DATE:
June 23, 2026
CATEGORY:
Consent
DEPT.:
Public Works
TITLE: 5-Year Update to the Urban Water
Management Plan and Water Shortage
Contingency Plan - Adoption
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the 202 5 Urban Water Management Plan, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to the Council report).
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Adopting the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council report).
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The California Water Code requires urban water suppliers to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and to update it every five years. The City of Mountain View’s last UWMP was adopted in 20 21. Adoption of the 202 5 UWMP is due by July 1, 202 6 in order to maintain eligibility for State water grant funding. A Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is also required by State law and has been included as a chapter in the UWMP.
The City prepared and circulated the draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP for public review and held a public hearing on May 26, 2026. No Council direction or public comments were received that required changes to the draft 2025 UWMP or WSCP. Staff will file the final 2025 UWMP and WSCP with the California Department of Water Resources within 30 days of adoption. A copy of the final 2025 UWMP and WSCP will be also made available to the public within 30 days of adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan or the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The recommended actions are required to comply with State law and maintain eligibility for certain State funding opportunities.
5-Year Update to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan June 23, 2026
LEVINE ACT
California Government Code Section 84308 (also known as the Levine Act) prohibits city officials from participating in any proceeding involving a “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” if the official has received a campaign contribution exceeding $500 from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant within the last 12 months. The Levine Act is intended to prevent financial influence on decisions that affect specific, identifiable persons or participants. For more information see the Fair Political Practices Commission website: www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/pay-to- play-limits-and-prohibitions.html
Please see below for information about whether the recommended action for this agenda item is subject to or exempt from the Levine Act.
EXEMPT FROM THE LEVINE ACT
☒ General policy and legislative actions
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not adopt the resolutions adopting the 2025 UWMP or WSCP.
2. Direct staff to modify the 2025 UWMP and WSCP.
3. Provide other direction.
PUBLIC NOTICING
Agenda posting.
Prepared by:
Elizabeth Flegel
Water Resources Manager
Reviewed by:
Lisa Au
Assistant Public Works Director
Approved by:
Jennifer Ng
Public Works Director
Audrey D. Seymour
Assistant City Manager
Attachments: 1. Resolution Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
2. Resolution Adopting the Water Shortage Contingency Plan