................................................................................................................ 43 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water ............................................................... 45 Climate Change Impacts to Water Supplies.............................................................................. 47 Energy Consumption ................................................................................................................ 47 7 Water Supply Reliability Assessment ................................................................................................ 49 Constraints on Water Sources ................................................................................................... 49 Reliability by Type of Year ...................................................................................................... 50

7.2.1 Type of Years ............................................................................................................... 50

7.2.2 Agencies with Multiple Sources of Water .................................................................... 51 Supply and Demand Assessment .............................................................................................. 52 Water Quality Impact on Water Reliability .............................................................................. 54 Regional Supply Reliability ...................................................................................................... 54 Drought Risk Assessment ......................................................................................................... 55 Climate Change Impact on Water Supply Reliability ............................................................... 55 8 Water Shortage Contingency Planning .............................................................................................. 57 9 Demand Management Measures (DMM)........................................................................................... 58 Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Agencies ........................................................ 58 Demand Management Measures for Retail Agencies ............................................................... 58

9.2.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinance ............................................................................. 58

9.2.2 Metering ....................................................................................................................... 58

9.2.3 Conservation Pricing .................................................................................................... 59

9.2.4 Public Education and Outreach .................................................................................... 59

9.2.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss ................................ 59

9.2.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support ............................... 60

9.2.7 Other Demand Management Measures ........................................................................ 60 Implementation over the Past Five Years ................................................................................. 61 Planned Implementation to Achieve Water Use Targets .......................................................... 61 10 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation ................................................................................. 62 Inclusion of All 2025 Data ........................................................................................................ 62 DRAFT
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Notice of Public Hearing........................................................................................................... 62

10.2.1 Notice to Cities and Counties ................................................................................... 62

10.2.2 Notice to the Public .................................................................................................. 63 Public Hearing and Adoption .................................................................................................... 63

10.3.1 Adoption ................................................................................................................... 64 Plan Submittal ........................................................................................................................... 64

10.4.1 Submitting a UWMP to DWR ................................................................................. 64

10.4.2 Submitting a UWMP to the California State Library ............................................... 65

10.4.3 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties ........................................................... 65 Public Availability .................................................................................................................... 65 Amending an Adopted UWMP ................................................................................................. 65 11 Bibliography/References .................................................................................................................... 66 List of Figures
Figure 3-1 Land Use (2042 General Plan) .................................................................................................. 13 Figure 3-2: Organizational Chart for the City of Los Banos ...................................................................... 14 Figure 3-3: Regional Map ........................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 3-4: City Boundary and Sphere of Influence ................................................................................... 16 Figure 3-5: Average Historical Rainfall and Temperature - WRCC (Station 045118)............................... 18 Figure 4-1: Customer Connections ............................................................................................................. 22 Figure 4-2 Current and Projected Water Demand with Population Growth ............................................... 25 Figure 5-1: Per Capita Water Use versus Water Use Target (2015-2025) .................................................. 31 List of Tables
Table 2-1: Retail Only: Public Water Systems ............................................................................................. 7 Table 2-2: Plan Identification ....................................................................................................................... 9 Table 2-3: Agency Identification ................................................................................................................ 10 Table 3-1: Climate Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 18 Table 3-2: Retail: Population – Current and Projected ............................................................................... 19 Table 4-1: Retail: Demands by Water Use Category – Actual ................................................................... 23 Table 4-2: Retail: Demands by Water Use Category – Actual and Projected ............................................ 24 Table 4-3: Retail: Demands for Potable and Raw Water – Actual and Projected ...................................... 24 DRAFT
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Table 4-4: Retail: Last Five Years of Water Loss Audit Reporting ........................................................... 26 Table 4-5: Los Banos Housing Units Income Levels ................................................................................. 28 Table 5-1: Per Capita Water Use (2021-2025) ........................................................................................... 31 Table 5-2: Baselines and Targets Summary ............................................................................................... 32 Table 5-3: 2025 Compliance ....................................................................................................................... 32 Table 6-1: Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped ...................................................................................... 36 Table 6-2: Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area in 2025 ..................................................... 39 Table 6-3: Retail: Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use ........................................................... 42 Table 6-4: Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs .................................................... 44 Table 6-5: Retail: Water Supplies – Actual ................................................................................................ 45 Table 6-6: Retail: Water Supplies — Projected ......................................................................................... 46 Table 6-7: Energy Intensity ........................................................................................................................ 48 Table 7-1: Retail: Basis of Water Year Data .............................................................................................. 51 Table 7-2: Retail: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparisons ........................................................... 52 Table 7-3: Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison ....................................................... 52 Table 7-4: Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison .................................................. 53 Table 10-1: Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties .............................................................................. 63 Appendices
Appendix A .................................................................................................................... 2025 UWMP Tables Appendix B ........................................................................................................ Public Outreach for UWMP Appendix C ............................................................................................... AWWA Water Loss Audit Tables Appendix D ............................................................................................... Water Shortage Contingency Plan Appendix E ......................................................................................... Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Appendix F.................................................................................................................... Water Rate Schedule Appendix G ................................................................................. Water Conservation Educational Materials Appendix H .................................................................................................................... Adoption Resolution Appendix I .......................................................................................................................... UWMP Checklist Abbreviations
AB ................................................................................................................................... State Assembly Bill ACS ................................................................................................................. American Community Survey Act .................................................................................. California Urban Water Management Planning Act AF ..................................................................................................................................................... acre-feet AFY .................................................................................................................................... acre-feet per year DRAFT
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bgs ................................................................................................................................. below ground surface BMP ..................................................................................................................... Best Management Practice CCID ..................................................................................................... Central California Irrigation District CCR .............................................................................................................. California Code of Regulations CHAS ................................................................................. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy CII ............................................................................. Commercial, Industrial, Institutional water use sectors CIMIS ...................................................................... California Irrigation Management Information System City ..................................................................................................................................... City of Los Banos CUWCC ............................................................................... California Urban Water Conservation Council CWC ........................................................................................................................... California Water Code DMMs .......................................................................................................... Demand Management Measures DOF .......................................................................................................................... Department of Finance DWR ............................................................................................................ Department of Water Resources eARDWP ......................................... electronic Annual Reports to the Drinking Water Program (SWRCB) EC ................................................................................................................................ electrical conductivity ETo ................................................................................................................... Reference Evapotranspiration ft ................................................................................................................................................................ feet GIS .............................................................................................................. Geographic Information System gpcd ........................................................................................................................ gallons per capita per day gpd .......................................................................................................................................... gallons per day gpm ....................................................................................................................................gallons per minute Guidebook .................................................................... 2025 UWMP Guidebook for Urban Water Suppliers HUD ............................................................................ US Department of Housing and Urban Development IRWM ............................................................................................ Integrated Regional Water Management kWh/AF ............................................................................................................... kilowatt hour per acre-foot MCL ................................................................................................................... maximum contaminant level MG .......................................................................................................................................... million gallons mgd ............................................................................................................................ million gallons per day NPDES ............................................................................. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System psi ............................................................................................................................... pounds per square inch PWS ..............................................................................................................................Public Water System RUWMP or Regional Plan ........................................................... Regional Urban Water Management Plan RWQCB ........................................................................................... Regional Water Quality Control Board SB .......................................................................................................................................... State Senate Bill SB X7-7 ...................................................................................................... Water Conservation Bill of 2009 SGMA ....................................................................................... Sustainable Groundwater Management Act SJREC ............................................................................................ San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors SWRCB or Board ............................................................................... State Water Resources Control Board SWTP ................................................................................................................ surface water treatment plant TDS ................................................................................................................................ total dissolved solids UWMP or Plan .............................................................................................. Urban Water Management Plan UWMPA ......................................................................................... Urban Water Management Planning Act UWUO ................................................................................................................ Urban Water Use Objective WDR .............................................................................................................. Waste Discharge Requirement WRR .............................................................................................................. Water Recycling Requirement WSCP ....................................................................................................... Water Shortage Contingency Plan WUE ............................................................................................................................ Water Use Efficiency WWTP ................................................................................................................. wastewater treatment plant DRAFT
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1 Lay Description of Urban Water
Management in the City of Los Banos
This 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP or Plan) has been prepared for the City of Los Banos (City) in Merced County, California. This document describes the City’s water supply, water demands, water reliability, and water conservation efforts. This document provides estimated population growth and water demand through the year 2050 and serves as a long-range planning document for the City. This document is an update to the City’s 2020 UWMP.

In 2025, the City had an estimated population of 48,896 and serves water to 13,900 homes, businesses, and other facilities. Currently, the City obtains all their water from groundwater that is pumped to the surface with several wells. State laws require that groundwater be managed sustainably, in other words, the volume of water underground cannot be depleted over time. This may ultimately require the City of Los Banos to start importing surface water from local canals, rivers, and streams, but no specific plans to use surface water have been completed yet.

The State of California set a goal for all Cities to reduce their water use by 20% and to achieve and maintain this goal by the year 2020. To reach this goal, the City needs to limit water use to 165 gallons per day for each person. In 2025, the City met this goal with usage of 146 gallons per day for each person. The City expects to continue meeting this goal in future years with expanded water conservation efforts.

The City has special water conservation programs that can be implemented in the event of drought or other water supply issues. The City is also prepared to respond to a water supply interruption from an emergency. These measures are documented in an updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan, which is included in this document.

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Background and Purpose
The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP or Plan) is a requirement of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMPA) (Division 6, Part 2.6 of the California Water Code (CWC) §10610-10656). The UWMPs must be filed every five years and submitted to the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The submittal is required to meet the requirements of the UWMPA, including the most current amendments.

The UWMPA applies to urban water suppliers with 3,000 or more connections being served or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet (AF) of water annually. The City of Los Banos meets these requirements.

UWMPs are required of the state’s urban water suppliers in an effort to assist their resource planning and to ensure adequate water supplies are available for future use. A secondary purpose of the UWMP is to provide for a plan or series of plans during water drought situations. This report was prepared for the City of Los Banos according to the requirements of the CWC, UWMPA, and the 2025 UWMP Guidebook for Urban Water Suppliers (Guidebook).

Texts printed in boxes and italics at the beginnings of sections are definitions or background provided by DWR in the UWMP Guidelines Template.

This UWMP covers the calendar years from 2021 to 2025.

Urban Water Management Planning and the California Water Code
To ensure that all CWC requirements and applicable laws have been met, the sections below are summarized.

1.2.1 Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983
In 1983, SB797 altered Division 6 of the CWC by producing the UWMPA. Since 1983, several amendments to the original document have increased the requirements of the UWMPs submitted today.

1.2.2 Applicable Changes to the Water Code since 2015 UWMPs Various other amendments have increased requirements to include sections on recycled water use, demand management measures (DMMs), and water shortage contingency plans. Recycled water use sections were added to assist in the evaluation of alternate water supplies for future use when projects exceed the current water supplies. Demand management measures must be clearly described including which measures are being implemented and which are scheduled for implementation in the future. Water contingency plans are to be prepared and coordinated with other water suppliers in the area for use during times of drought. No new statutory requirements were passed for the 2025 UWMPs, however some minor changes were made to the DWR tables and UWMP guidelines. Pertinent UWMP bills that have passed in previous years are as follows.

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SB610 and AB901 Consideration of water availability when reviewing new large developments
SB318 Investigate possibilities of developing desalinated water AB105 Submit UWMP to State Library
SB X7-7
Water Conservation Bill
(2009)
Urban water suppliers to reduce the statewide average per capita daily water consumption by 20% by December 31, 2020
AB 2067 Revises requirements on Demand Management Measures SB 1420 Requires electronic submittal, standard forms and tables, and a report on distribution system losses
SB 1036 Urban suppliers to include energy-related information and analyze and define artificial water features
SB 606 This bill added several new requirements including, changes to the stages required by the Water Shortage Contingency Plan from four to six, preparation of a drought risk assessment to be included in the UWMP, and addition of a Lay Summary to the UWMP.

The City has previously prepared an UWMP in 2021, which was approved and adopted by the City Council.

Following adoption, the 2020 UWMP was submitted to and approved by DWR. A copy of that UWMP resides in the State Library.

This 2025 UWMP serves as an update to the 2020 UWMP and complies with all new requirements and regulations as noted above.

1.2.3 Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7)
As of 2016, all retailers are required to comply with their SB X7-7 water conservation requirements to be qualified for State water grants or loans. In a move to assist the State in meeting its 20 percent reduction goal by 2020, the City of Los Banos will track the targets set in order to help verify the daily per capita urban water use decrease and to maintain the 2020 target. Los Banos continues to maintain this goal in 2025 and plans to continue tracking compliance into the future.

Urban Water Management Plans in Relation to Other Planning Efforts
This document was written with information provided by the City of Los Banos.

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As recommended by DWR, this updated Plan was prepared according to the organization provided in the Guidebook. The Plan’s format includes all of the required sections and tables in the order found in the Guidebook; therefore, there are sections in this Plan where the tables are not presented in numeric order.

The general organization is presented by topic, and supporting documents are included in the appendices of this Plan.

UWMPs and Grant or Loan Eligibility

1.5.1 Funding Eligibility for Retail and Wholesale Suppliers In order for the City of Los Banos to be eligible for any water grant or loan administered by DWR, this Updated UWMP addresses all the requirements set by the CWC.

1.5.2 Funding Eligibility for Retail Suppliers Only
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10608.56 (a) On and after July 1, 2016, an urban retail water supplier is not eligible for a water grant or loan awarded or administer by the state unless the supplier complies with this part.

CWC 10608.56 (c)
Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the department shall determine that and urban retail water supplier is eligible for a water grant or loan even though the supplier has not met the per capita reductions required pursuant to Section 10608.24, if the urban retail water supplier has submitted to the department for approval a schedule, financing plan, and budget, to be included in the grant or loan agreement, for achieving the per capita reductions. The supplier may request grant or loan funds to achieve the per capita reductions to the extent the request is consistent with the eligibility requirements applicable to the water funds.

CWC 10608.56 (e)
Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the department shall determine that an urban retail water supplier is eligible for a water grant or loan even though the supplier has not met the per capita reductions required pursuant to Section 10608.24, if the urban retail water supplier has submitted to the department for approval documentation demonstrating that its entire service area qualifies as a disadvantage community.

CWC 10608.56 (f)
The department shall not deny eligibility to an urban retail water supplier or agricultural water supplier in compliance with the requirements of this part and Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 10800), that is participating in a multiagency water project, or an integrated regional water management plan, developed pursuant to Section 75026 of the Public Resources Code, solely on the basis that one or more of the agencies participating in the project or plan is not implementing all of the requirements of this part or Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 10800).

Water suppliers must be compliant with water conservation requirements established by the Water Conservation Act of 2009 to be eligible to receive certain funding from the State, including grants, loans and special drought assistance. The City of Los Banos must meet the Urban Water Use Target set in Section 5, or submit a schedule, financing plan, and budget for achieving the per capita reductions. If an area qualifies as a disadvantaged community, the City may also submit documentation for approval DRAFT
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Basis for Preparing a Plan
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10617
“Urban water supplier” means a supplier, either publicly or privately owned, providing water for municipal purposes either directly or indirectly to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually. An urban water supplier includes a supplier or contractor for water, regardless of the basis of right, which distributes or sells for ultimate resale to customers. This part applies only to water supplied from public water systems….

CWC 10620 (b)
Every person that becomes an urban water supplier shall adopt an urban water management plan within one year after it has become an urban water supplier.

CWC 10621(a)
Each urban water supplier shall update its plan at least once every five years on or before December 31, in years ending in five and zero, except as provided in subdivision (d).

CWC 10621(d)
Each urban water supplier shall update and submit its 2015 plan to the department by July 1, 2016.

The California Urban Water Planning Act (Act) requires urban water suppliers that have 3,000 or more service connections or supply 3,000 or more AF of water per year to develop an UWMP, which is submitted to DWR every five years. The Plan is required to describe and evaluate water deliveries and uses, sources of supply, reasonable and practical efficient water uses, demand management activities, and water shortage contingency planning. Since 2005, legislation has been implemented that interrelates with the Act. SB X7- 7 (Water Conservation Bill of 2009) requires urban water suppliers to develop baseline daily per capita water use and urban water use targets with the goal of reducing statewide per capita water use by 20 percent by 2020. Also, urban water suppliers must include projected water demands for lower income households in their future water use projections.

The City of Los Banos produced 7,997 AF during the 2025 calendar year and therefore, per the Act, the City is required to update their 2020 Plan.

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Legal Requirements:

CWC 10644 (a)(2)
The plan, or amendments to the plan, submitted to the department … shall include any standardized forms, tables, or displays specified by the department.

CWC 10608.52 (a)
The department, in consultation with the board, the California Bay-Delta Authority or its successor agency, the State Department of Public Health, and the Public Utilities Commission, shall develop a single standardized water use reporting form to meet the water use information needs of each agency, including the needs of urban water suppliers that elect to determine and report progress toward achieving targets on a regional basis as provided in subdivision of Section 10608.28.

CWC 10608.52 (b)
At a minimum, the form shall be developed to accommodate information sufficient to assess an urban water supplier’s compliance with conservation targets pursuant to Section 10608.24… The form shall accommodate reporting by urban water suppliers on an individual or regional basis as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 10608.28.

California Health and Safety Code 116275 (h)
“Public Water System” means a system for the provision of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances that has 15 or more service connections or regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.

Public Water Systems (PWSs) are those systems that make drinking water available for human consumption. PWSs are regulated by the State Water Resource Control Board (Board), and data is used by the Board to conclude if a retail supplier meets the UWMP reporting threshold. Only one PWS serves the City’s service area.

2.1.2 Agencies Serving Multiple Service Areas/Public Water Systems The City of Los Banos exceeds the UWMP size threshold of 3,000 AF, as shown on Table 2-1. The City will only provide an individual plan for its water distribution system because it supplies its own water and does not distribute appreciable amounts to neighboring cities or counties. The City does provide small amounts of water to areas outside of the City through Out of Boundary Service Agreements. However, these deliveries are less than 1% of the City’s total water deliveries and does not qualify Los Banos as a wholesale water supplier.

Table 2-1: Retail Only: Public Water Systems
Public Water System
Number
Public Water System
Name
Number of Municipal
Connections 2025
Volume of
Water Supplied
2025
CA2410005 City of Los Banos 13,900 7,997
TOTAL 13,900 7,997
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet. All standard UWMP tables are included in Appendix A at the back of this report.

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The City of Los Banos is not a part of a regional UWMP planning effort.

Individual or Regional Planning and Compliance
This Plan update only represents the City’s own service area as indicated by “Individual Reporting” in the Guidebook.

2.3.1 Regional UWMP
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10620 (d)(1)
An urban water supplier may satisfy the requirements of this part by participation in area wide, regional, watershed, or basin wide urban water management planning where those plans will reduce preparation costs and contribute to the achievement of conservation and efficient water use.

The City is not involved with other agencies in establishing a Regional UWMP (RUWMP or Regional Plan).

2.3.2 Regional Alliance
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10608.20 (a)(1)
…Urban retail water suppliers may elect to determine and report progress toward achieving these targets on an individual or regional basis as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 10608.28… CWC10608.28 (a)
An urban retail water supplier may meet its urban water use target within its retail service area, or through mutual agreement by any of the following:
(1) Through an urban wholesale water supplier.
(2) Through a regional agency authorized to plan and implement water conservation, including, but not limited to, an agency established under the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Act (Division 31 (commencing with Section 81300)).
(3) Through a regional water management group as defined in Section 10537. (4) By an integrated regional water management funding area. (5) By hydrologic region.
(6) Through other appropriate geographic scales for which computation methods have been developed by the department.

CWC10608.28 (b)
A regional water management group, with the written consent of its member agencies, may undertake any or all planning, reporting, and implementation functions under this chapter for the member agencies that consent to those activities. Any data or reports shall provide information both for the regional water management group and separately for each consenting urban retail water supplier and urban wholesale water supplier.

The City is not collaborating with other agencies to establish a Regional Alliance for the completion of the SB X7-7 requirements in determining its Urban Water Use Targets. See Table 2-2, Plan Identification below.

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Select
Only
One
Type of Plan
Name of RUWMP or
Regional Alliance
if applicable
Individual UWMP
Water Supplier is also a member of a
RUWMP
Water Supplier is also a member of a
Regional Alliance

Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP)
NOTES: Los Banos is not a part of any Regional Alliance.

Fiscal or Calendar Year and Units of Measure
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10608.20 (a)(1)
Urban retail water suppliers…may determine the targets on a fiscal year or calendar year basis.

2.4.1 Fiscal or Calendar Year
As preferred by DWR, reporting is on a calendar year basis for the update to Los Banos UWMP.

2.4.2 Reporting Complete 2025 Data
Total water usage for the City for the 2025 calendar year was 7,997 AF.

2.4.3 Units of Measure
This report will provide all volumes in AF; these units will remain consistent throughout this 2025 UWMP.

Table 2-3 below, Agency Identification, identifies the type of agency, reporting period, and units of measure as required by the guidelines.

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Type of Agency (select one or both)
Agency is a wholesaler
Agency is a retailer
Fiscal or Calendar Year (select one)
UWMP Tables Are in Calendar Years
UWMP Tables Are in Fiscal Years
If Using Fiscal Years Provide Month and Date that the Fiscal Year Begins (mm/dd)
Units of Measure Used in UWMP (select from Drop down)
Unit AF
NOTES: All volumes reported in acre-feet.

Coordination and Outreach
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (j)
An urban water supplier that relies upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available. The wholesale agency shall provide information to the urban water supplier for inclusion in the urban water supplier’s plan that identifies and quantifies, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water as required by subdivision (b), available from the wholesale agency to the urban water supplier over the same fiveyear increments, and during various water-year types in accordance with subdivision (c). An urban water supplier may rely upon water supply information provided by the wholesale agency in fulfilling the plan informational requirements of subdivisions (b) and (c).

2.5.1 Wholesale and Retail Coordination
When a retailer is dependent on a wholesaler for its water supply, both suppliers must provide information to each other about projected water supply and demand. However, the City of Los Banos is independent of any wholesaler and generates its own water supply. No information is exchanged with a wholesaler or retailer.

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CWC 10620 (d)(2)
Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriate agencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, water management agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable. Urban retail water suppliers…may determine the targets on a fiscal year or calendar year basis.

CWC 10642
Each urban water supplier shall encourage the active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic elements of the population within the service area prior to and during the preparation of the plan....

The City of Los Banos’ Public Works Department staff coordinated with several internal departments, neighboring agencies, and school districts to solicit participation and data during the preparation of this Plan. Copies of the UWMP draft were made available to department managers for comment and revision prior to adoption.

The City of Los Banos produces its own water supply solely from groundwater and does not currently share its water sources with other agencies.

Agencies that were contacted to solicit input on this Plan included the following::
 Central California Irrigation District
 County of Merced
 Merced County Farm Bureau
 Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
 Los Banos Unified School District
 Merced Community College District
 LB Property Management, LLC
 General Public

2.5.3 Notice to Cities and Counties
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10621 (b)
Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days before the public hearing on the plan required by Section 10642, notify any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan.

Los Banos provided letters of notification to all its coordinating agencies (see Section 2.5.2 above) at least sixty days prior to a public hearing, and again about two weeks before the public adoption hearing held on ______. Copies of the notification letters are found in Appendix B. Prior to the public hearings and adoption of the Plan, the City made the draft Plan available for public inspection by publishing it on the City website and providing a copy at the City Public Works Department office front desk.

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General Description
Legal Requirements:

CWC Section 10631
Describe the service area of the supplier.

Los Banos is located on the west side of Merced County and is the county’s second largest city. The City is conveniently located in the center of California and is about two hour’s drive from the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento, as well as Yosemite National Park. Los Banos is a one-and-a-halfhour drive from California’s Monterey Peninsula, the Pacific Ocean and the Valley’s major cities of Stockton and Fresno. Silicon Valley is just over than an hour’s drive away. A regional map, Figure 3-3, notes the location of Los Banos.

Los Banos has a generally flat topography and lies within the San Joaquin Valley, which is about 225 miles long and averages 50 miles wide. Approximately 50 miles east of Los Banos, the terrain slopes upward with the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and 10 miles west of the City are the foothills of the Coastal Mountain Range. Los Banos is also centrally located along the western edge of nearly 160,000 acres of the remaining seasonal wetlands and grasslands that at one time covered much of the San Joaquin Valley. This area represents the largest remaining area of wetlands and grasslands in the Central Valley, which is critical habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway.

Los Banos is a city whose economy and land uses have grown from an agricultural center to a mixture of agriculture, retail, public, commercial, and residential neighborhoods. No major annexations or deannexations have occurred since 2015. While minor annexations since 2020 have added a small number of connections, they have not significantly changed the City’s service area or qualified the need to recalculate its water use baselines and targets. Land use designations in the City, as presented in the City’s 2042 General Plan, is summarized in Figure 3-1.

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The City of Los Banos extracts its water supply from groundwater aquifers via a series of wells. The City’s existing system facilities consists of 13 total wells, including 12 active wells and 1 well on standby for emergency use, with a total pumping capacity of 14,875 gallons per minute (gpm). The active wells have a pumping capacity of approximately 13,375 gpm. Other existing system facilities include a distribution system with line sizes ranging from 4 to 30 inches in diameter, an elevated storage tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons, and a 5-million-gallon surface mounted storage tank equipped with 4 booster pumps with a total pumping capacity of 10,500 gpm.

The City has plans to construct an additional well, booster pump, and an elevated storage tank to the existing facilities in the near future, pending pilot studies, as demands continue to increase. Most of their current wells are completed in a semi-confined aquifer above a regional clay layer. The City is currently assessing options regarding treatment and mitigation to address ongoing water quality concerns.

The City of Los Banos, incorporated in 1907, is governed by the elected City Council. The council is made up of the mayor and four council members. The City Clerk and Treasurer are also elected positions. Figure 3-2 provides an organizational chart of the City’s government structure.

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The City boundary and sphere of influence is indicated in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4: City Boundary and Sphere of Influence
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Service Area Climate
Legal Requirements:

CWC Section 10631
Describe the service area of the supplier, including… climate….

The climate of Los Banos is dry and mild in winter and hot in the summer. Nearly nine-tenths of the annual precipitation falls during the period of November through April. Rainfall during the summer is rare and very light. Snow is also a rare occurrence. Los Banos enjoys a very high percentage of sunshine, receiving more than 80 percent of the possible amount of sunshine during all but four months of the year (November to February). Reduction of sunshine during these months is caused by fog and short periods of stormy weather.

Due to clear skies during the summer and the protection of the San Joaquin Valley from marine effects, the normal daily maximum temperature reaches the high 90s during July and August. The daily maximum temperature during the warmest month has ranged from 76°F to 115°F. Relative humidity of 15 percent are common on summer afternoons, and readings as low as 8 percent have been recorded. In contrast to this, humidity readings average 90 percent during the morning hours of December and January.

Winter temperatures are usually mild with infrequent cold spells dropping temperatures below freezing.

Heavy frost occurs almost every year, and the first frost usually occurs during the last week of November.

The last frost in spring is usually in early March, however, in one out of five years the last frost occurs after April 1st.

Winds blow along the major axis of the San Joaquin Valley, generally from the northwest and increase during the evenings during the warmest months bringing refreshing breezes. The normally large temperature variation of about 35 degrees between the highest and lowest daily readings generally result in comfortable evening and night temperatures. Average monthly and annual climate data for Los Banos is presented in Table 3-1 and Figure 3-5 below.

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Table 3-1: Climate Characteristics
Month
Standard
Monthly
Average ETo
(inches)
Monthly
Average
Rainfall
(inches)
Monthly Average
Temperature
(ºF)
Min. Max.

January 1.24 1.56 36.57 56.71
February 2.19 1.15 38.48 62.63
March 3.91 1.26 42.20 67.96
April 5.65 0.67 45.42 73.02
May 7.79 0.26 50.85 80.76
June 8.58 0.06 56.15 88.38
July 8.6 0.00 59.42 93.06
August 7.48 0.01 58.24 92.06
September 5.65 0.05 55.24 88.53
October 3.88 0.52 47.24 78.23
November 1.89 0.74 39.54 65.44
December 1.21 1.45 35.06 56.50
Annual
Total/Average 58.07 7.74 47.03 75.27
Source:

California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) data for Station 56 – Los Banos. Period of record: June 1988 - September 2022. Station 56 was disconnected in 2022 and replaced with Station 269 – Los Banos II (connected on October 20, 2025).

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Service Area Population and Demographics
Legal Requirements:

CWC Section 10631
Describe the service area of the supplier, including current and projected population. The projected population estimates shall be based upon data from the state, regional, or local service agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier and shall be in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available.

The population of Los Banos was estimated to be 48,896 in 2025, based on data from the California Department of Finance (DOF) as of May 2025. This represents a growth of approximately 32% from 2015 and 8%` from 2020. Agricultural services, retail trade, and government currently represent the largest segments of the City’s labor force. A growing new enterprise segment is also creating additional demand on water resources. Anticipated increased water demand from population growth and new enterprise is included in the City’s UWMP.

Table 3-2 shows the estimated population total for the City in 2025 with projections every five years to 2050. The City uses a population growth rate of 1.5% per year from 2025 to 2050. There were no adjustments to the population growth rate in this 2025 UWMP to account for potential economic recession and impacts to the housing market. These population projection assumptions will be revisited in 2030.

Residential construction has been steady in the City and is expected to continue, due to on-going demand for housing in the area. The City may be losing some major commercial and industrial customers that had notable water demands and wastewater generation.

Table 3-2: Retail: Population – Current and Projected
Population
Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
48,896 52,675 56,746 61,131 65,856 70,945
NOTES: 2025 population from Department of Finance (DOF), as of May 2025. Population growth assumed to be 1.5% annually.

3.4.1 Other Demographic Factors
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631
Describe the service area of the supplier, including . . . other demographic factors affecting the supplier's water management planning.

The City has a small migrant camp in the northern region along State Highway 165, where non-residential population fluctuates in relation to employment in seasonal agriculture. There are also some small areas outside of the City limits that receive water from the City’s water system. However, these deliveries are minor and account for less than one percent of all deliveries so the impact on population served is considered negligible.

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4 System Water Use
Water Use by Sector
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631(e)
(1) Quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use, over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), and projected water use, identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following uses:
(A) Single-family residential.
(B) Multifamily.
(C) Commercial.
(D) Industrial.
(E) Institutional and governmental.
(F) Landscape.
(G) Sales to other agencies.
(H) Saline water intrusion barriers, groundwater recharge, or conjunctive use, or any combination thereof.
(I) Agricultural.
(2) The water use projections shall be in the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a).

This section provides definitions of different water sectors, the number of connections by customer category in the City, and current and projected water use by customer category through 2050

4.1.1 Demand Sectors Listed in Water Code
Definitions used by DWR for each of the water sectors listed in the CWC are as follows:

4.1.1.1 Single-family residential
The DWR definition for the single-family residential sector in the CWC is a single-family dwelling unit. A lot with a free-standing building containing one dwelling unit that may include a detached secondary dwelling. This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.2 Multi-family
The DWR definition for the multi-family sector in the CWC are multiple dwelling units contained within one building or several buildings within one complex. This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.3 Commercial
The DWR definition for the commercial sector in the CWC is a water user that provides or distributes a product or service. This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.4 Industrial
The DWR definition for the industrial sector in the CWC is a water user that is primarily a manufacturer or processor of materials as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code DRAFT
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sectors 31 to 33, inclusive, or an entity that is a water user primarily engaged in research and development.

This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.5 Institutional (and governmental)
The DWR definition for the institutional sector in the CWC is a water user dedicated to public service. This type of user includes, among other users, higher education institutions, schools, courts, churches, hospitals, government facilities, and nonprofit research institutions. This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.6 Landscape
The DWR definition for the landscape sector in the CWC is water connections supplying water solely for landscape irrigation. Such landscapes may be associated with multi-family, commercial, industrial, or institutional/governmental sites but are considered a separate water use sector if the connection is solely for landscape irrigation. This is a retail demand.

4.1.1.7 Distribution System Losses
Distribution system losses are defined as the water lost from the distribution system and includes both apparent losses and real losses. Apparent losses include theft, meter inaccuracies, and data collection errors.

This is a retail and wholesale demand.

4.1.2 Demand Sectors in Addition to Those Listed in Water Code

4.1.2.1 Exchanges
Water exchanges are typically water delivered by one water user to another water user, with the receiving water user returning the water at a specified time or when the condition of the parties’ agreements is met.

Water exchanges can be strictly a return of water on a basis agreed upon by the participants or can include payment and the return of water. The water returned may or may not be an “even” exchange. Water can be returned on a one-for-one basis or by another arrangement (e.g., for each acre-foot (AF) of water received, 2 AF are returned).

Some retail agencies provide exchange water to other agencies. This is considered a wholesale demand.

4.1.2.2 Surface Water/ Augmentation
DWR defines surface water augmentation as the planned placement of recycled water into a surface water reservoir that is used as a source of domestic drinking water supply.

4.1.2.3 Transfers
The CWC defines a water transfer as a temporary or long-term change in the point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of use due to a transfer, sale, lease, or exchange of water or water rights.

Transfers can be between water districts that are neighboring or across the State, provided there is a means to convey or store the water. A water transfer can be a temporary or permanent sale of water or a water right by the water right holder, a lease of the right to use water from the water right holder, or a sale or lease of a contractual right to water supply. Water transfers can also take the form of long-term contracts for the purpose of improving long-term supply reliability.

Some retail agencies transfer water to other agencies. This is considered a wholesale demand.

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4.1.2.4 Other
DWR defines as “other” any water demand that is not adequately described by the water sectors defined above.

4.1.3 Customer Connections
The number of connections by customer category are shown in Figure 4-1 below. The majority of connections are classified as Single-Family Residential.

Figure 4-1: Customer Connections

4.1.4 Current and Projected Water Use
The 2025 water demands for each water use category are shown below in Table 4-1, and projected future demands by category are shown in Table 4-2. Current and projected demands are plotted against population growth in Figure 4-2.

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Table 4-1: Retail: Demands by Water Use Category – Actual Use Type
(Add additional rows as
needed)
2025 Actual
Additional Description
(as needed)
Level of Treatment
When Delivered Volume
Single Family Drinking Water 4,471
Multi-Family Drinking Water 332
Commercial Drinking Water 715
Landscape Drinking Water 699
Losses Drinking Water 1,781
TOTAL 7,997

NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet. Losses for 2025 were calculated based on pumping and metered usage records.

Future water use projections assume the City maintains the same per capita water usage recorded for 2025, or 146 gpcd. This equates to 0.16 AF/person/year. Assuming this unit demand into the future is considered reasonable, since: 1) the City is committed to maintaining their current water conservation programs; 2) new homes tend to use less water due to smaller lots and water efficient fixtures; 3) future land use is not expected to vary considerably in density; and 4) the State will implement additional water conservation measures through the Making Conservation a California Way of Life, which is discussed more in Section

5.3. Population growth is estimated at 1.5% per year through 2050. This results in a growth rate of 7.73% every five years (this closely matches the actual population growth from 2021-2025). Each water use sector is assumed to grow at the same rate as the population over the planning period.

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Table 4-2: Retail: Demands by Water Use Category – Actual and Projected Use Type Notes
Projected Water Use
Report To the Extent that Records are Available
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Single Family 4,471 4,816 5,188 5,589 6,021 6,487
Multi-Family 332 358 385 415 447 482
Commercial 715 770 830 894 963 1,037
Landscape 699 753 811 874 941 1,014
Losses 1,781 1,919 2,067 2,227 2,399 2,584
TOTAL 7,997 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet. Commercial use includes Institutional/Governmental. All projections are based on the assumed growth rates through 2050 and maintaining the actual 2025 usage of 146 gpcd goal.

Table 4-3: Retail: Demands for Potable and Raw Water – Actual and Projected Source 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Potable
and Raw
Water
7,997 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Recycled
Water
Demand
0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL
WATER
DEMAND
7,997 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet. Commercial use includes Institutional/Governmental. All projections are based on the assumed growth rates through 2050 and maintaining the actual 2025 usage of 146 gpcd goal.

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Figure 4-2 Current and Projected Water Demand with Population Growth Distribution System Water Losses
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (e)(1)
Quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), and projected water use, identifying the uses among water use sectors, including, but not necessarily limited to, all of the following uses:… (J) Distribution system water loss
CWC 10631 (3)
(A) For the 2015 urban water management plan update, the distribution system water loss shall be quantified for the most recent 12-month period available. For all subsequent updates, the distribution system water loss shall be quantified for each of the five years preceding the plan update. (B) The distribution system water loss quantification shall be reported in accordance with a worksheet approved or developed by the department through a public process. The water loss quantification worksheet shall be based on the water system balance methodology developed by the American Water Works Association.

Distribution system water losses are those that occur from the storage facilities to the point of consumption.

The City of Los Banos considers its system losses to occur from City wells to the points of consumption.

The volume of water produced by the City wells are measured at the wellheads which are greater than the delivered volume due to unaccounted for water (system losses). The total water use numbers include the delivered volume, as measured at the customer’s meters, plus the system loss volume and are equal to the total pumping volumes measured at the wellheads.

The projected volume of water losses from 2030 through 2050 are reported in Table 4-2. Losses for the calendar year of 2025 are reported in Table 4-1 and Table 4-4.

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System water losses were calculated using AWWA Free Water Audit Software for 2021 to 2024. The software uses inputs from volume of water supplied, volume of water delivered, metering error percentage, and metering confidence levels to calculate apparent, unauthorized, and real losses. 2025 losses will not be calculated using AWWA until Oct 2026; therefore, 2025 losses were estimated using 2025 pumped and metered delivery volume records.

The AWWA software assumes an additional 1.25% of the total volume supplied is used for authorized, unmetered activities such as line flushing for mains and hydrants and firefighting.

The difference between volume supplied and volume delivered plus the unmetered consumption is the calculated loss. This value is then broken into apparent loss, caused by metering errors and data handling inaccuracies, and real loss, leakage and unauthorized, unmetered water consumption. Table 4-4 below shows total water loss calculated by AWWA software. Copies of the AWWA Audit Tables are presented in Appendix C (note the values in Appendix C are reported in MG).

According to City staff, about 250 meters are not reading at all or are not reading accurately, causing underestimation of water use and overestimation of system losses. Water losses may also be high due to a combination of several other sources, including: fire hydrant use, unmetered construction water, water theft, street sweepers, and system flushing. The City is actively replacing the broken meters, which is expected to significantly reduce the reported system losses. This is the primary step the City is taking to meet their 2028 Water Loss standard (see Section 5.3 for more details).

Table 4-4: Retail: Last Five Years of Water Loss Audit Reporting Reporting Period Start Date Volume of Water Loss
01/2021 1,299
01/2022 1,841
01/2023 1,744
01/2024 2,022
01/2025 1,781
NOTES:
1 - Volumes are reported as acre-feet
2 - 2025 losses derived from 2025 pumped and metered delivery volume records. 3 - Data based on the field "Water Losses" (a combination of apparent losses and real losses) from the AWWA worksheet.

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Estimating Future Water Savings
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (e)(4)
(A) If available and applicable to an urban water supplier, water use projections may display and account for the water savings estimated to result from adopted codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans identified by the urban water supplier, as applicable to the service area.
(B) To the extent that an urban water supplier reports the information described in subparagraph (A), an urban water supplier shall do both of the following: (i) Provide citations of the various codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans utilized in making the projections.(ii) Indicate the extent that the water use projections consider savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans. Water use projections that do not account for these water savings shall be noted of that fact.

The City of Los Banos has adopted ordinances to reduce water waste. These ordinances and policies are better described in Sections 8 and 9.

Water savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans are also known as “passive savings.” These various factors generally decrease the water use for new and future customers, compared to historical customers. These codes and ordinances may include implementation of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), the California Energy Commission Title 20 appliances standards for toilets, urinals, faucets, and showerheads, or the CALGreen Building Code.

Passive savings have not been specifically incorporated into projected water demands. Instead, future water demands are projected based on population and the City's existing per capita water use, as documented in Section 5, and discussed above. However, the City does expect that passive savings, such as continued implementation of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, Title 20 appliance standards for toilets, urinals, faucets, and showerheads and CALGreen Building Code requirement, will help the City continue to meet its target per capita water demand in the future.

Water Use for Lower Income Households
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631.1(a)
The water use projections required by Section 10631 shall include projected water use for single family
and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county in the service area of the supplier.

California Health and Safety Code 50079.5 (a)
“Lower income households” means persons and families whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for lower income families…. In the event the federal standards are discontinued, the department shall, by regulation, establish income limits for lower income households for all geographic areas of the state at 80 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually.

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Urban water suppliers are required to identify water demand for lower income housing in their water use projections. Lower income households are those defined as households whose earnings fall at or below 80 percent of the area’s median household income.

The median household income in the City of Los Banos was $70,893 1 in 2023. According to the U.S.

Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data based on 2018-2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates2, of the total 13,585 housing units, 23.7% are less than or equal to 50% of the median household income (very low income housing unit) and 14.8% are between 50% to 80%. Table 4-5 includes the breakdown of the number of housing units for the various income levels and shows that about 38% of the households in Los Banos are in some level of low-income housing.

Table 4-5: Los Banos Housing Units Income Levels
Income level
Percent of
County
Median
Income
Number of
Household
Units
Percent
of Total
Housing
Units
Very Low ≤50 3,215 23.7%
Low >50 to ≤80 2,005 14.8%
Remainder
(Moderate to
High) >80 8,365 61.5%
Total Households (2018-2022) 13,585 100.0%
The low and very low-income levels comprise 23.7% + 14.8% = 38.5% of the housing units. When this is multiplied by 4,803 AF (the total single family and multi-family residential use in 2025), it results in 1,849 AF (38.5% x 4,803 AF).

Climate Change Impact to Water Demands
DWR guidelines require urban water suppliers to consider the potential effects related to climate change in the UWMP as it relates to water demands, water supply, and water supply reliability. These topics are addressed in Sections 4, 6, and 7 of the UWMP, respectively.

As climate change impacts water supply and water supply reliability in quantifiable ways, the City’s response will include reducing demands to match possible reduction of water supplies. Currently, impacts from possible climate change are not quantifiable. The potential impacts of climate change on the City’s supply could include more prolonged droughts, shifts in water supply patterns, and increased evapotranspiration rates due to temperature rises which, in turn, increase irrigation demands.

The City’s goal of reducing water use per capita responds to climate change through demand management.

However, further reduction of per capita water demands may be challenging to achieve, as the City has already implemented many demand management or conservation methodologies (discussed in further detail 1 Los Banos, CA Median Household Income - 2025 Update | Neilsberg 2 Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data | HUD USER
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in Section 9). A reduction in per capita demand can help mitigate climate change by reducing energy use, and thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, through reduced pumping from wells and water system distribution.

While climate change could increase landscape water demands, due to the City’s per capita use goal, overall water demands are not anticipated to increase. Instead, the water demands of landscape can be reduced by decreasing the area of land that is irrigated, using more efficient irrigation strategies, and replacing higher water demand plants with native plants, drought tolerant plants, xeriscape or zeroscape. The City has landscaping policies in place to encourage water conservation in new developments as discussed in Section 9 – Demand Management Measures.

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5 SB X7-7 Baseline, Targets, and
Compliance
This section describes the baseline (base daily per capita) water use, the 2015, 2020, and 2025 water use targets, and the 2025 actual water use. For additional details on how the per capita goals were established refer to the City’s 2015 UWMP.

The UWMPA requires that the UWMP identify a baseline water demand, 2020 urban water use target, and 2015 interim urban water use target for the City.

There are no statutory requirements that the City continue to meet the 2020 target in 2025 or in future years, however, the City has established an internal goal to track and meet this goal henceforth. The 2025 target discussed in this UWMP matches the same goal for 2020.

Legal Requirements:

CWC § 10608.20
(e) An urban retail water supplier shall include in its urban water management plan . . . due in 2010 the baseline daily per capita water use, urban water use target, interim urban water use target, and compliance daily per capita water use, along with the bases for determining those estimates, including references to supporting data.

The first step in determining the City’s urban water use target was determining their baseline demand. The historical per capita use set the “baseline” on which the urban water use target was determined. The City established an interim 2015 water use target and a subsequent 2020 urban water use target to judge compliance with the 2020 use reductions set forth in the Water Conservation Bill of 2009 (SB X7-7). These requirements included reducing per capita water demands by 20% from 2010 to 2020.

SB X7-7 Forms and Summary Tables
The City calculated its baseline and targets in the 2010 and 2015 UWMPs and will use these previously calculated values to determine compliance with SB X7-7. The following subsections present the SB X7-7 Verification and Compliance forms.

5.1.1 SB X7-7 Verification Form
The 2015 UWMP included a complete SB X7-7 Verification Form, which is provided for reference in Appendix A. The 2015 Verification Form documents the City’s baseline water usage and the analysis to determine their 2020 per capita water use goal of 165 gallons/capita/day (gpcd).

5.1.2 SB X7-7 2020 Compliance Form
The City’s Water Use Target was set in the 2015 and 2020 UWMP at 165 gallons per capita per day (gpcd), and this goal was maintained in 2025. The City does not need to modify that target based on any special circumstances described in the UWMP Guidebook and will use this target to document compliance with SB X7-7.

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The City had a per capita water use of 146 gpcd in 2025, which met their 2020 and 2025 target of 165 gpcd.

Table 5-1 shows the per capita water usage from 2021-2025. From 2021 to 2025, the City averaged 155 gpcd, which overall meets the 2025 goal. Figure 5-1 illustrates the per capita use versus goals from 2015 to 2025, and shows that the City met the 2025 target nine times since 2015.

Table 5-1: Per Capita Water Use (2021-2025)
Year Per Capita Water Use
(gal/day)
2021 170
2022 160
2023 148
2024 153
2025 146
Average 155
Note: 2025 per capita goal is 165 gpcd
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5.1.3 DWR Submittal Tables
Below is a summary of the baseline and target values, as well as compliance with the per capita use goal in 2025.

Table 5-2: Baselines and Targets Summary
Baseline
Period Start Year End Year
Average
Baseline
GPCD
Confirmed
2025 Target
10-15
year
2001 2010 210
165
5 Year 2006 2010 214
Table 5-3: 2025 Compliance
2025 GPCD
2025
Confirmed
Target GPCD
Did Supplier
Achieve
Targeted
Reduction for
2025? Y/N
Actual
2025
GPCD
2025 TOTAL
Adjustments
Adjusted
2025 GPCD*
(Adjusted if
applicable)
146 0 0 165 Yes
Revisions to Baseline and Target Calculations
The UWMP Guidebook provides criteria that can be used to determine if the Supplier should or should not consider recalculation of its baselines and targets. Those criteria are discussed in the following subsections.

As indicated below, the City does not meet any criterion to recalculate its baselines and targets and will use the target presented in the 2020 UWMP.

Supplier Submitted 2020 UWMP (No Change to Service Area) The City did prepare and submit the 2020 UWMP, along with the SB X7-7 Verification Form, both of which were accepted by DWR. The City has also not had a change to its service area, as noted in the Guidebook. The Guidebook clarifies “change to its service area” as follows:
“…changes to the service area based solely on new construction do not require recalculation of the baselines and targets. For purposes of this section, changes to the service area refers to mergers and annexations…”
Based on this definition, the City has not had a change to its service area.

Supplier Did Not Submit 2015 UWMP
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This criterion does not apply to the City; the 2015 UWMP was submitted and accepted.

Supplier Newly Subject to UWMP Requirements
This criterion does not apply to the City.

Distribution Area Expansion
Stated in the UWMP Guidebook, “If the Supplier’s service area expanded by way of a merger or annexation, the Supplier must provide baseline and targets to include the new area.” No major annexations or deannexations have occurred since 2015. While minor annexations since 2020 have added a small number of connections, they have not significantly changed the City’s service area or qualified the need to recalculate its baselines and targets. While there have been annexations within the City, all were the result of new construction but new constructions do not qualify the City to recalculate its baselines and targets.

Annexations of developed areas or other water agencies would trigger a reevaluation of baseline and targets.

Distribution Area Contraction
This criterion does not apply to the City.

Large Partial Customers Become Whole Customers
This criterion does not apply to the City.

Urban Water Use Objective
Under California’s “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” framework, urban retail water suppliers (not individual customers) must meet an Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) that represents a customized, long-term water budget tailored to local conditions such as population, climate, and landscape area, with compliance beginning in 2027 and reporting starting earlier. Water Suppliers are not required to address these new regulations in 2025 UWMPs, but a brief description is provided below. This regulation will need to be addressed in the 2030 UWMP. The State of California has stated that the new UWUO will likely require greater conservation than the per capita water use goals described above.

The UWUO is calculated as the sum of several required conservation components, including (1) indoor residential water use efficiency based on gallons-per-capita-per-day standards, (2) outdoor residential landscape conservation using climate-based irrigation and landscape efficiency factors, (3) commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) landscape irrigation efficiency—particularly for areas with dedicated irrigation meters, (4) reduction of real water loss through improved system management and leak control, and (5) supplier-level performance measures and adjustments, such as variances for unique land uses and incentives for potable recycled water.

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34 6 System Supplies
Purchased or Imported Water
Los Banos acquires all of its water supply from groundwater aquifers via a series of wells. The City’s existing system facilities include 13 total wells with a total pumping capacity of 14,875 gpm (12 active and 1 standby), a distribution system with line sizes ranging from 4 to 30 inches in diameter, an elevated storage tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons, and a five-million-gallon surface mounted storage tank equipped with four booster pumps with a total pumping capacity of 10,500 gpm.

Groundwater
The City does not obtain water from a wholesaler nor does it wholesale water to other suppliers or users.

Los Banos obtains its entire water supply from the underlying groundwater basin. Currently, the City is undergoing an Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4) testing and Title 22 every four years on the PWS. The City is also currently assessing what treatment and mitigation measures can be undertaken to resolve issues with hexavalent chromium in the groundwater.

6.2.1 Basin Description
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (b)
If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information shall be included in the plan:
(2) A description of any groundwater basin or basins from which the urban water supplier pumps groundwater.

The City of Los Banos is located in the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region (groundwater basin) and extracts its groundwater from the Delta-Mendota Subbasin (Subbasin; Department of Water Resources [DWR] No. 5-022.07). The Subbasin encompasses 765,000 acres made up of the Tulare Formation, terrace deposits, alluvium, and floored-basin deposits. The Delta-Mendota Subbasin is classified as a high priority basin by DWR. The City is the largest public water system in the Subbasin. DWR Bulletin 118 – Update 2006, “California’s Groundwater” contains a detailed description of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin and its characteristics and conditions. The basin is not currently adjudicated.

6.2.2 Groundwater Management
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (b)
...If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information shall be included in the plan:
(1) A copy of any groundwater management plan adopted by the urban water supplier…or any other specific authorization for groundwater management.
(2) …For basins that a court or the board has adjudicated the rights to pump groundwater, a copy of the order or decree adopted by the court or the board and a description of the amount of groundwater the urban water supplier has the legal right to pump under the order or decree.

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35 The City of Los Banos is a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) member of the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors (SJREC) GSA Group, consisting of eleven GSAs. The SJREC GSA Group covers approximately 293,000 acres in the central portion of the Subbasin spanning from the City of Mendota to the south to unincorporated areas north of the City of Newman. A copy of the Subbasin’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP; 2024 GSP), adopted by all the Subbasin’s GSAs in August 2024, can be found at the following website: https://deltamendota.org/final-gsp-documents/.

In the initial SJREC GSP, submitted in June 2022, a specialized hydrology section for the City of Los Banos Study Area, entitled “Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model, Groundwater Conditions, and Water Budget for the City of Los Banos GSA,” attached to the SJREC GSP as Appendix S, was prepared by Kenneth D.

Schmidt & Associates (2019). The initial SJREC GSP can be found at the following website:
https://www.sjrecwa.net/sgma/gsp/. The City of Los Banos Study Area, as defined in the 2019 report, includes the City of Los Banos, the Central California Irrigation District (CCID), nearby water districts, and the white areas of Merced County. The City works closely with the other local water suppliers to monitor and manage groundwater within the area. The City and DWR monitor water levels in the area wells monthly. Most wells are known to be 150 to 300 feet in depth, with one multi-completion well cased to 470 feet. According to the 2019 report, water levels in City wells declined at an average of 2 feet per year between 2013 and 2017, with the highest rate of decline being at 3.8 feet a year. Water quality monitoring is also conducted by the City and is reported annually to its residents and the State Department of Health Services.

6.2.3 Overdraft Conditions
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (b)
(2) For basins that have not been adjudicated, (provide) information as to whether the department has identified the basin or basins as overdrafted or has projected that the basin will become overdrafted if present management conditions continue, in the most current official departmental bulletin that characterizes the condition of the groundwater basin, and a detailed description of the efforts being undertaken by the urban water supplier to eliminate the long-term overdraft condition.

The San Joaquin River Groundwater Basin is not adjudicated. Therefore, there are no limitations placed on groundwater pumping volumes, but specific limits may be placed soon to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and all groundwater must be beneficially used. Per the 2024 GSP, the Subbasin will need to reduce total pumping by approximately 42,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) to achieve sustainable conditions by 2030 based on the calculated historical overdraft. Of the total pumping reduction required, the SJREC GSA Group and the Grassland GSA Group (Grassland GSA and Merced County GSA), classified as Zone 2, are required to reduce their average pumping by approximately 7,758 AFY; however, there are no pumping reduction requirements that have been assigned to the City. As outlined in the Zone 2 Pumping Reduction Plan, included as Appendix D to the Subbasin’s Water Year 2025 (WY2025) Annual Report3, the SJREC established groundwater level triggers in 2010 that have helped mitigate long-term overdraft in the region.

While portions of the San Joaquin River Groundwater Basin have been in a state of overdraft for many years, Delta-Mendota Subbasin water levels remained relatively stable and actually rose during the 1970 to 2000 period (DWR Bulletin 118). The California Water Plan Update – Bulletin 160-98 estimated the average overdraft in the San Joaquin River Groundwater Basin to be 239,000 AF in 1995. However, the 3 https://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/gspar/preview/484
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36 Delta-Mendota Subbasin average water level increased by 2.2 feet from 1970 to 2000. The period from 1970 to 1985 showed a general increase, topping out at 7.5 feet above the 1970 water level. Groundwater levels declined during the 9-year period from 1985 to 1994, eventually reaching the 1970 level in 1994.

Groundwater levels rose in 1995 to about 2.2 feet above the 1970 groundwater level. Water levels fluctuated around this value until 2000. Subbasin water levels have shown the ability to recover from periods of reduced rainfall and reduced surface water deliveries. Due to wet hydrologic conditions in WY2023, groundwater levels throughout much of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin were stable or rising. In WY2024 and WY2025, groundwater levels remained fairly stable or slightly declined relative to WY2023 conditions due to average hydrologic conditions.

According to the initial SJREC GSP, Los Banos has historically exceeded their safe groundwater yield.

However, this deficit within the City has been offset by recharge within the SJREC service area, preventing a state of long-term overdraft. As of Spring 2026, the City is constructing a 150-acre 600 AF stormwater pond near the Los Banos wastewater treatment plant called the Los Banos Basins and Stormwater Capture Project, as described in Section 6.4.

6.2.4 Historical Groundwater Pumping
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (b)
...If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information shall be included in the plan:
(3) A detailed description and analysis of the location, amount, and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the urban water supplier for the past five years. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records.

A report that investigated groundwater conditions in the Los Banos area was prepared in 2010 for the CCID, City of Los Banos, and the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The report, “Update of Groundwater Conditions in the Vicinity of the City of Los Banos” (Kenneth D. Schmidt and Associates, May 2010), concludes that the groundwater in the Los Banos study area was approximately in balance from 1989 to 2009.

The total annual volume of groundwater pumped by City of Los Banos wells for the period between 2021- 2025 is presented in Table 6-1. Pumping of city wells during this period averaged 8,115 AF/year, which is about 10% higher than the annual average for the five years (2016-2020) preceding this timeframe. For the 2016-2020 period, pumping averaged 7,420 AF/year.

Table 6-1: Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
Groundwater
Type Location or Basin Name 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Alluvial Basin San Joaquin Valley, Delta
Mendota Subbasin
8,460 8,367 7,834 8,119 7,997
TOTAL 8,460 8,367 7,834 8,119 7,997
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet
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37 Surface Water
The City of Los Banos does not currently use surface water but may utilize it as a future alternative. The City 2008 Water Master Plan acknowledges that due to increased demand of their wells, surface water may be a viable water source in the future for the City. The Water Master Plan recommends treated surface water to be used as usable groundwater becomes scarce. This recommendation was made on the basis that the cost of procurement and treatment of surface water was more economical than treatment of groundwater and has less environmental consequences. However, there continues to be advancements in technology that continues to reduce the cost of the treatment processes. Moreover, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires that the local groundwater basin be managed sustainably by 2040. The use of surface water is a probable means to reduce groundwater pumping and achieve groundwater sustainability.

The City is considering purchasing and developing surface water supplies over the next five to ten years, and if possible, would like to replace all groundwater pumping with surface water use, primarily due to issues with hexavalent chromium in the groundwater supply.

Stormwater
The City has not previously utilized stormwater recharge as a means to meet their water supply demands.

Stormwater is currently sent to City stormwater ponds, but little to no recharge occurs.

As of Spring 2026, the City is partnering with the Grassland GSA to construct a 150-acre 600 AF stormwater pond near the Los Banos wastewater treatment plant called the Basins and Stormwater Capture Project. The project will include the construction of three basins for stormwater capture, regulation storage and groundwater recharge. The new stormwater pond is estimated to recharge 45 AF/month, when kept full. The basins will store and regulate stormwater from the City of Los Banos (City). The basin will help the City stay within their approved stormwater diversion capacities into adjacent irrigation canals, and may be potentially used by other agencies for surface water regulation. Project benefits could include the following:
 Stormwater capture
 Flood protection
 Groundwater recharge
 Wildlife refuge water supply
 Groundwater quality improvements
 Groundwater supply improvements
Wastewater and Recycled Water

6.5.1 Recycled Water Coordination
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633
The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier. The preparation of the plan shall be coordinated with local water, wastewater, groundwater, and planning agencies that operate within the supplier’s service area.

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38 Wide-scale systematic direct use of recycled water in the City is technically feasible yet economically unsupportable. The City would have to install a tertiary treatment system for all or a portion of its wastewater and would have to construct a “purple pipe” recycled water distribution system after identifying and securing receivers for the recycled water.

6.5.2 Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633 (a)
(Describe) the wastewater collection and treatment systems in the supplier's service area, including a quantification of the amount of wastewater collected and treated and the methods of wastewater disposal.

CWC 10633 (b)
(Describe) the quantity of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, is being discharged, and is otherwise available for use in a recycled water project.

6.5.2.1 Wastewater Collected Within Service Area
Sewage is collected throughout the City via a network of sanitary sewer collection pipelines ranging from 4 to 30 inches in diameter. With the aid of 13 sewer lift stations, the influent is gravity-fed to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in the northeast part of the City.

The WWTP was originally constructed in 1961 and last expanded in 1997. Currently, treatment of wastewater at the WWTP is accomplished in seven facultative ponds (four treatment and three storage), totaling approximately 509 acres without additional (mechanical) aeration. Disposal of treated wastewater (effluent reuse) is accomplished by irrigation of pastureland, in addition to the percolation and evaporation that occurs in the ponds. Wastewater flows to the WWTP average about 3.10 million gallons per day (mgd).

The current Waste Discharge Requirements limit discharge to 4.9 mgd.

Table 6-2 provides a summary for retail wastewater collected within the service area in 2025.

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39 Table 6-2: Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area in 2025 100 Percentage of 2025 service area covered by wastewater collection system (optional) 100 Percentage of 2025 service area population covered by wastewater collection system (optional)
Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Name of
Wastewater
Collection
Agency
Wastewater
Volume
Metered or
Estimated?
Volume of
Wastewater
Collected
from
UWMP
Service
Area 2025
Name of
Wastewater
Treatment
Agency
Receiving
Collected
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
Name
Is WWTP
Located
Within
UWMP
Area?
Is WWTP
Operation
Contracted to a
Third Party?
(optional)
City of Los
Banos Estimated 3,470 City of Los Banos
City of Los
Banos
WWTP
Yes No
Total Wastewater
Collected from Service
Area in 2025:
3,470 Volume is reported in Acre-Feet

6.5.2.2 Wastewater Treatment and Discharge Within Service Area The City of Los Banos currently operates a Primary wastewater treatment plan, consisting of 310 acres of biological oxidation ponds, 202 acres of storage ponds, and approximately 417 acres of irrigated pasture for non-milking animals. While no wastewater is discharged within the service area, approximately 180 acres of pastureland within the City limits and another 237 acres of pastureland outside of the City limits are irrigated with WWTP effluent.

The average daily volume of wastewater collected and treated in 2025 was estimated to be approximately

3.10 mgd, yielding a yearly total of approximately 1,130 million gallons or about 3,470 AF. For this Plan, it is assumed that the vast majority of water conservation programs and measures implemented will be related to outdoor water use. Therefore, the volumes of wastewater projected to be collected, treated, and reused by the City are representative of future volumes. In addition, the City has met its Urban Water Use Target. Consequently, little reduction in wastewater flows on a per capita basis is expected in the future.

6.5.3 Recycled Water Systems
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633(c)
(Describe) the recycled water currently being used in the supplier's service area, including, but not limited to, the type, place, and quantity of use.

The City does not currently treat any wastewater to recycled water standards to allow it to be used as a component of its water supply. A portion of the effluent from the City’s WWTP is reused through the irrigation of approximately 417 acres of pastureland to the north and east of the ponds, while the remainder percolates in ponds or evaporates. According to the City’s Wastewater Master Plan, future expansion of the WWTP includes expansion of the effluent reuse area to as high as 720 acres, depending on population growth. Projected volumes are based on an annual growth rate of 1.5% and assume that the City will DRAFT
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40 develop the additional acreage as required for continued effluent disposal through reuse on pastureland.

This reuse of effluent also reduces the demand on the other water supplies available to the area (primarily groundwater) and provides additional groundwater recharge through deep percolation of a portion of the applied effluent.

6.5.4 Recycled Water Beneficial Uses
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633(d)
(Describe and quantify) the potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands, industrial reuse, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and other appropriate uses, and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility of serving those uses.

CWC 10633(e)
(Describe) the projected use of recycled water within the supplier's service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision.

6.5.4.1 Current and Planned Uses of Recycled Water
The current method of reuse reduces the demand on the groundwater by directly reducing agricultural pumping and provides basin recharge. Other options include treatment and exchange of recycled water whereby the City would receive good quality surface water and the recycled water would be used more regionally for a broad range of agricultural uses. The potential for exchange of recycled water for a surface water supply will be investigated as part of the City’s effort to acquire a surface water supply as previously discussed.

Treatment for use in landscape and park irrigation within the community is also an option currently not economical since this reuse opportunity is limited. Presently, the WWTP is not capable of producing recycled water meeting the standards required for urban water uses, and no recycled water distribution facilities have been constructed. Potential recycled water program alternatives are expected to be evaluated as part of the proposed WWTP expansion project. In addition, non-potable groundwater can be developed for irrigation use on these areas. Another option within the City for the use of recycled water is increasing the recycling of industrial wastewater. Some recycling is being accomplished so the opportunities are limited for industry to install equipment for treating and recirculating process water rather than releasing it to the sanitary sewer. The potential for increasing recycled industrial wastewater has not been studied, and no estimates of its potential water supply benefit are available.

The City will continue to use treated wastewater to irrigate pasturelands. Again, this effluent does not meet recycled water standards.

6.5.4.2 Planned Versus Actual Use of Recycled Water
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633(e)
(Provide) a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision.

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6.5.5 Actions to Encourage and Optimize Future Recycled Water Use Legal Requirements:

CWC 10633(f)
(Describe the) actions, including financial incentives, which may be taken to encourage the use of recycled water, and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre- feet of recycled water used per year.

CWC 10633(g)
(Provide a) plan for optimizing the use of recycled water in the supplier's service area, including actions to facilitate the installation of dual distribution systems, to promote recirculating uses, to facilitate the increased use of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, and to overcome any obstacles to achieving that increased use.

Although the City does not currently service the area with Title 22 quality unrestricted use recycled water, it has encouraged recycled water use with its own unique way. All new car wash facilities permitted in the City since 2005 have been required to employ a closed loop water recycling system for delivering wash water. New industrial facilities that include condensers requiring cooling water are also encouraged to employ a closed loop system. The City will assist industrial and commercial customers in designing recycling projects conducive to City operations. As part of the educational efforts of the City, recycling and conservation issues are included in school and public education forums. There have been no studies on the potential volumes that may be recycled as a result of the City policies and education efforts.

The City’s Public Works Department provides assistance to industrial and commercial customers in facilitating on-site recycled water use. Additional opportunities for increased reuse of effluent for irrigation of pastureland will be evaluated as part of future expansions of the WWTP. Opportunities for reuse of effluent meeting recycled water standards will also be explored as part of any proposed WWTP expansion projects and as part of the investigation for potential acquisition of a surface water supply.

The City is considering upgrading their wastewater treatment plant to provide tertiary level treatment for recycled water, creating a new water supply source. This project is listed in the 2024 GSP as the City of Los Banos Wastewater Treatment Facility Tertiary Upgrade. No specific timeline is available for the project and it is in the preliminary planning stages, but the City would like to complete the project in the next 5 to 10 years. The treated water could be used internally for landscaping at new developments, recharged in basins, or sold to nearby water districts through canals that run adjacent and through the City.

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42 Table 6-3: Retail: Methods to Expand Future Recycled Water Use Supplier does not plan to expand recycled water use in the future. Supplier will not complete the table below but will provide narrative explanation.

Provide page location of narrative in UWMP
Name of Action Description
Planned
Implementation
Year
Expected Increase in
Recycled Water Use

Total 0
NOTES: This table does not apply to the Los Banos UWMP.

Desalinated Water Opportunities
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631(h)
Describe the opportunities for development of desalinated water, including, but not limited to, ocean water, brackish water, and groundwater, as a long-term supply.

The groundwater that the City relies on is not brackish or in need of desalination. If this were to change in the future, the City would consider this option. Without marked changes in the Subbasin water supply and demand balance, the groundwater supply should be sufficient to meet the City needs into the future.

The City lies inland and therefore desalination of ocean water is not practical.

Exchanges or Transfers
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631(d)
Describe the opportunities for exchanges or transfers of water on a short-term or long-term basis.

The municipal water well system that supplies the City’s water has historically been a consistent, reliable source of water; therefore, the City has not had to exchange or transfer water to meet its demands. Specific groundwater pumping restrictions have not been enforced yet as part of SGMA, but they may be in the future as the local GSA establishes more explicit policies. In the event that untreated groundwater can no longer provide a consistent potable water source, new wells, well head treatment, and a treated surface water supply will be used as needed to avoid a supply shortfall. The purchase and delivery of any surface water supplies to the City may first be used for groundwater recharge or for non-potable uses since the City presently does not have a surface water treatment plant (SWTP). It would not be practical to use surface water on a short-term or emergency basis. These water source options are being evaluated for their use in meeting future water demands, and the City is exploring the procurement of a surface water supply through various arrangements. It is envisioned that surface water will become a new water source in the next five DRAFT
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43 to ten years, and Los Banos may replace all of their water supplies with surface water at some point.

However, no specific plans or agreements have been developed.

6.7.1 Exchanges
The City has not exchanged water to meet demands.

6.7.2 Transfers
The City has not transferred water to meet demands.

6.7.3 Emergency Interties
No other water systems are within an economically feasible distance to make a connection; therefore, the City has no interties to other systems at this time.

Future Water Projects
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631(g)
…The urban water supplier shall include a detailed description of expected future projects and programs… that the urban water supplier may implement to increase the amount of the water supply available to the urban water supplier in average, single-dry, and multiple-dry water years. The description shall identify specific projects and include a description of the increase in water supply that is expected to be available from each project.

Projects that the City intends to complete between 2026 – 2035 include a new well, booster pump station, and storage tank, and permanent Chromium IV water treatment facilities on all wells. Also, a pilot study to evaluate a proprietary process for removal of Hexavalent Chromium 6 is underway. Table 6-4 gives some of the future water supply projects and programs.

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44 Table 6-4: Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs No expected future water supply projects or programs that provide a quantifiable increase to the agency's water supply. Supplier will not complete the table below.

Some or all of the supplier's future water supply projects or programs are not compatible with this table and are described in a narrative format.

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Name of Future
Projects or
Programs
Joint Project with other agencies? Description
(if needed)
Planned
Implementation
Year
Planned for
Use in Year
Type
Expected
Increase in
Water
Supply to
Agency

New Well, booster
pump and storage
tank
No 2026-2030 All Year
Types 2,400
Chromium 6
treatment on 3 to 5
wells
No

2026-2030 All Year
Types NA

NOTES: Units in acre-feet per year.

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45 Summary of Existing and Planned Sources of Water
Legal Requirements
CWC 10631
(b)Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision 10631(a). (4) (Provide a) detailed description and analysis of the amount and location of groundwater that is projected to be pumped by the urban water supplier. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records.

Los Banos obtains its entire water supply from the underlying groundwater basin. The volume of groundwater pumped in 2025 and estimates of groundwater volumes required to meet demands through 2050 in five-year increments, are shown in Table 6-5 and Table 6-6. The City does not obtain any water from a wholesaler nor does it wholesale water to other suppliers or users.

Groundwater pumpage estimates also assume that the City will continue to rely solely on groundwater for its supply since it currently has no surface water supplies or entitlements. However, this may change as the City is investigating the acquisition of a surface water supply due to the limited availability of groundwater meeting Domestic Water Quality Standards as well as to comply with groundwater sustainability requirements. While Los Banos is exceeding their safe yield, surrounding areas are making up the deficit through limited pumping and surface water importation. Specific mitigation goals for Los Banos have not yet been established. Hence a projection is not yet available regarding when the conversion to or supplementation with surface water may occur. Therefore, use of groundwater is assumed throughout the period of projections.

Table 6-5: Retail: Water Supplies – Actual
Water Supply
Additional Detail on
Water Supply
2025

Actual
Volume
Water
Quality
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Groundwater Delta-Mendota
Subbasin 7,997 Drinking Water
Total 7,997 0
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet
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Water
Supply
Additional
Detail on
Water
Supply
Projected Water Supply
Report to the Extent Practicable
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Reasonab
ly
Available
Volume
Total Right
or Safe
Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total Right
or Safe
Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total
Right or
Safe Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total Right
or Safe
Yield
(optional)
Reasonably
Available
Volume
Total Right
or Safe
Yield
(optional)
Groundwater
DeltaMendota
Subbasin
8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604

Total 8,616 0 9,281 0 9,999 0 10,771 0 11,604 0
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet
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The 2019 Westside-San Joaquin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority) summarized the impacts to the Los Banos area from various climate change models as follows:
 By 2060 an increase of 4.1 to 5 degrees (Fahrenheit) change in average annual temperature (using a hot/dry model scenario).
 The increase in temperature generally results in lower mean annual flow from river/stream runoff and the duration of low flows is increased.
 Higher temperatures will drive increased evapotranspiration rates and increase irrigation demands.  Runoff timing for the region’s watershed runoff, when the total annual runoff of the watershed has passed, is about one month earlier than it is presently.  More intense short-duration storm events are also expected.  More extended and potentially more frequent droughts are expected.  By 2060 a decrease of 5 to 11 percent in average annual precipitation (using a hot/dry model scenario).
 Sea level rise is predicted to impact the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) and the Central Valley Project (CVP) surface water supplies that are conveyed through the Delta with an increase in salinity and require more outflow through the Delta, which may result in a less reliable surface water supply south of the Delta.

Climate change may have a notable impact on surface water, which could directly impact groundwater supplies through less recharge and greater reliance on groundwater.

Energy Consumption
Energy intensity is defined as the amount of energy used to collectively divert, store, convey, treat, and distribute each unit volume of water and herein is reported as kilowatt hours per acre-foot (kWh/AF). An analysis was performed for the 2024 calendar year. The system that services all the City of Los Banos connections with water is relatively simple and contains 13 groundwater wells, storage tanks, and booster pumps. Wellheads extract water and convey water, while an elevated storage tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons and a surface mounted storage tank with a capacity of 5-million-gallons store water. Energy consuming processes are extraction and placement into storage using groundwater wells and booster pumps, respectively. These processes are metered for electricity use in kWh, or use natural gas, which is reported in therms. The following conversion rate was used for natural gas run facilities: 1 therm = 29.3 kw-hr.

The energy intensity analysis is shown below in Table 6-7. The final calculated energy intensity is 225 kWh/AF. The City does not generate any electricity to offset their electricity use. Also, this analysis excludes energy used for treating and processing wastewater.

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Energy Intensity (Year 2024)
Water Management Process
Description Extraction
/Convey (wells)
Place into
Storage Distribution Total Utility
Volume of Water
Entering Process
(AF)
8,119 205 8,119 8,324
Energy Consumed
(kWh) 1,745,504 131,542 0 1,877,046
Energy Intensity
(kWh/AF) 215 642 0 225
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Constraints on Water Sources
Legal Requirements
CWC 10631 (c) (2)
For any water source that may be available at a consistent level of use, given specific legal, environmental, water quality, or climatic factors, describe plans to supplement or replace that source with alternative source or water demand management measures, to the extent practicable.

CWC 10634
The plan shall include information, to the extent practicable, relating to the quality of existing sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments as described in subdivision (a) of Section 10631, and the manner in which water quality affects water management strategies and supply reliability.

Los Banos obtains its entire water supply from the underlying groundwater basin. The volume of groundwater pumped in 2025 and estimates of groundwater volumes required to meet demands through 2050, in five-year increments, are shown in Table 6-5 and Table 6-6. The City does not obtain any water from a wholesaler nor does it wholesale water to other suppliers or users.

With careful siting of wells and selection of aquifer production zones, groundwater has been developed to meet the needs of the City and Domestic Water Quality Standards (drinking water standards). As required by State regulations, all wells are equipped with chlorine injection systems. Based on data collected from the City’s thirteen wells for the City’s 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), average detected electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations are below their respective upper limits of the secondary standards (1,600 uS/cm and 1,000 mg/L, respectively). Detections exceeding any secondary standards does not constitute a health risk but rather reflects esthetics such as taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking water. Nitrates and Hexavalent Chromium have also been detected in all sampled well water sources. All of the sampled wells exceed the MCL for Hexavalent Chromium. Within the next few years, all wells will need to be fitted with treatment systems to address the Hexavalent Chromium.

As the City’s need for groundwater grows, it will be increasingly difficult to find groundwater that meets all primary and secondary water quality standards without treatment. However, this report assumes that additional groundwater will be produced, irrespective of whether or not treatment is required.

The City does not have surface water supplies under contract. Increasing groundwater treatment costs will make surface water acquisition and treatment more cost-competitive in the future, and surface water use may be needed to achieve groundwater sustainability. Should surface water become available to the City, the City would use it year-round as a portion of the base supply, reserving groundwater resources for peak demand periods, or the surface water could be recharged to improve the quality of the groundwater through blending.

While the City may use surface water in the future, a specific source has not been secured. As a result, the subsequent analysis is based on groundwater meeting all of the City’s future demands.

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50 Reliability by Type of Year
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (c) (1)
Describe the reliability of the water supply and vulnerability to seasonal or climatic shortage, to the extent practicable, and provide data for each of the following:
(A) an average water year,
(B) a single dry water year,
(C) multiple dry water years.

The climatic conditions of the central San Joaquin Valley require careful water management practices. The area typically experiences light rainfall, a short rainy season, and high summer temperatures. The average annual precipitation for the Los Banos area is 7.7 inches. The rainy season runs from November through April, but 80 percent of the rainfall occurs between the beginning of November and the end of March.

Drought conditions are not uncommon and can last multiple years. Summer water consumption is driven by outdoor irrigation needs and varies directly with daily temperature maximums. On average, the Los Banos region experiences over 100 days a year with daily temperatures over 90 degrees.

The City’s hot, dry climate and sole reliance on groundwater means that water supplies could be vulnerable to overdraft during drought periods. However, to date, water levels in the Subbasin have shown the ability to recover from periods of reduced rainfall (drought). As growth in the area continues and increased demands are placed on the groundwater resources of the area, a condition of sustained overdraft may be reached. Recharge, conservation, and new water supply sources (such as surface water and tertiary-treated wastewater) are strategies to reduce vulnerability and increase reliability.

Groundwater quality that meets the drinking water standards is the primary factor affecting the reliability of the City’s water supply. Constituents such as salinity, radiological contaminants, arsenic, Hexavalent Chromium and nitrates have the potential to reduce both the desirability and affordability of the City’s use of groundwater. The City is also required to achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040 for compliance with SGMA. These quality and quantity factors may encourage the City to explore surface water supply alternatives. However, groundwater reserves are available and will continue to provide drought protection for the City. It is not anticipated that a single or multiple dry year period will reduce the availability of water supply to the City, as shown in the following sections.

The reliability of water services is subject to proper operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system and its ability to deliver the water. The City of Los Banos’ water distribution system historically has provided a very reliable level of service. A looped distribution system with isolation valves limits and minimizes service disruption. The frequency of system outages is very small due to an ambitious maintenance and replacement program. City Improvement Standards are in place and meet or exceed American Water Works Standards. Expansions to the system follow the City’s Water Master Plan. As a result, system reliability is maintained as service expands to new areas. The collection of water rates and development fees fund water system maintenance and expansion to meet continued growth.

7.2.1 Type of Years

7.2.1.1 Average Year
Table 7-2 presents the projected “normal or average” supply and demand conditions representative of the average water supply available to Los Banos. The average year selected is 2005.

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Table 7-3 presents the projected lowest water supply and demand conditions representative of water supply available to Los Banos. The single driest year of recent record is 1977.

7.2.1.3 Multiple-dry Year Period
Table 7-4 presents the projected lowest water supply available to Los Banos for a multiple-dry year period and its demand conditions. The years of 1989-1992 were used to represent a multiple-dry year series.

7.2.2 Agencies with Multiple Sources of Water
Currently, the City of Los Banos only uses groundwater as a source of water.

Table 7-1: Retail: Basis of Water Year Data
Year Type
Base Year
If not using a calendar
year, type in the last
year of the fiscal, water
year, or range of years,
for example, water year
2019-2020, use 2020
Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats
Quantification of available supplies is not
compatible with this table and is provided
elsewhere in the UWMP.

Location __________________________
Quantification of available supplies is
provided in this table as either volume
only, percent only, or both.

Volume Available
* % of Average Supply
Average Year 2005 See Note 100%
Single-Dry Year 1977 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year 1989 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year 1990 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year 1991 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year 1992 100%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year 1993 100%
NOTES: No more exhaustive data are available, but the City has been able to meet demands with use of groundwater.

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52 Supply and Demand Assessment
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10635 (a)
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, an assessment of the reliability of its water service to its customers during normal, dry, and multiple dry water years.

This water supply and demand assessment shall compare the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use over the next 20 years, in five-year increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and multiple dry water years. The water service reliability assessment shall be based upon the information compiled pursuant to Section 10631, including available data from state, regional or local agency population projections within the service area of the urban water supplier.

The three tables below show that the City expects to have adequate water supplies through the year 2050 in normal, single-dry and multiple-dry years. This reflects the stability and reliability of the City’s groundwater supply.

Table 7-2: Retail: Normal Year Supply and Demand Comparisons 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet.

Table 7-3: Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet
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53 Table 7-4: Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
First year
Supply
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
Second year
Supply
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
Third year
Supply
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
Fourth year
Supply
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
Fifth year
Supply
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Demand
totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Difference 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet

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54 Water Quality Impact on Water Reliability
Consumer Confidence Report
The City’s drinking water is sourced from thirteen groundwater production wells and is treated with chlorine (sodium hypochlorite) and fluoride (sodium fluoride) to disinfect the drinking water and improve dental health for consumers. The City’s 2024 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides a broad, overall summary of the City’s water quality, and the primary information from the report is summarized below.

Water quality samples taken during the 2024 calendar year were analyzed for the following contaminants and were compared to the associated Primary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs):
 Coliform Bacteria – Not detected
 Fecal Bacteria – Not detected
 Arsenic – Drinking water meets the Federal and State standard for arsenic but contains low levels of arsenic.
 Nitrate – Drinking water meets the State standard for nitrate but contains low levels of nitrate.  Lead – Average detected level is 0 part per billion
 Total Dissolved Solids - Average detected level is less than the MCL  Chromium VI – Average detected level is greater than the MCL  1,2,3 - TCP – Not detected
One well is currently on stand-by status due to elevated uranium levels and is being monitored quarterly.

The City also recently completed a Lead Services Line Investigation to determine if any if their distribution system includes any lead pipe. No lead piping was identified anywhere in the City.

Hexavalent Chromium
The primary water quality concern in the City’s groundwater supply is Hexavalent Chromium. The City needs to be in compliance with the Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium-6) MCL of 0.010 mg/L by 2030.

Currently, all thirteen City wells exceed the MCL. The City anticipates adding treatment systems to all wells within the next five years. The City has completed pilot testing that was successful in removing Hexavalent Chromium from the water supply. The City is seeking grant funding to help reduce financial burdens on the City and its water users.

Regional Supply Reliability
Legal Requirements
CWC 10620 (f)
An urban water supplier shall describe in the plan water management tools and options used by that entity that will maximize resources and minimize the need to import water from other regions.

The City of Los Banos does not import its water supply. All water supplied is obtained from City-owned groundwater wells distributed throughout the City. The City’s objective in supplying water to its users is to maximize its groundwater resources utilization through water-conserving measures. The City extracts its water from the Delta-Mendota Subbasin via 13 wells (12 active and 1 standby).

Groundwater levels in the City and surrounding areas have remained relatively stable for many years with only minor declines in drought years and recent years. Compliance with SGMA will require that the groundwater levels be stabilized in the long-term, providing a reliable source of water.

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55 Drought Risk Assessment
Legal Requirements
CWC §10635(b)
Every urban water supplier shall include, as part of its urban water management plan, a drought risk assessment for its water service to its customers as part of information considered in developing the demand management measures and water supply projects and programs to be included in the urban water management plan. The urban water supplier may conduct an interim update or updates to this drought risk assessment within the five-year cycle of its urban water management plan update. The drought risk assessment shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the data, methodology, and basis for one or more supply shortage conditions that are necessary to conduct a drought risk assessment for a drought period that lasts five consecutive water years, starting from the year following when the assessment is conducted. (2) A determination of the reliability of each source of supply under a variety of water shortage conditions. This may include a determination that a particular source of water supply is fully reliable under most, if not all, conditions.
(3) A comparison of the total water supply sources available to the water supplier with the total projected water use for the drought period.
(4) Considerations of the historical drought hydrology, plausible changes on projected supplies and demands under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria.

A 5-year drought risk assessment is included in the DWR tables found in Appendix A. This assessment, however, is generally not applicable to Los Banos since their groundwater supply is reliable even in drought conditions. Groundwater levels have also remained relatively stable in dry years. Consequently, there are no specific water shortages to compare to water conservation measures and supply augmentation actions.

As a result, in dry years, the City’s supply matches their demands.

Los Banos does impose water use restrictions in dry years either due to State mandated restrictions or to be good stewards of the groundwater supplies and generally follow similar actions by other communities in the region. These water use restrictions, and potentially more, will be required to satisfy future conservation requirements in the State’s Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation. Specific water shortages may occur in the future due to surface water limitations (if the City secures a surface water supply) or groundwater pumping restrictions due to SGMA. If these occur in the future, then the Drought Risk Assessment will be modified.

Climate Change Impact on Water Supply Reliability
As discussed herein, the Los Banos water supply is provided completely from the groundwater aquifers via a series of wells. Climate change is predicted to primarily impact surface water supplies, which the City does not presently have, so there are minimal impacts to the City’s water supply anticipated. However, the region surrounding the City is primarily wetland habitat with some agriculture development using various surface water supplies for irrigation.

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56 past. This change will require more water storage facilities to be available to capture the water supply that would have otherwise been “stored” as snowpack in the mountains.

In drought years, minimal water flows must be maintained to the Delta for water quality and other environmental reasons. Agricultural water supplies in the region are tied to the Central Valley Project and will be impacted by Delta minimal flow requirements. This could impact the City’s ability to try to obtain a surface water contract in the future, as well as cause agricultural entities to rely on groundwater more frequently in the future. If the groundwater levels decline due to increased use by agriculture, City production wells could be impacted. Increased demand for groundwater could also degrade the general quality of this supply and therefore increase treatment costs for the City. However, the City and agricultural entities are responding to SGMA to achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040. Groundwater levels will not be allowed to decline more than what was determined to be significant and unreasonable as part of the 2024 Delta-Mendota Subbasin GSP.

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Legal Requirements
CWC §10632.3
It is the intent of the Legislature that, upon proclamation by the Governor of a state of emergency under the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) based on drought conditions, the board defer to implementation of locally adopted water shortage contingency plans to the extent practicable.

The Urban Water Management Planning Act requires that the UWMP include an urban water shortage contingency analysis that addresses stages of action to be undertaken by the urban water supplier in response to water supply shortages, including more than a 50 percent reduction in water supply, and an outline of specific water supply conditions which are applicable to each stage. In addition to the stages of action, the City of Los Banos is required to develop mandatory prohibitions against specific water use during shortages and consumption reduction methods in the most restrictive stages.

The City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is an independent document from the UWMP and can be found in Appendix D. The previous WSCP was a collection of several documents and sections of the 2015 UWMP. These have been reorganized, expanded, and placed into a single document based on new State requirements. Some of the main topics covered in the updated WSCP include:
 Procedures for evaluating water supplies
 Criteria for declaring a water shortage
 Water shortage stages
 Shortage response actions
 Seismic risk and mitigation actions
 Community outreach
 Customer compliance and enforcement
 Revenue impacts
 Monitoring and reporting requirements
 Monitoring and evaluating the WSCP
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58 9 Demand Management Measures (DMM)
Legal Requirements:

CWC 10631 (f)
(A) …A narrative shall describe the water demand management measure that the supplier plans to implement to achieve its water use targets pursuant to Section 10608.20. (B)The narrative pursuant to this paragraph shall include descriptions of the following water demand management measures:
(i) Water waste prevention ordinances.
(ii) Metering.
(iii) Conservation pricing.
(iv) Public education and outreach.
(v) Programs to assess and manage distribution system real loss. (vi) Water conservation program coordination and staffing support. (vii) Other demand management measures that have a significant impact on water use as measured in gallons per capita per day, including innovative measures, if implemented.

Demand Management Measures for Wholesale Agencies
The City of Los Banos is not a wholesale agency, nor does it purchase water from a wholesaler.

Demand Management Measures for Retail Agencies

9.2.1 Water Waste Prevention Ordinance
A copy of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance adopted in February 2017 is included in Appendix E (Ordinance 1156). This ordinance applies to new construction (> 500 square feet) and rehabilitation projects (>2,500 square feet) involving installation of new, and renovation of existing large, landscaped areas as defined in the ordinance. The ordinance is intended to promote water conservation and water use efficiency through the establishment of provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for landscaping as well as comply with State statutes. In addition, the City continues to enforce its three-days-per-week landscape watering schedule and limits lawns to 20% of irrigable area.

Large landscape water users are subject to higher base water rates depending on the meter size. The City tracks high consumption accounts and performs periodic audits of the systems as requested or as the accounts are flagged during the billing process due to high consumption. In addition, the City’s Water Patrol is charged with monitoring users for violation of City watering regulations. According to the City, 93 free residential and commercial leak audits were performed, and 89 customers were contacted regarding incorrect watering days/times or excessive water use in 2025.

9.2.2 Metering
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9.2.3 Conservation Pricing
The City meters all of its water accounts and encourages water conservation through its water and sewer service rate structure. The Los Banos City Council approved water and sewer service rates effective July 1, 2025, are included in Appendix F.

All residential connections to the City’s PWS have a minimum base rate per month of $25.82 for an allowance of 1,500 cubic feet per month. An additional cost of $2.00 per 100 cubic feet applies if household connections go over the monthly allowance. For multi-family units greater than one unit on one meter, the cost is the minimum base rate plus $9.18 per unit. Commercial rates vary per meter size from $25.82 per month for meters less than 1-inch to $51.70 per month for meters 3 to 4 inches in size.

9.2.4 Public Education and Outreach
The Public Information DMM involves dissemination of information to the public through brochures, press releases, educational flyers, commercials, water conservation flyers, and conservation kits (e.g., sprinkler timer sets), to name a few. The City has provided water conservation information through education at schools, including yearly visits to 3rd graders, mailing letters to landowners, door-to-door information packages, door hangers, radio and TV commercials, educational handouts, a social media video on landscape watering schedules, and materials on City website. In 2025, City staff visited 7 third-grade classrooms to provide water conservation education. Further information can be found at the City’s front counter. This program does not provide a quantifiable water savings; however, conservation efforts are well promoted.

The City also promotes free irrigation timer programming as well as mailing annually the City’s Consumer Confidence Report which includes “Water Conservation Tips for Consumers” and a summary of the City’s “Water Conservation Program.”
Appendix G contains examples of various water conservation education materials that the City of Los Banos has implemented or provided in order to comply with the current regulations.

9.2.5 Programs to Assess and Manage Distribution System Real Loss The City utilizes specialized equipment for leak detection as needed and has an ongoing program for detection and repair of its distribution system pipelines. The City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for the water production and distribution facilities provides significantly enhanced capabilities for accurately determining water production quantities. This information is invaluable in performing precise distribution system water audits. The City compares the volume of water produced from the City wells and the volume of water sold. Any unaccounted water can be attributed to leaks in the system, meter inaccuracies, and unauthorized water use.

The City does not track the number of miles of distribution system pipelines surveyed each year; the Public Works Department surveys and repairs pipelines on an as-needed basis. Expenditures for this work are currently tracked within the Department’s budget using an asset management software. Review of the volume produced versus the volume of water sold on a monthly basis assists the City in identifying DRAFT
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9.2.6 Water Conservation Program Coordination and Staffing Support The City’s Public Works Director is the designated Water Conservation Coordinator. In addition, staff supports the coordinator and the water conservation activities of the City and its customers. The Water Conservation Coordinator’s responsibilities include coordinating with internal City departments and the community at large to promote the principles of responsible water resource stewardship. Further responsibilities include monitoring the practice and application of DMMs, supervising the activities of the Water Patrol, as well as planning and participating in community water conservation education projects. The Water Conservation Coordinator has authorized use of City funds to support water conservation efforts. The water conservation activities are part of the full-time Public Works Director position, and the City does not track expenditures or time spent associated with water conservation activities separately within the budget for the position.

Water Conservation Coordinator:

Public Works Director
411 Madison Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635

9.2.7 Other Demand Management Measures
Water Survey Programs for Single-Family (SFR) and Multi-Family Residential Customers (MFR) Upon request, City personnel will perform an exterior inspection (audit) for SFR or MFR customers in order to ascertain potential sources of water waste or water conservation opportunities. City personnel check for water leaks, and non-mandatory control measures are suggested. Educational materials regarding the importance of water conservation are also provided.

In addition, the City offers water audits to all water customers, including customers with large, landscaped areas and landscape accounts, which may include irrigation scheduling assistance and information. The City also helps customers with the programming of irrigation timers. During these visits with the customers, the City staff reviews and helps with irrigation scheduling and efficiency and provides the customers with educational materials to assist with these functions and to promote water conservation. In 2025,the City provided 93residential and commercial leak audits, at the request of customers.

The City does not maintain separate records for the number of large landscape audits conducted. The number of large landscape audits is included in the total number of commercial audits. As previously stated, the City does not track expenditures for water audits separately within the Public Works Department budget.

The effectiveness of the water survey program cannot be directly measured, but it is an important component of the City’s overall water conservation efforts aimed at managing its limited resource.

The City also offers to program customer irrigation timers as part of the City’s Water Conservation Program. The City also uses this opportunity to discuss water conservation measures with the customer and give them conservation materials as applicable. In 2025, the City assisted with programming 81 automatic sprinkler timers at the request of residential and commercial customer.

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Conservation Programs for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) Accounts As previously stated, trained City staff is available to conduct water audits for these customers, including a review of all interior and exterior water use. Also, high consumption users are flagged for further review and possible audit.

The Water Patrol has the responsibility to educate CII users that overuse water for irrigation purposes. The Water Patrol can provide a variety of resources to help a CII customer conserve, including staff expertise and written materials.

All City-maintained median strips and traffic islands that require plantings are landscaped with droughttolerant plants. The City maintains a list of approved plantings for public right-of-way. Criteria for inclusion on the list include low water consumption and drought tolerance.

As part of the normal City plan check process, project plans and specifications are reviewed for conformance with sound water conservation practices and compliance with all codes. Enforceable corrections or modifications are noted and returned with the plans and specifications. The Public Works Department staff member with appropriate expertise communicates non-enforceable recommendations directly to the responsible professional for the project. The project developer is also provided with a copy of the City’s list of approved plantings for public right-of-way and a copy of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (see Appendix E).

Implementation over the Past Five Years
Due to a Statewide drought from 2013-2016, the State issued mandatory water conservation requirements for urban agencies. The City implemented numerous measures to meet the State mandated goals. These measures were successful, and many are still in place, including outdoor watering restrictions (3 days per week), ongoing outreach, free leak audits, and limiting the percent of irrigatable landscape. Water use remained low after the drought ended, indicating that many residents had adopted a culture of water conservation. The City also updated their Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and adopted it in 2017. Continued implementation of this ordinance is expected to further reduce water usage.

Planned Implementation to Achieve Water Use Targets
Legal Requirements
CWC 10631
(f) Provide a description of the supplier's water demand management measures. This description shall include all of the following:
(1) (A) …The narrative shall describe the water demand management measures that the supplier plans to implement to achieve its water use targets pursuant to Section 10608.20.

The City’s water conservation measures have helped them meet State mandated water conservation goals as well as their 2025 target. Continued implementation and enforcement of these measures is expected to help the City meet their per capita use goal.

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Implementation
Inclusion of All 2025 Data
This 2025 City of Los Banos UWMP includes water use and planning data for the entire calendar year 2025.

Notice of Public Hearing
Water suppliers must hold a public hearing prior to adopting the Plan. The public hearing provides an opportunity for the public to provide input to the plan before it is adopted. The governing body shall consider all public input.

Notice of the first public hearing held on June 17, 2026, was published on ______ and ______, in the Los Banos Enterprise newspaper.

10.2.1 Notice to Cities and Counties
Legal Requirement
CWC 10621 (b)
Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan shall… at least 60 days prior to the public hearing on the plan … notify any city or county within which the supplier provides waters supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan.

CWC 10642
…The urban water supplier shall provide notice of the time and place of hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies. A privately owned water supplier shall provide an equivalent notice within its service area…

10.2.1.1 60-Day Notification
The City sent letters of notification that the UWMP was being updated on March 4, 2026 to the following:
 Central California Irrigation District
 Merced County Department of Public Works
 Merced County Farm Bureau
 Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
 Los Banos Unified School District
 Merced Community College District
 LB Property Management, LLC
Letters were also sent to these entities when the revised UWMP was being prepared.

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63 10.2.1.2 Notice of Public Hearing
The water supplier shall provide notice of the time and place of the public hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water. This applies to both public and private water suppliers.

The City published a notice of the adoption hearing in the Los Banos Enterprise on _____ and _________.

A copy of the publication is included in Appendix B.

Table 10-1: Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties City Name 60 Day Notice Notice of Public
Hearing
NA
County Name 60Day Notice Notice of Public
Hearing
Merced County
Note: The City of Los Banos does not supply water to any other cities or utilities.

10.2.2 Notice to the Public
Legal Requirement
CWC 10642
…Prior to adopting a plan, the urban water supplier shall make the plan available for public inspection…Prior to the hearing, notice of the time and place of hearing shall be published within the jurisdiction of the publicly owned water supplier pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code… Government Code 6066
Publication of notice pursuant to this section shall be once a week for two successive weeks. Two publications in a newspaper published once a week or oftener, with at least five days intervening between the respective publication dates not counting such publication dates, are sufficient. The period of notice commences upon the first day of publication and terminates at the end of the fourteenth day, including therein the first day.

The draft UWMP was made available to the public on the City website (https://losbanos.org/) during the public review period, and a copy was placed at the front desk of the Department of Public Works.

Public Hearing and Adoption
Legal Requirement
CWC 10642
…Prior to adopting a plan, the urban water supplier shall hold a public hearing thereon.

CWC 10608.26 (a)
In complying with this part, an urban retail water supplier shall conduct at least one public hearing to accomplish all of the following:

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64 (1) Allow community input regarding the urban retail water supplier’s implementation plan for complying with this part.
(2) Consider the economic impacts of the urban retail water supplier’s implementation plan for complying with this part.
(3) Adopt a method, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 10608.20 for determining its urban water use target.

The City held a public hearing on June 17, 2026. ___ comments were provided on the UWMP. The UWMP was formally adopted by the City Council on ________. A copy of a resolution accepting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan is included in Appendix H. Prior to the public hearing, a notice was published notifying the public of the pending hearing.

10.3.1 Adoption
Legal Requirement
CWC 10642
…After the hearing, the plan shall be adopted as prepared or as modified after the hearing.

Water agencies shall include the adoption resolution in the UWMP. This may be included as an attachment to the UWMP or as a web address indicating where the adoption resolution can be found online. Copies of the adopting resolution is included in Appendix H.

Plan Submittal
Legal Requirement
CWC 10621 (d)
An urban water supplier shall update and submit its UWMP to the department every five years.

CWC 10644 (a)(1)
An urban water supplier shall submit to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies a copy of its plan no later than 30 days after adoption.

CWC 10635 (b)
The urban water supplier shall provide that portion of its urban water management plan prepared pursuant to this article to any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 60 days after the submission of its urban water management plan.

Once the UWMP has been adopted, a copy of the UWMP and amendments will be submitted to DWR, the State Library, and necessary counties/cities who receive water from the City.

10.4.1 Submitting a UWMP to DWR
2025 UWMPs must be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption and by July 1, 2026. UWMP submittal will be done electronically through WUE data, an online submittal tool.

After the UWMP has been submitted, DWR will review the plan utilizing the provided checklist (Appendix I) and make a determination as to whether or not the UWMP addresses the requirements of the CWC. The DWR reviewer will contact the water supplier as needed during the review process. Upon completion of the Plan review, DWR will issue a letter to the agency with the results of the review.

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65 10.4.2 Submitting a UWMP to the California State Library No later than 30 days after adoption, the water agency shall submit a CD or hardcopy of the adopted 2025 UWMP to the California State Library.

10.4.3 Submitting a UWMP to Cities and Counties
No later than 30 days after adoption, the water agency shall submit a copy of the adopted 2025 UWMP to any city or county to which the supplier provides water. This copy may be in an electronic format. This will also satisfy Water Code Section 10635(b).

Public Availability
The adopted plan will be made available for public review on the City’s website and during normal business hours at the City’s Public Works Department within 30 days after adoption.

Amending an Adopted UWMP
Legal Requirement
CWC 10621 (c)
The amendments to, or changes in, the plan shall be adopted and filed in the manner set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 10640)
CWC 10644 (a) (1)
Copies of amendments or changes to the plans shall be submitted to the department, the California State Library, and any city or county within which the supplier provides water supplies within 30 days after adoption.

On the occasion that the City of Los Banos amends the adopted 2025 UWMP, it will follow the listed steps found in the UWMP Guidebook to process the document.

The City of Los Banos is committed to the implementation of its 2025 Plan in accordance with Section 10643 of the Act. The City continues to be dedicated to the concept of good water management practices and intends to expand its water conservation program as budgets and staffing allow. The City’s conservation program will periodically be re-evaluated and modified as needs arise.

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Section Eleven: Bibliography/References
City of Los Banos - 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
66 11 Bibliography/References
California Department of Water Resources (DWR), 2025 Urban Water Management Plans - Guidebook for Urban Water Suppliers, 2026.

California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research Program, The Future Is Now: An Update on Climate Change Science Impacts and Response Options for California, May 2009.

California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) data for Station 56 – Los Banos. Period of record: June 1988 – September 2022.

City of Los Banos Public Works Department, Water System Emergency Response Plan, March 2019. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=los%20banos&tid=ACSDP5Y2019.DP05.

City of Los Banos, General Plan 2042, October 2022.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc., Delta-Mendota Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, July 2024.

J. B. Anderson Land Use Planning, City of Los Banos Housing Element, 2014-2023, July 2016.

Kenneth D. Schmidt and Associates, Update of Groundwater Conditions in the Vicinity of the City of Los Banos, May 2010.

Merced County, Multi-jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, August 2014.

San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors, Amended Groundwater Sustainability Plan, June 2022.

United States Census Bureau - American Community Survey (accessed 3-28-2026).

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development – Comprehensive Affordability Strategy data (accessed 3-28-2026)
Woodard & Curran, 2019 Westside-San Joaquin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, January 2019.

Woodard & Curran, WY2025 Annual Report for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin, March 2026.

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APPENDIX A
2025 Urban Water Management Plan Tables
2025 LOS BANOS

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CA2410005 City of Los Banos 13,900 7,997
Total 13,900 7,997
Public Water System
Number
Public Water System
Name
Number of Municipal
Connections 2025
Submittal Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES: Units of volume in acre-feet.

Volume of Water
Supplied 2025 (AF)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

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Select
One
Name of Regional Alliance or
RUWMP (Drop Down List)
NOTES: The City of Los Banos is not part of any Regional Alliance.

Submittal Table 2-2: Plan Identification
Type of Plan
Individual UWMP
If Water Supplier is also a member of a SB X7-7
Regional Alliance, select name from the drop-down.

Regional Urban Water Management Plan (RUWMP)
If Supplier selected RUWMP, select name from the
drop-down.

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Supplier is a wholesale supplier
Supplier is a retail supplier
UWMP Tables are in calendar years
UWMP Tables are in fiscal years
Unit AF
Submittal Table 2-3: Supplier Identification
Type of Supplier (select one or both)
Fiscal or Calendar Year (select one)
If using fiscal years provide month and date that the fiscal year begins (mm/dd)
Units of measure used in UWMP
(Select from the drop down list).

DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent
throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES:

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Submittal Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange Water Code Section 10631(h)
The retail Supplier has informed the following wholesale supplier(s) of projected water use.

Wholesale Water Supplier Name
Add additional rows as needed
N/A
NOTES: The City of Los Banos supplies all of their own water. 10631(h) An urban water supplier that relies upon a wholesale agency for a source of water shall provide the wholesale agency with water use projections from that agency for that source of water in five-year increments to 20 years or as far as data is available.

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2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050(opt)
48,896 52,675 56,746 61,131 65,856 70,945
Submittal Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected Water Code Section 10631(a)
Population
Served
NOTES: 2025 population from Department of Finance (DOF), as of May 2025. All future projections assume uniform population growth rate of 1.5%.

CWC 10631(a) describe the current and projected population of the service area including current and projected population…
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Use Type
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only use types that will be recognized by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Volume (AF)
Single Family Potable 4,471
Multi-Family Potable 332
Commercial Potable 715
Landscape Potable 699
Distribution System Water Loss Potable 1,781
7,997
0 7,997
(A) Single-family residential.
(B) Multifamily.
(C) Commercial.
(D) Industrial.
(E) Institutional and governmental.
(F) Landscape.
(G) Sales to other agencies.
4 | Water Use Characterization
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(H) Saline water intrusion barriers,
groundwater recharge, or
conjunctive use, or any combination
thereof.
(I) Agricultural.
(J) Distribution system water loss
Total
Submittal Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water — Actual Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
CWC 10631(d)(1) For an urban retail water supplier, quantify, to the extent records are available, past and current water use…identifying the uses among water use sectors including but not limited to:

NOTES: 2025 Losses were calculated based on pumpage and metered usage data.

DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-

3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3. 2025 Actual Water Use
Add additional rows as needed
Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
Additional Description
(as needed)
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Use Type
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only Use Types that will be recognized by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF) 2050 opt (AF)
Single Family Potable 4,816 5,188 5,589 6,021 6,487
Multi-Family Potable 358 385 415 447 482
Commercial Potable 770 830 894 963 1,037
Landscape Potable 753 811 874 941 1,014
Distribution System Water Loss Potable 1,919 2,067 2,227 2,399 2,584 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
0 0 0 0 0
Total 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Subtotal Non-Potable
Subtotal Potable
Add additional rows as needed.

Projected Water Use
(Report To the Extent that Records are Available)
Additional Description
(as needed)
CWC 10631(d)(1) For an urban retail water supplier, quantify, to the extent records are available... projected water use…identifying the uses among water use sectors… NOTES: Projections are based on the assumed 1.5% growth rate from 2030-2050.

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Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections?
Drop down list (y/n) No
If "Yes" to above, state the section or page number, in the cell to the right, where citations of the codes, ordinances, or otherwise are utilized in demand projections are found.

Optional Suppliers may complete Optional Submittal Table 4-4 R to quantify the expected savings.

Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included In Projections? Drop down list (y/n) No
Optional If the method for accounting Lower Income Residential Demands has been included, provide page number where this accounting can be found.

CWC10631 (d) (4) (A) Water use projections, where available, shall display and account for water savings estimated to result from adopted codes, standards, ordinances, or transpotation and land use plans identified by the urban water supplier, as applicable to the service area.

CWC 10631 (d) (4) (B) to the extent that an urban water supplier reports the information described in subparagraph (A), an urban water supplier shall do both of the following: (i) Provide citations of the various codes, standards, ordinances or transportation and land use plans utilized in making the projections. (ii) Indicate the extent that the water use projections consider savings from codes, standards, ordinances, or transportation and land use plans. Water use projections that do not account for these water savings shall be noted of that fact.

CWC 10631(a) Water use projections required by section 10631 shall include projected water use for single-family and multifamily residential housing needed for lower income households, as identified in the housing element of any city, county, or city and county, in the service area of the supplier .

Submittal Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections Water Code Section 10631 (a), 10631 (d)(4)(A), and 10631 (d)(4)(B) NOTES: For future water savings, the City of Los Banos is going to continue maintaining current water use goals.

DWR NOTES: Additional guidance is provided in Appendix K.

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Public Water System ID # Reported
in Table 2-1 R Reporting Period Submitted to DWR Water Loss Audit Program (yes/no) 2020 Yes
2021 Yes
2022 Yes
2023 Yes
2024 Yes
Submittal Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(A)
CA2410005
DWR NOTES: Suppliers will provide a link to the WUEdata submittals of their Water Loss Audit Reports.

NOTES:
2020:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwuedata.water.ca.gov%2Fgetfile%3Ffilename%3D%2Fpublic%252Fawwa_uploads%252F6031 156241%252FLosBanos-V5.0_CY20_v2.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK 2021:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwuedata.water.ca.gov%2Fgetfile%3Ffilename%3D%2Fpublic%252Fawwa_uploads%252F5130 787491%252FCA2410005_CY21_ver5_v2_.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK 2022:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwuedata.water.ca.gov%2Fgetfile%3Ffilename%3D%2Fpublic%252Fawwa_uploads%252F7424 909293%252FCA2410005-LosBanos-CY2022_L1V.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK 2023:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwuedata.water.ca.gov%2Fgetfile%3Ffilename%3D%2Fpublic%252Fawwa_uploads%252F8897 351920%252FCA2410005_CY2023_L1V.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK 2024:
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwuedata.water.ca.gov%2Fgetfile%3Ffilename%3D%2Fpublic%252Fawwa_uploads%252F4411 222159%252FCA2410005_CY2024_L1V.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Report submittal status for all five years for each Public Water System as available.

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2028 Real Water Loss
Standard per Unit per
day
Units for Real
Water Loss
Drop down list
Number of Units
(Connections or Miles
corresponding with
units selected)
Volume of Total Real
Loss
(from AWWA Water
Loss Audit)
(AF)
2028 Apparent Water
Loss Standard per
Unit per Day
Units for
Apparent Water
Loss
Number of
Connections
Volume of Total
Apparent Loss
(from AWWA Water
Loss Audit)
(AF)
CA2410005 Yes 13
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
13710 1822 118.6 9.9
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
13710 200 13.0
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
Gallons per
Service
Connection per
Day (GPSCD)
CWC 10631(d)(3)(C) In the plan due July 1, 2021, and in each update thereafter, data shall be included to show whether the urban retail water supplier met the distribution loss standards enacted by the board pursuant to Section 10608.34.

Submittal Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C)
NOTES:

Apparent Water Loss
Did the Water Board Calculate a
Water Loss Standard for this
Public Water System? (y/n)
If no, Supplier will not complete
this row.

Real Water Loss
Water Board's Calculated Water Loss Standards
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) for Water Loss MUST remain consistent with units reported in Submittal Table 2-3. The units reported in Submittal Table 2-3 are used in this table's calculations.

Public Water
System ID #
Reported in
Submittal Table 2-1
R

21.7 Most Recent AWWA Water Loss Audit
Real Water
Loss Per Unit
per Day
Most Recent AWWA Water Loss Audit
Apparent Water
Loss Per Unit per
Day
State Water Board Standard State Water Board Standard
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Actual 2025 GPCD
(From SB X7-7
Compliance Form)
Did Supplier meet the
2020 Target in 2025?
No Individual Target 165 164 Yes 146 Yes
10608.40 Urban water retail suppliers shall report to the department on their progress in meeting their urban water use targets as part of their urban water management plans submitted pursuant to Section 10631.

Submittal Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress Water Code Section 10608.40
NOTES:

Did Supplier
Achieve Targeted
Reduction for
2020?
2020 Target Actual 2020 GPCD
Regional Alliance
Target or
Individual
Target?
Drop down list
DWR NOTES:

Suppliers calculating a 2025 GPCD will need to complete and submit SB X 7-7 Compliance Tables to verify the use of SB X7-7 Methodologies.

Suppliers that were part of a merger or consolidation since 2020 see Chapter 5 and Appendix P for guidance.

NA=Not Applicable
Check the box if the Supplier was not an Urban Water Supplier during or before the 2020 UWMP reporting cycle. Proceed to the next table.

Only for suppliers that did not meet the
Target in 2020
See DWR NOTES below.

Was Supplier part of a
merger or
consolidation since
2020?
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Groundwater Type
Drop Down List
May use each category
multiple times
Potable or
Non-Potable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Location or Basin Name 2021 (AF) 2022 (AF) 2023 (AF) 2024 (AF) 2025 (AF) Alluvial Basin Non-Potable San Joaquin Valley, DeltaMendota Subbasin 8,460 8,367 7,834 8,119 7,997 8,460 8,367 7,834 8,119 7,997
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10631(4) If groundwater is identified as an existing or planned source of water available to the supplier, all of the following information:
(C) A detailed description and analysis of the location, amount, and sufficiency of groundwater pumped by the urban water supplier for the past five years. The description and analysis shall be based on information that is reasonably available, including, but not limited to, historic use records.

Submittal Table 6-1 Retail: Groundwater Volume Pumped
Water Code Section 10631(4) and 10631(4)(c)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES
Total
Check the box if the Supplier does not pump groundwater.

Proceed to the next table.

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100%
100%
Name of Wastewater
Collection Agency
Wastewater
Volume Metered
or Estimated?

OPTIONAL
Drop Down List
Volume of Wastewater
Collected from UWMP
Service Area 2025 (AF)
Name of Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) and
Place ID Number
Drop down list
Is WWTP Located
Within UWMP
Area?
Drop Down List
City of Los Banos Estimated 3,470
Los Banos WWTF, Place ID
273122
Yes
3,470
CWC 10633(a) A description of the wastewater collection and treatment systems in the supplier’s service area, including a quantification of the amount of wastewater collected and treated and the methods of wastewater disposal.

Check the box if there is no wastewater collection system.

Proceed to the next table.

NOTES:

Submittal Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633(a)
Percentage of 2025 service area population served by wastewater collection system (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of 2025 service area served by wastewater collection system (OPTIONAL) DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Wastewater Collection Recipient of Collected Wastewater Total Wastewater Received from UWMP
Service Area in 2025:

Add additional rows as needed
DRAFT
180
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(AF)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(AF)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(AF)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(AF)
Treatment Level
Drop down list
Volume
(AF)
Name of other
entity
0 - 0 0 0 0 0
10633. The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier...and shall include all of the following:
(b) A description of the quantity of treated wastewater that meets recycled water standards, is being discharged, and is otherwise available for use in a recycled water project. 2025 Outcomes of Treated Wastewater
Check the box if no wastewater is treated or disposed of within the UWMP service area.

Proceed to the next table.

Does This Plant
Treat
Wastewater
Generated
Outside the
UWMP Service
Area?
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Name and Place ID
Number
Drop down list
Total 2025
Volume of
Water
Treated
(AF)
NOTES:

Total
2025 Volume of
Wastewater
Received from
UWMP Service
Area
(As Reported in
Submittal Table
6-2 R) (AF)
Water Recycled Within
UWMP Service Area
(enter data as applicable)
Submittal Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area Water Code Section 10633(b)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

IPR: Indirect Potable Reuse would have the treatment level of its end use requirement in the Level of Treatment drop-down.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Water Recycled Outside of
UWMP Service Area
(enter data as applicable)
Effluent Discharge that is
not a Permitted Recycled
Water Use
(enter data as applicable)
Required Discharge for
Instream Flow
(enter data as applicable)
Delivered to Another Entity for Additional
Treatment
(enter data as applicable)
Add additional rows as needed
DRAFT
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Volume Narrative page number
(OPTIONAL)
3470 42
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 3470 42
Check box if recycled water is not used and is not planned for use within the service area of the supplier. The supplier will only complete the column on "Potential Recycled Water Use" and submit an accompanying narrative on the feasibility of that potential recycled water use.

Submittal Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633 (c),(d),(e)
Potential Recycled Water Use
Name(s) of Facility/ies Producing (Treating) the Recycled Water (OPTIONAL) :

Name of Supplier Operating the Recycled Water Distribution System (OPTIONAL) :

Volume of Supplemental Water Added in 2025 (OPTIONAL) :

Source of 2025 Supplemental Water (OPTIONAL) :
10633. The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier... and shall include...
(c) A description of the recycled water currently being used in the supplier’s service area, including, but not limited to, the type, place, and quantity of use d) A description and quantification of the potential uses of recycled water, including, but not limited to, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, wildlife habitat enhancement, wetlands, industrial reuse, groundwater recharge, indirect potable reuse, and other appropriate uses, and a determination with regard to the technical and economic feasibility of serving those uses.
(e) The projected use of recycled water within the supplier’s service area at the end of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years, and a description of the actual use of recycled water in comparison to uses previously projected pursuant to this subdivision.

Total
Use Type
Drop down list
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
Additional Information
(as needed)
Add additional rows as needed
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Potential recycled water use: a description of the feasibility of these uses must be included in the narrative.

Multiple Producers: If you have multiple recycled water producers, submit a separate table for each.

NOTES:
2025 (AF) 2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF) 2050 (AF) Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
DRAFT
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2020 Projection
for 2025 (AF)
2025 Actual
Use (AF)
0 0
Submittal Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual
Water Code Section 10633(e)
Check the box if recycled water was not used in 2025 nor previously projected for use in 2020.

Proceed to the next table.

Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

Total
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3 Additional Guidance: See Appendix M, Section M.21 for detailed guidance on this table.

Use Type
Drop Down list
DRAFT
183
Name of Action Description Expected Increase in Recycled Water Use (AF)
0 0
Total (AF)
10633. The plan shall provide, to the extent available, information on recycled water and its potential for use as a water source in the service area of the urban water supplier. The preparation of the plan shall be coordinated with local water, wastewater, groundwater, and planning agencies that operate within the supplier’s service area, and shall include all of the following:
(f) a description of actions, including financial incentives, which may be taken to encourage the use of recycled water, and the projected results of these actions in terms of acre feet of recycled water used per year.

DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) MUST remain consistent with units reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

The unit conversion to Acre Feet addresses the Water Code's requirement that this value be provided in acre-feet.

NOTES:

Submittal Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use Water Code Section 10633(f)
Check the box if the Supplier does not plan to expand recycled water use in the future. Supplier will not complete the table below but will provide narrative explanation.

Provide page location of narrative in the UWMP
Add additional rows as needed
Unit Conversion to AF
Planned Implementation Year
DRAFT
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47 Drop Down
List
(yes/no)
If Yes, Supplier Name
New Well, booster pump
and storage tank No Potable 2026-2030 All Year Types 2,400 Chromium 6 treatment
on 3 to 5 wells No Potable 2026-2030 All Year Types N/A 10631 (f) Include a description of all water supply projects and water supply programs that may be undertaken by the urban water supplier to meet the total projected water use, as established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10635. The urban water supplier shall include a detailed description of expected future projects and programs that the urban water supplier may implement to increase the amount of the water supply available to the urban water supplier in normal and single-dry water years and for a period of drought lasting five consecutive water years. The description shall identify specific projects and include a description of the increase in water supply that is expected to be available from each project. The description shall include an estimate with regard to the implementation timeline for each project or program.

Planned for Use in
Year Type
Drop Down List
NOTES: The City of Los Banos is considering upgrading their wastewater treatment plant to provide tertiary level treatment for recycled water use. No specific timeline is available for the project and it is in the preliminary planning stages.

Submittal Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Water Code Section 10631(f)
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Check the box if some or all of the supplier's future water supply projects or programs are not compatible with this table and are described in a narrative format.

Check the box if there are no expected future water supply projects or programs that provide a quantifiable increase to the agency's water supply.

Proceed to the next table.

Planned
Implementation
Year
Add additional rows as needed
Joint Project with other suppliers? Expected
Increase in
Water Supply
to Supplier
(This may be a
range) (AF)
Provide page location of narrative in the UWMP
Name of Future Projects
or Programs
Additional Description
(as needed)
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
DRAFT
185
Water Supply
Drop down list
May use each category multiple times.

These are the only water supply
categories that will be recognized by the
WUEdata online submittal tool
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
Actual Volume
(AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes' below
(AF)
Groundwater (not desalinated) San Joaquin Valley, Delta-Mendota Subbasin Potable 7,997
7,997 0
0 0
7,997 0
10631. A plan shall be adopted in accordance with this chapter that shall do all of the following... (b) Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year increments described in subdivision (a), providing supporting and related information...

Submittal Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — Actual
Water Code Section 10631(b)
2025
NOTES:

DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3. This table identifies the unit of measure selected in Submittal Table 2-3.

Total Entitlement: e.g. Water Right, Groundwater Allocation, Contracted Amount.

Add additional rows as needed
Total
Subtotal Potable
Subtotal Non-Potable
Additional Description
(as needed)
DRAFT
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Water Supply
Reasonably
Available
Volume (AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (AF)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (AF)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (AF)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (AF)
Reasonably
Available
Volume (AF)
Total Entitlement
(OPTIONAL)
See 'DWR Notes'
below (AF)
Groundwater (not
desalinated)
San Joaquin
Valley, DeltaMendota
Subbasin
Potable 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
8,616 0 9,281 0 9,999 0 10,771 0 11,604 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8,616 0 9,281 0 9,999 0 10,771 0 11,604 0
10631. A plan shall be adopted in accordance with this chapter that shall do all of the following... (b) Identify and quantify, to the extent practicable, the existing and planned sources of water available to the supplier over the same five-year 2050 (opt)
Add additional rows as needed
Total
NOTES: All projections assume uniform population growth rate of 1.5% 2030 2035 2040 2045
Subtotal Non-Potable
Subtotal Potable
DWR NOTES:

Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Total Entitlement: e.g. Water Right, Groundwater Allocation, Contracted Amount.

Submittal Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Code Section 10631 (b)
Projected Water Supply (Report to the Extent Practicable) Drop down list
May use each category multiple
times. These are the only water
supply categories that will be
recognized by the WUEdata online
submittal tool
Additional
Detail on
Water Supply
Potable or Non-Potable
(after treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Drop Down list
DRAFT
187
2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF) 2050 (AF)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 6-
9 R)
8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 4-
2 R)
8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation
benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings
benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635 (a)
NOTES:

DWR NOTES : Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

DRAFT
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Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply
augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction
savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Submittal Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF)
DWR NOTES : Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES
2050 (AF)
DRAFT
189
2030 (AF) 2035 (AF) 2040 (AF) 2045 (AF) 2050 (AF)
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
Supply totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Use totals 8,616 9,281 9,999 10,771 11,604
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
NOTES:

First year
Second year OPTIONAL WSCP Actions
Third year
Fifth year
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Fourth year OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions
DRAFT
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2026 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,117
Total Supplies (AF) 8,117
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2027 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,239
Total Supplies (AF) 8,239
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2028 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,363
Total Supplies (AF) 8,363
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2029 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,488
Total Supplies (AF) 8,488
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
2030 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,616
Total Supplies (AF) 8,616
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
WSCP - supply augmentation benefit (AF)
WSCP - use reduction savings benefit (AF)
Revised Surplus/(shortfall)
NOTES:

DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Water Code Section 10635(b)(3)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
OPTIONAL Planned WSCP Actions (use reduction and supply augmentation)
DRAFT
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Standard
Shortage
Levels
Percent Shortage
Range
Suppliers
Shortage
Levels
Percent
Shortage Range
1 Up to 10%
2 Up to 20%
3 Up to 30%
4 Up to 40%
5 Up to 50%
6 >50%
Submittal Table 8-1: Cross-reference for Standard vs
Supplier Shortage Levels
Water Code Section 10632(a)(3)(B)
Check the box if the Supplier uses the Standard
six levels of water shortage.

Proceed to the next table.

NOTES:

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Yes
Volume or
Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range) (AF)
1-6 Other Actions (describe) Volume 2,400 New well, booster pump, and sotrage tank (E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action.

Submittal Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) 10632(a)(4) Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels and include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(A) Locally appropriate supply augmentation actions.
(C) Locally appropriate operational changes.

How much is this going to reduce the
shortage gap?
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Shortage
Level
Supply Augmentation Methods and
Other Actions by Water Supplier
Drop down list
These are the only categories that will be
accepted by the WUEdata online submittal tool
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
DRAFT
193
Yes
Volume or Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range) (AF)
1-6 Expand Public Information Campaign Public Education and Outreach 1-6 Reduce System Water Loss Water Meter Replacement Project 1-6 Improve Customer Billing Conservation Pricing
1-6
Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation
to specific days
(D) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions. (E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action. (B) Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages.

Shortage
Level
Demand Reduction Actions
Drop down list
These are the only categories that will be
accepted by the WUEdata online submittal
tool. Select those that apply.

Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
NOTES:

Penalty, Charge, or
Other
Enforcement?
For Retail Suppliers Only
Drop Down List
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) Submittal Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(B),(D), and (E)
Add additional rows as needed
How much is this going to reduce the shortage
gap?
10632(a)(4) Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels and include, at a minimum, all of the following:

DRAFT
194
City Name 60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
None
County Name
Drop Down List
60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public
Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
Merced County Yes Yes
CWC 10642 The water supplier is to provide the time and place of the hearing to any city or county within which the supplier provides water.

CWC 10621 (b)Notify at least 60 days prior to the public hearing any city or county within which the supplier provides water that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and considering amendments or changes to the plan.

Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties Water Code Section 10621(b) and 10642
Add additional rows as needed
Add additional rows as needed
NOTES:

DRAFT
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APPENDIX C
SB X7-7 Verification Forms
2015 Los Banos UWMP
DRAFT
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DRAFT
197
SB X7-7 Table 0: Units of Measure Used in UWMP*
(select one from the drop down list)
Acre Feet
*The unit of measure must be consistent with Table 2-3
NOTES:

DRAFT
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Parameter Value Units
2008 total water deliveries 9,200 Acre Feet
2008 total volume of delivered recycled water 0 Acre Feet 2008 recycled water as a percent of total deliveries 0.00% Percent Number of years in baseline period1, 2 10 Years
Year beginning baseline period range 2001
Year ending baseline period range 3 2010
Number of years in baseline period 5 Years
Year beginning baseline period range 2006
Year ending baseline period range 4
2010
SB X7-7 Table-1: Baseline Period Ranges
1 If the 2008 recycled water percent is less than 10 percent, then the first baseline period is a continuous 10-year period. If the amount of recycled water delivered in 2008 is 10 percent or greater, the first baseline period is a continuous 10- to 15- year period. 2 The Water Code requires
that the baseline period is between 10 and 15 years. However, DWR recognizes that some water suppliers may not have the minimum 10 years of baseline data.
3 The ending year must be between December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2010. 4 The ending year must be between December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2010. 5-year
baseline period
Baseline
10- to 15-year
baseline period
NOTES:

DRAFT
199
NOTES:

SB X7-7 Table 2: Method for Population Estimates
Method Used to Determine Population
(may check more than one)

1. Department of Finance (DOF)
DOF Table E-8 (1990 - 2000) and (2000-2010) and
DOF Table E-5 (2011 - 2015) when available

3. DWR Population Tool

4. Other
DWR recommends pre-review

2. Persons-per-Connection Method
DRAFT
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Population
Year 1 2001 27,321
Year 2 2002 28,307
Year 3 2003 29,225
Year 4 2004 30,627
Year 5 2005 32,031
Year 6 2006 33,591
Year 7 2007 34,599
Year 8 2008 35,267
Year 9 2009 35,654
Year 10 2010 35,918
Year 1 2006 33,591
Year 2 2007 34,599
Year 3 2008 35,267
Year 4 2009 35,654
Year 5 2010 35,918
37,145
NOTES: Population estimates from California
Department of Finance Tables E-5 & E-8
Year
2015
SB X7-7 Table 3: Service Area Population
10 to 15 Year Baseline Population
5 Year Baseline Population
2015 Compliance Year Population
DRAFT
201
Exported
Water
Change in
Dist. System
Storage
(+/-)
Indirect
Recycled
Water
.

Water
Delivered for
Agricultural
Use
Process
Water
Year 1 2001 5,463 0 0 0 0 0 5,463
Year 2 2002 6,923 0 0 0 0 0 6,923
Year 3 2003 6,803 0 0 0 0 0 6,803
Year 4 2004 7,332 0 0 0 0 0 7,332
Year 5 2005 7,598 0 0 0 0 0 7,598
Year 6 2006 8,107 0 0 0 0 0 8,107
Year 7 2007 9,119 0 0 0 0 0 9,119
Year 8 2008 8,849 0 0 0 0 0 8,849
Year 9 2009 8,254 0 0 0 0 0 8,254
Year 10 2010 7,590 0 0 0 0 0 7,590
7,604
Year 1 2006 8,107 0 0 0 0 0 8,107
Year 2 2007 9,119 0 0 0 0 0 9,119
Year 3 2008 8,849 0 0 0 0 0 8,849
Year 4 2009 8,254 0 0 0 0 0 8,254
Year 5 2010 7,590 0 0 0 0 0 7,590
8,384
6,587 0 0 0 0 0 6,587
* NOTE that the units of measure must remain consistent throughout the UWMP, as reported in Table 2-3 NOTES:

SB X7-7 Table 4: Annual Gross Water Use *
2015
10 to 15 Year Baseline - Gross Water Use
10 - 15 year baseline average gross water use
5 Year Baseline - Gross Water Use
5 year baseline average gross water use
2015 Compliance Year - Gross Water Use
Volume Into
Distribution
System (acrefeet)
Annual Gross
Water Use
(acre-feet)
Deductions
Baseline Year
Fm SB X7-7 Table 3
DRAFT
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Volume
Entering
Distribution
System
Meter Error
Adjustment*
Optional
(+/-)
Corrected
Volume
Entering
Distribution
System
Year 1 2001 5463 5,463
Year 2 2002 6923 6,923
Year 3 2003 6803 6,803
Year 4 2004 7332 7,332
Year 5 2005 7598 7,598
Year 6 2006 8107 8,107
Year 7 2007 9119 9,119
Year 8 2008 8849 8,849
Year 9 2009 8254 8,254
Year 10 2010 7590 7,590
Year 1 2006 8107 8,107
Year 2 2007 9119 9,119
Year 3 2008 8849 8,849
Year 4 2009 8254 8,254
Year 5 2010 7590 7,590
6,587 6,587
Name of Source
Baseline Year
Fm SB X7-7 Table 3
* Meter Error Adjustment - See guidance in Methodology 1, Step 3 of Methodologies Document
NOTES:

This water source is:

The supplier's own water source
A purchased or imported source
2015
Source 1
SB X7-7 Table 4-A: Volume Entering the Distribution
System(s)
10 to 15 Year Baseline - Water into Distribution System 5 Year Baseline - Water into Distribution System
2015 Compliance Year - Water into Distribution System
DRAFT
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Service Area
Population
Fm SB X7-7
Table 3
Annual Gross
Water Use
Fm SB X7-7
Table 4
Daily Per
Capita Water
Use (GPCD)
Year 1 2001 27,321 5,463 179
Year 2 2002 28,307 6,923 218
Year 3 2003 29,225 6,803 208
Year 4 2004 30,627 7,332 214
Year 5 2005 32,031 7,598 212
Year 6 2006 33,591 8,107 215
Year 7 2007 34,599 9,119 235
Year 8 2008 35,267 8,849 224
Year 9 2009 35,654 8,254 207
Year 10 2010 35,918 7,590 189
210
Service Area
Population
Fm SB X7-7
Table 3
Gross Water Use
Fm SB X7-7
Table 4
Daily Per
Capita Water
Use
Year 1 2006 33,591 8,107 215
Year 2 2007 34,599 9,119 235
Year 3 2008 35,267 8,849 224
Year 4 2009 35,654 8,254 207
Year 5 2010 35,918 7,590 189
214
37,145 6,587 158
NOTES:
5 Year Average Baseline GPCD
2015 Compliance Year GPCD
2015
Baseline Year
Fm SB X7-7 Table 3
SB X7-7 Table 5: Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD)
Baseline Year
Fm SB X7-7 Table 3
10 to 15 Year Baseline GPCD
10-15 Year Average Baseline GPCD
5 Year Baseline GPCD
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210
214
2015 Compliance Year GPCD 158
SB X7-7 Table 6: Gallons per Capita per Day
Summary From Table SB X7-7 Table 5
10-15 Year Baseline GPCD
5 Year Baseline GPCD
NOTES:

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Supporting Documentation
Method 1 SB X7-7 Table 7A
Method 2 SB X7-7 Tables 7B, 7C, and 7D
Contact DWR for these tables
Method 3 SB X7-7 Table 7-E
Method 4 Method 4 Calculator
SB X7-7 Table 7: 2020 Target Method
Select Only One
Target Method
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Agency May
Select More
Than One as
Applicable
Percentage of
Service Area
in This
Hydrological
Region
Hydrologic Region
"2020 Plan"
Regional
Targets
Method 3
Regional
Targets
(95%)
North Coast 137 130
North Lahontan 173 164
Sacramento River 176 167
San Francisco Bay 131 124
100.00% San Joaquin River 174 165
Central Coast 123 117
Tulare Lake 188 179
South Lahontan 170 162
South Coast 149 142
Colorado River 211 200
165
SB X7-7 Table 7-E: Target Method 3
Target
(If more than one region is selected, this value is calculated.) NOTES:

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5 Year
Baseline GPCD
From SB X7-7
Table 5
Maximum 2020
Target*
1 Calculated
2020 Target*
Confirmed
2020 Target
214 203 165 165
SB X7-7 Table 7-F: Confirm Minimum Reduction for 2020 Target * 1 Maximum 2020 Target is 95% of the 5 Year Baseline GPCD 2 2020 Target is calculated based on the selected Target Method, see SB X7-7 Table 7 and corresponding tables for agency's calculated target.

NOTES:

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Confirmed
2020 Target
Fm SB X7-7
Table 7-F
10-15 year
Baseline GPCD
Fm SB X7-7
Table 5
2015 Interim
Target GPCD
165 210 188
SB X7-7 Table 8: 2015 Interim Target GPCD
NOTES:

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Extraordinary
Events
Weather
Normalization
Economic
Adjustment
158 188 0 0 0 0 158 158 YES
Adjusted 2015
GPCD
(Adjusted if
applicable)
Optional Adjustments (in GPCD)
SB X7-7 Table 9: 2015 Compliance
NOTES:

Actual 2015
GPCD
2015 Interim
Target GPCD
Did Supplier
Achieve
Targeted
Reduction for
2015?
Enter "0" if No Adjustment
TOTAL
Adjustments
Adjusted 2015
GPCD
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APPENDIX B
Public Outreach for UWMP
2025 LOS BANOS

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Central California Irrigation District
Jarrett Martin, District Manager
PO Box 1231
Los Banos, CA 93635
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Jarrett Martin:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Merced County
Nathan Bray, PE, Director of Public Works
715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Merced, CA 95340-6041
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Nathan Bray:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Merced County Farm Bureau
Breanne Vandenberg, Executive Director
646 S HWY 59, PO Box 1232
Merced, CA 95341
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Breanne Vandenberg:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Sandoval, Executive Director
932 6th St.

Los Banos, CA 93635
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Michelle Sandoval:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Los Banos Unified School District
Dr. C. Sean Richey, Interim Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer 1717 S. 11th Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan
Dear Dr. C. Sean Richey:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Merced Community College District
Attn: Facilities Department
3600 M Street
Merced, CA 95348
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID May 13, 2026
Los Banos Property Management, LLC
645 E. Pacheco Blvd
Los Banos, CA 93635
RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan On behalf of the City of Los Banos (City), we would like to formally notify you that the City will conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment and consider a Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). The City updated its 2020 UWMP to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The updated UWMP evaluates existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050. The updated UWMP is required to be adopted in 2026, and to be submitted to DWR within 30 days of adoption.

The Public Hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street. A Public Draft of the 2025 UWMP will be made available for review on the City’s website 30 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing.

Questions or comments regarding the content of the UWMP may be directed to William Via, Jr., the Public Works Director at 411 Madison Avenue, by email [email protected] or by phone (209)827-7056
Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Central California Irrigation District
Jarrett Martin, District Manager
PO Box 1231
Los Banos, CA 93635

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Jarrett Martin:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Merced County
Nathan Bray, PE, Director of Public Works
715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Merced, CA 95340-6041

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Nathan Bray, PE:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Merced County Farm Bureau
Breanne Vandenberg, Executive Director
646 S HWY 59, PO Box 1232
Merced, CA 95341

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Breanne Vandenberg:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Sandoval, Executive Director
932 6th St.

Los Banos, CA 93635

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Michelle Sandoval:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Los Banos Unified School District
Dr. C. Sean Richey, Interim Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer 1717 S. 11th Street
Los Banos, CA 93635

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan Dear Dr. C. Sean Richey:

On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Merced Community College District
Attn: Facilities Department
3600 M Street
Merced, CA 95348

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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455 W Fir Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 • (559) 449-2700
www.provostandpritchard.com
Engineering • Structural • Geostructural • Surveying • Planning • Environmental • GIS • Construction Services • Hydrogeology • Consulting Clovis • Visalia • Bakersfield • Modesto • Los Banos • Chico • Sacramento • Sonora • San Luis Obispo • Riverside • Camarillo • Boise, ID March 4, 2026
Los Banos Property Management, LLC
645 E. Pacheco Blvd
Los Banos, CA 93635

RE: Notice of Intent to Update the City of Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan On behalf of the City of Los Banos, we would like to formally notify you that the City plans to update their 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to comply with the 2025 guidelines published by the Department of Water Resources. The plan will evaluate existing water conservation programs, as well as water supplies and demands through the year 2050.

We anticipate that the 2020 UWMP will be available for public review in May or June 2026 and will notify you accordingly when a draft version is available for comments. In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or would like to discuss the content of the UWMP then please feel free to call me at (559) 326- 1100.

Sincerely,
Owen Kubit, PE, PG, CHG
Principal Engineer
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
cc: City of Los Banos UWMP
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APPENDIX C
AWWA Water Loss Audit Tables
2025 LOS BANOS

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Water Audit Report for:

Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 4 2,707.346 MG/Yr 8 0.00% MG/Yr Water imported: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr MG/Yr
Water exported: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr MG/Yr
Enter negative % or value for under-registration
WATER SUPPLIED: 2,707.346 MG/Yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 5 2,229.968 MG/Yr
Billed unmetered: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
Unbilled metered: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 3 5.575 MG/Yr 1.25% 24061 MG/Yr
AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 2,235.543 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 471.803 MG/Yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 3 5.575 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr
Customer metering inaccuracies: 1 63.058 MG/Yr 2.75% MG/Yr Systematic data handling errors: 3 5.575 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr Apparent Losses: 74.208 MG/Yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 397.595 MG/Yr WATER LOSSES: 471.803 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 477.378 MG/Yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 10 180.0 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 8 12,792 Service connection density: 71 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 7 49.4 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $6,894,849 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 5 $2.02 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 8 $293.86 $/Million gallons WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Billed metered
Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components:
$/100 cubic feet (ccf)
<----------- Enter grading in column 'E' and 'J' ---------->

5.575
*** YOUR SCORE IS: 50 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score

5.575
Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 10 has been applied Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Reporting Worksheet

5.575
2020 1/2020 - 12/2020
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Water Audit Report for: City of Los Banos (2410005)
Reporting Year:

System Attributes:

Apparent Losses: 74.208 MG/Yr
+ Real Losses: 397.595 MG/Yr
= Water Losses: 471.803 MG/Yr
Unavoidable Annual Real Losses (UARL): 52.16 MG/Yr
Annual cost of Apparent Losses: $200,388
Annual cost of Real Losses: $116,837 Valued at Variable Production Cost Performance Indicators:

Non-revenue water as percent by volume of Water Supplied: 17.6% Non-revenue water as percent by cost of operating system: 4.6% Real Losses valued at Variable Production Cost Apparent Losses per service connection per day: 15.89 gallons/connection/day Real Losses per service connection per day: 85.15 gallons/connection/day Real Losses per length of main per day*: N/A
Real Losses per service connection per day per psi pressure: 1.72 gallons/connection/day/psi From Above, Real Losses = Current Annual Real Losses (CARL): 397.60 million gallons/year

7.62 * This performance indicator applies for systems with a low service connection density of less than 32 service connections/mile of pipeline Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) [CARL/UARL]:
2020 1/2020 - 12/2020
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*** YOUR WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE IS: 50 out of 100 *** ?
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Operational Efficiency:

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Reporting Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR Master Meter and Supply Error Adjustments
WATER SUPPLIED Pcnt: Value:

Volume from own sources: 4 2,756.573 MG/Yr 8 0.00% MG/Yr Water imported: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr MG/Yr
Water exported: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr MG/Yr
Enter negative % or value for under-registration
WATER SUPPLIED: 2,756.573 MG/Yr Enter positive % or value for over-registration .

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
Billed metered: 5 2,326.271 MG/Yr
Billed unmetered: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
Unbilled metered: n/a 0.000 MG/Yr Pcnt: Value:

Unbilled unmetered: 5 6.891 MG/Yr 1.25% 24061 MG/Yr
AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION: 2,333.162 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES (Water Supplied - Authorized Consumption) 423.411 MG/Yr Apparent Losses Pcnt: Value:

Unauthorized consumption: 5 6.891 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr
Customer metering inaccuracies: 1 65.781 MG/Yr 2.75% MG/Yr Systematic data handling errors: 5 5.816 MG/Yr 0.25% MG/Yr Apparent Losses: 78.489 MG/Yr
Real Losses (Current Annual Real Losses or CARL)
Real Losses = Water Losses - Apparent Losses: 344.922 MG/Yr WATER LOSSES: 423.411 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
NON-REVENUE WATER: 430.302 MG/Yr
= Water Losses + Unbilled Metered + Unbilled Unmetered

SYSTEM DATA
Length of mains: 10 180.0 miles
Number of active AND inactive service connections: 8 13,115 Service connection density: 73 conn./mile main
Yes
Average length of customer service line: ft
Average operating pressure: 7 49.4 psi

COST DATA
Total annual cost of operating water system: 10 $4,044,755 $/Year Customer retail unit cost (applied to Apparent Losses): 9 $2.08 Variable production cost (applied to Real Losses): 8 $335.47 $/Million gallons WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE:

PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION:
1: Volume from own sources
2: Customer metering inaccuracies
3: Billed metered
Based on the information provided, audit accuracy can be improved by addressing the following components:
$/100 cubic feet (ccf)
Default option selected for unauthorized consumption - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed

6.891
*** YOUR SCORE IS: 56 out of 100 ***
A weighted scale for the components of consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score

6.891
Default option selected for Systematic data handling errors - a grading of 5 is applied but not displayed Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading score of 10 has been applied Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop or property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Reporting Worksheet

6.891
2021 1/2021 - 12/2021
City of Los Banos (CA2410005)
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Water Audit Report for: City of Los Banos (CA2410005)
Reporting Year:

System Attributes:

Apparent Losses: 78.489 MG/Yr
+ Real Losses: 344.922 MG/Yr
= Water Losses: 423.411 MG/Yr
Unavoidable Annual Real Losses (UARL): 53.03 MG/Yr
Annual cost of Apparent Losses: $218,242
Annual cost of Real Losses: $115,711 Valued at Variable Production Cost Performance Indicators:

Non-revenue water as percent by volume of Water Supplied: 15.6% Non-revenue water as percent by cost of operating system: 8.3% Real Losses valued at Variable Production Cost Apparent Losses per service connection per day: 16.40 gallons/connection/day Real Losses per service connection per day: 72.05 gallons/connection/day Real Losses per length of main per day*: N/A
Real Losses per service connection per day per psi pressure: 1.46 gallons/connection/day/psi From Above, Real Losses = Current Annual Real Losses (CARL): 344.92 million gallons/year

6.50 * This performance indicator applies for systems with a low service connection density of less than 32 service connections/mile of pipeline AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

System Attributes and Performance Indicators
*** YOUR WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY SCORE IS: 56 out of 100 *** Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) [CARL/UARL]:
2021 1/2021 - 12/2021
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Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 7 2,726.162 MG/Yr n g 8 5.17% percent MG/Yr under-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 2,874.789 MG/Yr
.

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 2,269.113 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 5.673 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr 24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 2,274.786 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 600.002 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 5.673 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 2 58.182 MG/Yr 2.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 5.673 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

69.528 MG/Yr
Real Losses
530.474 MG/Yr
600.002 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
605.675 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 3 180.0 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 6 13,383 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 74 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 49.4 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 5 $1.58
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 4 $522.94 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
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PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Length of Mains (Lm) Unit Real LossesA
: gal/conn/day
Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
If entered above by user, targets will display on KPI gauges (see Dashboard) go to start page
NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$4,733,407
Total Annual Operating Cost
Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Los Banos
Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2022 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade Click 'n' to add notes FWAS v6.0 American Water Works Association. Copyright © 2020, All Rights Reserved.

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Water Audit Report for: City of Los Banos Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2022 - Dec 31 2022 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
See UARL definition for additional guidance on the ILI
Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption MG/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
0 Blended

5.7 605.7
$146,854
$277,406
$2,967
$427,226

69.5 530.5 VPC
Volume Value
MG/Yr $/Yr
(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses 53.8 11.0
VPC

9.9 8,074
result is above
90th %ile
result is above
90th %ile
108.6

49.4 AOP is below
10th %ile
CRUC
Basis of Valuation

31.70 122.8

10.97 14.2

20.73 go to worksheet go to grading go to references
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Data Validity
gauge %iles per validated industry ranges2

0.737
See Loss Control Planning for Tier Details
Key Performance Indicators
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400
500
600
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Total Volume of NRW = 606 MG/Yr
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
Total Cost of NRW =
$427,226/Yr
10th %ile
25th %ile
Median
75th %ile
90th %ile
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Median Median
Median
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25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile 25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
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90 90 th %ile 90 th %ile th %ile 10 10 th %ile 10 th %ile th %ile Guidance Information for Key Performance
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Table 1 Source: AWWA Water Loss Control Committee Report (2020)1 , with naming conventions updated
2020 AWWA Water Audit Method – Water Audit Outputs and Key Performance Indicators: Uses and Limitations Type Indicator Description
Suitable Purposes
Uses and Limitations Principal
Users Assessment Bench- Marking
Target- SettingPlanning Tracking
Attribute Apparent Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Apparent Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess cost loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss cost level Utility, Regulators Unavoidable Annual
Real Loss (UARL)
Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Reveal theoretical technical low level of leakage
Utility, Regulators
Volume Unit Apparent Losses (vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators
Unit Real LossesA
(vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Real LossesB
(vol/pipeline length/
day)
Strong and understandable indicator for use
by utilities with low connection density.
     Data collection and
assessment of systems with
“low” connection density
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Total Losses (vol/conn/day)
New KPI
Strong and understandable indicator,
suitable for high-level performance
measurement.
  High level indicator for
trending analysis. Not
appropriate for target-setting
or benchmarking
Utilities,
Customers
Infrastructure Leakage
Index (ILI)
Robust, specialized ratio KPI; can be
influenced by pressure and connection
density.
   Benchmarking after pressure
management is implemented
Utilities
Value Apparent Loss Cost
Rate (value/conn/year)
New KPI
Indicators with sufficient technical rigor.

Provide the unit financial value of each type
of loss, which is useful for planning and
assessment of cost efficiency of water loss
reduction and control interventions and
programs.
   Data collection and
assessment on AWWA
indicators or contextual
parameters to use in
conjunction with Loss Cost
Rates
Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Real Loss Cost Rate
(value/conn/year)
New KPI
   Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Validity Data Validity Tier
(DVT)
Strong indicator of water loss audit data
quality, if data has been validated. Tier
provides guidance on priority areas of
activity.
    Assess caliber of data inputs
of the water audit
Regulators,
Utilities
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Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 7 2,552.438 MG/Yr n g 8 5.17% percent MG/Yr under-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 2,691.593 MG/Yr
.

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 2,118.021 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 5.295 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr 24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 2,123.316 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 568.277 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 5.295 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 2 54.308 MG/Yr 2.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 5.295 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

64.898 MG/Yr
Real Losses
503.379 MG/Yr
568.277 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
573.572 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 3 180.0 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 6 13,490 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 75 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 49.4 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 7 $2.35
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 8 $408.14 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
go to
dashboard
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Length of Mains (Lm) Unit Real LossesA
: gal/conn/day
Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
If entered above by user, targets will display on KPI gauges (see Dashboard) go to start page
NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$4,936,517
Total Annual Operating Cost
Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Los Banos
Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2023 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade Click 'n' to add notes FWAS v6.0 American Water Works Association. Copyright © 2020, All Rights Reserved.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

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Water Audit Report for: City of Los Banos Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2023 - Dec 31 2023 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
See UARL definition for additional guidance on the ILI
Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption MG/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
0 Blended

5.3 573.6
$203,878
$205,448
$2,161
$411,487

64.9 503.4 VPC
Volume Value
MG/Yr $/Yr
(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses 54.0 11.0
VPC

9.3 7,662
result is above
90th %ile
result is above
90th %ile
102.2

49.4 AOP is below
10th %ile
CRUC
Basis of Valuation

30.34 115.4

15.11 13.2

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Data Validity
gauge %iles per validated industry ranges2

0.737
See Loss Control Planning for Tier Details
Key Performance Indicators
0 100
200
300
400
500
600
700 Volume (MG/Yr)
Total Volume of NRW = 574 MG/Yr
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
Total Cost of NRW =
$411,487/Yr
10th %ile
25th %ile
Median
75th %ile
90th %ile
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3
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4 2
3 4
Median
90 90 th %ile 90 th %ile th %ile
Median Median
Median
Median Median
Median Median
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile 25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
75 75th %ile 75th %ile th %ile
75th %ile 75th %ile 75th %ile
75 75 th %ile th %ile
10 10 th %ile 10 th %ile th %ile
90 10th %ile th %ile 90 10 th %ile th %ile
90 90 th %ile 90 th %ile th %ile 10 10 th %ile 10 th %ile th %ile Guidance Information for Key Performance
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Table 1 Source: AWWA Water Loss Control Committee Report (2020)1 , with naming conventions updated
2020 AWWA Water Audit Method – Water Audit Outputs and Key Performance Indicators: Uses and Limitations Type Indicator Description
Suitable Purposes
Uses and Limitations Principal
Users Assessment Bench- Marking
Target- SettingPlanning Tracking
Attribute Apparent Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Apparent Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess cost loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss cost level Utility, Regulators Unavoidable Annual
Real Loss (UARL)
Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Reveal theoretical technical low level of leakage
Utility, Regulators
Volume Unit Apparent Losses (vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators
Unit Real LossesA
(vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Real LossesB
(vol/pipeline length/
day)
Strong and understandable indicator for use
by utilities with low connection density.
     Data collection and
assessment of systems with
“low” connection density
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Total Losses (vol/conn/day)
New KPI
Strong and understandable indicator,
suitable for high-level performance
measurement.
  High level indicator for
trending analysis. Not
appropriate for target-setting
or benchmarking
Utilities,
Customers
Infrastructure Leakage
Index (ILI)
Robust, specialized ratio KPI; can be
influenced by pressure and connection
density.
   Benchmarking after pressure
management is implemented
Utilities
Value Apparent Loss Cost
Rate (value/conn/year)
New KPI
Indicators with sufficient technical rigor.

Provide the unit financial value of each type
of loss, which is useful for planning and
assessment of cost efficiency of water loss
reduction and control interventions and
programs.
   Data collection and
assessment on AWWA
indicators or contextual
parameters to use in
conjunction with Loss Cost
Rates
Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Real Loss Cost Rate
(value/conn/year)
New KPI
   Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Validity Data Validity Tier
(DVT)
Strong indicator of water loss audit data
quality, if data has been validated. Tier
provides guidance on priority areas of
activity.
    Assess caliber of data inputs
of the water audit
Regulators,
Utilities
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Water Audit Report for:

Audit Year:

All volumes to be entered as: MILLION GALLONS (US) PER YEAR WATER SUPPLIED choose entry option:

VOS Volume from Own Sources: n g 7 2,645.454 MG/Yr n g 8 5.17% percent MG/Yr under-registration VOSEA WI Water Imported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WIEA WE Water Exported: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr n g n/a percent MG/Yr select….. WEEA 2,789.680 MG/Yr
.

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION
BMAC Billed Metered: n g 8 2,125.630 MG/Yr
BUAC Billed Unmetered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr
UMAC Unbilled Metered: n g n/a 0.000 MG/Yr choose entry option:

UUAC Unbilled Unmetered: n g 3 5.314 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr 24061 Default option selected for Unbilled Unmetered, with automatic data grading of 3 2,130.944 MG/Yr
WATER LOSSES 658.736 MG/Yr
Apparent Losses
Default option selected for Systematic Data Handling Errors, with automatic data grading of 3 choose entry option:

SDHE Systematic Data Handling Errors: n g 3 5.314 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr CMI Customer Metering Inaccuracies: n g 2 54.503 MG/Yr 2.50% percent MG/Yr under-registration UC Unauthorized Consumption: n g 3 5.314 MG/Yr 0.25% default MG/Yr Default option selected for Unauthorized Consumption, with automatic data grading of 3

65.131 MG/Yr
Real Losses
593.605 MG/Yr
658.736 MG/Yr

NON-REVENUE WATER
664.050 MG/Yr

SYSTEM DATA
Lm Length of mains: n g 3 180.0 miles (including fire hydrant lead lengths) Nc Number of service connections: n g 6 13,710 (active and inactive) Service connection density: 76 conn./mile main
Yes
Lp Average length of (private) customer service line: n g 10 ft (average distance between property line and meter) AOP Average Operating Pressure: n g 7 49.4 psi

COST DATA
CRUC Customer Retail Unit Charge: n g 7 $2.60
VPC Variable Production Cost: n g 8 $441.92 $/Million gallons $/yr (optional input) WATER AUDIT DATA VALIDITY TIER:
go to
dashboard
PRIORITY AREAS FOR ATTENTION TO IMPROVE DATA VALIDITY: KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGETS:

Based on the information provided, audit reliability can be most improved by addressing the following components: OPTIONAL: If targets exist for the operational performance indicators, they can be input below:
1: Volume from Own Sources (VOS) Unit Total Losses: gal/conn/day 2: Customer Metering Inaccuracies (CMI) Unit Apparent Losses: gal/conn/day 3: Length of Mains (Lm) Unit Real LossesA
: gal/conn/day
Unit Real LossesB: gal/mile/day
If entered above by user, targets will display on KPI gauges (see Dashboard) go to start page
NON-REVENUE WATER:

If entering an
Error Adjustment,
select under- or overregistration
WATER SUPPLIED:

AUTHORIZED CONSUMPTION:

Apparent Losses:

Average length of customer service line has been set to zero and a data grading of 10 has been applied A weighted scale for the components of supply, consumption and water loss is included in the calculation of the Water Audit Data Validity Score *** The Water Audit Data Validity Score is in Tier III (51-70). See Dashboard tab for additional outputs. *** $/100 cubic feet (ccf)
$4,936,517
Total Annual Operating Cost
Are customer meters typically located at the curbstop/property line? AWWA Free Water Audit Software:

Worksheet
City of Los Banos
Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024
Water Supplied Error Adjustments
2024 Calendar
Real Losses:

WATER LOSSES:

Click 'g' to determine data validity grade Click 'n' to add notes FWAS v6.0 American Water Works Association. Copyright © 2020, All Rights Reserved.

To access definitions, click the input name
To edit water system info:

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0 AWWA Free Water Audit Software: Dashboard
Water Audit Report for: City of Los Banos Audit Year: Calendar Jan 01 2024 - Dec 31 2024 Actual KPI result Target (see Worksheet)
1 US$ = Local
Data Validity Score: Data Validity Tier: enter current conversion rate for local currency Tier II (26-50) Tier III (51-70)
Tier IV (71-90)
Tier I (≤25)
Tier V (91-100)
Total Loss Cost Rate Apparent Loss Cost Rate Real Loss Cost Rate $/conn/year $/conn/year $/conn/year
NRW Components Summary
Unit Total Losses Unit Apparent Losses Unit Real LossesA gal/conn/day gal/conn/day gal/conn/day
Average Operating Pressure
psi
Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) Unit Real LossesB
dimensionless gal/mile/day
See UARL definition for additional guidance on the ILI
Real Losses Unauthorized Consumption MG/Yr gal/conn/day Systematic Data Handling Errors Unbilled Unmetered Auth Cons Customer Metering Inaccuracies Unbilled Metered Authorized Cons Apparent Losses
Real Losses
Unbilled Authorized Cons
Non-Revenue Water
0 Blended

5.3 664.1
$226,377
$262,326
$2,348
$491,052

65.1 593.6 VPC
Volume Value
MG/Yr $/Yr
(UARL) Unavoidable Annual Real Losses
result is above
90th %ile

54.6 10.9
VPC

10.9 9,035
result is above
90th %ile
result is above
90th %ile
118.6

49.4 AOP is below
10th %ile
CRUC
Basis of Valuation

35.65 131.6

16.51 13.0
result is above
90th %ile

19.13 go to worksheet go to grading go to references
2024
62 Tier III (51-70)
Data Validity
gauge %iles per validated industry ranges2

0.737
See Loss Control Planning for Tier Details
Key Performance Indicators
0 100
200
300
400
500
600
700 Volume (MG/Yr)
Total Volume of NRW = 664 MG/Yr
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
Total Cost of NRW =
$491,052/Yr
10th %ile
25th %ile
Median
75th %ile
90th %ile
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3 4
2 3
4 American Water Works Association. Copyright © 2020, All Rights Reserved.

FWAS v6.0
2 3
4 2
3 4
Median
90 90 th %ile 90 th %ile th %ile
Median Median
Median
Median Median
Median Median
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile 25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
25th %ile
75 75th %ile 75th %ile th %ile
75th %ile 75th %ile 75th %ile
75 75 th %ile th %ile
10 10 th %ile 10 th %ile th %ile
90 10th %ile th %ile 90 10 th %ile th %ile
90 90 th %ile 90 th %ile th %ile 10 10 th %ile 10 th %ile th %ile Guidance Information for Key Performance
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Table 1 Source: AWWA Water Loss Control Committee Report (2020)1 , with naming conventions updated
2020 AWWA Water Audit Method – Water Audit Outputs and Key Performance Indicators: Uses and Limitations Type Indicator Description
Suitable Purposes
Uses and Limitations Principal
Users Assessment Bench- Marking
Target- SettingPlanning Tracking
Attribute Apparent Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Apparent Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess cost loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Volume Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss level Utility, Regulators Real Loss Cost Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Assess loss cost level Utility, Regulators Unavoidable Annual
Real Loss (UARL)
Calculated by Free Water Audit Software   Reveal theoretical technical low level of leakage
Utility, Regulators
Volume Unit Apparent Losses (vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators
Unit Real LossesA
(vol/conn/day)
Strong and understandable indicator for
multiple users.
     Used for performance
tracking and target-setting
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Real LossesB
(vol/pipeline length/
day)
Strong and understandable indicator for use
by utilities with low connection density.
     Data collection and
assessment of systems with
“low” connection density
Utility, Regulators,
Policy Makers
Unit Total Losses (vol/conn/day)
New KPI
Strong and understandable indicator,
suitable for high-level performance
measurement.
  High level indicator for
trending analysis. Not
appropriate for target-setting
or benchmarking
Utilities,
Customers
Infrastructure Leakage
Index (ILI)
Robust, specialized ratio KPI; can be
influenced by pressure and connection
density.
   Benchmarking after pressure
management is implemented
Utilities
Value Apparent Loss Cost
Rate (value/conn/year)
New KPI
Indicators with sufficient technical rigor.

Provide the unit financial value of each type
of loss, which is useful for planning and
assessment of cost efficiency of water loss
reduction and control interventions and
programs.
   Data collection and
assessment on AWWA
indicators or contextual
parameters to use in
conjunction with Loss Cost
Rates
Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Real Loss Cost Rate
(value/conn/year)
New KPI
   Utilities,
Regulators,
Customers
Validity Data Validity Tier
(DVT)
Strong indicator of water loss audit data
quality, if data has been validated. Tier
provides guidance on priority areas of
activity.
    Assess caliber of data inputs
of the water audit
Regulators,
Utilities
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APPENDIX D
Water Shortage Contingency Plan
2025 LOS BANOS

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR

THE CITY OF LOS BANOS
June 2021
Prepared By:

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
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Table of Contents
1 -PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES OF PLAN................................................................................. 2 2 -PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING ASSESSMENT .................................................................. 3

2.1 Decision Making Process.................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Data Inputs and Assessment Methodology ..................................................................... 4

2.3 Infrastructure Capabilities and Constraints..................................................................... 6 3 -WATER SHORTAGE STAGES ............................................................................................... 7 4 -SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS......................................................................................... 8

4.1 Response Actions by Water Shortage Stage .................................................................... 8

4.2 Artificial Water Features................................................................................................ 11

4.3 Catastrophic Supply Interruption................................................................................... 12

4.4 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan................................................................ 12

4.5 Locally Appropriate Supply Augmentation Actions ....................................................... 13

4.6 Locally Appropriate Operational Changes ..................................................................... 13

4.7 Gap Between Supply and Demand ................................................................................ 13 5 -COMMUNITY OUTREACH................................................................................................. 15

5.1 Current and Predicted Shortages................................................................................... 15

5.2 Shortage Response Actions............................................................................................ 15 6 -CUSTOMER COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT................................................................ 16 7 -LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE PLAN...................................................................................... 17

7.1 Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency ........................................................................ 17

7.2 Coordination with other Cities and Counties................................................................. 17 8 -REVENUE REDUCTIONS AND EXPENSE INCREASES............................................................ 18

8.1 Potential Revenue Reductions and Expense Increases.................................................. 18

8.2 Mitigation Actions.......................................................................................................... 18

8.3 Cost Compliance............................................................................................................. 18 9 -MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 19 10 - MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE PLAN .................................................................. 20 List of Tables
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Table 3: Updated Levels of Water Shortage...................................................................................... 7 Table 4: Mandatory Reduction Methods........................................................................................... 8 Table 5: Preparation Actions for a Catastrophe .............................................................................. 12 List of Attachments
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Definitions
The following words and phrases whenever used in the Water Shortage Response Plan will have the meaning defined in this Section:
“Customer” means any person, business, corporation, public or private entity, public or private association, public or private agency, government agency or institution, school district, college, or any other user of water provided by the City of Los Banos.
“Days” are defined as calendar days, unless otherwise indicated. “City” means the City of Los Banos.
“Drought” will mean any shortage in water supply based upon expected demands that are caused by hydrological, environmental, legislative, judicial actions, or by infrastructure failure. “Waste/Unreasonable Use” means among other things, violations of the restrictions set forth in this policy at each specific response level.
“Water Conservation” means the efficient management of water resources for beneficial uses, preventing waste, or accomplishing additional benefits with the same amount of water. “Water” will refer to potable water, unless otherwise specified. “WSCP” refers to the City of Los Banos Water Shortage Contingency Plan in existence on the effective date of this ordinance and as readopted or amended from time to time.

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1 - PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES OF PLAN
The purpose of the City of Los Banos (City, CLB) Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is to provide a methodology for analyzing water supply reliability, to establish water shortage levels, identify appropriate response actions, and document protocols for enforcing the WSCP. This WSCP was prepared according to requirements in Sections 10632 & 10635 of the California Water Code. Error! Reference source not found. below shows the required components of a WSCP, the relevant water code section, and where they are found in this document.

Table 1: Water Shortage Contingency Plan Requirements
Topic
CA Water Code
Section WSCP Section
Water Supply
Reliability Analysis WC 10632 (a.1) Section 2
Annual Assessment
Procedures WC 10632 (a.2) Section 2
Water
Shortage Levels WC 10632 (a.3) Section 3
Shortage Response Actions WC 10632 (a.4) Section 4
Communication Protocols WC 10632 (a.5) Section 5
Compliance and Enforcement WC 10632 (a.6) Section 6
Legal Authority WC 10632 (a.7) Section 7
Financial Consequences
of WSCP WC 10632 (a.8) Section 8
Monitoring and Reporting WC 10632 (a.9) Section 9
WSCP Refinement
Procedures
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2 - PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING ASSESSMENT

2.1 Decision Making Process
Regulatory Requirement
§10632(a.2.A) The written decision-making process that an urban water supplier will use each year to determine its water supply reliability.
§10632 (a.2.B) (iv) A defined set of locally applicable evaluation criteria that are consistently relied upon for each annual water supply and demand assessment.

Written Decision-Making Process
The City determines water reliability through an assessment of the evaluation criteria provided in the following section. These criteria include climate, groundwater conditions, State Mandated Requirements, and catastrophic water interruptions.

The process typically includes the Public Works Director providing information and recommendations to the City Manager, who then presents the information to the City Council. The City Council decides whether to declare a water shortage. In a catastrophic emergency, the Public Works Director or City Manager can declare a Water Shortage if time is of the essence.

Monitoring during drought periods is also fundamental to decision making and evaluating the need for changes in water conservation requirements. The City maintains a decision-making process that consists of continuous communication between the City Manager and the City Council. Under normal water supply conditions, potable water production figures are recorded monthly. During a Stage 1 & Stage 2 water shortage, weekly production figures shall be reported to the City Manager. The City Manager shall compare the weekly production to the target weekly production to verify that the reduction goal is being met. Monthly reports shall be sent to the City Council. If reduction goals are not met, the City Manager will notify the City Council so that corrective action can be taken.

Throughout the implementation periods for Water Shortage Stages 3 through 6, a daily production report will be provided to the City Manager. Daily reports shall also be provided to the City Council.

All procedural reporting is increased to a weekly standard as advanced water shortage stages are implemented. The Council then reserves the authority to review, implement, and adapt necessary restrictions and ordinances if deemed necessary as response to severe shortage situations.

Locally Applicable Evaluation Criteria
Various factors are considered when evaluating and determining appropriate water shortage reductions. The influence of these factors can be policy or climate driven and are carefully considered prior to establishing reduction values and when the City’s Council implements specific stages. These include but are not limited to the following factors:

1. Climate Driven Reductions. As seen in times of historic drought, the Central Valley’s arid climate can experience multiple year periods of prolonged drought. The City currently has a reliable groundwater supply that offers reserves in dry years. Typically, the City could still meet all of their water needs during a drought. However, to be good stewards of the local water resources, water shortages will typically be declared when dry conditions persist. This will generally be related to local precipitation as well as regional and state-wide drought DRAFT
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conditions. The City of Los Banos will generally declare a water shortage when precipitation is substantially below normal and other local agencies implement drought related water conservation measures.

2. Groundwater Conditions. As seen recently throughout the Central Valley, SGMA or the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, has been a driving force in establishing water conservation policy in order to achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040. Specific criteria or pumping restrictions have not yet been developed for Los Banos, although it is anticipated they will be determined over the next few years. They may mandate water conservation in certain years to help achieve groundwater sustainability.

3. State Mandated Water Use Restrictions. The State has the authority to mandate certain water use restrictions and overall water use reduction goals. This was done in 2014 and 2015. When this is required, the City will declare the appropriate Water shortage Response level to match the State requirements, and, if needed, adopt new or different response actions. When a Statewide or County-wide Drought Emergency Declaration is issued, this will typically trigger a Level 4 or higher Water Shortage Stage in Los Banos.

4. Catastrophic Water Supply Interruption. A catastrophic interruption of water supply can be caused by a regional power outage, equipment malfunction, earthquake, or other disaster.

Conservation measures encouraged or required during these conditions are typically meant to be temporary until normal water service can be restored. Water conservation mandates will generally be based on the reduction in the system capacity. For example, if 30% of the well pumping capacity is offline then a 30% water conservation goal will be mandated.

2.2 Data Inputs and Assessment Methodology
Current Year Demand
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.2.B) (i) Current year unconstrained demand, considering weather, growth, and other influencing factors, such as policies to manage current supplies to meet demand objectives in future years, as applicable.

The City of Los Banos does not import its water supply. All water supplied is obtained from Cityowned groundwater wells distributed throughout the City, producing water from the Delta-Mendota Subbasin. The City’s objective in supplying water to its users is to maximize its groundwater resources utilization through water-conserving measures. The City extracts its water from the Delta Mendota Subbasin via 13 active groundwater wells.

Recent demands include but are not limited to:
• Daily municipal water uses of potable water
• Water use for human health and safety
• Wastewater
• Fire prevention and protection
• Landscape irrigation
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The volume of water to conserve in droughts will be based on a percent reduction of current demands.

Current demands will be defined as the average of the last three years of unconstrained demand, or in other words, the last three years with no special water use restrictions. If the City has experienced significant growth in the last few years, or other special circumstance that have influenced water demands, then this value can be adjusted accordingly. These special circumstances are discussed below.

Population Growth and Demand
As of 2020, population is expected to grow by 1.5% per year. Water demands are expected to increase at the same rate as population, with per capita use staying constant.

Several other factors can affect demand projections including:
▪ Land use revisions (pertaining mostly to surrounding agriculturally productive land) ▪ New regulations
▪ Consumer choice
▪ Economic conditions
▪ Transportation needs
▪ Environmental factors
▪ Conservation programs
▪ Plumbing codes
The foregoing factors affect the amount of water needed, as well as the timing of when it is needed.

Past experiences have indicated that the economy and climate are the biggest factors in determining water demand projections. During an economic recession, there is a major downturn in development and a subsequent slowing of the projected demand for water. These issues will be considered when estimating current water usage and water reduction goals.

Quantification of Water Supply
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.2.B) The key data inputs and assessment methodology used to evaluate the urban water supplier’s water supply reliability for the current year and one dry year. §10632 (a.2.B) (iii) Current year available supply, considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year. The annual supply and demand assessment may consider more than one dry year solely at the discretion of the urban water supplier. §10632 (a.2.B) (v) A description and quantification of each source of water supply.

Water supply facilities for Los Banos include 13 groundwater wells, a pipeline distribution system, water storage tanks, and booster pumps. The supply available is based on the combined operational condition of these facilities. System capacities are regularly tested and documented. System capacities are adequate most of the year but can be pushed to their limit during peak summer hours. A new groundwater well is planned for the year 2024 and is estimated to yield 1,500 gpm or about 2,400 AF/yr. The City currently has no specific groundwater use restrictions under SGMA, but they may be developed over the next few years.

The City does not currently utilize or import surface water.

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2.3 Infrastructure Capabilities and Constraints
§10632 (a.2.B) (iii) Existing infrastructure capabilities and plausible constraints.

Los Banos extracts its water supply from groundwater aquifers via a series of wells. The City’s existing system facilities include 13 active wells with a total pumping capacity of 14,875 gallons per minute (gpm), a distribution system with line sizes ranging from 4 to 30 inches in diameter, an elevated storage tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons, and a 5-million-gallon surface mounted storage tank equipped with 4 booster pumps with a total pumping capacity of 10,500 gpm.

Plausible constraints include operational problems or damage to wells, pipelines, pump stations, or storage tanks. During most of the year, the City has excess well capacity. The distribution system is also looped creating multiple paths for delivering water. The City also has redundancy in pumping infrastructure and power supplies, which are described in Section 4.

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3 - WATER SHORTAGE STAGES
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.3.A) Six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 percent shortages and greater than 50 percent shortage. Urban water suppliers shall define these shortage levels based on the suppliers’ water supply conditions, including percentage reductions in water supply, changes in groundwater levels, changes in surface elevation or level of subsidence, or other changes in hydrological or other local conditions indicative of the water supply available for use. Shortage levels shall also apply to catastrophic interruption of water supplies, including, but not limited to, a regional power outage, an earthquake, and other potential emergency events.

As outlined in the new Water Code requirements (10632 a & b.), Water Shortage Contingency Plans must include or be adapted to the six standard water shortage levels, which correspond to the progressive ranges of <10%, 10-20%, 20-30%, 30-40%, 40-50% and >50%. These six levels are described in Table 2. The various Response Actions that correspond with these levels are addressed in Section 4 of this plan.

Table 2: Updated Levels of Water Shortage

RESPONSE

LEVELS RESTRICTIONS

CONSERVATION
TARGET
Level 1 Mandatory Less than 10%
Level 2 Mandatory 10% - 20%
Level 3 Mandatory 20% - 30%
Level 4 Mandatory 30% - 40%
Level 5 Mandatory 40% - 50%
Level 6 Mandatory Greater than 50%
These water shortage stages each include specific water use restrictions that will be adopted and enforced. Detailed descriptions of each water shortage stage and their associated water use restrictions are provided in the following section.

This policy establishes water management requirements necessary to conserve water, enable effective water supply planning, assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, prevent waste of water, and prevent unreasonable use of water within the City. These actions will help assure adequate supplies of water to meet the needs of the public and further the public’s health, safety, and welfare, recognizing that water is a limited natural resource that requires careful management not only in times of drought but at all times. It establishes six levels of response actions to be implemented in times of shortage with increasing restrictions on water use in response to worsening drought conditions and decreasing available supplies.

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4 - SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS

4.1 Response Actions by Water Shortage Stage
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.4) Shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels. §10632 (a.4.B) Locally appropriate demand reduction actions to adequately respond to shortages. §10632 (a.4.D) Additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions.

Consumption Reduction Methods
The City uses both consumption reduction methods (implemented by City staff) and customer response actions (implemented by water users) to reduce water use in droughts. The consumption reduction methods are summarized in the table below and discussed later in this section where specific water stages are described.

Table 3: Mandatory Reduction Methods
Consumption Reduction
Methods by Water Supplier
Additional Explanation of Reference
(Optional)
Expand Public Information
Campaign
Community event booths, community center
banners, city website, Facebook website,
newspaper articles, door hanger packets, etc.

Improve Customer Billing
Bills include bar-graph illustrating users water
usage history and savings
Increase Frequency of Meter
Reading All connections are metered
Increase Water Waste Patrols
Daily patrol: City vehicles have “WATER
PATROL” signs appended
Offer Water Use Surveys
City offers assistance setting sprinkler timers and
water audits on services
Water Shortage Stages and Response Actions
The following stages and response actions were developed in accordance with Water Code 10632 a.4 and may be implemented by the City Council as deemed necessary to combat minimal to catastrophic water shortages. In addition, the various stages and response actions outlined in this plan can also be found in a matrix form as Attachment 1. The response actions include several that are mandated by the State as well as some the City chooses to implement. If the State mandates other response actions during a drought situation, they will be added to the list below.

For each of the stages described below, customers will receive a warning for the first offense when violating any of the restrictions and prohibitions previously discussed in association with Stage 6. A second violation will result in a penalty (See Section 6 of this Plan for more information). Penalties for subsequent offenses will be 150% of the previous penalty. Actual water conservation restrictions and prohibitions are to be based on City Council adopted ordinances. The City council maintains the authority to add in or take out Response Actions from any stage at any time.

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Stage 1 – Reduce Water Use by 10%.

Stage 1 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of up to 10%. A Stage 1 condition applies when the City notifies its customers to reduce water usage due to drought or other reduction in supply.

The existence of a Stage 1 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan.

These actions are all mandatory and may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Minimize landscape irrigation runoff, and limit over watering when feasible. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ Cars, trucks and trailers can only be washed using automatic shut off valves. ▪ Potable water may not be used for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.).

Stage 2 – Reduce Water Use by 20%
Stage 2 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of up to 20%. A Stage 2 condition applies when the City notifies its customers to reduce water usage due to drought or other reduction in supply.

The existence of a Stage 2 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan.

These actions may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Restrict landscape irrigation runoff, and limit over watering when feasible. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ Cars, trucks and trailers can only be washed using automatic shut off valves. ▪ Potable water may not be used for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.). ▪ Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request. ▪ Lodging establishments are required to provide the option to opt-out of linen service.

Stage 3 – Reduce Water Use by 30%
Stage 3 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of up to 30%. A Stage 3 condition applies when the City notifies its customers to reduce water usage due to drought or other reduction in supply.

The existence of a Stage 3 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan.

These actions may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Restrict landscape irrigation runoff, and prohibition of over watering. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ Cars, trucks and trailers can only be washed using automatic shut off valves. ▪ Potable water may not be used for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.). ▪ It is prohibited to clean hardscapes with water (other than for health and safety requirements). ▪ A mandatory irrigation conservation program will be implemented (certain types of landscape irrigation will be prohibited).
▪ Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request. ▪ Lodging establishments are required to provide the option to opt-out of linen service.

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Stage 4 – Reduce Water Use by 40%
Stage 4 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of up to 40%. A Stage 4 condition applies when the City notifies its customers to reduce water usage due to drought or other reduction in supply.

A Stage 4 declaration is indicative of a severely threatened water supply and may be implemented to temporarily protect the City’s existing infrastructure and groundwater quality. The existence of a Stage 4 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan. These actions are all mandatory reduction actions and may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Landscape irrigation runoff or overwatering is prohibited. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be strictly limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ The washing of cars, trucks, and trailers is prohibited except for commercial carwashes. ▪ Using potable water for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited. ▪ Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request. ▪ Lodging establishments are required to provide the option to opt-out of linen service. ▪ Cleaning hardscapes with water is prohibited (other than for health and safety requirements). ▪ A mandatory irrigation conservation program will be implemented (certain types of landscape irrigation will be prohibited).
▪ New service connections are prohibited (other than for those needed for human health and safety).
▪ The filling of artificial water features is prohibited. ▪ Must use a broom for cleaning hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.). ▪ Continued community outreach and awareness campaigns (See Table 3). ▪ Utilize a bucket when washing outdoor furniture or vehicles to prevent waste.

Stage 5 – Reduce Water Use by 50%
Stage 5 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of up to 50%. A Stage 5 condition applies when the City notifies its customers to reduce water usage due to emergency drought conditions or other reductions in supply. A Stage 5 declaration is indicative of extreme drought conditions causing severe strain and threatening conditions to the City’s water supply. This Stage may be implemented to protect the City’s existing infrastructure and groundwater quality. The existence of a Stage 5 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan. These actions are all mandatory reduction actions and may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Landscape irrigation runoff or overwatering is prohibited. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be strictly limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ The washing of cars, trucks, and trailers is prohibited except for commercial carwashes. ▪ Using potable water for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited. ▪ Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request. ▪ Lodging establishments are required to provide the option to opt-out of linen service. ▪ Cleaning hardscapes with water is prohibited (other than for health and safety requirements). ▪ A mandatory irrigation conservation program will be implemented and enforced (certain types of landscape irrigation will be prohibited).
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safety).
▪ The filling of artificial water features is prohibited. ▪ The filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
▪ Must use a broom for cleaning hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.). ▪ Continued community outreach and awareness campaigns (See Table 3). ▪ Utilize a bucket when washing outdoor furniture or vehicles to prevent waste.

Stage 6 – Reduce Water Use by Over 50%
Stage 6 is categorized with a possible reduction percentage of over 50%. A Stage 6 condition applies when the City notifies its customers of long-lasting emergency drought conditions and/or other reductions in supply. A Stage 6 declaration is indicative of extreme drought conditions causing severe strain and immediate threat to the City’s water supply. This Stage must be implemented to protect the City’s existing infrastructure and groundwater quality. The existence of a Stage 6 condition shall implement the conservation practices identified in this Plan. These actions are all mandatory reduction actions and may be altered by the City Council if deemed necessary:

Mandatory
▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited except trees and large brush. ▪ Landscape irrigation runoff or overwatering is prohibited. ▪ Landscape irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm. ▪ Landscape irrigation is to be strictly limited to specific days per Council direction. ▪ All commercial and private washing of cars, trucks, and trailers is prohibited. ▪ Using potable water for washing hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.) is prohibited. ▪ Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request. ▪ Lodging establishments are required to provide the option to opt-out of linen service. ▪ Cleaning hardscapes with water is prohibited (other than for health and safety requirements). ▪ A mandatory irrigation conservation program will be implemented and enforced (certain types of landscape irrigation will be prohibited).
▪ New service connections are prohibited (other than for those needed for human health and safety).
▪ The filling of artificial water features is prohibited. ▪ The filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
▪ Must use a broom for cleaning hard surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt, etc.). ▪ Continued community outreach and awareness campaigns (See Table 3). ▪ Utilize a bucket when washing outdoor furniture or vehicles to prevent waste. ▪ Potable water tanks may be imported into the city for use for filling stations or emergency water.

4.2 Artificial Water Features
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.10) For purposes of developing the water shortage contingency plan pursuant to subdivision (a), an urban water supplier shall analyze and define water features that are artificially supplied with water, including ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains, separately from swimming pools and spas, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 115921 of the Health and Safety Code.

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In compliance with this requirement, the City has different response actions for swimming pools versus other water features (fountains, pond, etc.)
Use of potable water on fountains and other decorative water features has been prohibited under historic State Drought Emergency Conservation protocols and is likely to be a part of future State Drought Emergency declarations.

4.3 Catastrophic Supply Interruption
In the event of a catastrophic water supply interruption, immediate measures need to be planned that will allow the City to provide a minimum amount of water to its customers. Possible catastrophes may include a regional power outage, terrorism event at selected locations, or a natural disaster which affects selected facilities.

Table 4: Preparation Actions for a Catastrophe
Possible Catastrophe Summary of Actions
Regional Power
Outage
Activate emergency backup power and provide public notice through broadcasts of emergency and ask customers to reduce consumption to essential uses.

Earthquake Utilize emergency backup power if utility provided power is interrupted. Immediately implement Stage 2 or Stage 3 demand reduction program (see Section 4.4 below).

Terrorism Event Make use of alternate production facilities as available.

4.4 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
Regulatory Requirement
§10632.5(a) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 10632, beginning January 1, 2020, the plan shall include a seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan to assess the vulnerability of each of the various facilities of a water system and mitigate those vulnerabilities. (b) An urban water supplier shall update the seismic risk assessment and mitigation plan when updating its urban water management plan as required by Section 10621. (c) An urban water supplier may comply with this section by submitting, pursuant to Section 10644, a copy of the most recent adopted local hazard mitigation plan or multihazard mitigation plan under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) if the local hazard mitigation plan or multihazard mitigation plan addresses seismic risk.

The City’s Public Works Department maintains a Water System Emergency Response Plan that was prepared in 2019. The Plan is not attached since it contains sensitive material, but it is available to other agencies on request. The Emergency plan provides critical detail outlining actions that must be taken prior to, during, and after an earthquake event and is broken down into the following steps:

I. Assess the Problem
II. Isolate and Fix the Problem
III. Monitoring
IV. Recovery and Return to Safety
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This protocol provides information on actions to be taken during and immediately after the event of an earthquake and what actions should be avoided for public safety. Direction is also given for assessing immediate damage to structures such as visible cracks or structural damages that could affect public health and safety. It is also noted that these events can cause significant power outages that can be slow to recover from. The City maintains back up natural gas or diesel engines that automatically start up if PG&E power is disrupted. These diesel engines have 250-to-500-gallon tanks that are kept at capacity in case of such an event. Additionally, the City also maintains two portable generators at their corporate yard in case of an emergency.

The City also adheres to its General Plan which outlines Seismic Safety measures and protocols. The Plan is currently being updated and is expected to be completed in 2021. More information on this plan update can be found at the link provided below.

Website Link: losbanos2040.org
Lastly, the City also is a part of the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). This Plan is presently being updated; however, information on the current Plan and update can be found by accessing the link below.
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c6ad8529e3a84651918e00115607206e/page/page_10/

4.5 Locally Appropriate Supply Augmentation Actions
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.4.A) Locally appropriate supply augmentation actions.

The City currently relies solely on groundwater for its source of water supply and is therefore responsible for assuring drinking water quality standards. Should a particular well become in exceedance, the City will develop the required groundwater treatment facilities or construct a replacement well if needed. A treated surface water supply component may be added to the system in the future as noted in the UWMP. The City also has some level of redundancy in their well capacity and can accommodate loss of some wells over the short term and still provide the same level of service.

4.6 Locally Appropriate Operational Changes
§10632 (a.4.C) Locally appropriate operational changes.

In times of significant water shortage, operational changes may be implemented to adapt the City’s system in order to account for added stress or to decrease overall demand. Historically, the City has significantly increased Water Patrols which has included extending normal working hours for staff.

Water patrols have been one of the primary methods for regulating water use during a water shortage.

4.7 Gap Between Supply and Demand
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.4.E) For each action, an estimate of the extent to which the gap between supplies and demand will be reduced by implementation of the action.

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Each Stage has been established to directly reflect conceivable gaps between supply and demand during moderate, severe, and emergency drought conditions and supply shortages. If one stage is not successful at achieving a certain water use reduction, then the next stage will be enacted. Should the City acquire the ability to import additional surface water supply or increase their established groundwater well network, then the vulnerability identified in each Stage may need to be re-evaluated.

The City also maintains the flexibility and authority to adjust these Stages and Response Actions if deemed necessary.

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5 - COMMUNITY OUTREACH

5.1 Current and Predicted Shortages
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.5) Communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments, regarding, at a minimum, all the following:
(A) Any current or predicted shortages as determined by the annual water supply and demand assessment described pursuant to Section 10632.1.

The City plans to utilize the following media outlets and platforms for general public outreach and education and will also use these outlets to communicate current or predicted shortages:
▪ Community event booths
▪ Community center banners
▪ The City’s website (www.losbanos.org)
▪ Facebook website
▪ Newspaper articles
▪ Door hanger packets
▪ Customer mailers
▪ City newsletter
The City Council may choose to enhance or adapt these communication methods during a drought or shortage event if deemed necessary.

5.2 Shortage Response Actions
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.5.B) Any shortage Response Actions triggered or anticipated to be triggered by the annual water supply and demand assessment described pursuant to Section 10632.1.

Any other relevant communications.

As previously noted, during a normal or Stage 1 water shortage weekly production figures are provided to the City Manager. These are then used to evaluate and compare the figures to target weekly production to verify that the current reduction goal is being met in accordance with the appropriate shortage stage. These reports are then correlated to the City Council as deemed necessary. Should the City declare a Stage 3 shortage or higher, these actions will be continued with the addition of daily reports to both the City Manager and City Council.

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6 - CUSTOMER COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.6) For an urban retail water supplier, customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage Response Actions as determined pursuant to Section 10632.2.

Customers will receive a warning for any first offense. Penalties are billed separately upon a second offense. If a City employee notices water waste occurring, the customer will be cited a $15 fine payable to the City of Los Banos. The fine will increase to $30 for a second citation and $75 for a third citation.

Penalties for subsequent offenses will be 150 percent of the previous penalty.

Residents may appeal fines, penalties, and violations by filing a written notice to the City Clerk. The appeal must be filed within fourteen days after the written notice of such action appealed. The City clerk will set a date before the City Manager or City Manager’s designee and shall give the appellant at least five days’ notice of the time and place of the hearing. The findings on the appeal shall be final and conclusive.

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7 - LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE PLAN
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.7.A) A description of the legal authorities that empower the urban water supplier to implement and enforce its shortage Response Actions specified in paragraph (4) that may include, but are not limited to, statutory authorities, ordinances, resolutions, and contract provisions.

Water use prohibitions and enforcement mechanisms must be approved by City Council resolution.

A Draft Water Shortage Emergency Resolution is included in Attachment 2 of this WSCP. The resolution can be modified depending on the severity of the drought and can be approved quickly, should an emergency arise. It is not currently adopted, as specific conditions of each emergency will likely be added as each emergency arises.

This WSCP was adopted jointly with the 2020 UWMP. Water code requirements for public noticing and holding a public hearing were followed. Refer to the City’s 2020 UWMP for more details on the adoption process.

7.1 Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.7.B) A statement that an urban water supplier shall declare a water shortage emergency in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 350) of Division 1.

The City will follow the protocols outlined in this Plan should it become necessary to declare a water shortage emergency. The process will follow the pertinent sections of the California Water Code and be noticed for a public hearing, which will be initiated by the City Manager and Council.

7.2 Coordination with other Cities and Counties
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.7.C) A statement that an urban water supplier shall coordinate with any city or county within which it provides water supply services for the possible proclamation of a local emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.

The City is required to coordinate and inform an appropriate wholesale supplier of projected water use in accordance with the Water Code. The City of Los Banos supplies all their own water and therefore this requirement is not applicable. The City provides a small amount of water outside their City limits, and those water users will be informed of drought and emergency situations the same as City residents.

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8 - REVENUE REDUCTIONS AND EXPENSE INCREASES

8.1 Potential Revenue Reductions and Expense Increases
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.8) A description of the financial consequences of, and responses for, drought conditions, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A) A description of potential revenue reductions and expense increases associated with activated shortage Response Action described in paragraph (4)
The City of Los Banos has a flat rate component in its current rate structure for its residential customers that are billed on a volume basis by means of a water meter. As of 2021, the residential flat rate component was $21.25 per month which includes up to 1,500 cubic feet (cf) of water. Water use in excess of 1,500 cf per month is charged at the rate of $1.26 per hundred cubic feet (hcf). The flat rate component of the water rate is designed to cover basic operation and maintenance costs and helps mitigate the financial impacts of a water shortage on the City. Therefore, reduced water sales on a temporary basis will not prevent the continued funding of the water system. In addition, the City currently has approximately $100,000 in a water system emergency fund.

8.2 Mitigation Actions
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.8.B) A description of mitigation actions needed to address revenue reductions and expense increases associated with activated shortage Response Actions described in paragraph (4).

The City of Los Banos maintains a water system emergency fund of approximately $100,000 to assist in protecting the City from financial strain during a prolonged drought or shortage event.

8.3 Cost Compliance
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.8.C) A description of the cost of compliance with Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 365) of Division 1.

The City has its standard policies that address penalties for wasteful use or overuse of water during a Shortage Stage (See Section 6). Declaring a water shortage and enforcing response actions can be performed by existing staff with no significant increases in operating cost.

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9 - MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.9) For an urban retail water supplier, monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures that ensure appropriate data is collected, tracked, and analyzed for purposes of monitoring customer compliance and to meet state reporting requirements.

The City of Los Banos maintains compliance with State reporting requirements, including the use of meters.

The procedures for monitoring reductions throughout the six different water shortage levels are outlined below:
▪ During the implementation of Stages 1 through 3, weekly production figures are provided to the City Manager and Public Works Director for review to assure weekly target production is being met. Monthly reports are then sent to the City Council for review. If reduction goals are not met, the City Manager will notify the City Council for further action if deemed necessary.
▪ During the implementation of Stages 4 through 6, the weekly production reports to the City Manager will continue, as well as the addition of daily production reports provided to both the City Manager and Public Works Director.

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10 - MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE PLAN
Regulatory Requirement
§10632 (a.10) Reevaluation and improvement procedures for systematically monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the water shortage contingency plan in order to ensure shortage risk tolerance is adequate and appropriate water shortage mitigation strategies are implemented as needed.

This WSCP is an update to a previous 2015 WSCP, as a part of the Los Banos Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). This update satisfies new State requirements for WSCPs and reflects the refinements and improvements deemed necessary to adequately address the City’s needs. The WSCP will be re-evaluated at least every five years and at the end of each major drought period to assess its performance. If deemed necessary, it will be modified and improved based on lessons learned. The Plan may also be updated in the middle of a drought year if needed.

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City of Los Banos Water Use Restrictions by Water Shortage Stage Note: At any time the City Council may choose to increase fines and patroling efforts and/or outreach and education to promote water savings, based on the current implemented Stage. Additionally, all regulations associated with an State Drought Emergency Declaration may become mandatory at any given Stage.

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Draft Resolution to Declare a Water Shortage Emergency
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. _________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS BANOS

TO DECLARE A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS BANOS AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, PURSUANT to California Water Code Section 350 et seq., the Council has conducted duly noticed public hearings to establish the criteria under which a water shortage emergency may be declared.

WHEREAS, the Council finds, determines and declares as follows:
(a) The City is the water purveyor for the property owners and inhabitants of Los Banos; (b) The demand for water service is not expected to lessen. (c) When the combined total amount of water supply available to the City from all sources falls at or below the Stage 2 triggering levels described in the Water Shortage Contingency Plan in the current Urban Water Management Plan, the City will declare a water shortage emergency. The water supply would not be adequate to meet the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers without depleting the City's water supply to the extent that there may be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, fire protection, and environmental requirements. This condition is likely to exist until additional water supply facilities can be constructed or until water system damage resulting from a disaster are repaired and normal water service is restored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Los Banos hereby directs the City Manager to find, determine, declare and conclude that a water shortage emergency condition exists that threatens the adequacy of water supply, until the City's water supply is deemed adequate. After the declaration of a water shortage emergency, the City Manager is directed to determine the appropriate Water Shortage Stage and implement the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

FURTHERMORE, the Council shall periodically conduct proceedings to determine additional restrictions and regulations and modifications to the Water Shortage Contingency Plan which may be necessary to safeguard the adequacy of the water supply for domestic, sanitation, fire protection, and environmental requirements.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Los Banos, County of Merced, State of California on
Name , Mayor
ATTEST:

Name , City Clerk
________ , City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Los Banos, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting held on ___________________ and that it was so adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Name , City Clerk
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APPENDIX E
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
2025 LOS BANOS

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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