Agenda packet — San Clemente City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 1 of 5)

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San Clemente, California
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Council Chambers
Mayor Loeffler
Mayor Pro Tem Knoblock
Councilmember Cabral
Councilmember Enmeier
Councilmember Wu
5:30 p.m. Business Meeting

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Information concerning City Council Meeting protocols and procedures is contained at the end of this agenda.

MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition dedicated to:

Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play; Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment and natural amenities; Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is the state law that requires the City to evaluate and document the potential environmental consequences of discretionary decision. (See, California Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21189.3; and the “CEQA Guidelines” at California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387). For each item that requires a CEQA determination by the City Council, there is a reference to that determination on this agenda, and more information regarding the CEQA analysis is included in the documents that accompany this agenda. To the extent that City staff determines that particular items are not subject to CEQA, there will be no indication of a CEQA action on this agenda.

DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code § 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Council Member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.

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CLOSED SESSION
None.

BUSINESS MEETING (5:30 P.M.)

CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION – Pastor Jeff Kotrady, Calvary South OC

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

1. Special Presentations

2. Council Member Reports

3. Oral Communications (Part 1)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Speakers may address Council once during either Oral Communications Part 1 or Part 2. A total time limitation of 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications Part 1, with each speaker being allotted 3 minutes in which to give his or her presentation. Speaker order is determined by the order in which speaker cards are provided to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk at the meeting. Speakers that cannot be accommodated during Oral Communications Part 1 will be invited to address Council during Oral Communications Part 2, which appears on this agenda as Item No. 12. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.

4. Motion waiving reading in full of all Resolutions and Ordinances

5. Consideration of agendizing items requiring immediate action Per Government Code section 54954.2(b) and 54956.5. Any items agendized will be considered under New Business, unless otherwise determined by a majority vote of the City Council.

6. Closed Session Report - City Attorney

7. Staff Communications

8. Public Hearings
The Public Hearing process includes a staff presentation, a presentation by the applicant not to exceed ten (10) minutes, and public testimony (not to exceed three minutes per speaker). Following closure of the Public Hearing, the City Council will respond to questions raised during the hearing, discuss the issues, and act upon the matter by motion.

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8A. APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WALL IN THE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT 1202 AVENIDA

DE LA ESTRELLA AND FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public hearing to consider a resident initiated appeal of the City Engineer’s denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 (“Permit”) for the unpermitted wall improvements cited by code enforcement CE2025-0141 located in the street right of way on Avenida De La Estrella and La Placentia. The basis of denial includes the wall’s location and height in excess of zoning standards.

The City Council will also consider whether the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines such as § 15301.

Potential Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the appeal hearing and consider any information presented by the applicant or the public before or during the hearing. After conducting the appeal hearing, if the City Council concurs with the information from staff in this report, an appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-109, which will:..recommendation

1. Deny the appeal.

2. Uphold the denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 for retaining walls and stairs in the right-of-way.
8B. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SAN

CLEMENTE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER
SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN; AND FINDING BOTH PLANS

STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
Public hearing to consider adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Pursuant to Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act), every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually is required to prepare, adopt and file an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years, in years ending in zero and five. The 2025 UWMP updates are due to DWR by July 1, 2026.

Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this

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Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution Nos. 26-110 and 26-111, which will:

1. Find the adoption of the City of San Clemente 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the adoption of the City of San Clemente 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with California Water Code Section 10652.

2. Adopt the City of San Clemente 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

3. Adopt the City of San Clemente 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

9. Unfinished Business
9A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND FILE NOTICE OF

COMPLETION FOR THE EMERGENCY SLOPE STABILIZATION REPAIRS AT CASA ROMANTICA, CIP PROJECT NO. 23502, APPROVING
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,370,602 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-481-43470-000-23502 AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,310,602; AND POTENTIAL CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON PHASE 2B
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information in the staff report, the appropriate action would be to:

A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-112, which will:
..recommendation

1. Authorize the transfer of $452,000 from the Sewer Unrestricted Fund Balance 054-000-23330 to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000-23502.

2. Authorize the transfer of $2,918,602 from the Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance 014-000-23430 transferred to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000-23502.

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the construction contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. for the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, for the additional work completed by Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $3,310,602.

4. Accept the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, from Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.

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5. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica.

AND
B. Provide Direction for Phase 2B so that staff can submit an alternatives analysis report to the California Coastal Commission.

10. New Business
10A. BID PROTEST HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION

AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PROJECT TO UNION PAVEMENT SERVICES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $956,951,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, appropriate actions include:
..recommendation

1. Conduct a bid protest hearing, open the hearing, hear public testimony and comments, including any evidence and argument presented by the bidders, and close the hearing.

AND, after the protest hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26-113 (Attachment 1), which will:

2. Find the FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 16325, categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

3. Insist on strict compliance with the bid specifications, disqualify the apparent first and second low bidders, All American Asphalt and Pavement Coatings, Co., respectively, as nonresponsive and grant the bid protest submitted by Union Pavement Services, Inc.

4. Award the FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project No. 16325, construction contract to Union Pavement Services, Inc.

5. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 42, by and between the City of San Clemente and Union Pavement Services, Inc., providing for FY 2026 Street Rehabilitation Program, in an amount not to exceed $956,951.

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10B. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING

REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE AND STAFFING CHANGES FOR YEAR ONE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND 2027-28 BIENNIAL BUDGET,

INCLUDING REVISIONS TO EXECUTIVE LEVEL COMPENSATION
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, appropriate actions include:

1. Make an oral report summarizing the proposed final actions on the salaries, salary schedule and compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits to local agency executives, specifically that, if adopted, Resolution No. 26-114 will approve a salary increase of 3% for all part-time and all benefited full-time City employees, including all executive management positions, would regrade the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Director from grade 83 to 88 on the Salary Schedule (with a new salary range of $208,455.52 to $253,381.65), and would approve a revised salary schedule with such changes effective July 6, 2026.

2. After making the oral report, adopt Resolution No. 26-114, approving staffing changes and the revised salary schedules effective July 6, 2026. 10C. INTRODUCTION OF THE REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (REAMP)
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to receive the Real Estate Asset Management Program (REAMP), including the initial program framework and GIS dashboard demonstration, and direct staff to continue development of the program, including any direction on refinements to the property inventory, asset classifications, policy framework, Surplus Land Act compliance procedures, and implementation recommendations, and return to the City Council for future consideration and final approval.

11. Consent Calendar
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless Council or Staff requests removal of an item for separate discussion and action.

A. City Council Minutes
Potential Action(s):
(1) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2026.

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(2) APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2026.

B. Commission/Committee Minutes
Potential Action(s):

Receive and file the following:
(1) DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2026.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2026.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2026.

C. Warrant Register
(1) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NO.
3440 AND WARRANT NOS.
611697 THROUGH 611870, PAID ON
5-22-2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,695,609.63
(2) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3441 THROUGH 3446 AND WARRANT NOS.
611871 THROUGH 611983, PAID ON
5-29-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,558,805.84
(3) APPROVE WIRE TRANSFER NOS.
3447 THROUGH 3448 AND WARRANT NOS.
611984 THROUGH 612130, PAID ON
6-5-26, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,872,663.80
TOTAL WARRANT REGISTER $9,127,079.27
Payroll Register
APPROVE WARRANT NOS. 1009
THROUGH 1010 AND AUTOMATIC
DEPOSIT ADVISES 112310 THROUGH
112699, FOR THE PERIOD 5-11-26
THROUGH 5-24-26, PAID ON 5-29-26,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $564,471.83
TOTAL PAYROLL REGISTER $564,471.83

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11D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1810 (SECOND READING) TO AMEND SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.28.270, ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, AND 17.88.030, DEFINITIONS, CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT COMMITMENT AND STATE LAW; AND FINDING THIS

ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION
21080.17 AND CEQA GUIDELINES 15282(H)
Potential Action(s)
Adopt Ordinance No. 1810 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT (ZA) 26-064, TO AMEND SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.28.270, RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND 17.88.030, RELATING

TO ZONING CODE DEFINITIONS, TO BE CONSISTENT WITH HOUSING ELEMENT COMMITMENT AND STATE LAW; AND FINDING THIS ACTION IS

EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTIONS § 21080.17 AND CEQA GUIDELINES 15282(h).
11E. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PICO / PRESIDIO DIP REPLACEMENT PHASE II Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-115 , which will:

1. Accept Pico / Presidio DIP Replacement Phase II, CIP Project No. 13411, from the contractor, Big Ben, Inc.

2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Pico / Presidio DIP Replacement Phase II.

3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Big Ben, Inc.

4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost.

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11F. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - ALLEY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION

PROGRAM
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-116, which will:

1. Accept the Alley Pavement Rehabilitation Program, CIP Project Nos. 16316, 15316, and 12305, from the contractor, Eagle Paving LLC.

2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the Alley Pavement Rehabilitation Program.

3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the payment bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Eagle Paving LLC.

COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE

DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES FOR THE MARQUITA SLOPE INTERIM
RECONSTRUCT PROJECT NO. 21208 AND UNENCUMBER FUNDS
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, appropriate actions include adopting Resolution No. 26-117, which will:

1. Accept Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct Project, CIP Project No. 21208, from the contractor, Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.

2. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the construction work related to the Marquita Slope Interim Reconstruct.

3. Approve and authorize the amount of $455,000 be unencumbered from project Account No. 054-476-45300-000-21208 to return to the Sewer Fund Depreciation Reserve, Account No. 054-476-45000.

4. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Payment Bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification with the

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Engineering Division that no liens have been levied against the contractor, Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.

5. Authorize the City Clerk to release the performance bond for this project upon receipt of a warranty bond in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director/City Engineer in the amount of 25% of the total construction cost. 11H. CONTRACT AWARD - SC RIDES PROGRAM
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, appropriate actions include adopting Resolution No. 26-118, which will:
..recommendation

1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 43, the modified three-year Professional Services Agreement contract, by and between the City of San Clemente and Lyft, Inc., providing for on-demand SC Rides rideshare services with the option, at the City’s sole discretion, to exercise two additional years, in an amount not to exceed $1,050,000 in a contract form substantially similar to that presented to City Council on June 16, 2026.

2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all other documents and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) contract amendments as necessary to formally modify the Project V grant to eliminate the Last Mile Program but continue funding for SC Rides. 11I. CONTRACT AWARD - FY 2026-27 POLICE SERVICES
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information in this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-119, approving, and authorizing the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26-44, by and between the City of San Clemente and the County of Orange, providing for FY 2026-27 police services, in an amount not to exceed $22,699,486.

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11J. CONTRACT AWARD - PURCHASE OF ARCTICWOLF SECURITY

SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-120, which will:

1. Award Bid IT-56 to Savant Solutions, Inc.

2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract No. C26- 45, by and between the City of San Clemente and Savant Solutions, Inc., providing for the purchase of the ArcticWolf Security Solution, under substantially the same terms and conditions of State of California Contract SLP-23-70-0276O, in an amount not to exceed $81,683, which includes all services, equipment and software, training, maintenance, and support.

3. Authorize City staff to accept the ArcticWolf Solutions Agreement and other related service agreements with ArcticWolf.
11K. CONTRACT AMENDMENT - STREET SWEEPING AND FINDING THE

ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information in the Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-121, which will:

1. Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) of the state CEQA Guidelines section 15301.

2. Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Services for Street Sweeping with SCA of CA, LLC, extending the agreement on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) months.

3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C21-22, by and between the City of San Clemente and SCA of CA, LLC., providing for Street Sweeping Services, in an amount not to exceed $619,073.

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11L. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS - MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES (C23-31), DOWNTOWN PRESSURE WASHING (C23-33), LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERTIES WEST OF INTERSTATE 5 (C23-34), AND ATHLETIC FIELD INFIELD AND TRACK MAINTENANCE (C23-32)
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-122, which will:

1. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C23-31, by and between the City of San Clemente and Omni Enterprise, Inc. dba Omniclean, providing for Janitorial Services, extending the agreement through June 30, 2027, and increasing the annual compensation to an amount not to exceed $502,771.

2. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C23-33, by and between the City of San Clemente and Powerclean PC Pressure Washing, Inc., providing for Downtown Pressure Washing, extending the agreement through June 30, 2027, and increasing the annual compensation to an amount not to exceed $69,427.

3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C23-32, by and between the City of San Clemente and Professional Sports Field Maintenance, Inc. (PSFM), providing for Maintenance Services for Infields and Track Maintenance, extending the agreement through June 30, 2027, and increasing the annual compensation to an amount not to exceed $555,400.

4. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C23-34, by and between the City of San Clemente and Priority Landscape Services, LLC., providing for Maintenance Services for Landscape Maintenance of City Properties West of Interstate 5 with, extending the agreement through June 30, 2027, and increasing the annual compensation to an amount not to exceed $618,218.

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11M. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-123, AUTHORIZING THE

EXEMPTION TO THE FORMAL SOLICITATION PROCESS, AWARDING A

CONTRACT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROCESS FOR

UTILITY COST RECOVERY AND REDUCTION SERVICES
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this Administrative Report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-123, which will:

1. Authorize an exemption to the formal solicitation process under Section XI.A.1.4 of City Policy 201-2-1.

2. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Procure America, LLC for utility cost recovery and reduction services, utilizing a cooperative purchasing process based on the competitively solicited County of Orange Contract No. RCA-017-1910018 and pricing and services substantially similar thereto, for a 60-month savings term with compensation not to exceed 30% of actual verified savings.

3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, Contract no. C26- 46, by and between the City of San Clemente and Procure America, LLC., providing for utility cost recovery and reduction services, in a form substantially similar to Attachment 2 of the Administrative Report dated June 16, 2026.
11N. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE SAN

CLEMENTE COMMUNITY CENTER RESTROOM REHABILITATION, CIP
PROJECT NO. 15507
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council is in agreement that rejecting all bids and re-advertising the project with a revised scope of work is in the City’s best interest, an appropriate course of action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-124, which will:

1. Reject all bids received on May 11, 2026, for the Community Center Restroom Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. 15507, pursuant to Section 20166 of the Public Contract Code.

2. Authorize staff to re-scope the bid package and re-bid the Community Center Restroom Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. 15507, with a revised project scope.

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11O. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL

APPROPRIATION FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF DIGITAL

DISPLAYS AT CITY HALL AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER, AWARDING

THE CONTRACT TO NANONATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council would like staff to purchase the digital displays identified in the staff report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-125, which will:

1. Approve the supplemental appropriation from Account No. 018-245-45500 -000-00000 Local Cable Infrastructure Machinery and Equipment in the amount of $48,122.

2. Award an agreement to Nanonation for design, hardware, installation and subscription services associated with two digital touchscreens, in the amount of $48,122.

3. Approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute such contract documents as may be necessary and proper to implement the project for the two digital touchscreens consistent with Nanonation’s proposal (Attachment 2) in the amount of $48,122.
11P. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MODIFICATIONS TO STATE GAS TAX AND SB-1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND

REHABILITATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDING ALLOCATIONS TO

ORANGE COUNTY CITIES
Potential Action(s)
If the City Council concurs with the contents of the Administrative Report, appropriate actions include adoption of Resolution No. 26-126, which will authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in favor of modifying the funding allotments for State Gas Tax and SB-1 RMRA funds.

12. Oral Communications (Part 2)
Members of the audience who wish to address Council on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente, but not separately listed on the agenda, may do so during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation, not to exceed three minutes. Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed, request clarification or refer the item to staff.

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13. Future Agenda Items

14. Reports
A. City Attorney
B. City Manager

15. Adjournment
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled to take place on August 4, 2026.

Closed Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd Floor, San Clemente.

Please note the July 7, 2026 and July 21, 2026 Regular City Council meetings were previously cancelled.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES

RULES FOR ADDRESSING COUNCIL
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente.
• If you wish to address Council, please complete one of the blue speaker cards located at the entrance to the Council Chambers and turn it in to the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk. • Persons wishing to address Council concerning an agendized item will be invited to address Council during the time that Council is considering that particular agenda item.

Persons wishing to address Council concerning a non-agendized issue will be invited to address Council during the “Oral Communications” portion of the meeting. • Speaker cards must be turned in when the agenda item is announced • When invited by the Mayor, please step to the podium, and if you wish, state your name and the City in which you reside, and make your presentation. Please limit your presentation to three minutes.

PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN MATERIALS TO COUNCIL
In order to ensure that Councilmembers have adequate time to consider written materials concerning agenda items, it is strongly recommended that such materials be submitted to the City Clerk by noon the date preceding the Council meeting.

MEETINGS RECORDED AND TELEVISED
City Council meetings are broadcast live and are replayed periodically on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 854. Meetings are also available for live-stream or post meeting viewing from the City’s website.

Meetings are also recorded via audio CD and/or DVD and retained as a City record in accordance with the City’s records retention schedule.

USE OF ELECTRONIC VISUAL AIDS BY PUBLIC AT MEETINGS
To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request. Electronic presentations shall be limited to visual media, without prerecorded audio narration, that augment a live verbal presentation addressed to the City Council. The display of visual media shall be ancillary to, and not presented in place of, live verbal narration. Members of the public shall not be permitted to connect equipment to the City's computer system. Members of the public shall not be permitted to access the internet from the City's computer equipment. Visual presentations must be provided to the City Clerk in a display-ready format. In no case shall Staff be required to develop a presentation for public use.

This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, compiling of City records, downloading data from websites, or gathering or modifying data provided by the public.

LENGTH OF MEETINGS
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AGENDA REPORT

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Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8A.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Alex Vlosky, Associate Civil Engineer
Zak Ponsen, Assistant City Engineer
Subject:
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APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WALL IN THE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT 1202 AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA AND FINDINGS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ..body Summary:

The property at 1202 Avenida De La Estrella is a corner-lot parcel with an existing unpermitted retaining wall built in the public right-of-way along both street frontages. The property also has unpermitted concrete steps in the public right-of-way along Avenida De La Estrella. Recently, unpermitted modifications to the wall prompted a public complaint that the wall blocks the vehicle's line of sight at the intersection of Avenida De La Estrella and La Placentia. A Code Case (CE2025-0141) was initiated, and the property owner applied for an Administrative Encroachment Permit to allow the wall and steps to remain in place.

Engineering reviewed the existing wall and its conditions and denied the application for the administrative encroachment permit on March 26, 2026 for several reasons:
 Both the pre-existing and recently modified walls block the line of sight for vehicles trying to turn onto Avenida De La Estrella from La Placentia. This violates Orange County Standard 1117 for proper line of sight at intersections.
 The wall and steps were built without permits and are located approximately 2’-4” from the curb face along the street frontages. The Building Code requires permits for such improvements.
 The encroachment of walls and steps in the right-of-way prevents the future construction of a public sidewalk along either property frontage and an ADA access ramp at the intersection.

City Municipal Code 12.08, State, and Federal regulations all require sidewalk along public streets.
 The recent modifications to the wall added light sconces that protrude further into the right-ofway and pose a hazard to pedestrians.  The wall is also designed to allow the property to drain directly onto the existing narrow 2-footwide sidewalk. This poses a slip hazard to the public. 18 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8A.

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 The pre-existing and recently modified wall heights exceed the Zoning Code limit, which requires walls and fences to be no more than 3.5 feet in the front yard setback.

The applicant has submitted an appeal letter and package (Attachment 2), however staff is still unsupportive of allowing the improvements to remain in the right-of-way.

Pre-existing unpermitted wall with fence.

Existing line-of-sight and wall.

Background:

The pre-existing wall located along the frontages of 1202 Avenida De La Estrella has existed since at least 2007. According to the new property owner, the wall was likely built in the 1950- 60’s. No permit records for any walls are on file with the City. Per City Improvement plans, the property line is located 5’ from the face of the curb on both cross streets. The wall encroaches into the right-of-way approximately 2’-4” from the face of the curb on both street frontages.

During the recent wall modifications, the pre-existing fence sections were removed and replaced with a solid wall between the columns, further reducing visibility. The wall height appears to vary from 60” to 75”. The existing drain holes to the sidewalk remain unmodified. Two new lamps were installed that protrude from the face of the wall at about head-height and pose a risk to 19 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8A.

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pedestrians. The gate at the stairway has been modified to a solid structure. The existing steps were not modified, but they lack a handrail and a compliant landing area.

Discussion:

City Municipal Code section 12.20 governs the issuance of encroachments into the public rightof-way. Permanent improvements, such as walls and steps, typically require an Administrative Encroachment Permit Agreement to be recorded on the parcel's title. These agreements hold the City harmless and require the property owner to remove the improvements in City right-of-way for any reason when requested by the City. This document does not preclude the requirement for building permits or other requirements for existing or proposed improvements.

The City Engineer reviewed the site conditions of the unpermitted wall and found that, per Orange County Standard 1117, it violates the adequate site distance requirement for vehicles turning from La Placentia to Avenida De La Estrella. The wall’s location in the right-of-way also prevents the City or the property owner from constructing an ADA-compliant sidewalk in the future, which must be 4’ wide per State and Federal codes. The wall also drains onto the existing, deficient sidewalk, creating the potential for unsafe wet conditions. The modified wall also has newly mounted lamps that protrude farther into the right-of-way. Additionally, since there are no records for permitting of the wall, there is no certainty that the wall was built to code and can withstand the new weight that has been recently added to the wall by filling in the areas between the columns.

The Planning Department also reviewed the wall's condition and found that it exceeds the zoning height limit for walls in the front setback. If the Engineering Department were supportive of the encroachment request, the Planning Department would require a discretionary hearing for any walls above 42 inches.

The property owner’s Appeal letter (Attachment 2) lists several reasons for arguing that the wall should remain, including privacy, unreasonable burden, and that the wall would meet the criteria for a sidewalk waiver if a sidewalk were to be built. Municipal Code 12.08.010(A)(4) requires property owners to build a sidewalk if their permit valuation exceeds $50,000 and allows waivers of sidewalk if the property owner needs to build a retaining wall in excess of 3 feet. This property is not required to install a sidewalk at this time. Any waiver of sidewalk would be reviewed in great detail when and if a project triggers the sidewalk requirement in the future. Based on initial analysis of the current grades of the site and neighboring residences, it appears that the existing wall retains 30-36 inches and may not meet the criteria for a waiver if the property owner were required to build the sidewalk.

The property owner has verbally offered to restore the wall to its original condition or modify it to help mitigate the issues. However, staff have determined that any wall, fence, or railing more than 30 inches high (meeting the 36 inch threshold for line of site with a 30 inch wall and 6 inch curb) poses a line-of-sight issue at the intersection. Additionally, any allowance for a modified wall at this location should be subject to removal by the owner if the City desires. The City has an upcoming project to add a sidewalk on the other side of the street that may result in the need for a new ADA ramp at this intersection and require removal of the wall improvements in the near future. Finally, staff’s position is that the other safety issues (improper drainage and light sconce protrusions) also need to be placed into a safe condition. 20 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8A.

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Considerations Identified by Staff:

The central issue in this appeal is whether a wall should be permitted to encroach into the public right-of-way. There are numerous reasons why the City Engineer denied the encroachment permit. The sight distance poses a safety issue, which has already been cited as a public complaint. Neither the previous wall nor the modified wall meets sight distance requirements per Orange County Standard 1117. The wall and step improvements impede the construction of a compliant 4-foot-wide sidewalk and ADA access ramp. Staff reviewed the other properties along this section of Avenida De La Estrella and determined that sidewalk is feasible along this entire block. There are also additional public safety concerns caused by improper drainage and light sconce protrusions into the public right-of-way.

If City Council elects to uphold the denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416, then the property owner will be required to remove the wall and steps from encroaching into the public right-of-way and construct curb drains for the site drainage to properly discharge to the street.

Removing the wall from the right-of-way would result in the property owner needing to either regrade the yard to a sloped condition or construct a new retaining wall at the property line that complies with zoning standards.

On the other hand, approving the appeal would allow a wall and stairs to encroach in the public right-of way, but will likely require reducing the wall height to not exceed 30 inches in height in order to satisfy the line-of-sight and zoning standards together with removal of the drains to fix the slipping hazard. The City’s future project to add a sidewalk on the other side of the street will include an ADA ramp to cross the street at this intersection, which could require wall removal at that time.

In either scenario, if the property owner does not voluntarily comply, it would result in continued enforcement action until the property is brought into a safe and legal condition.

Council Options:
 Adopt Resolution No. 26-109 (Attachment 1), denying the appeal and upholding the denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 for retaining walls in the right-of-way.  Modify and adopt Resolution No. 26-109.
 Modify and adopt Resolution No. 26-___ (Attachment 3, Alternate Resolution), partially granting the appeal, making CEQA findings and directing the issuance of an administrative encroachment permit subject to City Council specified conditions.
 Continue the item and direct staff to provide additional information.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

If the City Council denies the appeal, the action is not considered a Project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

If the City Council elects to allow the existing or modified improvements, then staff recommends that the City Council determine that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3 21 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8A.

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(New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 14 CCR 15303(e)) because it is a new accessory structure.

Fiscal Impact:

None at this time.

Potential Action(s):
..recommendation
..recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the appeal hearing and consider any information presented by the applicant or the public before or during the hearing. After conducting the appeal hearing, if the City Council concurs with the information from staff in this report, an appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution No. 26-109, which will:..recommendation

1. Deny the appeal; and

2. Uphold the denial of Administrative Encroachment Permit E25-0416 for retaining walls and stairs in the right-of-way.
..recommendation
..end
Attachment:

1. Resolution No. 26-109, denying the appeal

2. Applicant Appeal Package

3. Alternative Resolution No. 26-XX, partially granting the appeal Notification:

Published in SC Times on June 4, 2026
Daniel Roberts, property owner
22 Attachment 1
4860-5047-5367 v1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-109

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL

AND UPHOLDING THE DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WALL IN THE RIGHT
OF WAY LOCATED AT 1202 AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA
WHEREAS, the City received a citizen complaint regarding a recently modified wall causing a line-of-sight issue for vehicles traveling from La Placentia onto Avenida De La Estrella; and
WHEREAS, according to the new property owner the wall and steps had existed in its unmodified conditions since the 1950-60’s; and
WHEREAS, the original wall and recently modified wall were not permitted to be constructed within the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement case CE2025-0141 was initiated and required the property owner to remove the wall and steps from the right-of-way, or get the necessary permits to allow them to remain; and
WHEREAS, the property owner applied for an Administrative Encroachment Permit per Municipal Code section 12.20; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director denied the permit application based on the wall improvements blocking the vehicle line-of-sight at the intersection of Avenida De La Estrella and La Placentia, the wall improvements blocking the ability to construct compliant 4-foot-wide sidewalk that meets State and Federal regulations, the wall improvements including light sconces and drainage outlets that cause a safety hazard to the public, and the wall improvements exceeding the Zoning Code’s allowable heights in the front yard setback; and
WHEREAS, per Municipal Code sections 12.20.020 and 17.12.140, the property owner has appealed the decision of the Public Works Director to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed appeal hearing and read and considered all evidence, testimony and information presented at or before such hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.
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SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby denies the property owner’s appeal and upholds the denial of the Administrative Encroachment Permit for the wall improvements. The encroaching wall improvements shall be removed from the public right-of-way and the property owner shall comply with applicable laws.

SECTION 3. That City staff is authorized and directed to take all actions as are necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of June, 2026.
__________________________
Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
24 Resolution No. 26-109 Page 3

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-109 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on _______ day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of ________________, ________. _______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
25 City of San Clemente Engineering Division
910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
RE: Sidewalk Waiver Request for 1202 AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA To the City of San Clemente Engineering Division and the City Manager, This letter is in support of Mr. Roberts’ Sidewalk Waiver request. The Sidewalk waiver is necessitated due to the City’s recent decision to cite the 50+ year old retaining wall surrounding the property for encroachment.

The City Manager may waive the requirements when any of the following exists:

1. SCMC 12.08.010(A)(1): Due to the location of the property, the terrain, and condition, the construction of the sidewalk would be impractical, as it would require moving a 50+ year old retaining wall.

2. SCMC 12.08.010(A)(9): When construction of continuous sidewalk on a street block is highly improbable due to major structures, massive retaining walls or major topographic issues. a. The property is enclosed by a massive retaining wall that was constructed in the 1950s or 1960s. This wall has been a feature of the property for decades and constitutes a "major structure" as described in the ordinance. The presence of this wall makes the installation of a new sidewalk impossible without its complete removal, which would fundamentally alter the property and impose an unreasonable burden. The City has not previously required its removal, and to do so now would require the physical moving of this significant, preexisting structure.

3. SCMC 12.08.010(A)(4): In slope areas, the construction of the sidewalk would require a retaining wall greater than three (3) feet high relative to the surface of the sidewalk. a. The existing retaining wall along the property frontage is currently over three feet high. In order to construct a new sidewalk, this entire wall would have to be demolished and relocated. This action is functionally and financially equivalent to the new construction of a retaining wall greater than three feet high—a condition for which this qualifier is intended to provide relief.

In addition to these primary qualifiers, this application requests that the location of the property line relative to the home is noted as the removal of this wall would create a significant privacy issue. The removal of the wall would establish a direct line of sight from the public right-of-way straight into the home's main living areas. Additionally, based on the 50+ years the wall has existed, the city has waived their right to demand its demolition or relocation.

Given these conditions, the presence of a historic retaining wall, the privacy issues, and the city’s waiver of its right to demand the removal of the retaining wall, this letter respectfully request the approval of this application. If you would like more information or to meet at the site to discuss, I am available.

Thank you,
Spencer K. Schneider
Counsel for Mr. Daniel Roberts
Attachment 2
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CALIFORNIA
City o f San Clemente Engineering Division
910 CALLE NEGOCIO, SUITE 100 SAN CLEMENTE C A 92673
Phone: (949) 361-6100
Fax: (949) 366-4741
E-mail: [email protected]

SIDEWALK WAIVER

REQUEST FORM

APPLICANT/CONTACT

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP
TELEPHONE (_ E-MAIL.

OWNER, if other than applicant

ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP.

TELEPHONE (_.._). E-MAIL
BUILDING DEPARTMENTS CONSTRUCTION VALUATION: $
IS THE PROJECT DISCRETIONARY: YES NO (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE) BUILDING PROJECT NO.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: _
SIDEWALK WAIVER REQUEST SHALL INCLUDE:

A. Completed Sidewalk Waiver Request Form
B. A formal letter in support of the reason(s) for the sidewalk waiver (See Attachment 1) C. Clear photos) detailing the existing conditions and the limits of sidewalk to be waived (In electronic form)
D. Application fee: Per City Engineering Fee Schedule
I/We certify that I/We are the owners of the subject property or that I/we have been authorized by the owners to process this Sidewalk Waiver Request.

Signature Date
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4860-5047-5367 v1
RESOLUTION NO. 26-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, PARTIALLY GRANTING

AN APPEAL, DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF AN

ADMINISTRATIVE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A
WALL IN THE RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT 1202

AVENIDA DE LA ESTRELLA WITH CONDITIONS AND

FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT UNDER CLASS 3 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES, 14 CCR
15303(E)) of the STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION
15303
WHEREAS, the City received a citizen complaint regarding a recently modified wall causing a line-of-sight issue for vehicles traveling from La Placentia onto Avenida De La Estrella; and
WHEREAS, according to the new property owner the wall and steps had existed in its unmodified conditions since the 1950-60’s; and
WHEREAS, the original wall and recently modified wall were not permitted to be constructed within the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement case CE2025-0141 was initiated and required the property owner to remove the wall and steps from the right-of-way, or get the necessary permits to allow them to remain; and
WHEREAS, the property owner applied for an Administrative Encroachment Permit per Municipal Code section 12.20; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer/Public Works Director denied the permit application based on the wall improvements blocking the vehicle line-of-sight at the intersection of Avenida De La Estrella and La Placentia, the wall improvements blocking the ability to construct compliant 4-foot-wide sidewalk that meets State and Federal regulations, the wall improvements including light sconces and drainage outlets that cause a safety hazard to the public, and the wall improvements exceeding the Zoning Code’s allowable heights in the front yard setback; and
WHEREAS, per Municipal Code sections 12.20.020 and 17.12.140, the property owner has appealed the decision of the Public Works Director to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed appeal hearing and read and considered all evidence, testimony and information presented at or before such hearing.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.

SECTION 2. That based on a review of the records as a whole, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 14 CCR 15303(e)) of the state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 because the wall is a new accessory structure.

SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby grant the property owner’s appeal in part and directs the City Engineer to issue an Administrative Encroachment Permit for the wall improvements with the following conditions:
a. The encroaching wall improvements shall not exceed a maximum height of 30 inches;
b. The drain shall be removed or modified to properly drain to the street and not onto the sidewalk;
c. The property owner shall execute an encroachment
maintenance and removal agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney that requires that the property owner (i) maintain the improvements and the public right-of-way in a clean and safe condition, (ii) defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims arising out of or related to the improvements, conditions created or existing due to or personal injury or property damage suffered because of the improvements, the issuance of the encroachment permit or the actions of the City related to approval of the improvements, and (iii) be required to remove the improvements from the right-of-way upon request by the City; and
d. The property owner shall comply with applicable laws except as expressly provided otherwise in this resolution.

SECTION 4. That City staff is authorized and directed to take all actions as are necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of June, 2026.
43 Resolution No. 26-109 Page 3
__________________________
Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
44 Resolution No. 26-109 Page 4

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

AGENDA REPORT

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Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8B.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Ray Pantoja, Water Conservation Analyst
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN; AND

FINDING BOTH PLANS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL Q..body UALITY ACT
Summary:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

Background:

The City of San Clemente’s 2025 UWMP has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Water Code (CWC) Sections 10610 through 10657 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (UWMP Act). Water suppliers with more than 3,000 customers or that supply more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually are required to prepare, adopt, and file a UWMP with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every 5 years. San Clemente has been preparing and adopting the report since December 1985, with the last update in 2020.

The current CWC also requires the City, as a water supplier with more than 3,000 customers, to develop and adopt a standalone Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The WSCP is a detailed plan that enables the City to manage water shortages at varying levels. This document was previously embedded in the 2020 UWMP and has been updated to reflect all relevant demand-reduction, supply-augmentation, and operational-adjustment actions that the City intends to implement at each prescribed level of water shortage should that become necessary.

Discussion:

In accordance with CWC Sections 10608.26 and 10642, and Government Code Section 6066, a Notice of a Public Hearing regarding the City’s 2025 UWMP and WSCP (Attachment 1) was published within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente on May 21 and May 28, 2026, and the referenced Public Hearing is being held today to provide members of the public and other interested entities with the opportunity to be heard in connection with the proposed adoption of both plans. The plans were also posted on the City’s website and timely sent to the Municipal Water District of Orange County and other local water agencies. The following are highlights of each of the two documents proposed to be adopted:
2025 UWMP:

The UWMP (Exhibit A to Attachment 2) benefits local agencies and the DWR by evaluating water planning at the regional and statewide levels. It details past, present, and future water demand 46 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8B.

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trends and compares the data with current and potential water supplies in five-year increments over the next 25 years. Specifically, it analyzes supply reliability under three hydrologic conditions: a normal year, a single dry year, and multiple dry years. The City receives the majority of its potable water from the Metropolitan Water District (MET) via a regional distribution system, and MET has determined in its 2025 Regional UWMP that it can meet full service demands with existing supplies from 2025 through 2050 during normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry years.

Therefore, the City’s UWMP also finds that through 2050, the City will meet its customers' water demands.

The UWMP also includes information on the City’s demand-management measures, water-loss control efforts, and recycled-water availability. The dedication of the City’s customers to conservation efforts, along with the expansion of the City’s recycled water system and the corresponding conversion of irrigation customers to recycled water, continues to reduce the City's reliance on imported water.
2025 WSCP:

The WSCP (Exhibit A to Attachment 3) serves as the operating manual that the City will use to prevent catastrophic disruptions in water service through proactive drought responses. The WSCP outlines a DWR requirement to prepare an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment, as well as the protocols to be implemented if a potential shortage is identified. The primary mechanisms identified in the WSCP for addressing predicted or sudden water shortages include demand reduction, supply augmentation, and operational adjustments. Since the City relies heavily on MET for imported water supplies, and it already implements a water loss control program on the operational side, demand-reducing shortage response actions are the most locally impactful of these three mechanisms. Thus, the WSCP lays out the appropriate waterconserving restrictions to be imposed on the City’s water customers for each of the five progressively severe levels of a declared water shortage. These levels and restrictions are consistent with Chapter 13 of the City’s Municipal Code, specifically its current Water Rates and Charges and Water Conservation Ordinance.

Considerations Identified by Staff:

Per CWC Sections 10610 through 10656, the City of San Clemente’s 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the UWMP Act. It is important to note that the UWMP Act requires every urban water supplier that provides municipal and/or industrial water to more than 3,000 customers (or supplies more than 3,000 acre-feet per year) to prepare and subsequently adopt a UWMP and WSCP every five years in order to be eligible for state grant funding and/or financial assistance. If the Council fails to adopt the UWMP and WSCP by the July 1 deadline set by the UWMP Act, the City could forfeit future opportunities for State grant funding and financial assistance.

The UWMP does not include any new water supply sources or expansion of the existing system, with one exception: a recently constructed recycled water line in Camino Vera Cruz will allow the connection of several new services, ranging from potable to recycled water.

Council Options:
 Adopt Resolution No. 26-110 (Attachment 2) and Resolution No. 26-111 (Attachment 3), adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), and the 2025 Water Shortage 47 Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 8B.

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Contingency Plan (WSCP), respectively, and finding the actions statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with California Water Code Section 10652.  Modify and adopt Resolution No. 26-110 and/or Resolution No. 26-111.  Continue the item and direct staff to provide additional information. Note that delaying this item would prevent the City from meeting its regulatory deadline for adopting the UWMP and WSCP by July 1, 2026, unless a special meeting is held.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

The proposed City Council actions to adopt the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP are statutorily exempt from CEQA under California Water Code Section 10652 for the preparation and adoption of UWMP’s and WSCP’s. A Notice of Exemption (NOE) is being prepared by staff and will be filed within five days of adoption of the UWMP and WSCP.

Fiscal Impact:

None, if the plans are adopted by June 30, 2026. If not, the City could face:
 Fines of up to ($1,000) per day: Under California Water Code Section 1846, entities that fail to file required reports or violate regulations adopted by the State Water Board can face civil liabilities up to this maximum daily amount.
 Loss of State Funding: Ineligible for crucial state water grants and loans. To qualify for DWR and State Water Board financial assistance, a supplier’s UWMP must be formally adopted, submitted, and deemed complete by the DWR.

Potential Action(s):
..recommendation
If the City Council concurs with the information provided within this staff report, the appropriate action would be to adopt Resolution Nos. 26-110 and 26-111, which would:

1. Find the adoption of the City of San Clemente 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the adoption of the City of San Clemente 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan statutorily exempt from CEQA in accordance with California Water Code Section 10652;

2. Adopt the City of San Clemente 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and

3. Adopt the City of San Clemente 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. ..end
Attachment:

1. Notice of Public Hearing

2. Resolution No. 26-110 [with 2025 UWMP attached as Exhibit A] Adopting the City of San Clemente 2025 Urban Water Management Plan

3. Resolution No. 26-111 [with 2025 WSCP attached as Exhibit A] Adopting the City of San Clemente 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan

4. Notice Letters to local water agencies

5. Proof of Publication of Public Notifications

6. Presentation Slideshow (Carollo)
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Notification:
14-day Public Notice was published in The SC Times and the 60-Day Agency Notifications were mailed to:

Municipal Water District of Orange County
Orange County Public Works
South Coast Water District
Santa Margarita Water District
City of San Juan Capistrano
South Orange County Wastewater Authority
County of Orange
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA
RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Notice of Public Hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Public hearing to consider adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Pursuant to Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Act), every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually is required to prepare, adopt and file an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years, in years ending in zero and five. The 2025 UWMP updates are due to DWR by July 1, 2026.

Per the Act, a UWMP should serve as a comprehensive document that presents an evaluation of a water supplier’s reliability over a long-term (20-25 year) horizon. In particular, the City’s UWMP details how, in response to the changing climatic conditions and regulatory updates of the past five years, the City has been proactively managing its water supply and demand. The 2025 UWMP also contains all of the elements necessary to comply with the new requirements of the Act as amended since 2015.

The California Water Code also requires a standalone 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as part of the UWMP that describes how the City intends to identify and respond to water shortages going forward.

Draft copies of the 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP, will be available for review on the City website (https://www.sanclemente.gov/180/Water-Information) in advance of the Public Hearing. Persons with comments, questions or requests to review hard copies of the subject documents may contact the City’s Utilities Manager, Dustin Burnside at (949) 361-8355 or by email at BurnsideD@sanclemente.org.

To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be conducted by the San Clemente City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio, 2nd floor, San Clemente. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or to provide written communication to the City Council to express their opinion on the proposed changes. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.

LAURA CAMPAGNOLO
Attachment 1
50 Published May 21 and 28, 2026
City Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
51 RESOLUTION NO. 26-110

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025

URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FINDING THE

PLAN CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER WATER CODE
SECTION 10652
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 797 (Water Code Sections 10610 et seq., known as the Urban Water Management Planning Act) during the 1983-1984 Regular Session, and as amended subsequently, which mandates that every supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre feet of water annually, prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), the primary objective of which is to plan for the conservation an efficient use of water; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Water Conservation Act of 2009, also referred to as SB X7- 7 (Water Code Sections 10608 et seq.), an “urban retail water supplier” is defined as a water supplier that directly provides potable municipal water to more than 3,000 end users or that supplies more than 3,000 acre feet of potable water annually at retail for municipal purposes, and an “urban wholesale water supplier” is defined as a water supplier that provides more than 3,000 acre feet of water annually at wholesale for potable municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente is an urban supplier of water providing service to 17,791 customers; and
WHEREAS, the City meets the definition of an urban water supplier for purposes of the Act and SB X7-7 and is required to prepare an updated UWMP at least once every five years on or before July 1, in years ending in zero and five; and WHEREAS, the Act specifies the requirements and procedures for adopting such UWMPs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to recent amendments to the Act, urban water suppliers are required to adopt and electronically submit their UWMPs to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente has prepared a 2025 UWMP in accordance with the Act, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements, has undertaken certain coordination, notice, public involvement, public comment, and other procedures in relation to its 2025 UWMP; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act and SB X7-7, the City has prepared its 2025 UWMP with its own staff, with the assistance of consulting professionals, and in cooperation with other governmental agencies, and has utilized and relied upon industry standards and the expertise of industry professionals in preparing its 2025 UWMP, and has also utilized DWR’s Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2025, including its Attachment 2
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related appendices, in preparing its 2025 UWMP; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable law, including Water Code sections 10608.26 and 10642, and Government Code section 6066, a Notice of a Public Hearing regarding the City’s 2025 UWMP was duly published within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente on May 21 and May 28, 2026 and notice was timely mailed to local water agencies; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2025 UWMP was posted on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code sections 10608.26 and 10642, a duly noticed public hearing was held on June 16, 2026 at the San Clemente Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio in San Clemente, in order to provide members of the public and other interested entities with the opportunity to be heard in connection with proposed adoption of the 2025 UWMP and issues related thereto; and
WHEREAS, in connection with said public hearing on the City’s 2025 UWMP, the City of San Clemente, among other things, encouraged the active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic members of the community within the City’s service area with regard to the 2025 UWMP, and encouraged community input regarding the City’s 2025 UWMP; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente has reviewed and considered the purposes and requirements of the Act and SB X7-7, the contents of the 2025 UWMP, any input or comments provided by the public or local water agencies before or during the public hearing and the documentation contained in the administrative record in support of the 2025 UWMP; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente desires to adopt its 2025 UWMP prior to July 1, 2026 in order to comply with the Act and SB X7-7.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The factual analyses and conclusions set forth in the 2025 UWMP are hereby determined to be legally sufficient and to meet the requirements of the Act and SB X7-7.

SECTION 3. The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is hereby adopted as presented to the City Council on June 16, 2026.

SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to include a copy of this resolution in the City’s 2025 UWMP.

SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and

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directs staff to, in accordance with Water Code sections 10621(d) and 10644(a)(1)-(2), electronically submit a copy of the 2025 UWMP to DWR no later than July 1, 2026.

SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff, in accordance with Water Code section 10644(a), to submit a copy of the 2025 UWMP to the California State Library no later than thirty (30) days after this adoption date.

SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff, in accordance with Water Code section 10645, to make the 2025 UWMP available for public review on its website at http://www.sanclemente.gov and in the City Clerk’s office no later than thirty (30) days after filing a copy of the 2025 UWMP with DWR.

SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff, in accordance with Water Code Section 10635(c), to provide that portion of the 2025 UWMP prepared pursuant to Water Code Section 10635(a)-(b) to any city or county within which the City of San Clemente provides water supplies no later than sixty (60) days after submitting a copy of the Plan with DWR.

SECTION 9. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to implement the UWMP in accordance with the Act and to provide recommendations to the City Council of the City of San Clemente regarding the necessary budgets, procedures, rules, regulations, or further actions to carry out the effective and equitable implementation of the 2025 UWMP.

SECTION 10. Based on a review of the record as a whole, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby finds and determines that the actions in this resolution are not subject to CEQA pursuant to Water Code Section 10652 because CEQA does not apply to the preparation and adoption of a UWMP or to the implementation of the actions taken pursuant to such plans. Because this resolution comprises the City Council’s adoption of its UWMP and involves its implementation, no CEQA review is required.

SECTION 11. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby directs staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within five (5) working days of adoption of this resolution.

SECTION 12. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this resolution and the above findings have been based are located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk.

SECTION 13. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to take such additional and further actions as are necessary and proper to comply with the Act and SB X7-7, implement the 2025 UWMP and accomplish the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 14. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. 54 Resolution No. 26-110 Page 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, ______.

ATTEST:
__________________________ ___________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California San Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-110 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______day of _________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California this _____ day of ________, 2026. _______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
_____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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in collaboration with and
Exhibit A
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Prepared By: Prepared For:

Carollo Engineers, Inc. City of San Clemente
707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 3920 910 Calle Negocio
Los Angeles, California 90017 San Clemente, California 92673 Phone: 213.489.1587 Phone: 949.361.8200
https://www.carollo.com https://www.sanclemente.gov
In collaboration with:
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pw://Carollo/CA/MWDOC/204447-000000/03 Reports and Studies/02 Deliverables/Grp4_San Clemente UWMP/_Cover_TOC_Abbrevs_AppxCovers.docx Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES.1 Introduction and UWMP Overview ES-1
ES.2 UWMP Preparation ES-1
ES.3 System Description ES-1
ES.4 Water Use Characterization ES-2
ES.4.1 Water Use in the Last Five Years ES-2
ES.4.2 Projected Water Use ES-2
ES.5 Conservation Target Compliance ES-2
ES.6 Water Supply Characterization ES-2
ES.7 Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment ES-3 ES.8 Water Shortage Contingency Planning ES-3
ES.9 Demand Management Measures ES-4
ES.10 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation ES-4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND UWMP OVERVIEW

1.1 Overview of Urban Water Management Plan Requirements 1-1

1.2 UWMP Organization 1-2
CHAPTER 2 UWMP PREPARATION

2.1 Individual Planning and Compliance 2-2

2.2 Coordination and Outreach 2-3

2.2.1 Integration with Other Planning Efforts 2-3

2.2.2 Wholesale and Retail Coordination 2-5

2.2.3 Public Participation 2-5
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 Agency Overview 3-1

3.1.1 Formation and Purpose 3-1

3.1.2 City Council 3-2

3.1.3 Relationship to MWDOC 3-2

3.2 Water Service Area and Facilities 3-4

3.2.1 Water Service Area 3-4

3.2.2 Water Facilities 3-5

3.3 Climate 3-5

3.4 Population, Demographics, and Socioeconomics 3-5

3.4.1 Service Area Population 3-5

3.4.2 Demographics and Socioeconomics 3-6

3.4.3 Demographic Projection Methodology 3-6
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3.5 Land Uses 3-7

3.5.1 Current Land Uses 3-7

3.5.2 Projected Land Uses 3-7
CHAPTER 4 WATER USE CHARACTERIZATION

4.1 Water Use in the last Five Years 4-3

4.1.1 Potable Municipal & Industrial Use 4-5

4.1.2 Non-Potable Municipal & Industrial Use 4-5

4.2 Projected Water Use 4-6

4.2.1 Water Use Projections for 2026-2030 4-6

4.2.2 Water Use Projections for 2030-2050 4-6

4.3 Water Demand Projection Methodology 4-8

4.3.1 Econometric Approach, Data Acquisition, and Model Development 4-9

4.3.2 Forecasted Demands 4-11

4.4 Water Loss 4-12
CHAPTER 5 CONSERVATION TARGET COMPLIANCE

5.1 Reporting Requirements 5-1
CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERIZATION

6.1 Water Supply Overview 6-1

6.2 Imported Water 6-4

6.2.1 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 6-4

6.2.2 Colorado River Aqueduct 6-8

6.2.3 State Water Project 6-11

6.2.4 Storage, Transfers, and Conveyance Programs 6-14

6.2.5 Untreated Imported Water - Baker Treatment Plant 6-16

6.2.6 Potential Future Water Projects 6-16

6.2.7 Supply Reliability within MET 6-17

6.3 Local Groundwater 6-24

6.3.1 San Mateo Groundwater Basin 6-24

6.3.2 Planned Future Groundwater Sources 6-24

6.4 Surface Water 6-25

6.4.1 Existing Surface Water Sources 6-25

6.4.2 Planned Future Surface Water Sources 6-25

6.5 Stormwater 6-25

6.5.1 Existing Stormwater Sources 6-25

6.5.2 Planned Future Stormwater Sources 6-25

6.6 Wastewater and Recycled Water 6-25

6.6.1 Agency Coordination 6-25

6.6.2 Wastewater 6-28
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6.6.3 Current Recycled Water Uses 6-29

6.6.4 Projected Recycled Water Uses 6-30

6.6.5 Potential Recycled Water Uses 6-31

6.7 Desalination Opportunities 6-31

6.7.1 Ocean Water Desalination 6-32

6.7.2 Groundwater Desalination 6-32

6.8 Water Exchanges and Transfers 6-32

6.8.1 Existing Exchanges and Transfers 6-32

6.8.2 Planned and Potential Exchanges and Transfers 6-33

6.9 Future Water Projects 6-33

6.10 Energy Intensity 6-34

6.10.1 Water Supply Energy Intensity 6-35

6.10.2 Wastewater and Recycled Water Energy Intensity 6-37

6.10.3 Key Findings and Next Steps 6-39
CHAPTER 7 WATER SERVICE RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT RISK

ASSESSMENT

7.1 Water Service Reliability Overview 7-1

7.2 Factors Affecting Water Supply Reliability 7-2

7.2.1 Climate Change and the Environment 7-2

7.2.2 Regulatory and Legal 7-3

7.2.3 Water Quality 7-4

7.2.4 Locally Applicable Criteria 7-6

7.3 Water Service Reliability Assessment 7-6

7.3.1 Normal Year Reliability 7-7

7.3.2 Single Dry Year Reliability 7-8

7.3.3 Multiple Dry Years Reliability 7-9

7.4 Management Tools and Options 7-10

7.5 Drought Risk Assessment 7-11

7.5.1 Methodology 7-11

7.5.2 Total Water Supply and Use Comparison 7-13

7.5.3 Water Source Reliability 7-13
CHAPTER 8 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLANNING

8.1 Background 8-1

8.2 Overview of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan 8-1

8.3 Summary of Water Shortage Response Strategy and Required DWR Tables 8-2 CHAPTER 9 DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES

9.1 City of San Clemente Demand Management Measures 9-2

9.1.1 Operations Practices 9-3

9.1.2 Public Education and Outreach 9-6

9.1.3 Residential Indoor Rebate Programs 9-8
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9.1.4 CII Programs 9-9

9.1.5 Landscape Programs 9-10

9.2 City of San Clemente DMM Implementation (2020-2025) 9-11

9.3 MWDOC Demand Management Implementation Assistance Programs 9-12

9.3.1 State Water Conservation Compliance Assistance 9-12

9.3.2 Regional Rebate Programs and Local Program Assistance 9-13

9.3.3 Research and Evaluation 9-13

9.4 Urban Water Use Objective and CII Performance Measure Compliance 9-14

9.4.1 UWUO Components 9-14

9.4.2 CII Performance Measures 9-16
CHAPTER 10 PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND IMPLEMENTATION

10.1 Overview 10-1

10.2 Agency Coordination 10-2

10.3 Public Participation 10-2

10.4 UWMP Submittal 10-3

10.5 Amending the Adopted UWMP or WSCP 10-3
CHAPTER 11 REFERENCES
Appendices

APPENDIX A UWMP WATER CODE CHECKLIST

APPENDIX B DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (DWR) STANDARDIZED TABLES

APPENDIX C REDUCED DELTA RELIANCE

APPENDIX D AWWA WATER LOSS AUDITS
APPENDIX E BASIN 9-002 SAN MATEO VALLEY BASIN BULLETIN 118

APPENDIX F WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN

APPENDIX G WATER USE EFFICIENCY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
APPENDIX H 2025 ORANGE COUNTY WATER DEMAND MODEL TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM

APPENDIX I NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC AND SERVICE AREA PROVIDERS

APPENDIX J ADOPTED UWMP RESOLUTIONS
Tables
Table 2.1 Submittal Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems 2-2 Table 2.2 Submittal Table 2-2: Plan Identification 2-2
Table 2.3 Submittal Table 2-3: Supplier Identification 2-3 Table 2.4 Submittal Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange 2-5 Table 3.1 Submittal 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected 3-6 Table 3.2 City of San Clemente Service Area Dwelling Units by Type 3-6 61 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Table 4.1 Submittal Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water – Actual 4-5
Table 4.2 City of San Clemente’s Service Area Total Potable and Non-Potable Demand for 2026-2030 4-6
Table 4.3 Submittal Table 4-2 Retail: Total Uses of Potable, and Non-Potable Water - Projected 4-7
Table 4.4 Submittal Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections 4-7 Table 4.5 Optional Submittal Table 4-4 Retail: Passive Water Savings Projections 4-8 Table 4.6 Summary of Demand Sectors 4-10
Table 4.7 Summary of Historical Data Collected for Model Development 4-10 Table 4.8 Future Model Parameters 4-12
Table 4.9 Submittal Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting 4-13 Table 4.10 Submittal Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard 4-14 Table 5.1 Submittal Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress 5-2 Table 6.1 Submittal Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies – 2025 Actual 6-2 Table 6.2 Submittal Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies – Projected 6-3 Table 6.3 MET SWP Program Capabilities 6-12
Table 6.4 MET's Projected Supply Capability and Demands through 2050 for a Normal Year 6-19
Table 6.5 MET's Projected Supply Capability and Demands through 2050 for a Single Dry Year 6-20
Table 6.6 MET's Projected Supply Capability and Demands through 2050 for a Drought (5 Consecutive Water Years) 6-21
Table 6.7 MET's Water Use, Supply, and Drought Risk Assessment for 2026-2030 6-23 Table 6.8 Submittal Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected within the City's Service Area in 2025 6-29
Table 6.9 Submittal Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes within the City's Service Area in 2025 6-29
Table 6.10 Submittal Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area 6-30
Table 6.11 Submittal Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual 6-31
Table 6.12 Submittal Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use within the Service Area 6-31
Table 6.13 Submittal Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs 6-33
Table 6.14 Optional Submittal Table O-1A: Energy Efficiency Reporting 6-36 Table 6.15 Optional Submittal Table O-2: Energy Efficiency – Wastewater and Recycled Water 6-38
Table 7.1 Optional Submittal Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) 7-2
Table 7.2 Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison 7-7 Table 7.3 Optional Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison-Potable 7-8
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Table 7.4 Optional Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison-Non-Potable 7-8
Table 7.5 Submittal Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison 7-9 Table 7.6 Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison 7-9
Table 7.7 Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment 7-13 Table 8.1 Cross-Reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels 8-3 Table 8.2 Supply Augmentation and Other Actions 8-4
Table 8.3 Demand Reduction Actions 8-5
Table 9.1 DMM Implementation Responsibility and Regional Programs in Orange County 9-2
Table 9.2 City of San Clemente Water Use Efficiency Program Participation 9-11 Table 9.3 MWDOC Programs to Help OC Retail Agencies Meet their Urban Water Use Objectives 9-14
Table 9.4 City of San Clemente CII BMP and Water Efficiency Programs and Incentives 9-16 Table 10.1 External Coordination and Outreach 10-1
Table 10.2 Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties 10-2 Figures
Figure 3.1 Regional Location of City of San Clemente and Other MWDOC Member Agencies 3-3
Figure 3.2 City of San Clemente Water Service Area 3-4
Figure 4.1 Historical Water Use and Population in Orange County 4-1 Figure 4.2 Projected Water Use Across All Orange County Water Agencies 4-2 Figure 4.3 City of San Clemente Historical Water Use 4-4 Figure 4.4 Econometric Demand Forecast Development Process 4-11 Figure 6.1 City's Projected Water Supply 6-2
Figure 6.2 Major Aqueducts that Supply Imported Water to Southern California (MET, 2025) 6-6
Figure 6.3 MET Feeders and Transmission Mains that Serve Orange County 6-7 Figure 6.4 SOCWA Service Area Map 6-27
Figure 8.1 Purpose and Relationships of the UWMP, WSCP, and Water Shortage Response Ordinance 8-1
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Abbreviations
AB Assembly Bill (California)
ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit
AF Acre-Feet
AFY Acre-Feet per Year
AMP Allen McColloch Pipeline (MET)
AWTP Advanced Water Treatment Plant
AWWA American Water Works Association
BiOps Biological Opinions
BMP Best Management Practice(s)
BOD biological oxygen demand
CAMP4W Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water
CDR Center for Demographic Research
CEE Consortium for Energy Efficiency
cfs cubic feet per second
CII Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
City City of San Clemente
CRA Colorado River Aqueduct
CRSS Colorado River Simulation System
CTP Coastal Treatment Plant
CVP Central Valley Project
CUWCC California Urban Water Conservation Council
DCR Delta planning reference
DDW Division of Drinking Water
Delta Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
DIM Dedicated Irrigation Meter
DMM Demand Management Measures
DOF Department of Finance
DRA Drought Risk Assessment
DVL Diamond Valley Lake
DWR Department of Water Resources
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EO B-29-15 Executive Order mandating 25% reduction
EOCF #2 East Orange County Feeder No. 2
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ESA Endangered Species Act
FY Fiscal Year
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GHG greenhouse gas
GIS Geographic Information System
gpcd Gallons Per Capita Per Day
gpf Gallons per flush
GSP Groundwater Sustainability Plan
HDI Hot-Dry Index
HECW High-Efficiency Clothes Washer
HET High-Efficiency Toilet
HRL Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (Voluntary Agreements) ICS Intentionally Created Surplus
IRP Integrated Resources Plan
IRWD Irvine Ranch Water District
JADU Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
JRWSS Joint Regional Water Supply System
JTM Joint Transmission Main
KWh Kilowatt-hours
LAM Landscape Area Measurement
LRP Local Resources Program
LTM Local Transmission Main
MAF Million Acre-Feet
MCL maximum contaminant levels
MET Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
MG Million Gallons
MGD Million Gallons per Day
M&I Municipal & Industrial
MG/L Milligrams per Liter
MUM Mixed-Use CII Meter
MWDOC Municipal Water District of Orange County
NDMA N-nitrosodimethylamine
PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid
PFOS Perfluorooctane Sulfonate
ppt / ng/L Parts per trillion / nanograms per liter
QSA Quantification Settlement Agreement
QWEL Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper
RHNA Regional Housing Needs Assessment
R&I retail and municipal
RTP Regional Treatment Plant
SB Senate Bill
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SCAB South Coast Air Basin
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SGMA Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
SCWD South Coast Water District
SDP Seawater Desalination Program
SMWD Santa Margarita Water District
SOCWA South Orange County Water Authority
STEM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Supplier urban water supplier
SWP State Water Project
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TAP Technical Assistance Program
TAZ Traffic Analysis Zone
the “Delta” Sacrament-San Joaquin Delta
TM Technical Memorandum
USBR U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
USMC United States Marine Corp
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
UWMP Act Urban Water Management Planning Act
UWUO Urban Water Use Objective
Water Code California Water Code
WEEA Water Energy Education Alliance
WIP Water Importation Pipeline
WSAP Water Supply Allocation Plan
WSCP Water Shortage Contingency Plan
WSIP Water Savings Incentive Program
WTP Water Treated Plant
WUE / WUEdata Water Use Efficiency / State submittal portal WSIP Water Savings Incentive Program
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES.1 Introduction and UWMP Overview
The City of San Clemente (City) prepared this 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to submit to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to satisfy the UWMP Act of 1983 (UWMP Act or Act) and subsequent California Water Code (Water Code) requirements. UWMPs are comprehensive documents that present an evaluation of a water supplier’s reliability over a long-term (20-25 year) horizon. This 2025 UWMP provides an assessment of the present and future water supply sources and demands within the City’s service area. It presents an update to the 2020 UWMP on the City’s water resource needs, water use efficiency programs, water reliability assessment, and strategies to mitigate water shortage conditions. It also presents the City’s updated 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), designed to prepare for and respond to water shortages. This 2025 UWMP contains all elements required by the UWMP Act.

ES.2 UWMP Preparation
The City coordinated the preparation of this 2025 UWMP with other key entities, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), the regional wholesaler of imported water for Orange County. The City also coordinated with other entities that provided valuable, regionally consistent data for the analyses prepared in this UWMP, including population projections from the Center for Demographic Research (CDR) at California State University, Fullerton, and the Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum (TM).

ES.3 System Description
The City is governed by a five-member City Council. Its Public Works Department, Utilities Division is responsible for ensuring a safe and reliable means of water supply to City residents within its service area.

The City spans 18.45 square miles in South Orange County, bounded to the south by San Diego County, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the north and east by the Cities of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano and portions of unincorporated area of Orange County. The City's water service area covers

14.7 square miles and excludes a small section in the northern portion of the City that is serviced by South Coast Water District (SCWD), and the inland community of Talega that is serviced by Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD). The City operates 16 pumping stations, 56 pressure reducing stations, one filtration plant, 14 local and two regional reservoirs, two wells and two systems for imported water supply, and manages 232-mile water mains system with approximately 17,588 service connections. 67 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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ES.4 Water Use Characterization
ES.4.1 Water Use in the Last Five Years
Total water use within the City’s service area has fluctuated over the past five years (fiscal year [FY] 2021-25), with an annual average of approximately 8,072 AF. FY 2020-21 through FY 2021-22 saw the highest water use over the last five years due to region-wide drought conditions. FY 2022-23 proved to be one of the wettest years on record in the State, and the City saw a general decrease in water demand following this wet year, as precipitation offsets landscape irrigation demands. These year-to-year fluctuations in precipitation will continue to influence the City’s annual demands. In general, the City saw a decrease in demand of 12 percent over the 5-year reporting period.

ES.4.2 Projected Water Use
The water use projection for this UWMP is based on the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum (TM). This demand projection represents the City’s total water demand and considers factors such as weather, water price, regional economic conditions, and housing density through a regression, or econometric, model.

Over the next 25 years, the City’s total water demands are projected to remain relatively stable from 7,965 acre-feet (AF) in 2025 to approximately 7,912 AF by 2050.

ES.5 Conservation Target Compliance
The City participated in the Orange County 20x2020 Regional Alliance along with all other Orange County water agencies. The alliance was created by MWDOC in collaboration with all its retail member agencies as well as the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana, to assist Orange County retail agencies in complying with the requirements of the Water Conservation Act of 2009, also known as SBx7-7 (Senate Bill 7 as part of the Seventh Extraordinary Session). Signed into law on February 3, 2010, it required the State of California to reduce urban water use by 20 percent by 2020.

Retail water suppliers are required to comply with SBx7-7 individually or as a region in collaboration with other retail water suppliers, to be eligible for water-related state grants and loans. Orange County, as a region, achieved its 2020 target water use of 159 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) prior to 2020, indicative of the collective efforts in reducing water use in the region. All Orange County water retailers, achieved individual compliance prior to 2020. By 2020, the City achieved a per capita per day water use of 124 GPCD (compared to its 153 GPCD target) and continues to implement water use efficiency measures.

ES.6 Water Supply Characterization
The City meets all of its demands with a combination of imported water, local groundwater, and local recycled water. The City works together with three primary agencies, MET, MWDOC, and the Joint Regional Water Supply System (JRWSS) to deliver a safe and reliable water supply that will continue to serve the community in periods of average, dry and drought hydrologic conditions. In FY 2024-25, the City’s main source of water supply was imported water from MWDOC (at 90 percent), which is treated by both MET and the Baker Water Treated Plant (WTP), and non-potable recycled water (at 10 percent). The Baker WTP is a jointly operated facility for several water agencies in South Orange County. 68 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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It is projected that by 2050, the City’s water portfolio will shift to approximately 6 percent groundwater, 14 percent recycled water, and 80 percent imported water.

ES.7 Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment Every urban water supplier is required to assess the reliability of their water service to its customers under a normal year, a single dry year, and multiple dry years. The water service reliability assessment compares projected supply to projected demand for three long-term hydrological conditions. The City’s primary sources of water are imported groundwater purchased from CDWC and imported water purchased from MWDOC.

MET, the Southern California regional wholesaler of imported water, has also invested in numerous programs and projects to augment its direct deliveries of imported water, such as water transfers, groundwater banking, and use of its reservoir storage. MET’s 2025 UWMP demonstrates that MET will be able to meet its projected water demands for its entire service area for the next 25 years under normal, dry, and five consecutive dry year conditions.

The City's recycled water program provides an alternative, local water supply that allows the service area to be less dependent on imported water. Recycled water within the City's service area is primarily used for landscape irrigation. The City recognizes the benefits of recycled water use and recently completed an expansion of its Water Reclamation Plant. The City continues to support, encourage, and contribute to the continued development of recycled water and potential uses throughout the region.

The City also has access to local groundwater from the San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin. The City has established a safe pumping yield on its local subunit of the Basin and is projecting 500 AFY of groundwater supply from existing wells starting in FY 2028 once equipment upgrades are completed.

Overall, the City’s service area is projected to meet full-service demands from 2026 through 2050 under normal years, single dry year, and five consecutive dry year conditions.

ES.8 Water Shortage Contingency Planning
The Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is a standalone document adopted by the City serving as the guidance document used to prepare for and respond to water shortages and service disruptions of the City’s water supplies through proactive mitigation measures. A water shortage, when water supply available is insufficient to meet the normally expected customer water use at a given point in time, may occur due to a number of reasons, such as water supply quality changes, climate change, drought, and catastrophic events (e.g., earthquake). The City’s WSCP provides a water supply availability assessment and structured steps designed to respond to actual conditions. This level of detailed planning and preparation will help maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.

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ES.9 Demand Management Measures
The City has demonstrated its commitment to water use efficiency through multi-faceted and holistic water use efficiency programs. The City’s water use efficiency implementation can be described broadly under five categories: Operations Practices (e.g., conservation pricing, water waste prevention, water loss control, and metering with commodity rates), Education and Outreach (e.g., public outreach programs, K-12 school programs, Water Awareness Poster Contest, Qualified Water Efficiency Landscaper Training Program), Residential Indoor Program (e.g. various rebates), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Program (e.g., rebates, Water Savings Incentive Program, On-site Retrofit Program), and Landscape Programs (e.g., turf replacement, spray-to-drip irrigation rebate, residential landscape design assistance).

ES.10 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation
The Water Code requires both the UWMP and the WSCP to be adopted by the Supplier’s governing body.

Before the adoption of the UWMP, the City notified the public and the cities and counties within its service area that MWDOC was in the process of preparing an UWMP and WSCP per the Water Code. The City circulated the final draft of the UWMP and WSCP to facilitate public review and held a public hearing to receive input from the public on the UWMP and WSCP. Upon completion of the public hearing, the City moved to adopt both the UWMP and WSCP. Post adoption, the City submitted the UWMP to DWR and other key agencies and made the document available for public review within 30 days after filing with DWR.

The UWMP serves as a legal and technical water management foundation for the City and can be referenced as needed, until its next required update cycle in 2030. With approval from DWR, the City shall implement this plan into its public resources, providing City staff, the public, and elected officials with an understanding of past, current, and future water conditions and management. Furthermore, the WSCP serves as a strategic planning document designed to prepare for and respond to water shortages and service disruptions of the City’s water supplies.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND UWMP OVERVIEW
The City of San Clemente (City) prepared this 2025 UWMP to submit to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to satisfy the UWMP Act of 1983 (UWMP Act or Act) and subsequent California Water Code (Water Code) requirements.

The City is a retail water supplier that provides water to its residents and other customers using the imported raw and potable water supply obtained from its regional wholesaler, Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), surface water from Irvine Lake, local groundwater from a subunit of the San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin, and recycled wastewater from the City’s Water Reclamation Plant. The City, as one of MWDOC’s 27 member agencies, prepared this 2025 UWMP in collaboration with MWDOC, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET), and other key agencies.

UWMPs are comprehensive documents that present an evaluation of a water supplier’s reliability over a long-term (20-25 year) horizon. In response to the changing climatic conditions since the 2020 UWMP, MWDOC has been assisting its member agencies and surrounding communities to manage both their water supplies and demands. The water loss audit program, water conservation measures, public outreach and education on conservation and efforts for increased self-reliance to reduce dependency on imported water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (the “Delta”) are some of the water management actions that the City has taken to maintain the reliability of water supply for its service area. Lastly, the City has been improving system reliability through the replacement and rehabilitation of existing pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and reservoirs.

This UWMP provides an assessment of the present and future water supply sources and demands within the City’s service area. It presents an update to the 2020 UWMP on the City’s water resource needs, water use efficiency programs, water reliability assessment and strategies to mitigate water shortage conditions.

It also includes the City’s updated 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) designed to prepare for and respond to water shortages. This 2025 UWMP contains all elements required by the Act.

1.1 Overview of Urban Water Management Plan Requirements The UWMP Act enacted by California legislature requires every urban water supplier (Supplier) providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet (AF) of water annually to prepare, adopt, and file an UWMP with the DWR every five years in the years ending in six and one.

For this 2025 UWMP cycle, DWR continues to place emphasis on achieving improvements for long term reliability and resilience to drought and climate change in California. Despite there being no new statutory requirements, suppliers must now report progress on meeting their 2028 Water Loss Standards and continue to state their compliance with Senate Bill (SB) X7-7 2020 Targets. Additional guidance on stored water accounting and recommendations on identifying the need for future or proposed water supply projects are provided by DWR as well.
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1.2 UWMP Organization
This UWMP is organized into 10 chapters aligned with the DWR Guidebook recommendations.

The sections within each chapter are customized to include the City’s water supply reliability and future projections as well as plans to overcome any water shortages over a planning horizon of the next 25 years. The chapters for this UWMP are listed below:

Chapter 1 Introduction and UWMP Overview gives an overview of the UWMP fundamentals and requirements for the 2025 UWMP.

Chapter 2 UWMP Preparation identifies this UWMP as an individual planning effort of the City, lists the type of year and units of measure used and introduces the coordination and outreach activities conducted by the City to develop this UWMP.

Chapter 3 System Description gives a background on the City’s water system and its climate characteristics, population projections, demographics, socioeconomics, and predominant current and projected land uses of its service area.

Chapter 4 Water Use Characterization provides historical, current, and projected water use by customer category for the next 25 years for the City and the projection methodology used by the City develop the 25-year projections.

Chapter 5 Conservation Target Compliance restates that the City’s 2020 per capita water use in gallons per capita per day (gpcd) met the compliance target defined by SB X7-7.

Chapter 6 Water Supply Characterization describes the current water supply portfolio of the City as well as the planned and potential water supply projects and water exchange and transfer opportunities.

Chapter 7 Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment describes the assessment of the reliability of the City’s water supply service to its customers for a normal year, single dry year and five consecutive dry years scenarios. This section also includes a Drought Risk Assessment (DRA) of all the supply sources for a consecutive five-year drought period beginning 2026.

Chapter 8 Water Shortage Contingency Planning is a brief summary of the standalone WSCP document which provides a structured guide for the City to deal with water shortages, incorporating prescriptive information and standardized action levels, lists the appropriate actions and water use efficiency measures to be taken to ensure water supply reliability in times of water shortage conditions, along with implementation actions in the event of a catastrophic supply interruption.

Chapter 9 Demand Management Measures provides a description of the City’s current and planned measures and programs to help the retail customers in its service area be water efficient and comply with the City’s urban water use reduction targets.

Chapter 10 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Implementation provides a record of the process the City followed to adopt and implement its UWMP.
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CHAPTER 2 UWMP PREPARATION
The City of San Clemente’s (City) 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is prepared to meet the California Water Code (Water Code) compliance as a retail water supplier to its customers. The development of this UWMP involved close coordination with its wholesale supplier, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), along with other key entities within the region.

2.1 Individual Planning and Compliance
As described in Chapter 1, every urban water supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet (AF) of water annually must prepare, adopt, and file an UWMP with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) every five years to meet the compliance requirements of the UWMP Act. As shown in Table 2.1. The City of San Clemente meets this requirement as it has 17,588 municipal connections and supplied 7,965 AF in Fiscal Year 2025.

Table 2.1 Submittal Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems Submittal Table 2-1 Retail: Public Water Systems
Public Water
System Number Public Water System Name Number of Municipal Connections 2025 Volume of Water Supplied
2025 (AF)
CA3010036 City of San Clemente 17,588 7,965
Total 17,588 7,965
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 Table 2-3.

NOTES:

The City opted to prepare its own UWMP (Table 2.2) and comply with the Water Code individually, while closely coordinating with MWDOC, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET), and various key entities as discussed in Chapter 2.2 to streamline regional integration. The UWMP Checklist was completed to confirm the compliance of this UWMP with the Water Code (Appendix A). All Department of Water Resources (DWR) standardized tables are provided in Appendix B. MWDOC has selected to report demands and supplies using fiscal year as the basis (Table 2.3).

Table 2.2 Submittal Table 2-2: Plan Identification
Submittal Table 2-2: Plan Identification
Select One
or Both Type of Plan Name of Regional Alliance or
RUWMP (Drop Down List)
Individual UWMP
If Water Supplier is also a member of a SB X7-7 Regional Alliance, select name from the drop-down.

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Table 2.3 Submittal Table 2-3: Supplier Identification
Submittal Table 2-3: Supplier Identification
Type of Supplier (select one or both)
Supplier is a wholesale supplier
Supplier is a retail supplier
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) 7/1
Units of measure used in UWMP
(select from drop down)
Unit AF
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

2.2 Coordination and Outreach

2.2.1 Integration with Other Planning Efforts
The City, as the retail supplier to its customers, coordinated the preparation of this UWMP with its water supplier wholesaler MWDOC, its regional wastewater management agency, Joint Regional Water Supply System (JRWSS), South Orange County Water Authority (SOCWA), and MET for regional imported water supply coordination. The City also developed this Plan in conjunction with other regionally consistent efforts, such as population projections from the Center for Demographic Research at California State University, Fullerton (CDR) and the Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum.

Key planning and reporting documents that were used to develop this UWMP are:
 MET’s 2025 UWMP uses assumptions that fall within the plausible futures contemplated in MET’s Integrated Water Resources Plan to evaluate MET’s future imported water supply reliability.  MET’s 2020 Integrated Water Resources Plan (IRP) Regional Needs Assessment is a long-term, scenario-based planning document that guides Metropolitan’s programs and investments to ensure reliable water supplies in Southern California and provides a basis for water supply reliability in Orange County.
 MET’s Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water (CAMP4W) is an ongoing planning and decision-making tool that accounts for the complexities and uncertainties of climate change. Part of the second phase of MET’s long-term IRP planning process, CAMP4W incorporates the results and findings of MET’s 2020 IRP Regional Needs Assessment into a collaborative process to identify and evaluate integrated regional solutions.
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 MET’s 2025 WSCP provides a water supply availability assessment and guide for MET’s intended actions during water shortage conditions.
 MWDOC’s 2025 WSCP provides a water supply availability assessment and structured steps designed to respond to actual conditions that will help maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.
 MWDOC’s 2023 Orange County Water Reliability Study is a planning document to help guide planning for future water supply reliability for water providers in Orange County and provide input on regional water supply issues for MET.
 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum is a collaborative effort amongst MWDOC, OCWD, and all retail water suppliers in Orange County that developed water demand projections to produce regionally consistent forecasts across all Orange County water agencies.
 San Clemente Hazard Mitigation Plan (2025) provides the basis for the seismic and other natural and natural disaster risk analysis of the water system facilities.  San Clemente Capital Improvement Program of the City’s service area provides information on water infrastructure planning projects and plans to address any required water system improvements.

2.2.1.1 Statewide Water Planning
In addition to regional coordination with the various agencies described above, the City as a MWDOC member agency, is currently a part of MET’s statewide planning effort to reduce reliance on the water imported from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta).

It is the policy of the State of California to reduce reliance on the Delta in meeting California’s future water supply needs through a statewide strategy of investing in improved regional supplies, conservation, technology innovation, partner collaborations and water use efficiency measures. This policy is codified through the Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Plan Policy WR P1 (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 23, § 5003) requires state and local water suppliers to reduce reliance on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by improving regional water self-reliance. It mandates that water exported from, transferred through, or used in the Delta must demonstrate efforts in water conservation, recycling, and supply diversification.

Progress towards achieving the goal of WR P1 is measured through Supplier reporting in each Urban Water Management Planning cycle. WR P1 is relevant to water suppliers that plan to participate in multi-year water transfers, conveyance facilities, or new diversions in the Delta. Additionally, with the recent amendments to the Bay Delta Plan, tributary flow objectives to the Delta are being updated to account for quality and habitat improvements for local environmental resources. This results in reduced reliance on Delta water supplies. Since 2022, the Bay-Delta Plan Amendment update has been in development. This effort considers additional tributaries from the southern San Joaquin Valley, triggering a re-evaluation of Delta flow requirements and conservation objectives, which ultimately may impact available supply to the State Water Project (SWP).

Through significant local investment, collaboration at both a local and regional scale and integration with MWDOC’s water use efficiency strategies and conservation programs, the City has demonstrated a reduction in Delta reliance. For member agencies of MWDOC that receive imported water from MET, these agencies have passively demonstrated a reduction in Delta reliance and a subsequent improvement in regional self-reliance by participating in MWDOC led regional strategies. A detailed description and 75 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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documentation of the City’s consistency with Delta Plan Policy WR P1 is included in Chapter 7.4 and Appendix C.

2.2.2 Wholesale and Retail Coordination
The City developed its UWMP in conjunction with MWDOC’s 2025 UWMP. The City provided its historical water use and water use projections data to MWDOC (Table 2.4).

The City has been taking part in multiple regional programs administered by MWDOC to assist retail agencies in meeting various State compliance, such as the OC Regional Alliance for SBx7-7 compliance, regional water loss program or SB555 compliance, and regional water use efficiency programs. Chapters 5 and 9 provide detailed information on these programs.

Table 2.4 Submittal Table 2-4 Retail: Water Supplier Information Exchange 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
Municipal Water District of Orange County
NOTES:

2.2.3 Public Participation
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CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The City of San Clemente (City) is governed by a five-member City Council. Its Public Works Department, Utilities Division is responsible for ensuring a safe and reliable means of water supply to City residents within its service area.

The City’s climate is characterized by southern California’s “Mediterranean” climate with mild winters, warm summers and moderate rainfall. In terms of land use, the City is a predominantly single and multi-family residential community. The City’s most recently completed development and last new development to be built out, Marblehead Coastal, sits on a 248-acre site, and includes 313 residential units, a 52-acre commercial center and more than 125 acres of open space. Moving forward, the City will continue planning for its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation and future planned developments beyond 2025 including considering accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a means of providing affordable housing. The current population (2025) of 49,265 is projected to decrease by

4.1 percent over the next 25 years to 47,257. This equates to an annual decline rate of 0.16 percent.

3.1 Agency Overview
This section provides information on the formation and history of the City, its organizational structure, roles, and relationship to the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC).

3.1.1 Formation and Purpose
The mission of the City is to work in partnership with the community to foster a tradition dedicated to:
 Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play.  Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our village character, unique environment, and natural amenities.
 Providing for the City’s long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and diversity.  Resulting in a balanced community committed to protection of what is valued today while meeting tomorrow’s needs.

In particular, the purpose of the Water Division of the Public Works Department is to provide adequate supplies of potable and recycled water while meeting health and quality standards of the State Water Resources Control Board.
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3.1.2 City Council
The residents of the City are represented by a five-member council. Current City Council members are:
 Rick Loeffler, Mayor.
 Steve Knoblock, Mayor Pro Tem.
 Victor Cabral, Council Member.
 Mark Enmeier, Council Member.
 Zhen Wu, Council Member.

3.1.3 Relationship to MWDOC
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3.2 Water Service Area and Facilities

3.2.1 Water Service Area
The City spans 18.45 square miles of coastline and scenic foothills in South Orange County. It is bounded to the south by San Diego County, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the north and east by the Cities of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano and portions of unincorporated area of Orange County within SMWD’s service area. The City's water service area covers 14.7 square miles and excludes a small section in the northern portion of the City that is serviced by SCWD, and the inland community of Talega that is serviced by SMWD. A map of the City's water service area is shown as Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2 City of San Clemente Water Service Area
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3.2.2 Water Facilities
The City’s water system consists of 13 service zones defined by reservoirs and 20 sub-zones through pressure reducing stations due to servicing a topography ranging from sea level to approximately 900 feet in elevation. The City maintains approximately 232 miles of mains, 16 pumping stations, 56 pressure reducing stations, one filtration plant, 14 local and two regional reservoirs, and two wells.

Most of the City’s water supply is imported through two systems originating at MET. One of these is the Local Transmission Main (LTM) System; the second is the Water Importation Pipeline (WIP) System. The City has 14.78 cubic feet per second (cfs) capacity through the LTM, and a current capacity of 6 cfs through the WIP. The City also owns and operates a Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) with a capacity of approximate 3.6 million gallons per day (MGD) of recycled water production.

3.3 Climate
The City's service area is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) that encompasses all of Orange County, and the urban areas of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. The climate in the SCAB area is characterized by southern California’s “Mediterranean” climate: a semi-arid environment with mild winters, warm summers, and moderate rainfall.

Local rainfall has limited impacts on reducing water demand in the City, except for the case of landscape irrigation demand. For example, in August 2023, Orange County as a region experienced the lowest seasonal water demand due to significant summer precipitation events from Tropical Storm Hilary. The increase in precipitation allowed landscape irrigation systems to be turned off, however other municipal and industrial uses (e.g., indoor consumption, processing, and washing remained the same).

Water that infiltrates into the soil may enter groundwater supplies depending on the local geography.

However, due to the large extent of impervious cover in Southern California, rainfall runoff quickly flows to a system of concrete storm drains and channels that lead directly to the ocean.

A very large portion of MET's water supplies are from the State Water Project (SWP) and the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) which are influenced by climate conditions in northern California and the Colorado River Basin, respectively. Both regions have variable hydrologic conditions that can significantly affect MET’s supplies from year to year. This past decade has seen dramatic swings in annual precipitation, especially in the form of snowpack, which directly affect SWP supply allocations. Similarly, the Colorado River Basin also experienced year-to-year swings in hydrology, and due to the prolonged drought conditions since 2000, storage within the Colorado River system has declined to less than half of its reservoir capacity and has been fluctuating at that level (MET, 2025).

3.4 Population, Demographics, and Socioeconomics

3.4.1 Service Area Population
The City serves a 2025 population of 49,265 according to the Center for Demographic Research at California State University, Fullerton (CDR). Overall, the population is projected to decrease 4.1 percent by 2050. Table 3.1 shows the population projections in five-year increments out to the year 2050 within the City’s service area.
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Table 3.1 Submittal 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected Submittal Table 3-1 Retail: Population - Current and Projected Water Code Section 10631(a)
Population
Served
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050(opt)
49,265 48,738 48,500 48,416 47,970 47,257
NOTES:

Source: Center for Demographic Research at California State University, Fullerton, 2025.

3.4.2 Demographics and Socioeconomics
As shown below in Table 3.2, the total number of dwelling units in the City service area is expected to increase by 4.4 percent in the next 25 years from 22,113 in 2025 to 23,079 in 2050.

Table 3.2 City of San Clemente Service Area Dwelling Units by Type Dwelling Units 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Single Family 12,675 12,811 12,823 12,827 12,833 12,838 All Other(1) 9,438 9,666 9,835 9,990 10,116 10,241
Total 22,113 22,477 22,658 22,817 22,949 23,079
Notes:

Source: Center for Demographic Research at California State University, Fullerton, 2025. (1) Includes duplex, triplex, apartment, condo, townhouse, mobile home, etc. Yachts, houseboats, recreational vehicles, vans, etc. are included if is primary place of residence. Does not include group quartered units, cars, railroad box cars, etc.

In addition to the types and proportions of dwelling units, various socio-economic factors such as age distribution, education levels, general health status, income and poverty levels affect the City’s water management and planning. Based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey, the City has about 21 percent of population of 65 years and over, 58 percent between the ages of 18 and 64 years, and 21 percent under the age of 18 years. Of the City’s population over 25 years of age,

94.5 percent is at minimum a high school graduate, with 53.8 percent of this age group having at least a bachelor’s degree.

3.4.3 Demographic Projection Methodology
CDR is a collaborative research center established in 1996 to provide accurate and timely demographic data on population, housing, and employment in Orange County. CDR serves as Orange County’s authoritative source for demographic information. The City obtains its service area population and dwelling unit data from MWDOC via CDR.

MWDOC contracts with CDR to update the 2010 population estimates through the current year and to provide an annual estimate of population served by each of its retail water suppliers within its service area. CDR uses geographic information system (GIS) mapping and data from the 2000, 2010, and 2020 U.S. Decennial Censuses, State Department of Finance (DOF) population estimates, and the CDR annual population estimates and Housing Inventory System (HIS). These annual estimates incorporate annual revisions to the DOF annual population estimates, often for every year back to the most recent Decennial Census. As a result, all previous estimates are set aside and replaced with the most current set of annual estimates. Annexations and boundary changes for water suppliers are incorporated into these annual estimates.
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Demographic projections used for this UWMP reflect the most recently available set of projections developed by CDR based on its 2022 Orange County Projections. Demographic projections for Orange County are updated every 4 years, with the next set of projections expected in the late fall of 2026. The 2022 Orange County Projections accounted for Draft RHNA rezone siteswith jurisdictions including the number of dwelling units that are most likely to occur/get built by the end of 2050 under assumptions and trends existing at the time of the forecasting effort, including a parcel-level inventory of additional housing capacity from sites that were to be rezoned to accommodate the 6thRHNA cycle. In the summer of 2025, projections by water supplier for population and dwelling units by type were estimated using the 2022 Orange County Projections dataset. Growth for each of the five-year increments was allocated using GIS and a review of the traffic analysis zones (TAZ) data with a 2023 aerial photo. The growth was added to the 2025 estimates for each respective water supplier.

3.5 Land Uses

3.5.1 Current Land Uses
The City’s service area can best be described as a predominantly single and multi-family residential community located along the coast in South Orange County. Based on the zoning designation collected and aggregated by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) around 2018, the current land use within the City’s service area can be categorized as follows:
 Single family residential: 34.7 percent.
 Multi-family residential: 6.4 percent.
 Commercial: 3.6 percent.
 Industrial: 2.8 percent.
 Institutional/Governmental: 3.7 percent.
 Open space and parks: 42 percent.
 Other: 2.5 percent (e.g., Undevelopable or Protected Land, Water, and Vacant).  No land use designation: 4.3 percent.

Most recently, the Marblehead Coastal development was completed within the City service area. The 248-acre site contains 313 residential units, a 52-acre commercial center and more than 125 acres of open space, including five public parks and more than four miles of public nature trails over the development’s coastal bluff terrain and hills that take residents and visitors down to the ocean.

3.5.2 Projected Land Uses
The City is mostly built out and currently does not have any major developments planned for the future. It should be noted that the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model discussed in Chapter 4 was based on CDR’s 2022 Orange County projections. Beyond 2025, the City will continue planning for its RHNA allocation and permit the construction of ADUs as an affordable means of housing. It is also anticipated that policy changes will make it easier for homeowners to add ADUs to existing residential properties.
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The following requirements and changes in laws will impact the City’s future land use moving forward:
 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) – State law requires jurisdictions to provide their share of the RHNA allocation. SCAG determines the housing growth needs by income for local jurisdictions through RHNA. The City’s RHNA allocation for 2021-2029 is 982 dwelling units. This includes 282 units for very low-income households, 164 units for low-income households, 188 units for moderate-income households, and 348 units for above moderate-income households. The City’s 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element provides an 8-year strategy to ensure the availability of adequate residential sites to accommodate these units.
 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – ADUs are separate small dwellings embedded within residential properties. There has been an increase in the construction of ADUs in California in response to the increasing need to provide affordable housing supply. Since 2020, several landmark laws were passed by State Legislature, updating ADU law to simplify the construction, rental, and sale of ADUs in California. The most significant laws that have recently come into effect include:
» AB-1033 Accessory dwelling units: local ordinances: separate sale or conveyance which authorizes local governments to adopt ordinances permitting the sale of ADUs separately from the primary residence as condominiums.
» AB-976 Accessory dwelling units: owner-occupancy requirements which prohibits a local agency from requiring owner-occupancy for property owners to build and rent an ADU. » AB-1154 Junior accessory dwelling units which no longer requires owner-occupancy for Junior ADUs (JADUs) as long as they have their own bathroom.
» AB-1332 Accessory dwelling units: preapproved plans which requires local agencies to develop a program for pre-approved ADU plans, with projects using these plans having to be approved or denied within 30 days.
» SB-543 Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units which requires local agencies to determine if an ADU/JADU application is complete within 15 business days of submittal, revises ADU size to now be measured by “interior livable space”, and now re-defines a JADU to be no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space.
» SB-1211 Land use: accessory dwelling units: ministerial approval which authorizes multi-family property owners to build up to eight detached ADUs on a single lot, provided that the number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing primary units. » AB-2533 Accessory dwelling units: junior accessory dwelling units: unpermitted developments which prohibit local agencies from denying permits for unpermitted ADUs/JADUs constructed before January 1, 2020, based on code violations unless the structure is a health or safety hazard.

In 2024, a total of 6,162 new residential units were permitted in Orange County, including those for ADUs (CDR, 2025). CDR projects that by 2050, approximately 13,000 more ADUs will be built in Orange County, with 171 ADUs expected within the City’s service area. The increase in ADUs is likely to result in an increase in number of people per lot of land. Depending on whether the addition of ADUs results in a net replacement of irrigated area (or other high water use features such as swimming pools), ADUs could increase or decrease water demands.
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CHAPTER 4 WATER USE CHARACTERIZATION
One of the main objectives of an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is to provide an insight into the projected future water demands and supplies. This chapter describes the City of San Clemente’s (City) current and future water demands for their service area, factors that influence demands, and the methodology used to forecast future water demands over the next 25 years. For this 2025 UWMP, water demand projections will span from planning year 2025 through planning year 2050.

Known for its suburban coastal communities and densely populated inland areas, Orange County has evolved greatly from its beginnings as an agricultural region. As some of the earliest cities in Orange County, from 1928 to 1931 the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana all joined with 10 other southern California cities to form the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) with the ambitious dream to bring Colorado River water across the Mojave Desert. The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) later joined MET as a member agency in 1951, and with the merger with Coastal Municipal Water District in 2001, now represents the remainder of Orange County to provide and manage the imported water supplies within its service area. Orange County is now mostly comprised of residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments, with less industry in the region. Agriculture in the region has also declined significantly as Orange County has grown more suburban. Thus, modern-day water use within Orange County can be largely summarized by the following four demand sectors:
 Single-family Residential.
 Multifamily Residential.
 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII).
 Dedicated Irrigation (potable, recycled and raw water).

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Figure 4.1 shows Orange County’s overall historical water usage compared to population since 1990, when local water conservation programs were first established. As shown, from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, Orange County’s water usage increased as the population increased. Population figures slowed significantly in 2018 and began to decrease during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020-2021. Since 2007, retail, municipal, and industrial water use in Orange County has declined due to multiple contributing factors. Decades of sustained investments in water-use efficiency and public education have led to significant adoption of water-efficient appliances and fixtures, and increased public awareness of the need to use water wisely. Furthermore, in response to recurring droughts, growing urban demand, and increasingly limited water supplies, multiple regulatory requirements to promote water conservation have evolved and been implemented over the past several years throughout California and Orange County.

Orange County’s trending decline in water usage can most notably be attributed to Orange County water agencies’ past efforts to achieve regional and individual compliance with Senate Bill (SB) X7-7, the Water Conservation Act of 2009, through the Orange County 20x2020 Regional Alliance and compliance with Executive Order (EO) B-29-15. EO B-29-15 mandated 25 percent reduction in potable water use in response to the 2013-2014 drought. Furthermore, Orange County water agencies’ ongoing progress towards achieving SB 606 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1668, the “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” legislation, water use objectives continue to exemplify Orange County water agencies’ commitment to water conservation, water use efficiency, and overall reduction in potable water usage in recent decades.

In 2025, MWDOC and Orange County Water District (OCWD), in collaboration with MWDOC’s member agencies and the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana, led the effort to develop the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model. The Orange County Water Demand Projection Model (MWDOC, 2025) was used to project long-term water demand under three hydrologic conditions (normal year, single dry year, and five consecutive dry years) over a 25-year horizon in 5-year increments, consistent with the 2025 UWMP requirements.

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Although Orange County demands are forecast to be relatively flat into the future, with water use efficiency efforts counterbalancing new growth, Figure 4.2 shows that annual variations in weather could cause high fluctuations. Some examples of this are described below:
 Single-family consumption is highly seasonal, and the model correlates well with seasonality and temperature by capturing fluctuations in single-family outdoor irrigation.  Multi-family use is generally less responsive to weather than single-family demands, as much of multifamily outdoor irrigation has been shifted into the irrigation-specific water use sector (dedicated irrigation meters), and generally newer multi-family dwellings in Orange County have comparatively less landscaped area than generally older single-family dwellings due to Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances (MWELO) mandated since 1993. Seasonal price elasticity varies the least between months for the multi-family sector.
 Commercial, Industrial and Institutional use is positively correlated to each job proportion as well as gross domestic product throughout Orange County, which means a higher amount of CII jobs and production value trend in an increase in water demands.  Irrigation is the most responsive to temperature and precipitation compared to the other sectors.

In terms of future development, south Orange County has a greater potential for development compared to north Orange County, with vacant areas gradually transitioning to residential and commercial mixeduse areas. As for the City’s service area specifically, future developments include housing to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which will all shape the City’s future water use.

Historical water use in the City has followed the trends in Orange County. Water use within the City’s service area has fluctuated in the past five years, with an annual average total water use of approximately 8,072 Acre-Feet (AF). Following one of the worst droughts in California history between 2017 and 2022, the significant wet year in 2023 saw the lowest use of groundwater (due to well discharge modifications) and a decrease in overall water use from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 to FY 2022-23 in the City’s entire service area.

Water use in FY 2024-25 included 7,200 AF of potable water and 765 AF of non-potable water for landscape irrigation. The City’s water use is primarily residential. The projected water use in 2050 is 6,812 AF for potable water and 1,100 AF for non-potable water.

4.1 Water Use in the last Five Years
The five-year average water use within the City’s service area is approximately 8,072 AFY provided by potable and non-potable sources. Demand trends have remained flat due to water-use efficiency efforts and increased precipitation in recent wet years, such as FY 2023. As mentioned in Chapter 3, despite parts of southern Orange County still growing, population projections are expected to slightly decrease for the City. Accordingly, total demands have generally decreased due to ongoing water conservation programs and improved water use efficiency efforts.
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Figure 4.3 City of San Clemente Historical Water Use
As shown in Figure 4.3, FY 2020-21 through FY 2021-22 saw the highest water uses over the last five years due to region-wide drought conditions. FY 2022-23 proved to be one of the wettest years on record in the State and the City saw a general decrease in water demand following this wet year, as precipitation offsets landscape irrigation demands. These year-to-year fluctuations in precipitation will continue to influence the City’s annual demands. In general, the City saw a decrease in demands of 11.9 percent over the 5-year reporting period.

Table 4.1 presents the City’s service area existing water use by source for direct uses. There are no indirect uses within the City’s service area. As shown, the City’s service area total water usage in FY 2024-25 was 7,965 AF. The total usage was met through a combination of potable and non-potable sources, including imported water (treated and untreated) and recycled water. In FY 2024-25, the total potable demand was 7,200 AF, while 765 AF or nearly 10 percent of the total demand was served with non-potable supplies for landscape irrigation.
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Table 4.1 Submittal Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water – Actual Submittal Table 4-1 Retail: Total Uses for Potable and Non-Potable Water – Actual Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type
Additional Description
(as needed)
2025 Actual Water Use
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only use types that
will be recognized by the WUE data
online submittal tool
Potable or NonPotable
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list Volume (AF)
Single Family Potable 3,759
Multi-Family Potable 1,157
Commercial Incl. Industrial and
Institutional/Government
Potable 697
Landscape Potable 1,081
Landscape Non-Potable 765
Distribution System Water Loss Potable 506
Subtotal Potable 7,200
Subtotal Non-Potable 765
Total 7,965
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:

The City is currently in the process of internally auditing its water loss data as a whole and is implementing new leak registry requirements. This will provide more insight into how the overall supply/demand data ties back into the annual water loss audits.

4.1.1 Potable Municipal & Industrial Use
Table 4.1 summarizes the City’s potable water demand for FY2024-25. As shown, a total of 7,200 AF of potable water was used. The City has a mix of single and multi- family residential water use which account for 68.3 percent of their total potable water demand. CII use accounts for a combined 9.7 percent of total potable demand while landscape irrigation accounts for 15 percent of total potable demand. The total distribution system water loss to match supply and demand was calculated to be 506 AFY in FY 2024-25, or 7 percent of total potable water demand. The City is currently in the process of internally auditing its water loss data as a whole and is implementing new leak registry requirements. This will provide more insight into how the overall supply/demand data ties back into the annual water loss audits.

Since the City is essentially built out, has declining population projections, and has continual water conservation efforts, potable water demands are expected to decrease in the long term.

4.1.2 Non-Potable Municipal & Industrial Use
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expansion of the City’s recycled water system, non-potable water demands are expected to slightly increase in the future.

4.2 Projected Water Use
The water use projection for this UWMP is separated into a near-term period covering the next five years (2026-2030) and a long-term period extending from 2030 through 2050.

The water use projection is based on the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum (TM), which is included in Appendix H of this UWMP. The methodology used in this demand forecast links water use statistically to a set of explanatory variables through a regression, or econometric, model. Section 4.3 offers a description of the methodology used to calculate the City’s demand projections

4.2.1 Water Use Projections for 2026-2030
Total demands (direct) are met through imported water (treated and untreated), groundwater, and recycled water. The City utilizes the projected total demands to incorporate the best available planning information when projecting the imported water demands of its service area. The City’s total water demand projection for the next five years is shown in Table 4.2. As shown, after an increase in demand from 2025 to 2026, the City’s total service area water demands are expected to gradually decrease over the next five years (2026 to 2030) due to a projected decline in the service area’s M&I demands.

Table 4.2 City of San Clemente’s Service Area Total Potable and Non-Potable Demand for 2026-2030 Fiscal Year Ending 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Total Water Demand (AF) 8,082 8,044 8,020 7,968 7,942
Notes:

AF – acre-feet

4.2.2 Water Use Projections for 2030-2050
The City’s service area’s total water demands (by use type) for 2030-2050 are shown in Table 4.3. By 2050, total water demand is projected to be 7,912 AF, a 0.7 percent decrease from the 2025 demand of 7,965 AFY. Table 4.4 indicates additional information for both future conservation efforts and low-income water demands included in the projections, while Table 4.5 presents the passive water savings included in Table 4.3 projections for 2030-2050.
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Table 4.3 Submittal Table 4-2 Retail: Total Uses of Potable, and Non-Potable Water - Projected Submittal Table 4-2 Retail: Total Uses of Potable, and Non-PotableWater - Projected Water Code Section 10631(d)(1)
Use Type
Additional Description
(as needed)
Projected Water Use
(Report To the Extent that Records are Available)
Drop down list
May select each use multiple times
These are the only Use Types that
will be recognized by the WUE
data 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 3,636 3,623 3,621 3,598 3,577
Multi-Family Potable 1,094 1,099 1,109 1,109 1,107
Commercial Includes Institutional
and Industrial uses
Potable 682 691 700 699 699
Landscape Includes Agriculture use Potable 1,137 1,137 1,139 1,137 1,137 Landscape Includes Agriculture use Non-Potable 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 Distribution System Water
Loss
Includes Other uses Potable 293 293 294 293 292
Subtotal Potable 6,842 6,844 6,863 6,836 6,812
Subtotal Non-Potable 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Total 7,942 7,944 7,963 7,936 7,912
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: Source – 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Forecast for the City of San Clemente.

Table 4.4 Submittal Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections Submittal Table 4-3 Retail: Inclusion in Water Use Projections Water Code Section 10631 (a), 10631 (d)(4)(A), and 10631 (d)(4)(B) Are Future Water Savings Included in Projections?
Drop down list (y/n) Yes
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.

Chapter 4.3
Are Lower Income Residential Demands Included In Projections? Drop down list (y/n) Yes
Optional If the method for accounting Lower Income Residential Demands has been included, provide page number where this accounting can be found. Chapter 4.3 DWR NOTES: Additional guidance is provided in Appendix K.

NOTES: Future water savings include passive conservation (defined as water savings that occur without incentives).

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Table 4.5 Optional Submittal Table 4-4 Retail: Passive Water Savings Projections OPTIONAL Submittal Table 4-4 Retail: Passive Water Savings Projections Water Code Section 10631(d)(4)(A)
Description
(Codes, Standards, Ordinances, or Plans)
Passive savings
2030
(AF)
2035
(AF)
2040
(AF)
2045
(AF)
2050 (opt)
(AF)
Add additional rows as needed
Passive Water Savings 389 391 393 392 390
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: Passive conservation here is defined as water savings that occur without incentives. Based on the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model, passive conservation is assumed to equal a 1.9 percent decrease in residential demand due to conservation by 2030 (linearly extrapolated), then remains constant in subsequent years.

4.2.2.1 Direct Municipal and Industrial Use
Potable Municipal and Industrial Use
As shown in Table 4.3, the total potable water demands are projected to be 6,812 AF by the year 2050, a decrease of about 0.4 percent between 2030 and 2050. It is projected that combined single- and multi-family residential water use will account for 68.8 percent of total potable water demand, CII water use is expected to account for 10.3 percent, and landscape irrigation water use will account for

16.7 percent of total potable water use in the City by 2050. Distribution system water loss and other uses combined are expected to account for 4.3 percent of total potable water use.

Non-Potable Municipal and Industrial Use
As shown in Table 4.3, the total non-potable water demands for outdoor irrigation use are projected to remain constant between 2030 and 2050, with non-potable demands projected to be 1,100 AF in 2050. It is projected that outdoor irrigation will account for 100 percent of total non-potable water use in the City by 2050.

4.3 Water Demand Projection Methodology
In 2025, MWDOC and OCWD, in collaboration with MWDOC’s member agencies and the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana, led the effort to develop the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model, (MWDOC, 2025). This effort developed a demand model by regressing historical water consumption data provided by each Orange County water agency against several explanatory variables known to influence water demand (including weather, water price, regional economic conditions, and housing density). The water demand projections were for the Orange County region as a whole and provided retail agency specific demands, spanning the years of 2025-2050. The full TM can be found in Appendix H.

The demand projections created four econometric, or regression, demand models representing the following four water billing sectors for each Orange County retail agency:
 Single-family Residential.
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 Multifamily Residential.
 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII).
 Dedicated Irrigation (potable, recycled, and raw water).

Prior to developing the forecasts, model calibration and fine tuning for each of the four demand sectors occurred at the individual retail agency level. The demand across all four models, plus other uses for each agency, is summed to a total forecast for each agency, the MWDOC service area, the OCWD service area, and total Orange County.

The demand projection methodology accounted for the entire population of each individual retail agency’s service area (i.e., all income levels), thus accounting for the water demand projections for lower income households within the City’s service area.

4.3.1 Econometric Approach, Data Acquisition, and Model Development A regression, or econometric, approach to demand forecasting statistically links retail level water use to weather, economic, and socioeconomic factors (explanatory variables). The model relies on a comprehensive dataset of historical water-use data for almost 40 different billing sectors collected from Orange County retail agencies. MWDOC obtained explanatory variables from reputable sources, including weather databases and Census-based reports. The explanatory variables used in the regression were based on industry experience regarding what factors affect water use nationwide and in Southern California.

By statistically linking water use to explanatory variables, the econometric models provide a robust foundation for understanding variability and projecting future consumption patterns. Modeled water use is the product of the driver count (e.g., number of accounts), and the rate of water use per driver:

𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊 𝑈𝑈𝑈𝑈 = 𝐷𝐷 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 × 𝑅𝑅 𝑜𝑜 𝑈𝑈𝑈𝑈 𝑝𝑝 𝐷𝐷 𝐷𝐷𝐷𝐷 Each of the four demand sectors modeled (single family, multifamily, CII, and irrigation) has a separate equation. Driver units change into the future based on housing, employment, and population projections.

The rate of water use per driver is based on the historical response of the use rate to explanatory variables (measured by coefficients) and the future values of those same explanatory variables.

Linear regression produces the coefficients for each explanatory variable to closely reproduce the historical rate of use per driver unit. The coefficients explain how (both in terms of magnitude and sign) water use responds to changes to explanatory variables.

MWDOC identified driver units based on data provided by agencies and the Center for Demographic Research at Cal State Fullerton (CDR) that can be easily projected into the future. The rate of water use per driver is based on agency provided billing sector uses from 2010 through 2024. Table 4.6 shows the driver units and rate of use for each of the four models.
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Table 4.6 Summary of Demand Sectors
Sector Driver Units Rate of Use Definition
Single-family Residential Accounts Gallons/account/day
Multifamily Residential Gallons/account/day
Commercial, Institutional, Industrial (CII) Jobs Gallons/job/day Dedicated Irrigation (potable, recycled and raw water) Accounts Gallons/account/day The rates of water use for each sector model are based on the historical responses to explanatory variables, and the future values of those explanatory variables. Addressing multiple influences on demand improves the accuracy and precision of all estimated parameters, and the modeling team identified a large range of explanatory variables based on past experience with demand modeling and available data.

Table 4.7 displays the explanatory variables.

Table 4.7 Summary of Historical Data Collected for Model Development Dataset Data Source(s)
Observed weather (monthly precipitation,
monthly maximum temperature)
Parameter-elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model (PRISM) Water Price Retail agency provided (2010 – 2024)
Drought Restrictions State Water Resources Control Board Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Orange County, CA
Median Income US Census American Community Survey (ACS) Housing Density US Census American Community Survey (ACS), California State University Fullerton Center for Demographics Research (CDR), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) land use data Persons Per Household Relative Sectoral Economic Activity US Census LODES, CDR Passive Efficiency Estimates Analysis of trend indicators and MWDOC/FLUME insight COVID Binary Indicator Assumed active from March 2020 – May 2023 The MWDOC Water Use Efficiency Group provided annual water savings achieved by various active conservation measures. To avoid potential errors in the classification of historical conservation data, total historical conservation was modeled in each sectoral regression model using a linear trend to capture steady change over time. While historical conservation is captured in a linear trend, projected passive conservation is based on the best available data from 2021 Orange County Residential Water Efficiency Potential and Opportunities Study and assumes a 1.9 percent decrease in annual residential demand from 2025 to 2030, at which point passive conservation is projected to remain constant. Future active conservation is not accounted for in baseline demand forecast, as water savings from active programs (programs that require customers to change behavior) are highly specific to retail agencies and to the formulation and timing of their implementation.

The process of identifying the explanatory variables to include in the regression equation and developing coefficients that accurately measure the response of water use to changes in these variables is the most time-intensive part of the demand forecasting process.

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calibrate sectoral model equations and quantify other uses (those not included in the single-family, multifamily, irrigation, or CII demand sectors).

Figure 4.4 presents the iterative process undergone to develop the econometric demand forecasts.

Figure 4.4 Econometric Demand Forecast Development Process

4.3.2 Forecasted Demands
Forecasted demand is a function of both the change in driver units into the future as well as the change in explanatory variables. Table 4.8 summarizes the future drivers and variables and assumptions for the baseline forecast. It should be noted that the CDR demographic forecast accounts for both the RHNA allocations and projected increase in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The 2022 Orange County Projections accounted for Draft RHNA rezone sites1 with jurisdictions including the number of dwelling units that are most likely to occur/get built by the end of 2050 under assumptions and trends existing at the time of the forecasting effort.
1 For the 2022 Orange County Projections, CDR collected initial draft input from local jurisdictions in September 2021 on their anticipated jurisdiction-level housing growth for each projection year. In December 2021-February 2022, CDR reviewed and extracted data from jurisdictions’ draft housing elements to create a parcel-level inventory of additional housing capacity from sites that were to be rezoned to accommodate the 6th RHNA cycle. These were reviewed by jurisdictions in spring 2022.

Jurisdictions completed the rezoning of the final sites after their housing elements were certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department starting in 2022. The final adopted rezone sites will feed into CDR’s 2026 Orange County Projections.
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Table 4.8 Future Model Parameters
Data Category Variable Source Assumptions
Driver Units Single-family and
multifamily accounts
CDR Historical households per account; averages are
multiplied by households projected by CDR
Irrigation accounts Agency Billing Data Accounts are assumed to be constant into the future Sectoral Employment CDR Proportion of jobs within CII sectors projected by CDR
Explanatory
Variables
Monthly Maximum
Temperature and Total
Precipitation
PRISM 30-year historical normal weather
Water Price Retail Agencies Prices increase by 3% per year above inflation for 2025-2030 and keeps pace with inflation thereafter
(zero difference from inflation trend)
Water Use Restrictions State and Local
Restrictions
None
Seasonality Sine/cosine functions to capture monthly pattern Median Income US Census Constant income at 2022 value (real dollars) Housing Density CDR Derived from CDR housing unit projections, assuming residential area remains at 2024 levels
Persons Per Household CDR CDR projected demographics
Gross Domestic Product Federal Reserve Long-term GDP trend Relative Sectoral
Employment
CDR Calculated based on CDR projections
Passive Efficiency
Estimates
Flume Insight Assumes a 2% decrease in residential demand due to conservation by 2030 (linearly extrapolated), then
no change
COVID Binary Indicator None (occurred between March 2020 and May 2023) The normal year scenario was provided by the baseline forecast. In this model, the single dry year scenario used a hot-dry index (HDI) to identify the year with the most weather-sensitive demand, with 2014 selected for most agencies. The multiple dry year was developed to describe the potential impact of consecutive dry years.

The forecasts for individual agencies, including the City’s, was then summed to the regional level, providing regionally consistent forecasts for all of Orange County.

4.4 Water Loss
The City has conducted annual water loss audits since 2015 per the AWWA (American Water Works Association) methodology per SB 555 to understand the relationship between water loss, operating costs and revenue losses. Non-revenue water for FY 2020-2024 consists of three components: real losses (e.g., leakage in mains and service lines, and storage tank overflows), apparent losses (unauthorized consumption, customer metering inaccuracies and systematic data handling errors), and unbilled water (e.g. hydrant flushing, firefighting, and blow-off water from well start-ups). Table 4.9 summarizes the status of the last five years of water loss audit reporting for the water system. Reports can be found online 96 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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at WUEdata - Water Audit Plans. Understanding and controlling water loss from a distribution system is an effective way for the City to achieve regulatory standards and manage their existing resources.

Table 4.9 Submittal Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting Submittal Table 4-5 Retail: Water Loss Audit Reporting
Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(A)
Public Water System ID # Reported
in Table 2-1 R Reporting Period Submitted to DWR Water Loss Audit Program (yes/no) Report submittal status for all five years for each Public Water System as available.

Add rows as needed
CA3010017
2020 Yes
2021 Yes
2022 Yes
2023 Yes
2024 Yes
DWR NOTES: Suppliers will provide a link to the WUE data submittals of their Water Loss Audit Reports.

NOTES: Water Loss Audits reported in Calendar Years (CY).

Signed in 2018 and adopted in 2024, the “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” legislation (SB 606 and Assembly Bill 1668) establishes a new framework for long-term improvements in urban water use efficiency and drought planning as California adapts to climate change impacts. Under the regulation, Suppliers must annually calculate Urban Water Use Objectives based on standards applied at the servicearea scale, including the Water Loss Performance Standard developed by the State Water Resources Control Board to minimize water waste through system leaks. The Water Loss Performance Standard requires that Suppliers must meet the real water loss standard and apparent water loss standard by 2028.

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Table 4.10 Submittal Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Submittal Table 4-6 Retail: Progress Towards 2028 Water Loss Standard Water Code Section 10631(d)(3)(C)
Public Water
System ID #
Reported in
Submittal
Table 2-1 R
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 Apparent Water Loss
State Water Board
Standard
Most Recent AWWA
Water Loss Audit
Real
Water
Loss Per
Unit per
Day
State Water Board
Standard
Most Recent AWWA
Water Loss Audit
Apparent
Water
Loss Per
Unit per
Day
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)
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) (AF)
Add additional rows as needed.

CA3010036 Yes 19.7
Gallons
per
Service
Connectio
n per Day
(GPSCD)
17,967 128.74 6.4 3.4
Gallons per
Service
Connection
per Day
(GPSCD)
17,967 63.00 3.1
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.

NOTES: Uses the Water Board’s calculated water loss standards updated as of 01/30/2026 and AWWA Water Loss Audit for CY 2024. Connection count may differ from what is reported in Table 2-1 R for FY 2025.
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CHAPTER 5 CONSERVATION TARGET COMPLIANCE
The Water Conservation Act of 2009, also known as Senate Bill (SB) X7-7, mandated a 20% reduction in urban per-capita water use across California by 2020. To achieve this goal, the Act required each retail water supplier to establish an urban water-use target, contributing to the State’s collective efforts. The Legislature stated that the combined reductions from all retail suppliers would fulfill the statewide legislative mandate.

The goal of this chapter is to allow the retail water supplier to report on their progress toward meeting their urban water-use targets in their UWMP, pursuant to Water Code Section 10608.40. Suppliers that did not meet their 2020 target in 2020 are required to compare their 2025 water use to the 2020 target.

Retail water suppliers are required to comply with SB X7-7 individually or as a region in collaboration with other retail water suppliers or demonstrate they have a plan or have secured funding to be in compliance, in order to be eligible for water related state grants and loans.

When determining water use in an UWMP, two terms are often used interchangeably:
 Daily Per-Capita Water Use. The amount of water used per person per day. In the UWMP calculations, this is total water use within a service area, divided by population, and it is measured in gallons.
 Gallons Per-Capita Per Day (GPCD). This is the “daily per-capita water use” measured in gallons.

Therefore, the term commonly used when referring to “daily per-capita water use” is “gallons percapita per day” or GPCD1.

5.1 Reporting Requirements
MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency (WUE) programs helped Orange County meet the state’s 20x2020 mandate by coordinating conservation efforts across its member agencies, funding and implementing regionally cost-effective efficiency programs, and enabling compliance through the Orange County 20x2020 Regional Alliance. By aligning its WUE portfolio directly with SB X7-7 requirements, supporting high-impact measures (especially outdoor water savings), documenting eligible indirect potable reuse credits, and centrally handling regional target calculations and reporting, MWDOC allowed participating retailers to comply collectively rather than individually resulting in regional per-capita water use well below the required 2020 target.
1 It is important to distinguish GPCD (as used in UWMPs) from the Residential Gallons Per Capita Per Day (R-GPCD) that is used in some reporting to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

GPCD is the total water use from all sectors within a service area (residential, commercial, institutional, and any others) minus allowable exclusions (as defined in SB X7-7), then divided by the population. This is used in UWMPs. R-GPCD is only a part of the GPCD; it is the estimated residential water use in a service area divided by population.
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As a result of MWDOC’s WUE program, all Orange County water retailers, including all MWDOC’s member agencies and the participating cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana, achieved compliance prior to 2020. The following table with information taken from the 2020 UWMP verifies that City of San Clemente met their SB X7-7 requirement. A discussion of programs implemented to support the achievement of the agency’s per capita water reduction goals is covered in Section 9 – Demand Management Measures of this UWMP.

Table 5.1 Submittal Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress Actual 2025 GPCD
(From SB X7-7
Compliance Form)
Did Supplier meet
the 2020 Target in
2025?
No Individual Target 153 124 Yes NA
Submittal Table 5-1 Retail: SB X7-7 2020 Target Progress Water Code Section 10608.40
NOTES: Supplier met the 2020 target, actual 2025 GPCD not required.

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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CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY CHARACTERIZATION
South Orange County agencies have a water supply portfolio made up from a variety of local and imported sources. Imported water that is provided by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) to Orange County retail water providers is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET), the wholesale water provider to 26 member agencies in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura Counties. MET's imported water sources are delivered through its own Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) and the California Aqueduct, under contract with the State Water Project (SWP). To enhance its reliability of its imported water, MET has implemented many programs such as canal lining and transfers of agricultural water, land fallowing programs with irrigation districts, water banking programs, and use of its storage reservoirs.

Based on the water supply assessment described in this chapter and in Chapter 7, the Orange County region will continue to receive a reliable water supply through the next 25 years. Specifically, this chapter includes: (1) descriptions of each water supply source and their management; (2) quantification of water supply sources through 2050 under normal, dry, and multi-dry weather conditions; (3) opportunities for exchanges and transfers; and (4) discussion regarding any planned or potential future water supply projects. This chapter also includes the energy intensity of the water service.

6.1 Water Supply Overview
The City meets all of its demands with a combination of imported water, local groundwater, and local recycled water to meet its water needs. The City works together with three primary agencies, MET, MWDOC, and the Joint Regional Water Supply System (JRWSS) to deliver a safe and reliable water supply that will continue to serve the community in periods of average, dry and drought hydrologic conditions. In FY 2024-25, the City's main source of water supply was imported water from MWDOC (at 90 percent), which is treated by both MET and the Baker Water Treated Plant (WTP), and non-potable recycled water (at 10 percent). The Baker WTP is a jointly operated facility for several water agencies in South Orange County. The city's current water supplies are shown in Table 6.1. It should be noted that the City has two groundwater wells currently undergoing equipment upgrades, so current water use does not include groundwater, but the wells are projected to be operational in FY 2028.

In 2025, MWDOC developed a water demand forecast model for its participating water agencies that statistically correlates municipal and industrial (M&I) water use with demographic, socioeconomic, conservation and weather variables—as reported in the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum (TM) (MWDOC, 2025). Because the model isolates weather, future water demand projects can be estimated under single and multiple-year droughts and under future climate change scenarios.

It is projected that by 2050, the City's water portfolio will change to approximately 6 percent groundwater, 14 percent recycled water, and 80 percent imported water (Table 6.2 and Figure 6.1). It should be noted that these representations of supply match the projected demand. However, the City can purchase more MET imported water through MWDOC, should the need arise. 101
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The following subsections provide a detailed discussion of the City's water sources as well as the future water supply portfolio for the next 25 years.

Table 6.1 Submittal Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies – 2025 Actual Submittal Table 6-8 Retail: Water Supplies — 2025 Actual Water Code Section 10631(b)
Water Supply
Additional Description
2025
Water Type
(after treatment if treated)
Actual Volume
(AF)
Purchased or Imported
Water MWDOC (Treated) Potable 6,157
Purchased or Imported
Water
MWDOC (Untreated),
Treated at Baker WTP Potable 1,044
Recycled Water City of San Clemente Water
Reclamation Plant Non-Potable 765
Subtotal Potable 7,201
Subtotal Non-Potable 765
Total 7,966
NOTES: Source - MWDOC, 2025. Imported water from MWDOC includes both treated and untreated water.

Figure 6.1 City's Projected Water Supply
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Table 6.2 Submittal Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies – Projected Submittal Table 6-9 Retail: Water Supplies — Projected
Water Code Section 10631 (b)
Water Supply Additional Detail on Water
Supply
Projected Water Supply (Report to the Extent Practicable) 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (opt)
Reasonably
Available Volume
Reasonably Available
Volume
Reasonably
Available Volume
Reasonably
Available Volume
Reasonably
Available Volume
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Purchased or
Imported Water MWDOC 6,342 6,344 6,363 6,336 6,312
Groundwater San Mateo Groundwater
Basin 500 500 500 500 500
Recycled Water City of San Clemente Water
Reclamation Plant 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Total 7,942 7,944 7,963 7,936 7,912
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6.2 Imported Water
The City supplements its water supply with imported water purchased from MET through MWDOC. In FY 2024-25, the City relied on 6,157 Acre-Feet (AF) of treated imported water and 1,044 AF of untreated imported water – together approximately 90 percent of the City's water supply portfolio for FY 2024-25 – from MET/MWDOC to meet its demands.

MET's two principal sources of water are the Colorado River and the SWP. MET receives water from the Colorado River through the CRA and from the SWP through the California Aqueduct. For Orange County, the water obtained from these sources is treated at the Robert B. Diemer Filtration Plant located in the City of Yorba Linda. Typically, the Diemer Filtration Plant receives a blend of Colorado River water from Lake Mathews through the MET Lower Feeder and SWP water through the Yorba Linda Feeder. The water is then delivered to the City via two systems: 1) the East Orange County Feeder (EOCF) No. 2/Joint Regional Water Supply System Transmission Main/Local Transmission Main (LTM) and 2) the Allen McColloch Pipeline (AMP)/South County Pump Station/South County Pipeline/Water Importation Pipeline (WIP).

The JRWSS Joint Transmission Main (JTM), a pipeline initially constructed in 1961, spans approximately 38 miles to convey potable water from MET's Diemer Filtration Plant in the City of Yorba Linda to water agencies serving communities from Irvine to San Clemente, including the California State Parks, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and United States Marine Corps (USMC) Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County. The JRWSS system also includes two water storage facilities in San Clemente: the Palisades Dam/Roy A. Bradt Reservoir and the F.M. Schlegel Reservoir. Collectively, these facilities comprise the JRWSS.

6.2.1 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California MET is the largest water wholesaler in California, serving approximately 19 million customers in a 5,200 square mile service area. MET wholesales imported water supplies to 26 member agencies located in the six southern California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura.

MET is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 38 appointed individuals with a minimum of one representative from each of MET's 26 member agencies. The allocation of directors and voting rights is determined by each agency's assessed valuation. Each member of the Board is entitled to cast one vote for each ten million dollars of assessed valuation of property taxable for district purposes, in accordance with Section 55 of the Metropolitan Water District Act. Directors may be appointed by the chief executive officer of the member agency or by a majority vote of the agency's governing board. Directors are not compensated by MET for their service (The Metropolitan Water District Act, 1969).

MET is responsible for importing water into the region through its operation of the CRA, which brings Colorado River supply to its service area, and its SWP contract, which brings water from northern California via the California Aqueduct. MET supplements its direct deliveries of imported supplies with its storage reservoirs, water transfers, agricultural irrigation water conservation, and water banking programs.

Major imported water aqueducts bringing water to Southern California are shown in Figure 6.2. It should be noted that the Los Angeles Aqueduct is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and is not part of MET's imported water supplies. Member agencies receive water from MET 104
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through various delivery points and pay for service through a rate structure comprising volumetric rates, capacity charges, and readiness-to-serve charges. Member agencies provide MET with estimates of imported water demand in April each year, indicating the amount of water they anticipate they will need to meet their demands over the next five years.

In Orange County, MWDOC and the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana are MET member agencies that purchase imported water directly from MET. MWDOC purchases both treated potable and untreated water from MET to supplement its retail agencies' local water supplies and for groundwater replenishment. Figure 6.3 illustrates the MET feeders and major transmission pipelines that deliver water within Orange County.
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Figure 6.2 Major Aqueducts that Supply Imported Water to Southern California (MET, 2025) 106
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Figure 6.3 MET Feeders and Transmission Mains that Serve Orange County 107
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6.2.2 Colorado River Aqueduct

6.2.2.1 Background
The Colorado River was MET's original source of water after MET's establishment in 1928. The original founding members created MET with the goal to build the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) to bring water to Southern California. The CRA, which is owned and operated by MET, transports water from the Colorado River to its terminus Lake Mathews, in Riverside County. The actual amount of water per year that may be conveyed through the CRA to MET's member agencies is subject to the availability of Colorado River water. Approximately 40 million people rely on the Colorado River and its tributaries for potable water with 5.5 million acres of land using Colorado River water for irrigation. The CRA includes supplies from the implementation of the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and its related agreements to transfer water from agricultural agencies to urban uses. The 2003 QSA enabled California to implement major Colorado River water conservation and transfer programs to stabilize water supplies and reduce the state's demand on the river to its 4.4 million acre-feet (MAF) entitlement. Colorado River transactions are potentially available to supply additional water up to the CRA capacity of 1.25 MAF on an as-needed basis. Water from the Colorado River or its tributaries is available to users in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Mexico. California is apportioned the use of 4.4 MAF of water from the Colorado River each year plus one-half of any surplus that may be available for use collectively in Arizona, California, and Nevada. In addition, California has historically been allowed to use Colorado River water apportioned to, but not used by, Arizona or Nevada. MET has fourth-priority rights, with a basic entitlement of 550,000 AFY of Colorado River water, plus surplus water up to an additional 662,000 AFY when the following conditions exist (MET, 2025):
 Water is unused by the California holders of priorities 1 through 3.  Water is saved by the Palo Verde land management, crop rotation, and water supply program.  When the U.S. Secretary of the Interior makes available either one or both of the following:
» Surplus water.
» Colorado River water that is apportioned to but unused by Arizona and/or Nevada.

6.2.2.2 Current Conditions and Supply
The Colorado River supply faces current and future imbalances between water supply and demand in the Colorado River Basin due to reductions in snowpack, long-term drought conditions, and climate change.

The last 25-year period has been called a megadrought, with Lake Mead's elevation dropping from a high of 1,215 feet in 2000 to its lowest level of 1,040 feet in July 2022. While extreme wet conditions resulted in lake levels exceeding 1,077 feet in February 2024, levels have been persistently hovering around 1,057 feet since May of 2025. The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) projects that there is a 53 percent likelihood that Lake Mead elevation could fall below 1,035 feet, which would trigger water shortages for MET under the current operating guidelines. As of August 2025, Lake Mead storage was approximately 31 percent of capacity per U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR's) 24-Month Study, which also projected continued Lower Basin shortage conditions in 2026 (MET, 2025).

The current operating guidelines for the Colorado River expire at the end of 2026, and a new, long-term operating plan must be in place by November 2026 to manage the river's water supply. The ongoing Colorado River allocation negotiations are focused on creating a post-2026 operating plan, with states 108
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and the federal government aiming for consensus on how to manage the river's declining water supply due to the severe, prolonged drought in the Colorado River Basin. The drought on the Colorado River began around 2000 and has continued, in various degrees of severity, for over two decades, making it a historic megadrought that has significantly reduced water flow into the river and lowered water levels in reservoirs like Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Although some periods, like the wet winter of 2023, brought temporary relief with increased snowfall, they were not enough to fully replenish the system or overcome the prolonged lack of water and effects of climate change, such as aridification and increased evaporation according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS, 2024). Under the 2007 Interim Guidelines, together with the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (2019), the Intentionally Created Surplus (ICS) program has allowed MET to store conserved water in Lake Mead for subsequent recovery; these frameworks sunset with the Guidelines at the end of 2026 and are expected to be addressed in the post-2026 rules (MET, 2025).

The USBR, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the federal agency leading the negotiations and responsible for managing the river system. The ongoing Colorado River negotiations aim to find a fair and sustainable way to allocate the available water, which is significantly less than in the past. Talks are centering on a "natural flow" proposal that divides water based on current river conditions, rather than historical allocations. However, states remain at odds over how much water to allocate to the Upper and Lower Basins, with the federal government planning to impose its own plan if an agreement is not reached by the November 2026 deadline. Some key challenges that remain to be resolved are the different interests of the Upper Basin states (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico) and the Lower Basin states (California, Arizona, Nevada) to reach consensus on how much water the Upper Basin should send downstream. In addition, Tribal nations are also seeking recognition of their rights and a role in the future management of the river. Given MET's junior priority status within California's Colorado River priority system, reductions to MET's supplies are a possibility under future operating criteria; MET's planning reflects this risk (MET, 2025).

Consistent with MET's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), supply capability planning uses USBR's August 2023 Colorado River Simulation System (CRSS) assumptions, including a climate-adjusted flow reduction factor of approximately 9.3 percent per 1°C of warming over the planning horizon (2025-2050). MET continues to utilize supply, storage, transfer, and conservation programs, including ICS participation under the current Guidelines, to manage risk and buffer shortages. In addition, conserved QSA-related transfer water delivered at Lake Havasu (including Imperial Irrigation District and canal-lining exchanges) is categorized in MET's 2025 UWMP as Colorado River imported supply (previously treated as local supply), aligning accounting with current practice (MET, 2025).

6.2.2.3 MET Colorado River Current Programs
Over the years, MET has helped fund and implement various programs to improve Colorado River supply reliability and help resolve the imbalance between supply and demand. Implementation of such programs has contributed to achievements such as a record-low diversion of the Colorado River in 2019, a level not seen since the 1950s. Colorado River water management programs include:
 Lower Colorado Water Supply Projects – Authorized in 1980s, this project provides up to 10,000 AFY of water to certain entities that do not have or have insufficient rights to use Colorado River water. A contract executed in 2007 allowed MET to receive project water left unused by the 109
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project contractors along the River – nearly 10,000 acre-feet (AF) were received in recent years when unused supplies were available.
 Imperial Irrigation District/MET Conservation Program – Under agreements executed in 1988 and 1989, this program allows MET to fund water efficiency improvements within Imperial Irrigation District's service area in return for the right to divert the water conserved by those investments. An average of 105,000 AFY of water has been conserved since the program's implementation.  Management of MET-Owned Land in Palo Verde – Since 2001, MET has acquired approximately 21,000 acres of irrigable farmland that are leased to growers, with incentives to grow low water-using crops and experiment with low water-consumption practices. MET continues to evaluate opportunities to formally account for verified long-term water savings associated with these lands as part of its Colorado River supply reliability strategy.
 Palo Verde Land Management, Crop Rotation, and Water Supply Program – Authorized in 2004, this 35-year program allows MET to pay participating farmers to reduce their water use, and for MET to receive the saved water. Over the life of the program, an average of 84,500 AFY has been saved and made available to MET.
 Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and MET Storage and Interstate Release Agreement – Entered in 2004, this agreement allows SNWA to store its unused, conserved water with MET, in exchange for MET to receive additional Colorado River water supply. MET has relied on the additional water during dry years, especially during the 2011-2016 California drought, and SNWA is not expected to call upon MET to return water until after 2026.  Lake Mead Storage Program – Executed in 2006 and subsequently integrated with Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) operations, MET may intentionally leave conserved water in Lake Mead for exclusive future use. MET has significantly expanded its use of intentionally created surplus (ICS) storage in recent years, including record storage creation (450,000 AF) in 2023 under DCP‑related conservation programs.
 Quagga Mussel Control Program – Developed in 2007, this program introduced surveillance activities and control measures to combat quagga mussels, an invasive species that impact the Colorado River's water quality.
 Bard Seasonal Fallowing Program – Authorized in 2019, and subsequently expanded, this program allows MET to pay participating farmers in Bard to reduce their water use between the late spring and summer months of selected year. Under expanded program authorizations through 2026 (Quechan Seasonal Fallowing Program), this program can provide up to approximately 12,000 AFY in certain years.
 Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan – Signed in 2019, this agreement incentivizes storage in Lake Mead through 2026 and overall, it increases MET's flexibility to fill the CRA as needed (MET, 2025).
 Lower Basin Conservation and System Efficiency Programs – In recent years, MET has participated in new, multi-agency conservation and system efficiency programs implemented between 2023 and 2026. These programs incentivize agricultural conservation, system efficiency improvements, urban conservation, and groundwater storage in the Lower Colorado River Basin, with the goal of reducing 110
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system demands and increasing storage in Lake Mead during critically dry conditions. This includes programs such as the Quechan Diversion Forbearance program.  Exchange Programs – MET is involved in separate exchange programs with the USBR, which takes place at the Colorado River Intake and with San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), which exchanges conserved Colorado River water.

The Colorado River faces long-term challenges of water demands exceeding available supply with additional uncertainties due to climate change. Climate change impacts expected in the Colorado River Basin include the following:
 More frequent, more intense, and longer lasting droughts, which will result in water deficits.  Continued dryness in the Colorado River Basin, which will increase the likelihood of triggering a firstever shortage in the Lower Basin.  Increased temperatures, which will affect the percentage of precipitation that falls as rain or snow, as well as the amount and timing of mountain snowpack (MET, 2025).

Given these uncertainties, MET plans to continue implementing and expanding Colorado River conservation, storage, exchange, and transfer programs, while also supporting increased water recycling and system efficiency improvements within the Colorado River Basin. MET continues to evaluate additional transfer and conservation opportunities to further enhance regional supply reliability through the 2025 UWMP planning horizon.

6.2.3 State Water Project

6.2.3.1 Background
The SWP consists of a series of pump stations, reservoirs, aqueducts, tunnels, and power plants operated by California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and is an integral part of the effort to ensure that business and industry, urban and suburban residents, and farmers throughout much of California have sufficient water. Water from the SWP originates at Lake Oroville, which is located on the Feather River in Northern California. Much of the SWP water supply passes through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ("Delta"). The SWP is the largest state-built, multipurpose, user-financed water project in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of residents in California receive at least part of their water from the SWP, with approximately 70 percent of SWP's contracted water supply going to urban users and 30 percent to agricultural users. The primary purpose of the SWP is to divert and store water during wet periods in Northern and Central California and distribute it to areas of need in Northern California, the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley, the Central Coast, and Southern California (MET, 2025).

The Delta is key to the SWP's ability to deliver water to its agricultural and urban contractors. All but five of the 29 SWP contractors receive water deliveries below the Delta (pumped via the Harvey O. Banks or Barker Slough pumping plants). However, the Delta faces many challenges concerning its long-term sustainability such as climate change posing a threat of increased variability in floods and droughts.

Sea level rise complicates efforts in managing salinity levels and preserving water quality in the Delta to ensure a suitable water supply for urban and agricultural use. Furthermore, other challenges include continued subsidence of Delta islands, many of which are already below sea level, and the related threat of catastrophic levee failure as water pressure increases or following a major seismic event. 111
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In May 2019, DWR withdrew its permit for the two-tunnel WaterFix project in favor of a smaller onetunnel project alternative. In July 2022, the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the recommended Delta Conveyance Project alternative was issued, with the project potentially operational by 2045 (Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, 2024), though its implementation faces strong opposition by environmental organizations and other interests in the Delta. The maximum value of the Delta Conveyance Project, when coupled with 250,000 AF of new regional storage, is estimated to be 367,000 AFY for MET, with 63,000 AFY of that amount for Orange County. The Delta Conveyance Project also reduces the probability that any shortage occurs by about 10 percent, meaning a doubling of the time between shortage conditions from once every 5 years to once every decade (MWDOC OC Water Reliability Study, 2023).

6.2.3.2 Current Conditions and Supply
Just like the Colorado River, the amount of water that can be delivered from the SWP to its 29 contractors varies annually based on hydrology and reservoir storage along the SWP. The DWR publishes the maximum entitlement of SWP water for each water contracting agency in "Table A." DWR sets these allocations to balance the needs for human health and safety, agricultural, and municipal water, considering factors like reservoir storage, runoff forecasts, and Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. The primary drivers that influence allocations are hydrologic conditions (precipitation and snowmelt) along with storage levels, especially in Lake Oroville. Actual deliveries typically average less than 50 percent of Table A due to hydrologic and regulatory constraints (MET, 2025). MET's actual annual allocations based on springtime Table A values for the past UWMP cycles are summarized in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3 MET SWP Program Capabilities
Year Average Annual Table A Spring Allocation (MAF)
2015 0.38
2020 0.38
2025 0.96
Percent Change(1) +252.6%
Notes:
(1) Percent change is between the years 2020 and 2025. Source: SWP Allocations 1996-2026.

SWP contractors may additionally receive Article 21 water on a short-term basis in addition to Table A water if requested. Article 21 of SWP contracts allows contractors to receive additional water deliveries only under specific conditions, generally during wet months of the year (December through March).

Because a SWP contractor must have an immediate use for Article 21 supply or a place to store it outside of the SWP, there are few contractors like MET that can access such supplies (MET, 2025).

Carryover water is SWP water allocated to an SWP contractor and approved for delivery to the contractor in a given year but not used by the end of the year. The unused water is stored in the SWP's share of San Luis Reservoir, when space is available, for the contractor to use in the following year (MET, 2025).

Turnback pool water is Table A water that has been allocated to SWP contractors who have exceeded their demands. This water can then be purchased by another contractor depending on its availability (MET, 2025).
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The following factors affect the ability to estimate existing and future water delivery reliability:
 Water availability at the source: Availability can be highly variable and depends on the amount and timing of rain and snow that fall in any given year. Generally, during a single dry year or two, surface and groundwater storage can supply most water deliveries, but multiple dry years can result in critically low water reserves. Fisheries issues can also restrict the operations of the export pumps even when water supplies are available.
 Water rights with priority over the SWP: Water users with prior water rights are assigned higher priority in DWR's modeling of the SWP's water delivery reliability, even ahead of SWP Table A water.  Climate change: Mean temperatures are predicted to vary more significantly than previously expected. This change in climate is anticipated to bring warmer winter storms that result in less snowfall at lower elevations, reducing total snowpack. From historical data, DWR projects that by 2050, the Sierra snowpack will be reduced from its historical average by 25 to 40 percent. Increased precipitation as rain could result in a larger number of "rain-on-snow" events, causing snow to melt earlier in the year and over fewer days than historically, affecting the availability of water for pumping by the SWP during summer. Furthermore, water quality may be adversely affected due to the anticipated increase in wildfires. Rising sea levels may result in potential pumping cutbacks on the SWP and Central Valley Project (CVP). DWR's recent planning documents and the Draft 2025 Delta planning reference (DCR) describe climate-adjusted "existing conditions" baselines and future scenarios used by agencies for UWMPs.
 Regulatory restrictions on SWP Delta exports: The Biological Opinions (BiOps) protect specialstatus species such as delta smelt and spring- and winter-run Chinook salmon and imposed substantial constraints on Delta water supply operations through requirements for Delta inflow and outflow and export pumping restrictions. Restrictions on SWP operations imposed by state and federal agencies contribute substantially to the challenge of accurately determining the SWP's water delivery reliability in any given year (DWR, 2020b).
 Ongoing environmental and policy planning efforts: Following the 2019 withdrawal of WaterFix, DWR certified the Delta Conveyance Project Final EIR and approved the Bethany alignment in December 2023, a key modernization initiative for the SWP. EcoRestore and related habitat efforts continue to advance.
 Delta levee failure: The levees are vulnerable to failure because most original levees were simply built with soils dredged from nearby channels and were not engineered. A breach of one or more levees and island flooding could affect Delta water quality and SWP operations for several months.

When islands are flooded, DWR may need to drastically decrease or even cease SWP Delta exports to evaluate damage caused by salinity in the Delta.

It can be concluded that the federal regulatory framework affecting the Bay-Delta's ecosystem, species, and water supply are constantly evolving by adapting to new scientific information, changing climate conditions, and legal challenges. This dynamic and complex regulatory landscape, along with hydrologic and storage conditions along the SWP, continues to result in water supply uncertainties that impact all SWP contractors, including MET, MWDOC, and its member agencies (MET, 2025). 113
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6.2.3.3 SWP Programs/Plans
In the past five years, MET has updated and implemented planning, regulatory, infrastructure, and operational programs to improve the reliability of the SWP supplies while addressing environmental, seismic, and climate-related risks in the Delta and along the California Aqueduct. Key SWP programs and planning efforts include:
 SWP Biological Opinions and California Incidental Take Permit – Updated federal BiOps and a California ITP issued in 2024 provide a new operating framework intended to improve flexibility and species protection. The 2025 MET UWMP characterizes the net reliability benefit at approximately +60,000 AFY relative to prior permits, subject to hydrologic and regulatory conditions.  Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) Voluntary Agreements – MET supports the State's proposed Healthy Rivers and Landscapes program, which establishes a voluntary framework for improving Delta ecosystem conditions through coordinated flow contributions and habitat restoration projects. The HRL approach is intended to provide regulatory stability while supporting environmental objectives consistent with SWP operations.

6.2.4 Storage, Transfers, and Conveyance Programs
Storage is a major component of MET's dry year resource management strategy. MET's likelihood of having adequate supply capability to meet projected demands, without implementing its Water Supply Allocation Plan (WSAP) depends on its storage resources. Following a significant drawdown during the 2020–2022 drought, MET rebuilt storage as hydrologic conditions improved. By the end of 2023, MET had approximately 3.4 MAF of regional dry-year storage. Storage increased to 3.8 MAF by the end of 2024, with levels projected to reach approximately 3.9 MAF by the end of 2025. MET also maintains approximately 750 thousand acre-feet (TAF) of emergency storage dedicated to catastrophic supply interruption conditions, including a major seismic failure of the Delta levees.

In its 2025 UWMP, MET evaluates storage based on median starting storage at the beginning of each five-year increment, representing a 50 percent probability that actual storage will be higher or lower. This approach differs from earlier UWMPs, which relied on average storage assumptions, and provides a more conservative and realistic representation of storage availability. All storage capability values incorporate conveyance and recovery constraints associated with SWP terminal reservoirs, the CRA, and MET's in-region and out-of-region groundwater banking programs.

Lake Oroville continues to serve as the SWP's largest storage facility with a capacity of approximately

3.5 MAF. Water released from Oroville moves to the Feather River and then to the Sacramento River before being pumped south at the Harvey O. Banks pumping plant into the California Aqueduct. MET's storage portfolio includes surface reservoirs such as Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Mathews, and Lake Skinner; SWP terminal storage in San Luis Reservoir; groundwater banking programs including Semitropic, Arvin-Edison, the High Desert Water Bank, Kern Delta, and Mojave; and ICS storage in Lake Mead. These storage assets provide operational flexibility during dry years and help maintain supplies during extended droughts or emergency events.
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MET endeavors to increase the reliability of water supplies through the development of flexible storage and transfer programs including groundwater storage (MET, 2025). These include:
 Antelope Valley-East Kern (AVEK) Water Agency Exchange and Storage Program: Under the exchange program, for every 2 AF MET receives, MET returns 1 AF back to AVEK, and MET will also be able to store up to 30,000 AF in the AVEK's groundwater basin, with a dry-year return capability of 10,000 AF.
 Arvin-Edison Storage Program: The storage program is estimated to deliver 75,000 AF, and the specific amount of water MET can expect to store in and subsequently receive from the program depends on hydrologic conditions and any regulatory requirements restricting MET's ability to export water for storage. During wet years, MET has the discretion to use to program to store portions of its SWP supplies which are in excess, and during dry years, the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District returns MET's previously stored water to MET by direct groundwater pump-in or by exchange of surface water supplies.
 Diamond Valley Lake to Rialto Pipeline – Planned for completion in 2028, this project creates new conveyance that improves the ability to move non-SWP supplies (120 cubic feet per second (cfs), including CRA and banked water) into areas historically dependent on SWP deliveries, increasing drought and seismic resilience.
 High Desert Water Bank Program: Developed in partnership with AVEK, this regional groundwater banking program allows MET to store up to 280,000 AF of SWP Table A or other available supplies in the Antelope Valley groundwater basin. The program provides a put-and-take capability of up to approximately 70,000 AFY, with infrastructure including monitoring and production wells, California Aqueduct turnouts, pipelines, recharge basins, and pump facilities. Phase 1 became operational in 2023, with full build-out expected by approximately 2030.  Kern-Delta Water District Storage Program: This groundwater storage program has 250,000 AF of storage capacity, and water for storage can either be directly recharged into the groundwater basin or delivered to Kern-Delta Water District farmers in lieu of pumping groundwater. During dry years, the Kern-Delta Water District returns MET's previously stored water to MET by direct groundwater pump-in return or by exchange of surface water supplies.  Mojave Storage Program: MET entered into a groundwater banking and exchange transfer agreement with Mojave Water Agency that allows for the cumulative storage of up to 390,000 AF. The agreement allows for MET to store water in an exchange account for later return.  Richvale & Western Canal Water Transfers – These multi-year transfer options will provide supplemental dry-year supplies when available, with volumes up to approximately 54,000 AF (2025-2027).
 San Bernardino Valley MWD Surplus SWP Program – Programmatic access to surplus SWP supplies (approximately 13 TAF) will be available from SBVMWD under certain hydrologic and operational conditions.
 Semitropic Storage Program: The maximum storage capacity of the program is 350,000 AF, and the minimum and maximum annual yields available to MET are 34,700 AF and 236,200 AF, respectively.

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discretion to use the program to store portions of its SWP supplies which are in excess, and during dry years, the Semitropic Water Storage District returns MET's previously stored water to MET by direct groundwater pump-in or by exchange of surface water supplies.  Sepulveda Feeder Pump Stations (Stage 1) – This program includes pumping improvements that expand westward movement of CRA/SWP/banked supplies across service areas to address localized system constraints. Pumping capacity is expected to be 30 cfs upon completion of Stage 1 in 2027.  Yuba Accord Extension – This project is a continuation of an established dry-year transfer program from the Yuba watershed that can be accessed subject to hydrologic and regulatory conditions. As of 2025, the extension is under negotiation for approximately 250,000 AFY in supply.

6.2.5 Untreated Imported Water - Baker Treatment Plant
The Baker Treatment Plant is a 28.1 mgd drinking water treatment plant at the site of the former Baker Filtration Plant in Lake Forest. The plant was a joint regional project by five South Orange County water districts: El Toro Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD), Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD), and Trabuco Canyon Water District, which have capacity rights of 3.2 mgd, 6.8 mgd, 8.4 mgd, 8.4 mgd, and 1.3 mgd, respectively. The project came online in early 2017 and is managed and operated by IRWD.

The plant has multiple water supply sources that increase water supply reliability, including imported untreated water from MET through the Santiago Lateral and local surface water from Irvine Lake.

It provides a reliable local drinking water supply during emergencies or extended facility shutdowns on the MET delivery system (including Diemer Plant interruptions or AMP outages) and increases operational flexibility by creating redundancy within the water conveyance system.

6.2.6 Potential Future Water Projects

6.2.6.1 Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water
In February 2023, the MET's Board directed its staff to integrate water resources planning, climate resilience planning, and financial planning into a Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water (CAMP4W).

Then a Joint Task Force of Board Members and Member Agency Managers was convened to facilitate the development of CAMP4W in a timely and transparent process. The main elements of CAMP4W include:

1. Identify climate and growth scenarios, building from analyses conducted for MET's Integrated Resources Plan (IRP).

2. Develop time-bound targets for new regional water supplies and system improvements.

3. Establish a framework for decision-making and annual reporting.

4. Form policies, initiatives, and partnerships.

5. Evaluate business models and funding strategies.

Because investments required for regional supply reliability and system resilience are significant, it is important that decisions are made through an adaptive management process to avoid the risks associated with over-investment or under-performance. Tracking signposts and progress towards time-bound targets is therefore critical for CAMP4W's annual reporting. Currently, regional projects being explored by MET include Pure Water Southern California, new reservoir storage in Southern California of up to 116
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155,000 AFY, regional seawater desalination, and participation in California's Delta Conveyance Project.

These projects will be scored against the following CAMP4W criteria: (1) reliability; (2) resilience; (3) financial; (4) adaptability/flexibility; (5) equity; and (6) environmental co-benefits.

Pure Water Southern California – The potential Pure Water Southern California program, a partnership with the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, would purify wastewater treatment effluent that currently flows to the ocean to produce high quality recycled water. The purified water would be delivered to Metropolitan's member agencies to meet their groundwater replenishment and storage requirements.

It should be noted that the 2025 MET UWMP does not include Pure Water yield in projected supplies (MET, 2025).

Sites Reservoir – This potential project includes a water storage reservoir of 1.5 MAF and would require the construction of two large dams up to 310 feet high and nine smaller saddle dams. The water stored in the reservoir, located north of Sacramento, would be diverted from the Sacramento River during high flow events and returned to the Sacramento River during dry and critical years, thereby providing additional dry-year water for environmental flows and project partners including SWP agencies south of the Delta.

The current operations model estimates the annual water yield of the Sites Reservoir Project at approximately 270,000 AFY by 2032, when the Sites Reservoir Project is scheduled to be operational (MET, 2025). It should be noted that the 2025 MET UWMP does not include Sites Reservoir in projected supplies (MET, 2025).

Delta Conveyance Project – Following the withdrawal and subsequent termination of the California WaterFix project, the State advanced a new single-tunnel Delta Conveyance Project to address seismic risk, sea-level rise, extreme weather, and regulatory uncertainty while improving long-term SWP delivery reliability. The environmental review was completed in 2023 and DWR has approved the project. Potential yield used in planning analyses is on the order of approximately 400,000 AFY. It should be noted that the 2025 MET UWMP does not include Delta Conveyance Project yield in projected supplies pending future milestones and contracting decisions (MET, 2025).

6.2.7 Supply Reliability within MET
MET's 2025 UWMP reports on its water reliability and identifies projected supplies to meet the long-term demand within its service area. The MET 2025 UWMP discusses the current water supply conditions and long-term plans for supply implementation and continued development of a diversified resource mix.

It describes the programs being implemented, such as the CRA, SWP, Central Valley storage/transfer programs, water use efficiency programs, local resource projects, and in-region storage that will enable the region to meet its water supply needs. MET's 2025 UWMP also presents MET's supply capacities from 2025 through 2050 for average year, single dry year, five consecutive dry years, and more frequent and severe droughts, as specified in the UWMP Act.

Information concerning MET's UWMP, including the background, associated challenges, and long-term development of programs for each of MET's supply sources and capacities have been summarized and included in the following subsections. Additional information on MET can be found directly in MET's 2025 UWMP.
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6.2.7.1 MET's Water Service Reliability Assessment Results In MET's 2025 UWMP, MET evaluated supply reliability by projecting supply and demand under a normal year, single-dry year, and five-year consecutive dry years, based on conditions affecting the SWP (MET's largest and most variable supply). For this supply source, the average of 100 historical years 1922-2021 most closely represents water supply conditions in a normal water year, the single driest year was 1977 and the five-year dry period was 1988-1992. The analyses also include Colorado River supplies under the same hydrological variations.

MET also incorporated the SWP and Colorado River's reliability factors, such as water quality objectives set by the SWRCB, BiOps, and amendments to the Coordinated Operations Agreement for the SWP and Quantification Settlement Agreements for the Colorado River into their assessment.

MET has concluded that the region can provide reliable water supplies under normal, single-dry, and five-year consecutive dry conditions as presented in Table 6.4, Table 6.5, and Table 6.6, respectively.

In each of the following tables, "Current Programs" supplies include:
 In-Region Supplies and Programs:
» Metropolitan Surface Storage (Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner). » Flexible Storage in Castaic Lake and Perris Lake.
» Groundwater Storage for Conjunctive Use.
 California Aqueduct (SWP), including Central Valley transfers and storage program supplies conveyed by the aqueduct.
 CRA, including deliveries, programs, and exchanges with SDCWA.

These supplies are impacted - typically reduced - by the single dry year and multiple dry year scenarios.

Though demands increase in these drought conditions, MET projects reliable supply, even surplus, through 2050. MWDOC is a MET member agency, and MET's projections take into account the imported demands from Orange County. As so, MET's water reliability assessments are used to determine that demands within MWDOC can be met for all three hydrological conditions. 118
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Table 6.4 MET's Projected Supply Capability and Demands through 2050 for a Normal Year 119
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Table 6.6 MET's Projected Supply Capability and Demands through 2050 for a Drought (5 Consecutive Water Years)

6.2.7.2 MET's Drought Risk Assessment Results
For its Drought Risk Assessment (DRA), MET assessed the reliability of each individual water supply source over the five-consecutive-year drought through a modeling method using the same historical hydrologic conditions as the water service reliability assessment: 1922 to 2021. MET used the five consecutive years of 1988 to 1992 to complete its DRA, because this represents the driest five-consecutive year historical sequence for MET's supply. The results, shown in Table 6.7, indicate that MET's SWP and CRA supplies alone cannot meet demands during this five‑year drought period without additional actions. MET's 2025 UWMP therefore identifies Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) actions as necessary tools to close the deficit and maintain service through the modeled drought sequence. Supply augmentation is 121
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anticipated to provide the additional water needed to meet projected demands without requiring demand reduction actions. Supply augmentation actions are comprised of MET's portfolio of water storage reserves and flexible supply sources that are available on an as-needed basis, such as water from its storage facilities and from transfer and exchange programs. Therefore, MET's water supply from the SWP and CRA combined with supply augmentation strategies can reliably meet the demands of a five-year drought from FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30 (Table 6.7). 122
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Table 6.7 MET's Water Use, Supply, and Drought Risk Assessment for 2026-2030 123
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6.3 Local Groundwater
Historically, local groundwater has been the cheapest and most reliable source of supply for the City. The City supplements supply with groundwater extracted from a subunit of the non-adjudicated San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin). However, in the past five years, the City has not used any groundwater supply. The City still has two wells, Well 6 and Well 8, in the Basin located near the San Clemente Golf Course (Dudek, 2015) that are currently undergoing equipment upgrades. The City has established a safe pumping yield on its local subunit of the Basin of approximately 500 AFY to prevent seawater intrusion and overdraft, while using regular water quality monitoring. Therefore, the City is projecting 500 AFY of groundwater supply from these existing wells starting in FY 2028 once equipment upgrades are completed.

6.3.1 San Mateo Groundwater Basin
Per DWR's designation, the Basin is a non-adjudicated, very low-priority basin located to the south of the Orange County boundary, within the boundary of the Marine Corps Base (Base), Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County. The Basin covers an area of 4.7 square miles (DWR, 2019a). Historically, the Base utilized groundwater from the Basin for Base use and for irrigation of agricultural lease lands on Base property.

Recent data have not been obtained on use of water from the basin by the Base.

6.3.1.1 Basin Characteristics
Marine terrace deposits characterized as predominantly fine to coarse sand and gravel in the southern part of San Clemente are underlain by the San Mateo and Capistrano Formations. These deposits are in direct hydraulic contact with the ocean and are subject to seawater intrusion. The San Mateo Formation consists of marine sands and conglomerates, while the Capistrano Formation that underlies it consists of interbedded sandstone and shale zones, with nested turbidite-filled channels that are conducive to groundwater production (Dudek, 2015).

Confined groundwater in the Basin is produced from a deep-lying series of semi-consolidated sandstone beds with numerous coarse gravel lenses. The majority of the soils have slow or very slow infiltration rates.

The usable surface area of the Basin was identified to be 107 acres with a hypothetical usable depth ranging from 10 to 110 feet (Boyle Engineering Corporation, 1987). The City has successfully relied on well water production during drought years.

6.3.1.2 Basin Management
Due to the unadjudicated, very low-priority designation of the San Mateo Valley Basin, a formal management plan does not exist. However, the City worked with Dudek to prepare a Water Well Aquifer Study in 2015 to evaluate the Basin's water quality and the City wells' production operations. The Basin has recharge areas along San Mateo Creek, downgradient from drinking water supply wells (DWR, 2019b).

6.3.2 Planned Future Groundwater Sources
The City has no planned groundwater supply projects.
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6.4 Surface Water

6.4.1 Existing Surface Water Sources
Local surface water is available from Irvine Lake and treated at the Baker Treatment Plant. The surface water is used during emergencies or when untreated imported water is unavailable from MET. The City does not rely on surface water as a primary water source. For more details on the Baker Treatment Plant, refer to Section 6.2.5.

6.4.2 Planned Future Surface Water Sources
As of 2025, there are no planned surface water uses in the City's service area.

6.5 Stormwater

6.5.1 Existing Stormwater Sources
There are, currently, no direct stormwater uses in the City's Service area.

6.5.2 Planned Future Stormwater Sources
The City is currently studying the feasibility of a project at Poche Beach to divert urban runoff. Water could potentially be used for recycled water in the future if a microfiltration/reverse osmosis (MF/RO) facility could be built there. There is no set timeline or potential supply volumes to note.

6.6 Wastewater and Recycled Water
The City is directly involved in wastewater services through its ownership and operation of the wastewater collection system in its service area. Additionally, the City owns and operates wastewater treatment facilities. The sewer system service area encompasses about 14.3 square miles and includes approximately 180 miles of sewer main.

Recycled water is wastewater that is treated through primary, secondary, and tertiary processes and is acceptable for most non-potable water purposes such as irrigation and commercial and industrial process water per Title 22 requirements. Recycled water opportunities have continued to grow in Southern California as public acceptance and the need to expand local water resources continues to be a priority.

Recycled water also provides a degree of flexibility and added reliability during drought conditions when imported water supplies are restricted. The following sections expand on the existing agency collaboration involved in these efforts as well as the City's projected recycled water use over the next 25 years.

6.6.1 Agency Coordination
The South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) is a Joint Powers Authority created on July 1, 2001 to facilitate and manage the collection, transmission, treatment, and discharge of wastewater for more than 500,000 homes and businesses across South Orange County. It was formed as the legal successor to the Aliso Water Management Agency, South East Regional Reclamation Authority, and South 125
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Orange County Reclamation Authority. SOCWA has six member agencies that include: City of Laguna Beach, City of San Clemente, City of San Juan Capistrano, El Toro Water District, Emerald Bay Service District, Santa Margarita Water District, and South Coast Water District. All these service areas receive wholesale water through MWDOC. The service area encompasses approximately 220 square miles including the Aliso Creek, Salt Creek, Laguna Canyon Creek, and San Juan Creek Watersheds. Figure 6.4 shows a map of the SOCWA service area.

Within its service area, SOCWA operates two wastewater treatment plants, with an additional ten wastewater treatment plants operated by SOCWA member agencies. Wastewater in the service area is collected at the local and regional level through a series of interceptors that convey influent to the wastewater treatment plants. Treated effluent throughout the service area is conveyed to two gravity flow ocean outfalls operated by SOCWA the Aliso Creek Outfall and the San Juan Creek Outfall. The Aliso Creek outfall has a capacity of 33.2 mgd and extends 1.5 miles offshore near Aliso Beach in the City of Laguna Beach. The San Juan Creek outfall has a nominal capacity of 36.8 mgd which can be increased by pumping and extends 2.2 miles offshore near Doheny Beach in the City of Dana Point. Full secondary treatment is provided at SOCWA wastewater treatment plants, with most plants exceeding this level of treatment when the water is beneficially reused.

SOCWA Coastal Treatment Plant - SOCWA's Coastal Treatment Plant (CTP) in Aliso Canyon, Laguna Niguel has a 6.7 mgd capacity and treats wastewater received from the City of Laguna Beach, EBSD, MNWD, and SCWD to secondary effluent standards. Effluent from the CTP is treated to secondary or tertiary levels depending on the discharge method, ocean outfall or beneficial reuse. Recycled water is treated to Title 22 standards at the Advanced Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) owned by SCWD, but operated by SOCWA, located adjacent to the CTP. During the summer months, over 2 mgd of recycled water can be produced by the AWTP. Treated effluent that is not recycled is discharged through the Aliso Creek Ocean Outfall. Waste sludge is sent to the Regional Treatment Plant (RTP) in Laguna Niguel.

SOCWA J. B. Latham Treatment Plant - SOCWA's J. B. Latham Treatment Plant located in the City of Dana Point has a 13 mgd capacity and treats wastewater from MNWD, City of San Juan Capistrano, SMWD, and SCWD to secondary effluent standards. The secondary effluent is conveyed directly to the San Juan Creek Outfall as the plant does not have tertiary treatment. 126
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Figure 6.4 SOCWA Service Area Map
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6.6.2 Wastewater
The City provides wastewater service to approximately 84 percent of the incorporated area of the City boundaries. Wastewater in the remaining portions of the system has typically been serviced by South Coast Water District and Santa Margarita Water District; however, since December 2017, the City has been receiving approximately 600,000 gallons per day of raw wastewater from Santa Margarita Water District's Talega service area through an interim Agreement. The City and SMWD are currently working to meet water quality requirements to continue the conveyance and treatment of wastewater from the Talega area of the City.

The City's 14.3 square mile service area contains approximately 180 miles of gravity sewers ranging in size from 6-inches to 24 inches in diameter, 12 pump stations and five miles of pressure force mains.

Wastewater is conveyed to the treatment plant located on Avenida Pico from two pump of the stations situated in the vicinity of the Wastewater Reclamation Plant (WRP). The pump stations are equipped with variable frequency drives that pace incoming flows to the WRP.

Wastewater first enters the WRP at the headworks building for metering, screening, and grit removal.

Incoming flows are accurately metered through a Parshall flume combined with ultra-sonic flow meter, screened through bar screens to remove the larger debris that can clog downstream piping, pumps and equipment, and then conveyed into grit tanks for removal of coarse material such as sand and other fine inorganic material particles that cause wear in pumps and occupy valuable space in the digesters.

The first treatment process is primary clarification. The clarifiers provide a quiescent zone to promote the settling of suspended solids. Along with the removal of most of these solids, a portion of the biological oxygen demand (BOD) substances and grease and oils are also removed.

The next step is the activated sludge process that consists of aeration basins and secondary clarifiers. The aeration basins contain a population of bacteria and other microorganisms known as mixed liquor. The mixed liquor culture feeds on the primary effluent suspended material and soluble BOD. Air is pumped and diffused into the aeration basins to provide aerobic conditions and mixing. The mixed liquor then flows to the secondary clarifiers, which are similar to the primary units.

The mixed liquor settles and is collected at one end of the basin. Most of the settled mixed liquor is returned to the aeration basins to treat incoming primary effluent. To maintain balance in this biological treatment process, a portion of the mixed liquor is removed. The clear liquid called secondary effluent then flows through the land outfall to SOCWA's Ocean Outfall for disposal.

A portion is diverted and pumped to the reclamation process. Reclamation provides further treatment beyond secondary and is commonly referred to as Tertiary Treatment. The process includes a chemical addition to promote the formation of floc. Flocculation is the aggregation of secondary effluent suspended solids into larger particles. The flocculated effluent is then filtered and disinfected by chlorine.

The tertiary effluent is used within the plant and distributed offsite to City customers.

Effluent from the City's Water Treatment Plant that is not used for recycled water enters a land outfall splitter box before discharging to SOCWA's Ocean Outfall for disposal. Turbidity levels are monitored at the splitter box and, if within specifications, a portion of secondary effluent is diverted to the reclamation facilities for tertiary treatment.

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content. The resulting bio-solids are then conditioned, dewatered, and trucked to a regional composting site.

Table 6.8 summarizes the wastewater collected by the City in its collection system in 2025. Table 6.9 shows the amount of the City's wastewater treated and disposed of by SOCWA in 2025.

Table 6.8 Submittal Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected within the City's Service Area in 2025 Submittal Table 6-2 Retail: Wastewater Collected Within Service Area in 2025 Water Code Section 10633(a)
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 Plant (WWTP)
and Place ID Number
Is WWTP
Located Within
UWMP Area?
(AF)
San Clemente/SOCWA Metered 3,806 City of San Clemente
WRP, Place ID 255218 Yes
Total Wastewater Received from UWMP
Service Area in 2025: 3,806
NOTES: Wastewater quantified by influent metering at WRP. Includes approximately 600,000 gallons per day of wastewater originating from Santa Margarita Water District.

Table 6.9 Submittal Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes within the City's Service Area in 2025 Submittal Table 6-3 Retail: Wastewater Treatment and Outcomes Within UWMP Service Area in 2025 Water Code Section 10633(a)
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Name and Place ID
Number
Drop down list
Does This Plant Treat
Wastewater Generated
Outside the UWMP
Service Area?
(OPTIONAL)
Drop down list
2025 Volume of
Wastewater
Received from
UWMP Service
Area
Total 2025
Volume of
Water
Treated
2025 Outcomes of Treated Wastewater
Water Recycled
Within UWMP
Service Area
Effluent Discharge
that is not a Permitted
Recycled Water Use
Volume Volume
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
City of San
Clemente WRP,
Place ID 255218
Yes 3,806 3,806 778 3,028
Total 3,806 3,806 778 3,028
NOTES: Source - City of San Clemente, 2025.

6.6.3 Current Recycled Water Uses
San Clemente Water Reclamation Plant - The City of San Clemente owns and operates the San Clemente Water Reclamation Plant located within San Clemente. The plant has a design capacity of 7 mgd and treats wastewater to secondary or tertiary levels depending on the discharge method, ocean outfall or beneficial reuse. Any secondary effluent in excess of the plant's recycling limit is conveyed to the San Juan Creek Ocean Outfall via the San Clemente Land Outfall. Recycling capacity is currently 4.4 mgd after the expansion was completed in 2014 and included 9 miles of pipelines, conversion of a domestic water 129
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reservoir to recycled water storage, and a pressure reducing station as well as an interconnection with SMWD.

In FY 2024-25, approximately 765 AF of recycled water from the WRP, or approximately 10 percent of the City's total water demand in the same year, was used to irrigate the City's landscapes (Table 6.10).

Table 6.10 Submittal Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area Submittal Table 6-4 Retail: Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses Within Service Area Water Code Section 10633 (c)(e)
Use Type
Water Type (after
treatment if treated)
(OPTIONAL)
Additional Information
(as needed)
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Landscape
irrigation (exc
golf courses)
Non-Potable City of San Clemente
Water Reclamation Plant
Golf course 765 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
irrigation Non-Potable City of San Clemente Water Reclamation Plant Industrial use Non-Potable City of San Clemente
Water Reclamation Plant
Total 765 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
NOTES: Source – MWDOC, 2025.

6.6.4 Projected Recycled Water Uses
As of April 2019, the State of California amended its recycled water policy to expand its numeric goal of recycled water use to 2.5 million AFY by 2030 and added annual required reporting requirements for wastewater and recycled water. The City currently uses water from its recycled water system for direct non-potable reuse such as landscape irrigation. The city has completed a feasibility study on various expansion routes of the recycled water distribution system, finding that any measurable expansion in distribution would be cost prohibitive. However, a small area of expansion is set to break ground in spring 2026, which would add 330 feet of recycled distribution pipe for 11 AFY of recycled water use.

Additionally, the City did enter into a temporary agreement (with the intention to develop a permanent one) with neighboring SMWD in December 2017 to accept wastewater flows from the Talega area of San Clemente, which are currently being delivered through the Avenida Pico trunk line for treatment at the WRP. These sewer flows were previously treated by SMWD at their Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant. The City previously had excess plant capacity to treat these additional (approximately 0.6 mgd) flows and they will help contribute to the City's ability to eventually serve additional recycled water.

There is also another partnership with SMWD on the Trampas Canyon reservoir for recycled water storage.

This will allow the City to store treated wastewater in the winter months both for use by the City and for sale to SMWD during the warmer months when the demand for landscape irrigation water peaks. In order to store water in the reservoir; however, the City will need to reduce the level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the recycled water produced. Currently, there is a design for an MF/RO treatment plant to be completed to accomplish this reduction in TDS. The City is exploring funding options to break ground on the project with plans to be operational by 2030.
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Table 6.11 compares the recycled water projected for 2025 in the City's 2020 UWMP versus the actual 2025 use.

Table 6.11 Submittal Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual Submittal Table 6-5 Retail: 2020 UWMP Recycled Water Use Projection Compared to 2025 Actual Water Code Section 10633 (e)
Use Type
2020 Projection for
2025 2025 Actual Use
(AF) (AF)
Landscape irrigation (exc golf courses) 590
Golf course irrigation 380 765
Industrial use 230
Total 1,200 765
NOTES: Source - MWDOC, 2025

6.6.5 Potential Recycled Water Uses
The City recognizes the benefits of recycled water use and recently completed an expansion of its WRP.

The City continues to support, encourage, and contribute to the continued development of recycled water and potential uses throughout the region. Staff is evaluating the potential for a Phase II expansion and regional uses for its recycled water (Table 6.12).

Table 6.12 Submittal Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use within the Service Area Submittal Table 6-6 Retail: Methods to Encourage Future Recycled Water Use Water Code Section 10633 (f)
Name of Action Description
Planned
Implementation
Year
Expected Increase in
Recycled Water Use
(AF)
Phase II Water
Reclamation Project
Expansion
Expansion of existing recycled water distribution
system to provide access/ conversion from potable
water to additional irrigation customers/HOAs.

FY 2026-27 165
Total 165
NOTES: Source – City of San Clemente, 2025.

6.7 Desalination Opportunities
In 2014, MET modified the provisions of their Local Resources Program (LRP) to include incentives for locally produced seawater desalination projects that reduce the need for imported supplies.

MET's LRP incentivizes participating agencies to explore new local water supply opportunities. Developing local supplies within MET's service area is part of its IRP goal of improving water supply reliability in the region and reducing pressure on imported supplies from the SWP and Colorado River. To qualify for the incentive, proposed projects must replace an existing demand or prevent new demand on MET's imported water supplies. In return, MET offers three incentive formulas under the program:
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 Sliding scale incentive up to $475 per AF for a 15-year agreement term (but requiring the project to produce local supplies for 25 years), depending on the unit cost of seawater produced compared to the cost of MET supplies.
 Fixed incentive up to $305 per AF for a 25-year agreement term.

6.7.1 Ocean Water Desalination
The City is not currently pursuing ocean desalination but may consider participating in the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project at some point in the future if additional capacity becomes available. However, the City will still be required to reduce use during droughts, so the City considers the project as a potential emergency local supply source and not a drought-proof supply.

Doheny Ocean Desalination Project - Following the expiration of the Seawater Desalination Program (SDP) in 2020, MET approved a $39.9 million LRP agreement in April 2024 with MWDOC and South Coast Water District (SCWD) for the 5,600 AFY Doheny Ocean Desalination Project. SCWD is moving forward with the implementation of its Doheny Ocean Desalination Project to create a new local, drought-proof water supply that will also provide emergency water supplies should the delivery of imported water be disrupted due to earthquakes or other natural disasters. In October 2022, the California Coastal Commission gave unanimous approval of the project, which will provide 5 million gallons per day of drinking water to SCWD customers and other potential partners in South Orange County. The project is currently in progressive design/construction and is expected to be fully operational in 2029. There is potential for expansion to provide a total of 15 mgd. Once operational, the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project will be the first fully compliant ocean desalination facility to use the California Ocean Plan Amendment's preferred subsurface intake and blended brine discharge. Water is sourced from subsurface intake (slant) wells proposed at Doheny State Beach, which is the environmentally preferred technology because they are fully buried beneath the ocean floor to protect marine life. Brine, the saltwater left over from the desalination process, will be co-mingled with treated wastewater in an existing outfall pipe (San Juan Outfall) and discharged two miles out into the ocean.

6.7.2 Groundwater Desalination
There are limited brackish groundwater opportunities within the City's service area. The City's Groundwater Supply and Management Study from 1987 has identified small pockets of groundwater in the Prima Deshecha Canada and Segunda Deshecha Canada sub-basins. Due to the low yield and potential for salt-water intrusion, the City has yet to consider these sources of groundwater.

6.8 Water Exchanges and Transfers

6.8.1 Existing Exchanges and Transfers
The City maintains interconnections with the SMWD and SCWD. It also maintains an emergency interconnection with IRWD through their 2008 Emergency Interconnect Agreement with participating south Orange County water agencies, which allows the City to access IRWD water supplies, including north Orange County groundwater, when available in times of water shortages or other regional supply challenges.
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6.8.2 Planned and Potential Exchanges and Transfers
The City does not currently have plans to introduce new exchanges and transfers. However, MWDOC continues to help its retail agencies develop transfer and exchange opportunities that promote reliability within their systems. Therefore, MWDOC will look to help its retail agencies navigate the operational and administrative issues of transfers within the MET distribution system.

6.9 Future Water Projects
The City has identified the following future water supply projects, which are further summarized in Table 6.13:

Recycled Water Expansion Project – Installation of 330 feet of distribution pipeline to expand recycled water service within a homeowner's association (HOA) residential area. Expected increase in recycled water use of 11 AFY.

MF/RO Recycled Water Upgrade – Construction of an MF/RO treatment plant to provide reduction in TDS of treated wastewater stored in Trampas Canyon reservoir for later recycled water use. The project is a partnership between the City and SMWD that is expected to provide 2,195 AFY of additional recycled water for SMWD by 2030.

Table 6.13 Submittal Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Submittal Table 6-7 Retail: Expected Future Water Supply Projects or Programs Water Code Section 10631 (f)
Name of Future
Projects or
Programs
Joint Project with other
suppliers? Additional
Description
(as needed)
Water Type
(after
treatment if
treated)
Planned
Implementation
Year
Planned
for Use in
Year Type
Expected
Increase in
Water
Supply to
Supplier
(yes/no)
If Yes,
Supplier
Name
Recycled water
expansion
project
No Expansion for
HOA Non-Potable 2026 All Year Types 11
MF/RO recycled
water upgrade Yes SMWD Non-Potable 2030 All Year Types 2,195 NOTES:

The City anticipates water demand in the City to remain relatively constant over the next 25 years. Any additional water supplies that may be developed would primarily serve to provide a redundant or more cost-effective source of water. Alternatively, the City plans to focus its capital project efforts on better managing water conveyance, improving yields from its own existing sources, and replacing or repairing existing infrastructure.

The projects that have been identified by the City to improve the City's water supply reliability and enhance the operations of the City include facilities projects such as filter plant and pump station rehabilitation, replacement and construction of new pump stations, dead end water system improvements, meter replacements, vault lid replacement at the Avenida Columbo Pressure Reducing Station, updates to the water and sewer standards, water system rehabilitation and an air-vac replacement 133
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program. Projects identified in the City's Capital Improvement Program include those listed below. For the full list of projects, refer to the City's Capital Improvement Program.

Well Filter Plant Rehabilitation - This plant treats water from Wells 6 and 8 for iron and manganese.

Upgrades for the filter plant are being designed with an anticipated completion in 2027.

Pico Booster Pump Station Pump Replacement - This pump conveys water from the Reservoir 11 subzone. Reservoir 11A was constructed for potable water and Reservoir 11 was converted to recycled water storage. The pumps will be replaced to improve pumping efficiency and reduce power consumption. The design phase of the project is completed, and construction is anticipated in the next two years.

Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation – The project has been awarded and is awaiting scheduling.

Construction anticipated to begin in spring 2026. The upgraded station will pump water to Reservoir No. 10 and will provide system redundancy for improved reliability in the event of an unplanned outage.

Reeves Pump Station (New Pump Station) – The design has been completed and is awaiting bidding. It is anticipated to begin construction in FY 2027. The pump station will improve hydraulics to Reservoir 7 and system redundancy during emergency events or outages.

Costero Risco Pressure Reducing Station Rehabilitation – The project has been awarded, and is awaiting scheduling. The Costero Risco Pressure Reducing Station Vault has been experiencing excessive lateral pressures from the slope above and is in need of replacement. The project proposes to install a new concrete vault in the same location with improved subsurface drainage as well as constructing shoring behind the vault.

Dead End Water System Improvements – There are several locations throughout the City's potable water distribution system where the water mains "dead-end," not allowing this water to cycle through the water distribution system. By installing a fire hydrant or blow off at the dead-ends, operators will be able to flush the stagnated water out of the system. This will allow the Utilities Department to more effectively maintain the water quality throughout the potable water distribution system.

Reservoir 5 and 5A - The reservoirs are near the end of their useful life. Planning has begun to design and replace the reservoirs at the site, with anticipated construction to begin in 2030.

6.10 Energy Intensity
The City owns and operates a water distribution system and a wastewater collection system. This section reports the energy intensity for each system using data from FY 2025. Water and energy resources are inextricably connected. Known as the "water-energy nexus", the California Energy Commission estimates the transport and treatment of water, treatment and disposal of wastewater, and the energy used to heat and consume water account for nearly 20 percent of the total electricity and 30 percent of non-power plant related natural gas consumed in California. In 2015, California issued new rules requiring 50 percent of its power to come from renewables, along with a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Consistent with energy and water conservation, renewable energy production, and GHG mitigation initiatives, the City reports the energy intensity of its water and wastewater operations.
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The methodology for calculating water energy intensity outlined in Appendix O of the UWMP Guidebook was adapted from the California Institute for Energy Efficiency exploratory research study titled "Methodology for Analysis of the Energy Intensity of California's Water Systems" (Wilkinson 2000).

The study defines water energy intensity as the total amount of energy, calculated on a whole‐system basis, required for the use of a given amount of water in a specific location. UWMP reporting is limited to available energy intensity information associated with water processes occurring within an urban water supplier's direct operational control. Operational control is defined as authority over normal business operations at the operational level. Any energy embedded in water supplies imparted by an upstream water supplier (e.g., water wholesaler) or consequently by a downstream water purveyor (e.g., retail water provider) is not included in the UWMP energy intensity tables. The City's calculations conform to methodologies outlined in the UWMP Guidebook and Wilkinson study.

6.10.1 Water Supply Energy Intensity
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Table 6.14 Optional Submittal Table O-1A: Energy Efficiency Reporting Optional Submittal Table O-1A: Recommended Energy Reporting - SINGLE DELIVERY PRODUCT - WATER SUPPLY PROCESS APPROACH Water Delivery
Product
Retail Potable
Deliveries Only for Water Delivery Products Under the Urban Water Supplier's Operational Control Start Date of Reporting
Period 7/1/2024
Water Management Process Non-Consequential
Hydropower
End Date of Reporting
Period 6/30/2025
Is upstream embedded
energy included in the
values reported?
No
Units for
Water
Volume
Extract
and
Divert
Place
into
Storage
Conveyance Treatment Distribution Total
Utility Hydropower Net Utility
Volume of Water Entering Process AF 0 6,734 6,734 6,734 Energy Consumed (kWh) N/A 0 2,508,785 2,508,785 2,508,785 Energy Intensity (kWh/vol. converted to
MG) N/A 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,143 1,143 0.0 1,143
Quantity of Self-Generated Renewable Energy
0 kWh
Data Quality (Estimate, Metered Data, Combination of Estimates and Metered Data) Metered Data
Data Quality Narrative:

Volume of Water Entering Process: Distribution data based on MWDOC Compiled Water Audits "Authorized-Consumption." Non-Revenue Water is not considered in this calculation - the energy efficiency is based on water delivered to customers.

Energy Consumed: Based on meter data.

Narrative:

The City of San Clemente relies on imported water and recycled water to meet its customers' water needs. Operational control is limited to potable water booster stations.
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6.10.1.1 Operational Control and Reporting Period
As described throughout the report, the City is a retail agency that relies on groundwater and imported water. Water supply energy intensity was calculated for the 2025 fiscal year. This is a standard for energy and GHG reporting to the Climate Registry, California Air Resources Board and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Calendar year reporting provides consistency when assessing direct and indirect energy consumption within a larger geographical context, as fiscal year starting dates can vary between utilities and organizations.

6.10.1.2 Volume of Water Entering Processes
Water volume is based on water audit data. The Extracted volume is based on the "Volume from Own Sources" data point while water deliveries are based on "Authorized Consumption." This calculation excludes water losses so that the final energy intensity is based on the water that is actually delivered to customers.

6.10.1.3 Energy Consumption and Generation
According to San Diego Gas & Electric bills, pump stations along the distribution system consumed 2,508,785 kWh of electricity. Currently, the City does not generate renewable energy. Energy consumption is based on metered data.

6.10.2 Wastewater and Recycled Water Energy Intensity
In FY 2025, the City consumed 3,222 kWh per AF for wastewater collection and treatment services (Table 6.15). The wastewater system in turn provided the water consumed by the recycled water system.

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Table 6.15 Optional Submittal Table O-2: Energy Efficiency – Wastewater and Recycled Water Optional Submittal Table O-2: Recommended Energy Reporting - WASTEWATER AND RECYCLED WATER Start Date of Reporting Period 7/1/2024 Only for Water Delivery Products Under the End Date of Reporting Period 6/30/2025 Urban Water Supplier's Operational Control Is upstream embedded energy in the values reported? No Water Management Process Units of Measure for Water (AF) Total
Volume of Wastewater Entering Process (volume units selected above) 3,806 Wastewater Energy Consumed (kWh) 3,995,811
Wastewater Energy Intensity (kWh/volume) 3,222
Volume of Recycled Water Entering Process (volume units selected above) 765 Recycled Water Energy Consumed (kWh) 1,184,345
Recycled Water Energy Intensity (kWh/volume converted to MG) 4,751 Quantity of Self-Generated Renewable Energy related to recycled water and wastewater operations 0 kWh
Data Quality
Combination of Estimates and Metered Data
Data Quality Narrative:

The volume of wastewater entering the process is obtained through meter readings. All wastewater is treated at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant and then a portion enters the recycled water system while the rest outfalls to the ocean. Energy consumed is based on metered data.

Narrative:

San Clemente operates the local wastewater collection system as well as a Water Reclamation Plant. Water treated at the reclamation plant is delivered to customers for use in irrigation. The volume of recycled water entering the system is based on metered deliveries to clients. Assuming the rest of the collected wastewater is discharged, we can then calculate the volume of wastewater that is discharged. Energy use at the Water Reclamation Plant is assumed to be 73% for wastewater, 25% for recycled water, and 2% for administrative use.
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6.10.2.1 Operational Control and Reporting Period
The City's existing sewer system is made up of a network of gravity sewers, 12 sewer lift stations, and a Water Reclamation Plant. Water treated at the Water Reclamation Plant either enters the recycled water system or proceeds to an ocean outfall. Similar to the water supply energy intensity, wastewater energy intensity was calculated for the 2025 fiscal year.

6.10.2.2 Volume of Wastewater Entering Processes
In FY 2025, the City collected and conveyed 3,806 AF of wastewater based on metered data. This water was treated at the Water Reclamation Plant and 765 AF of recycled water was produced and distributed to customers, resulting in 3,041 AF of wastewater discharged to the ocean outfall. The volume of recycled water delivered is based on data from customer meters.

6.10.2.3 Energy Consumption and Generation
According to San Diego Gas & Electric bills, the City's wastewater lift stations consumed 898,701 kWh of electricity. The City-owned Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) consumed 4,253,104 kWh of electricity which includes wastewater treatment, recycled water treatment and most recycled water distribution. The proportion of energy usage at the WRP is estimated to be approximately 73 percent for wastewater, 25 percent for recycled water, and 2 percent for administrative. Therefore, energy consumed is estimated at 3,097,110 kWh for wastewater and 1,063,276 kWh for recycled water at the WRP. Two additional pump stations are used to pump recycled water, and they consumed 121,069 kWh in FY2025. Total energy consumption was 3,995,110 kWh for wastewater and 1,184,345 kWh for recycled water in FY 2025.

Currently, the City does not generate renewable energy. Energy consumption data was based on metered data.

6.10.3 Key Findings and Next Steps
Calculating and disclosing direct operationally controlled energy intensities is another step towards understanding the water-energy nexus. However, much work is still needed to better understand upstream and downstream (indirect) water-energy impacts. When assessing water supply energy intensities or comparing intensities between providers, it is important to consider reporting boundaries as they do not convey the upstream embedded energy or impacts energy intensity has on downstream users. Engaging one's upstream and downstream supply chain can guide more informed decisions that holistically benefit the environment and are mutually beneficial to engaged parties. Suggestions for further study include:
 Supply-chain engagement – The City relies on a variety of water sources for their customers. While some studies have used life cycle assessment tools to estimate energy intensities, there is a need to confirm this data. The 2025 UWMP requirement for all agencies to calculate energy intensity will help the City and neighboring agencies make more informed decisions that would benefit the region as a whole regarding the energy and water nexus. A similar analysis could be performed with upstream supply chain energy, for example, with State Project Water.  Internal benchmarking and goal setting – With a focus on energy conservation and a projected increase in water demand despite energy conservation efforts, the City's energy intensities will likely 139
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decrease with time. Conceivably, in a case where water demand decreases, energy intensities may rise as the energy required to pump or treat is not always proportional to water delivered. In the course of exploring the water-energy nexus and pursuing renewable energy goals, there is a need to assess whether energy intensity is a meaningful indicator or if it makes sense to use a different indicator to reflect the City's commitment to energy and water conservation. Current efforts could be expanded with the addition of a wastewater energy intensity evaluation.  Regional sustainability – Water and energy efficiency are two components of a sustainable future.

Efforts to conserve water and energy, however, may impact the social, environmental, and economic livelihood of the region. In addition to the relationship between water and energy, over time, it may also be important to consider and assess the connection these resources have on other aspects of a sustainable future.
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CHAPTER 7 WATER SERVICE RELIABILITY AND DROUGHT

RISK ASSESSMENT
This chapter of the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) describes the City of San Clemente’s water service reliability assessment for three long-term hydrological conditions: a normal year, a single dry year, and a drought period lasting five consecutive years. The Drought Risk Assessment assesses water supply reliability during a severe drought lasting the next five consecutive years, from 2026 to 2030. Factors affecting reliability, such water quality, regulations and climate change, are also summarized in this assessment of reliability.

7.1 Water Service Reliability Overview
As part of the UWMP, every urban water supplier is required to assess the reliability of their water service to its customers under a normal year, a single dry year, and multiple dry years. The City of San Clemente’s water sources are from local groundwater, recycled water, and imported water purchased from the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC). MWDOC is one of 26 member agencies of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET), which imports water from the Colorado River through its own Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) and from Northern California through the California Aqueduct managed by the State Water Project (SWP).

MET has also invested in numerous programs and projects to augment its direct deliveries of imported water such as water transfers, groundwater banking, and use of its reservoir storage as summarized in Chapter 6.

Local groundwater in the San Mateo Basin unadjudicated, and is low priority, therefore, a formal management plan does not exist. However, the City of San Clemente worked with Dudek to prepare a Water Well Aquifer study in 2015 to evaluate the Basin’s water quality and City’s wells’ production operations. The Basin has recharge areas along San Mateo Creek, downgradient from drinking water supply wells (DWR, 2019b). Likewise MET has also invested in numerous programs and projects to augment its direct deliveries of imported water such as water transfers, groundwater banking, and use of its reservoir storage as summarized in Chapter 6. MET’s draft 2025 UWMP demonstrates that MET will be able to meet its projected water demands for the next 25 years under normal, dry and multiple dry year conditions (MET, 2025).

In 2025, all water agencies in Orange County, in collaboration with their wholesalers, MWDOC and OCWD, developed a water demand forecast model for their service areas that estimated water demand at the individual retail water agency level. The demand model statistically correlates municipal and industrial (M&I) water use with demographic, socioeconomic, conservation, and weather variables as reported in the 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model TM (MWDOC, 2025). Because the model isolates weather, future water demand can be estimated under single and multiple-year droughts and under future climate change scenarios. The model used a 33-year dataset (1991-2024) to estimate demand under average (normal), single-dry year, and five consecutive dry years hydrologic conditions. Correlation coefficients between demand, temperature, and precipitation were applied to the hottest and driest 141
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historical sequences to calculate high-demand scenarios, which were expressed as scaling factors relative to the 33-year average demand.

Table 7.1 Optional Submittal Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) OPTIONAL Submittal Table 7-1 Retail: Basis of Water Year Data (Reliability Assessment) 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 2024-
2025, use 2025
Available Supplies if
Year Type Repeats
Check the box if quantification of available supplies is not compatible with this table and is provided elsewhere in the UWMP.

Location: [insert location from UWMP]
Quantification of available supplies is provided in this table as either volume only, percent only, or both.

Volume Available
% of Average Supply
Average Year 1991-2024 100%
Single-Dry Year 2014 106%
Consecutive Dry Years 1st Year 1991-2024 106%
Consecutive Dry Years 2nd Year 1991-2024 112%
Consecutive Dry Years 3rd Year 1991-2024 113%
Consecutive Dry Years 4th Year 1991-2024 115%
Consecutive Dry Years 5th Year 1991-2024 117%

7.2 Factors Affecting Water Supply Reliability
To prepare realistic water supply reliability assessments, various factors affecting reliability were considered. These include climate change and environmental requirements, regulatory changes, water quality impacts, and locally applicable criteria. In May 2025, DWR published a technical addendum to the 2023 State Water Project Delivery Capability Report (DCR) describing the impact of subsidence to future SWP deliveries. The study showed that SWP deliveries could be reduced by future subsidence. DWR recommends using the 2025 DCR to support long-term planning efforts because DWR has planned nearterm fixes and is committed to restore the conveyance capacity of the California Aqueduct. MET will continue to stay informed and incorporate any suitable subsidence modeling in the future.

7.2.1 Climate Change and the Environment
Changing climate patterns are expected to shift precipitation patterns and affect water supply availability.

Unpredictable weather patterns will make water supply planning more challenging. Although climate change impacts are associated with exact timing, magnitude, and regional impacts of these temperature and precipitation changes, researchers have identified several areas of concern for California water planners (CAMP4W, 2025). These areas include:
 A reduction in Sierra Nevada Mountain snowpack.
 Extreme heat threatens both infrastructure and the health and safety of human lives.  Prolonged drought periods.
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 Water quality issues associated with increase in wildfires.  Rising sea levels resulting in:
» Impacts to coastal groundwater basins due to seawater intrusion. » Increased risk of damage from storms, high-tide events, and the erosion of levees. » Potential pumping cutbacks to the SWP and Central Valley Project (CVP).

Other important issues of concern due to global climate change include:
 Effects on local supplies such as groundwater.
 Changes in urban and agricultural demand levels and patterns.  Alterations to power generation and pumping regime.
 Increases in ocean algal blooms affected seawater desalination supplies.

The major impact in California is that without additional surface storage, winter snowpack retaining water storage in the mountains will not last resulting in more water being lost to the oceans.

Without additional surface storage, earlier and heavier runoff will flow to the ocean instead of being held as mountain snowpack, causing California to lose more water. California therefore needs to place a strong emphasis on expanding storage.

As described in Chapter 6, the Colorado River Basin supplies have been inconsistent since about the year 2000, with precipitation near normal while runoff has been less than average in two out of every three years. Climate models are predicting a continuation of this pattern whereby hotter and drier weather conditions will result in continuing lower runoff, pushing the system toward a drying trend that is often characterized as long-term drought.

Dramatic swings in annual hydrologic conditions have affected water supplies available from the SWP over the last decade. The declining ecosystem in the Delta has also led to a reduction in water supply deliveries, and operational constraints will likely continue until a long-term solution to these problems is identified and implemented (MET, 2025).

Climate change is also projected to impact future water demands. The 2025 Orange County Water Demand Model TM developed a sensitivity for the water demand forecast based on using future climate variables from a subset of 15 downscaled global climate models (GCMs) from the World Climate Research Program (WCRP) Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). Future weather variables under two climate scenarios were substituted for baseline historical average weather, with the results indicating that projected water demands under one to five consecutive dry years could be 5 percent to 17 percent greater than baseline demands (MWDOC, 2025).

7.2.2 Regulatory and Legal
Ongoing regulatory restrictions, such as those imposed by the Biological Opinions (BiOps) on the effects of SWP and the federal CVP operations on certain marine life, also contribute to the challenge of determining water delivery reliability. Endangered species protection and conveyance needs in the Delta have resulted in operational constraints that are particularly important because pumping restrictions impact many water resources programs – SWP supplies and additional voluntary transfers, Central Valley storage and transfers, and in-region groundwater and surface water storage. BiOps protect special-status species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and imposed 143
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substantial constraints on Delta water supply operations through requirements for Delta inflow and outflow and export pumping restrictions.

In addition, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has set water quality objectives that must be met by the SWP including minimum Delta outflows, limits on SWP and CVP Delta exports, and maximum allowable salinity level. SWRCB has implemented the new Lower San Joaquin River flow objectives from the Phase 1 Delta Plan amendments through adjudicatory (water rights) and regulatory (water quality) processes. The Lower San Joaquin River flow objectives are estimated to reduce water available for municipal water use. New litigation, listings of additional species under the ESA, or regulatory requirements imposed by the SWRCB could further adversely affect SWP operations in the future by requiring additional export reductions, releases of additional water from storage, or other operational changes impacting water supply operations.

The Colorado River 2007 Interim Guidelines governing the Lower Basin water supply shortages and the operations of Lakes Mead and Powell are set to expire in 2026, and new operating guidelines will need to be developed for 2027 and beyond. At the time of this 2025 UWMP, negotiations over the successor post-2026 guidelines are ongoing and the outcome is highly uncertain. It is anticipated that California will likely be required to reduce its supplies from the Colorado River, on average, under the new guidelines, and that as the junior priority, MET is at risk. A final EIS with a Selected Alternative is expected in the summer of 2026 with a record of decision to follow.

The difficulty and implications of environmental review, documentation, and permitting pose challenges for multi-year transfer agreements, recycled water projects, and seawater desalination plants. The timeline and roadmap for getting a permit for recycled water projects are challenging and inconsistently implemented in different regions of the state. Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) projects face regulatory restraints such as treatment, blend water, retention time, and Basin Plan Objectives, which may limit how much recycled water can feasibly be recharged into the groundwater basins. New regulations and permitting uncertainty are also barriers to seawater desalination supplies, including updated Ocean Plan Regulations, Marine Life Protected Areas, and Once-Through Cooling Regulations (MET, 2025).

7.2.3 Water Quality
The following sub-section describes the water quality of the region’s water supplies and the measures being taken to continue to deliver high-quality drinking water that meets federal and state regulations.

7.2.3.1 Imported Water
MET is responsible for providing high quality potable water throughout its service area. Over 250,000 water quality tests are performed per year on MET’s water to test for regulated contaminants and additional contaminants of concern to monitor the safety of its waters (MET, 2025). MET’s supplies originate primarily from the CRA and from the SWP. A blend of these two sources, proportional to each year’s availability of the source, is then delivered throughout MET’s service area.

Although the CRA and SWP have different water quality characteristics, MET has implemented effective treatment and management strategies to maintain high-quality water. The CRA water source contains higher total dissolved solids (TDS) and the SWP contains higher levels of naturally-occurring organic matter, lending to the formation of disinfection byproducts. To remediate the CRA’s high level of salinity and the SWP’s high level of organic matter, MET blends CRA and SWP supplies and has upgraded all its 144
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treatment facilities to include ozone treatment processes. In addition, MET has been engaged in efforts to protect its Colorado River supplies from threats of uranium, perchlorate, and chromium VI while also investigating the potential water quality impact of the following emerging contaminants:

N-nitrosodimethylamine, (NDMA) pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCP), microplastics, perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and 1,4-dioxane (MET, 2025).

PFAS is a group of widely used man-made “forever chemicals” that include both perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). MET has voluntarily monitored PFAS in its source and treated waters since 2017. Most samples have shown non-detect (ND) for all tested PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS. A limited number of other PFAS—such as PFHxA, PFBA, PFPeA, PFDoA, PFTA, and PFBS, have been detected only at trace levels below their method detection limits. PFOA and PFOS have not been detected in Metropolitan’s imported or treated water supplies. Some member agencies, however, have detected these compounds in local groundwater wells, which may require treatment or source management to comply with emerging Division of Drinking Water (DDW) regulations. As DDW and U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, some agencies may supplement their local supplies with increased purchases of Metropolitan water (MET, 2025).

EPA finalized the first national drinking water standards for six PFAS compounds in April 2024. These standards include enforceable MCLs for PFOA and PFOS set at 4 parts per trillion (ppt). In May 2025 the EPA announced that it would extend the compliance deadline for PFOA and PFOS from 2029 to 2031 to provide additional time for testing, planning, and installation of treatment technologies. While MET and its member agencies continue to monitor and test PFAS in imported and local sources, the delay in the federal compliance date allows additional time to evaluate treatment options, coordinate funding, and plan system upgrades necessary to meet forthcoming federal PFAS standards.

The presence of quagga mussels in water sources is a water quality concern. Quagga mussels are an invasive species that was first discovered in 2007 at Lake Mead, on the Colorado River. This species of mussels forms massive colonies in short periods of time, disrupting ecosystems and blocking water intakes. They can cause significant disruption and damage to water distribution systems. MET has had success in controlling the spread and impacts of the quagga mussels within the CRA; however, the future could require more extensive maintenance and reduced operational flexibility than current operations allow. It also resulted in MET eliminating deliveries of CRA water into Diamond Valley Lake (DVL) to keep the reservoir free from quagga mussels (MET, 2025).

In addition, Golden Mussels, another invasive species capable of disrupting pipelines and altering ecosystems, were detected in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta in October 2024 and are now spreading through the SWP. These mussels pose similar concerns due to their ability to obstruct raw water conveyance facilities and negatively affect aquatic environments. Although their presence does not typically result in violations of drinking water standards, unmanaged infestations can degrade habitats, clog infrastructure, and reduce the aesthetic and recreational value of lakes and reservoirs. State and regional agencies continue to monitor golden mussel movement and evaluate appropriate response strategies to limit their spread (MET, 2025).

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production, monitoring, and recharge wells that provide data on water levels and water quality conditions across the aquifer system.

San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin
This San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin underlies San Mateo Valley and Christianitos Canyon in northwestern Orange County and southeastern San Diego County. This basin is also known as Bulletin 118 Basin No. 9-002 and is classified by California Department of Water Resources (DWR) as a very low priority basin under Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), therefore not requiring a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) nor an Alternative Plan. It should be noted that this basin is distinct from the San Mateo Groundwater Basin in northern California.

Current and historical data from Well 6 indicates that it consistently produces relatively good quality water that is not affected by saline water. It does not exhibit ion ratios or analyte concentrations that are indicative of saline water intrusion, even with levels of chloride and TDS that have slightly varied over time (Dudek, 2015).

In Well 8, salinity and chloride in the water produced increased from 2009 to 2012. The City’s Water Well Aquifer Study concluded that the salinity of water produced by the well increased as cumulative production increased and that there may be evidence of incipient seawater intrusion in the deeper portion of the well and at the bottom of the upper screened interval. However, water quality improved when pumping stopped as upgradient water from the east moved into the well area. The source of the incipient saline water is currently unknown (Dudek, 2015).

A recently completed capital improvement project sealed off the lower levels of the screened area in Well No. 8 to improve water quality. The improvement should improve water quality and potentially increase annual production within the well. In addition, the City rehabilitated Well No. 5 and Calafia Well for the purpose of utilizing the wells for monitoring the water quality within the aquifer.

7.2.4 Locally Applicable Criteria
Within Orange County, there are no significant local applicable criteria that directly affect reliability. Over the years, the water agencies in Orange County have made tremendous efforts to integrate their systems to provide flexibility for interchanging with different sources of supply. There are emergency agreements in place to provide adequate supply of water in all parts of the County. For the agencies in south Orange County, most of their demands are met with imported water, and their limitations are based on the capacity of their systems, which are very robust. However, if a major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault occurs, it can potentially be damaging to key water aqueducts and disrupt imported supplies to the entire Southern California for up to six months. The MET region would likely require a water-use reduction of 10 to 25% until the system is repaired. However, MET has taken proactive steps to handle such disruption, such as constructing DVL, which mitigates potential impacts. DVL, along with other local reservoirs, can store a six to twelve-month supply of emergency water (MET, 2025).

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available to San Clemente (Chapter 6), in five-year increments, for a normal water year, a single dry water year, and a drought lasting five consecutive water years.

7.3.1 Normal Year Reliability
In 2025, MWDOC and OCWD in collaboration with Orange County retail agencies, developed water demand forecast models for individual retail water agencies in Orange County, as described in detail in Chapter 4. This 25-year demand forecast uses statistical models to account for demographic, socioeconomic, conservation, and weather variables (MWDOC, 2025). For normal year reliability, the demand forecast represents average weather conditions.

San Clemente is 100 percent reliable for normal year demands from 2025 through 2050. San Clemente receives imported water from MWDOC via connection to MET's regional distribution system. Although pipeline and connection capacity rights do not guarantee the availability of water, they do guarantee the ability to convey water into the local system when it is available to the MET distribution system.

A comparison between the supply and demand for projected years between 2025 and 2050 is shown in Table 7.2, while a breakdown of potable and non-potable supplies is presented in Table 7.3 and 7.4, respectively. The table demonstrates that projected supplies and demands are equal in every planning year, with no anticipated surpluses or shortfalls. As stated above, the available supply will meet projected demands due to a diversified supply and conservation measures limiting and reducing imported demands in the later years. San Clemente’s supplies are provided by MWDOC and Orange County Groundwater Basin. In MWDOC’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, they identify their wholesale supplies as 100 percent reliable under normal-year conditions (Submittal Table 7‑2; MWDOC, 2025).

Table 7.2 Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635 (a)
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 6-9 R) 7,942 7,944 7,963 7,936 7,912 Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 4-2 R) 7,942 7,944 7,963 7,936 7,912 Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: This table compares the projected demand and supply volumes determined in Sections 4.3.2 and 6.1, respectively.
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Table 7.3 Optional Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison-Potable OPTIONAL Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison - POTABLE 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 6-9 R) 6,842 6,844 6,863 6,836 6,812 Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 4-2 R) 6,842 6,844 6,863 6,836 6,812 Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES:

Table 7.4 Optional Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison-Non-Potable OPTIONAL Submittal Table 7-2 Retail: Normal Year Supply and Use Comparison -

NON-POTABLE
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 6-9 R) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 Use totals
(autofill from Submittal Table 4-2 R) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: This table compares the projected demand and supply volumes determined in Sections 4.3.2 and 6.1, respectively.

7.3.2 Single Dry Year Reliability
A single dry year is defined as a single year of minimal to no rainfall within a period where average precipitation is expected to occur. Orange County’s water demand projection model (described in Chapter 4), isolated the impacts that weather and future climate can have on water demand through the use of a statistical model. The impacts of hot/dry weather conditions are reflected as a percentage increase in water demands from the normal year condition. For a single dry year condition (FY 2013-14), the model projects a six percent increase in demand for San Clemente’s service area (MWDOC, 2025).

Detailed information of the model is included in Appendix H.

San Clemente’s has documented that it is 100 percent reliable for single dry year demands from 2025 through 2050. As shown in Table 7.5, projected single dry year supplies and demands are equal from 2030 to 2050, resulting in no anticipated shortages. This assessment incorporates a six percent increase in demand above normal-year levels and shows the significant reserves and conservation measures available within MET.
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Table 7.5 Submittal Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Demand Comparison Submittal Table 7-3 Retail: Single Dry Year Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Supply totals 8,425 8,428 8,448 8,419 8,393
Use totals 8,425 8,428 8,448 8,419 8,393
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: The single dry year projections estimate a 6% increase on imported M&I demand.

7.3.3 Multiple Dry Years Reliability
Multiple dry years are defined as five or more consecutive dry years with minimal rainfall within a period of average precipitation. Orange County’s water demand projection model (described in Chapter 4) isolated the impacts that weather and future climate can have on water demand through the use of a statistical model. The impacts of hot/dry weather conditions are reflected as a percentage increase in water demands from the normal year condition. During multiple dry years, the UWMP applies dry-year adjustment factors to reflect future climate conditions and retail level water demand. These increase 6 percent in single-dry and first multiple-dry year, going up to 12, 13, 15, and 17 percent in subsequent drought years, relative to average-year demand (see Table 7.1) (MWDOC, 2025). Rather than repeating the single-dry-year factor for all five years, the five-year multi-dry-year scenario applies the year-specific dry-year adjustment factors for each consecutive year, reflecting the increasing impacts of extended drought.

San Clemente has demonstrated that its water supplies remain fully reliable throughout a five‑consecutive‑year dry period from 2025 through 2050. Even assuming a conservative demand increase of 6 to 17 percent per year over five consecutive years, San Clemente is capable of meeting all customers’ demands from 2025 through 2050 (Table 7.6), with significant reserves held by MET and conservation.

The table includes treated and untreated water from MET for M&I and non-M&I demands. The multiple dry-year projections estimate a six percent increase on imported M&I demand. The 2030 column assesses supply and demand for FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30; the 2035 column assesses FY 2030-31 through FY 2034-35 and so forth, to end the water service reliability assessment in FY 2045-50.

Table 7.6 Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Demand Comparison Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
First year
Supply totals 8,425 8,428 8,448 8,419 8,393
Use totals 8,425 8,428 8,448 8,419 8,393
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
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Submittal Table 7-4 Retail: Multiple Dry Years Supply and Use Comparison Water Code Section 10635(a)
2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 (Opt)
(AF) (AF) (AF) (AF) (AF)
Second year
Supply totals 8,891 8,894 8,915 8,885 8,857
Use totals 8,891 8,894 8,915 8,885 8,857
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
Third year
Supply totals 8,946 8,949 8,970 8,940 8,912
Use totals 8,946 8,949 8,970 8,940 8,912
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
Fourth year
Supply totals 9,115 9,118 9,140 9,109 9,081
Use totals 9,115 9,118 9,140 9,109 9,081
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
Fifth year
Supply totals 9,270 9,273 9,295 9,264 9,235
Use totals 9,270 9,273 9,295 9,264 9,235
Surplus/(shortfall) 0 0 0 0 0
NOTES: The 2030 column assesses supply and demand for FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30; the 2035 column assesses FY 2030-31 through FY 2034-35 and so forth, in order to end the water service reliability assessment in FY 2049-50.

7.4 Management Tools and Options
Existing and planned water management tools and options that seek to maximize local resources and results in minimizing the need to import water are described below.  Reduced Delta Reliance: Both MWDOC and MET have demonstrated consistency with Reduced Reliance on the Delta Through Improved Regional Water Self-Reliance (Delta Plan policy WR P1) by reporting the expected outcomes for measurable reductions in supplies from the Delta. MET has improved its self-reliance through methods including water use efficiency, water recycling, stormwater capture and reuse, advanced water technologies, conjunctive use projects, local and regional water supply and storage programs, and other programs and projects. Similarly, Orange County water agencies have further invested in water use efficiency, local water supply projects, and advanced water technologies to increase regional self-reliance. In the near term (2030), regional self-reliance during a normal water year for the entire MET service area is projected to increase by approximately 601 TAF compared to the 2010 baseline, an improvement equal to nearly 20 percent of projected 2030 retail demands. Looking ahead to 2050, normal year regional self-reliance is expected to grow by more than 1.0 MAF above the 2010 baseline, representing an increase of roughly 20 percent of projected 2050 retail demands (MET, 2025).
 Groundwater storage and transfer programs: MET has numerous groundwater storage and transfer programs in which MET endeavors to increase the reliability of water supplies, including the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (AVEK) Waster Agency Exchange and Storage Program and the High Desert Water Bank Program. In addition, MET has encouraged storage through its cyclic and conjunctive use programs that allow MET to deliver water into a groundwater basin in advance of 150
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agency demands, such as the Cyclic Storage Agreements under the Main San Gabriel Basin Judgement.
 MWDOC Water Loss Program: The water loss audit program reduces MWDOC’s dependency on imported water from the Delta by implementing water loss control technologies after assessing audit data and leak detection.
 Implementation of demand management measures during dry periods: During dry periods, water reduction methods to be applied to the public through the retail agencies, will in turn reduce MWDOC’s overall demands on MET and reliance on local and imported water. San Clemente met its conservation target of 20 percent by 2020 as part of the Orange County Regional Alliance as well as individually.

7.5 Drought Risk Assessment
California Water Code (CWC) Section 10635(b) requires every urban water supplier to include, as part of DRA for its water service as part of information considered in developing its demand management measures and water supply projects and programs. The DRA is a specific planning action that assumes San Clemente is experiencing a drought over the next five years and addresses water supply reliability in the context of presumed drought conditions. Together, the water service reliability assessment, DRA, and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) allow San Clemente to have a comprehensive picture of its short-term and long-term water service reliability and to identify the tools to address any perceived or actual shortage conditions.

CWC Section 10612 requires the DRA to be based on the driest five-year historical sequence for San Clemente’s water supply. However, CWC Section 10635 also requires that the analysis consider plausible changes on projected supplies and demands due to climate change, anticipated regulatory changes, and other locally applicable criteria.

The following sections describe the methodology and results from San Clemente’s DRA.

7.5.1 Methodology
As described in more detail in Chapter 4, the water demand forecasting model prepared for San Clemente isolated the impacts that weather and future climate can have on water demand through the use of an econometric model. In addition to weather related factors, the model incorporates explanatory variables that influence both historical and projected water use, including water price, gross domestic product, median household income, housing density, persons per household, households per account, sectoral employment mix (for Commercial, Industrial, Institutional demand), seasonal patterns, historical conservation trends, drought restrictions, and COVID19 behavioral effects. These variables allow the model to separately quantify how economic conditions, demographic shifts, land use characteristics, and institutional constraints affect demand across residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and irrigation sectors (MWDOC, 2025).

The impacts of hot/dry weather condition are reflected as a percentage increase in water demands from the average condition. For a single dry year condition (FY 2013-14), the model projects a six percent increase in demand for San Clemente’s service area (MWDOC, 2025). The model used a 33-year dataset (1991-2024) to estimate demand under average (normal), single-dry year, and five consecutive dry years hydrologic conditions. Correlation coefficients between demand, temperature, and precipitation were 151
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applied to the hottest and driest historical sequences to calculate high-demand scenarios, which were expressed as scaling factors relative to the 33-year average demand.

For San Clemente, the five consecutive dry year demand scenario is based on the demand model’s multiple dry year methodology. In accordance with the econometric demand model approach used to develop UWMP demand projections, a single hot/dry year was first identified based on weather conditions that produced the greatest demand response. Consecutive dry years were then represented by applying incremental scaling factors to this single hot/dry year demand to account for the compounding effects of persistent warm and dry conditions over time. These scaling factors show long‑term relationships between regional water use and multi‑year temperature and precipitation deficits and are applied sequentially to simulate second through fifth consecutive dry years. This approach is consistent with the demand modeling framework summarized in Table 7.1 and 7.7.

7.5.1.1 Water Demand Characterization
All of San Clemente’s water supplies consist of groundwater from the San Mateo Groundwater Basin and purchased water from MWDOC, regardless of hydrologic conditions. As described in Chapter 6, MET’s supplies are from the Colorado River, SWP, and in-region storage. In MET’s 2025 UWMP, the Drought Risk Assessment (DRA) concluded that even without activating WSCP actions. Beyond this, MET’s DRA indicated a surplus of supplies that would be available to all of its member agencies, including MWDOC, should the need arise. Therefore, any increase in demand that is experienced in MWDOC's service area is assumed to be met by MET's water supplies.

Based on the water demand projection model discussed in more detail in Chapter 4, in a single dry year, demand is expected to increase by seven percent above a normal year (see Table 7.1). San Clemente’s DRA conservatively assumes that a drought from FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30 is based on the FY2025 normal year supply with the five-year consecutive dry year hydrology (from Table 7.1). (MWDOC, 2025).

7.5.1.2 Water Supply Characterization
San Clemente’s assumptions for its supply capabilities are discussed and presented in 5-year increments under its water reliability assessment in Section 7.3. For San Clemente’s DRA, these supply capabilities are further refined and presented annually for the years 2026 to 2030, which the Orange County Demand Model (2025) applied a historical dry-year sequence from within 1991-2024 dataset as an analog for five consecutive dry years. Groundwater is sustainably managed through the BPP and robust management measures (Section 6.3.4 and Appendix G), direct and indirect recycled water uses provide additional local supply (Section 6.6), and based on MET’s and MWDOC's UWMP, imported water is available to close any local water supply gap (Section 7.5.1). For its DRA, the model assessed the reliability of supplies available to Orange County through MET using historical supply availability under dry-year conditions.

MET’s supply sources under the CR, SWP, and in-region supply categories are individually listed and discussed in detail in MET’s UWMP. Future supply capabilities for each of these supply sources are also individually tabulated in Appendix 3 of MET’s UWMP, with consideration for plausible changes on projected supplies under climate change conditions, anticipated regulatory changes, and other factors. In addition, San Clemente may benefit from MET‑implemented supply augmentation actions during regional shortages. These actions are planned and exercised by MET based on regional conditions and in accordance with the Water Supply Contingency Plan (WSCP) and are not assumed as baseline or 152
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guaranteed supplies for San Clemente. Such actions may include the use of supplies and storage programs within the Colorado River, SWP, and in‑region storage portfolios.

7.5.2 Total Water Supply and Use Comparison
San Clemente’s anticipated total water use and supply under a five-year drought from FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30, are compared in Table 7.7. San Clemente’s assessment reveals that its supply capabilities are expected to balance with its projected water use for the next five years, from 2026 to 2030.

Table 7.7 Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Submittal Table 7-5 Retail: Five-Year Drought Risk Assessment Water Code Section 10635(b)(3)
2026 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,450
Total Supplies (AF) 8,450
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
2027 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,917
Total Supplies (AF) 8,917
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
2028 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 8,973
Total Supplies (AF) 8,973
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
2029 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 9,143
Total Supplies (AF) 9,143
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0
2030 Total
Total Water Use (AF) 9,298
Total Supplies (AF) 9,298
Surplus/Shortfall w/o WSCP Action 0

7.5.3 Water Source Reliability
San Clemente’s water supply portfolio consists of a combination of local groundwater, direct recycled water use, and imported supplies purchased through MWDOC from MET. Local groundwater provides approximately five percent of the City’s total supply through FY 2049–50, and the City pumps within established safe-yield limits to maintain long-term Basin sustainability. Ongoing improvements to Well No. 8 and continued monitoring may support modest increases in future local production.

The City also benefits from its use of direct recycled water, which reduces demand on imported potable supplies and enhances overall reliability. Additional detail on groundwater and recycled water development is provided in Chapter 6.
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As described in the broader DRA methodology, MET projects that it can reliably meet all member agency demands, including MWDOC’s and therefore San Clemente’s, even under a five-year drought scenario from FY 2025–26 through FY 2029–30. San Clemente’s assessment shows that its available supplies are sufficient to meet projected demands during this period (Table 7.5). Should demands exceed projected levels, the City can purchase additional imported water through MWDOC as needed, ensuring continued service reliability.

As detailed in Chapter 8, San Clemente has in place a robust WSCP and comprehensive shortage response planning efforts that include demand reduction measures and supply augmentation actions. However, since San Clemente’s DRA shows a balance, no water service reliability concern is anticipated, and no shortfall mitigation measures are expected to be exercised over the next five years. San Clemente and its wholesale, MWDOC, will periodically revisit its representation of the supply sources and of the gross water use estimated for each year, and will revise the DRA if needed. 154
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CHAPTER 8 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY

PLANNING

8.1 Background
Water shortage contingency planning is a strategic planning process that the City of San Clemente (City) engages to prepare for and respond to water shortages. A water shortage is defined when water supply available is insufficient to meet the customer demand at a given point in time. This may occur due to water supply availability changes, water quality changes, and/or catastrophic events (e.g., earthquake). The Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), included in Appendix F and summarized in this chapter, provides a water supply availability assessment and structured steps designed to respond to actual conditions. This level of detailed planning and preparation is intended to help maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.

The Water Code Section 10632 requires that every urban water supplier that serves more than 3,000 acre-feet per year or has more than 3,000 connections prepare and adopt a standalone WSCP as part of its UWMP. The WSCP is required to plan for a greater than 50 percent supply shortage. The WSCP may require updating based on new DWR requirements every five years and will be adopted as a current update for submission to DWR by July 1, 2026.

8.2 Overview of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan
The WSCP serves as the operating manual that the City will use to prevent catastrophic service disruptions through proactive, rather than reactive, mitigation of water shortages. The WSCP defines the processes and procedures that would be deployed when shortage conditions arise so that the City’s governing body, its staff, and the public can easily identify and efficiently implement pre-determined steps to mitigate a water shortage to the level appropriate for the degree of water shortfall anticipated. The relationship between the three procedural documents related to planning for and responding to water shortages is graphically depicted in Figure 8.1.

Figure 8.1 Purpose and Relationships of the UWMP, WSCP, and Water Shortage Response Ordinance 155
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A complete version of the City’s WSCP is provided in Appendix F and includes the steps to assess if a water shortage is occurring, and what level of demand reduction actions to trigger the most appropriate response to the water shortage conditions. The WSCP has prescriptive elements, including an analysis of water supply reliability; the drought shortage actions that align with water shortage levels that correspond to water shortage percentages ranging from 10% to greater than 50%; an estimate of potential to close supply gap for each measure; protocols and procedures to communicate identified actions for any current or predicted water shortage conditions; procedures for an annual water supply and demand assessment; monitoring and reporting requirements to determine customer compliance; and reevaluation and improvement procedures for evaluating the WSCP.

8.3 Summary of Water Shortage Response Strategy and Required DWR Tables
The WSCP is organized into the following three main sections with Section 3 aligned with the California Water Code Section 16032 requirements.
 Section 1 Introduction and WSCP Overview gives an overview of the WSCP fundamentals.  Section 2 Background Information provides a background on the City’s water service area.  Section 3 Water Shortage Contingency Preparedness and Response Planning. » Section 3.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis provides a summary of the water supply analysis and water reliability findings from the 2025 UWMP.
» Section 3.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures provides a description of procedures to conduct and approve the Annual Assessment. » Section 3.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Stages explains the WSCP’s six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and more than 50% shortages.
» Section 3.4 Shortage Response Actions describes the WSCP’s shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels.
» Section 3.5 Communication Protocols addresses communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments, regarding any current or predicted shortages and any resulting shortage response actions. » Section 3.6 Compliance and Enforcement describes customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions. » Section 3.7 Legal Authorities describes the legal authorities that enable the City to implement and enforce its shortage response actions.
» Section 3.8 Financial Consequences of the WSCP provides a description of the financial consequences of and responses for drought conditions.
» Section 3.9 Monitoring and Reporting describes 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. » Section 3.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures addresses reevaluation and improvement procedures for monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the WSCP. 156
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» Section 3.11 Special Water Feature Distinction provides a required definition for inclusion in a WSCP per the Water Code.
» Section 3.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability describes the process the City followed to adopt its WSCP.

The WSCP is based on adequate details of demand reduction and supply augmentation measures that are structured to match varying degrees of shortage will aim to make the relevant stakeholders understand what to expect during a water shortage situation. The City adopted water shortage levels consistent with the requirements identified in Water Code Section 10632 (a)(3)(A) (Table 8.1).

The five shortage levels the City uses in their water shortage planning and documented in their WSCP are compared to DWR’s six standard shortage levels in terms of percentage shortage range for each of the six levels in Table 8.1. The water supply augmentation measures that align with each agency shortage level are described in Table 8.2. This table also estimates the extent to which that action will augment supplies to reduce the gap between supplies and demands. The demand reduction action measures that align with each shortage level and how each measure will reduce the shortage gap between expected supplies and the shortage level is summarized in Table 8.3. The purpose of Table 8.2 and 8.3 are to demonstrate the results the City can expect once shortage level actions are implemented to deliver the expected outcomes necessary to meet the requirements of a given shortage level.

Table 8.1 Cross-Reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels 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.

Standard Shortage
Levels Percent Shortage Range Suppliers Shortage Levels Percent Shortage Range 1 Up to 10% 1 – Water Watch Up to 10%
2 Up to 20% 2 – Water Alert Up to 20%
3 Up to 30% 3 – Water Warning Up to 30%
4 Up to 40% 4 – Water Shortage Up to 40%
5 Up to 50% 4 – Water Shortage Up to 50%
6 >50% 5 – Water Emergency >50%
NOTES: See full cross-reference table with San Clemente shortage levels in WSCP. 157
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Table 8.2 Supply Augmentation and Other Actions
Submittal Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
No Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) 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 WUE data online
submittal tool
How much is this going to
reduce the shortage gap?
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL) Volume or
Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range)
(AF)
Add additional rows as needed
1 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 0-10% Pumping of additional groundwater, within safe short-term yield limits
2 Other Purchases Percentage 11-20%
Purchase of additional water supplies
from MET/MWDOC or through
emergency agreement with IRWD
3 Other Purchases Percentage 21-30%
Purchase of additional water supplies
from MET/MWDOC or through
emergency agreement with IRWD
4 Other Purchases Percentage 31-50%
Purchase of additional water supplies
from MET/MWDOC or through
emergency agreement with IRWD
5 Other Purchases Percentage >50%
Purchase of additional water supplies
from MET/MWDOC or through
emergency agreement with IRWD
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES: Additional Imported Water Purchases to meet the supply gap may have financial ramifications per the MET's Water Supply Allocation Plan. Additional Groundwater Pumping in the Orange County Groundwater Basin is subject to OCWD's policies and may be subject to financial ramifications. 158
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Table 8.3 Demand Reduction Actions
Submittal Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(B) and (E)
No Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) 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.

How much is this going to reduce the shortage gap?
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL)
Penalty, Charge, or Other
Enforcement?
For Retail Suppliers Only
Drop Down List
Volume or Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap Reduction Value
(May be a range)
(AF)
Add additional rows as needed
0 Landscape - Prohibit certain types of landscape irrigation Statewide Prohibition is Required Watering or irrigation of nonfunctional turf on publicly owned landscapes, commercial, industrial and institutional owned landscapes, or homeowners' associations common area
landscapes is prohibited.

Yes
1 Expand Public Information Campaign Percentage 0-4% Press releases, social media posts, and/or bill messaging No 1 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or
Surcharge Percentage 0-10% Variable rate surcharge Yes
2 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific days Percentage 11-15% 3 days/week Mar-Nov*; 1 day/week Dec-Feb*** Yes 2 Increase Water Waste Patrols Percentage 16-20% Recruitment of additional, temporary, and/or existing staff for increased patrols Yes
2 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or
Surcharge Percentage 11-20%^ Fixed and variable rate surcharges Yes 3 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for washing hard surfaces Percentage 21-25% Yes
3 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific days Percentage 26-30% 2 days/week Mar-Nov**; 1 day/week Dec-Feb*** Yes 3 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or
Surcharge Percentage >20%^ Variable rate surcharge Yes
4 Other - Prohibit vehicle washing except at facilities using recycled or recirculating water Percentage 31-35% Yes
4 Landscape - Other landscape restriction or prohibition Percentage 36-40% Potable irrigation prohibited during the months of November through March. Yes
4 Landscape - Prohibit certain types of landscape irrigation Percentage 41-45% Non-functional landscapes (i.e. with the exception of parks and golf courses) may, with notice, have potable irrigation turned off at the meter.

No
4 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for construction and dust control Percentage 46-50% No will-serve letters will be provided for potable water for use in construction. No 5 Other water feature or swimming pool restriction Percentage 51-55% Refilling of pools and spas prohibited beyond a 1-inch top off Yes 5 Landscape - Prohibit all landscape irrigation Percentage >55% Recycled water irrigation is exempt, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. Yes
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

NOTES: All shortage response actions for the prior shortage level(s) also apply to the consequent shortage level. With the exception of that for the rate surcharges which is figured as cumulative savings from implementation of prior rate surcharges only (see below), percent reduction in shortage is figured as cumulative savings from implementation of all prior shortage response actions. *Even residential addresses may run irrigation on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; odd residential addresses may irrigate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; and commercial and irrigation accounts may irrigate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. **Even residential addresses may run irrigation on Mondays and Thursdays; odd residential addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and commercial and irrigation accounts may irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. ***Even residential addresses may run irrigation on Mondays; odd residential addresses may irrigate on Saturdays; and commercial and irrigation accounts may irrigate on Thursdays. ^The second and third phase of demand management rates, as proposed by the current rate structure in the San Clemente Municipal Code, can be implemented by action of the City Council in addition to, or in lieu of, other proposed demand reduction actions. 159
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CHAPTER 9 DEMAND MANAGEMENT MEASURES
Over the past several decades, water use efficiency and conservation have evolved from voluntary best practices into core regulatory requirements shaping urban water management throughout California and Orange County. In response to recurring droughts, growing urban demand, and increasing competition for limited water supplies, the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) was formed in 1991 to promote statewide cooperation on urban water conservation. Through the development and implementation of the CUWCC Best Management Practices, water agencies established a consistent, voluntary framework for improving efficiency through locally tailored programs. This early foundation was later strengthened by legislative actions, most notably Senate Bill (SB) X7-7, the Water Conservation Act of 2009, which set enforceable urban water use reduction targets to cut per capita use by 20 percent by 2020 and required retail water suppliers to actively manage demand as part of long-term water planning. All Orange County water agencies came together to create the Orange County 20x2020 Regional Alliance and met compliance as a region. The City of San Clemente (City) also met compliance individually. These efforts reflected a growing recognition that efficient water use is essential to ensuring reliability amid population growth, limited supplies, and increasing climate variability.

Recurring drought conditions have further accelerated the pace and scale of conservation efforts in the last decade. The 2013–2014 drought prompted a statewide emergency response, culminating in an executive order mandating a 25 percent reduction in urban water use across California. All Orange County Water Agencies, including the City, met this reduction target as reported in Chapter 5 of this 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). More recently, the 2021–2022 drought reinforced the need for sustained efficiency gains and durable demand management strategies beyond temporary emergency actions. These regulatory and hydrologic drivers ultimately led to the passing and adoption of SB 606 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1668, the "Making Conservation a California Way of Life" legislation (passed in 2018 and adopted in 2024). The legislation establishes long-term water use objectives for individual water suppliers and reinforces conservation as a permanent element of water management. Together, these milestones underscore the necessity for the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the City to implement comprehensive demand management measures and meet established urban water use reduction targets to ensure regional water supply resilience.

The goal of the Demand Management Measures (DMM) chapter is to provide a comprehensive description of the water use efficiency programs that the City has implemented in the most recent five years, is currently implementing, and plans to implement to meet its urban water use reduction targets.

Per the "Making California a Conservation Way of Life" Framework (Conservation Framework), each Urban Water Supplier is required to calculate and report their Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) and to stay within their calculated annual water budget. The UWUO is an aggregate efficient water use of:
 Indoor Residential Use (population x gallons per capita per day (gpcd) standard).  Outdoor Residential Use (measurements of irrigated/irrigable area, local weather data, and a landscape efficiency factor).
 Outdoor Use with Dedicated Irrigation Meters (measurements of irrigated area, local weather data, and a landscape efficiency factor).
 Distribution System Water Losses.
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 Approved Variances.
 Potable Reuse Bonus.

Additionally, the Conservation Framework includes commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) nonvolumetric Performance Measures, including CII customer account classifications, thresholds for converting mixed-use CII meters (MUMs) irrigating over half an acre of landscape to dedicated irrigation meters (DIMs) or in lieu technologies, CII best management practices (BMPs), and identification of and information sharing with disclosable buildings.

One of the City's top priorities since the adoption of the "Making California a Conservation Way of Life" Framework has been to make progress toward compliance with the Conservation Framework. This chapter will describe the City's DMM activities, including those administered by its wholesaler and supplemental programs administered locally at the retail-level.

9.1 City of San Clemente Demand Management Measures
This section describes the specific Demand Management Measures (DMMs) performed by the City, including DMMs offered in partnership with MWDOC, its wholesale supplier, to encourage water conservation within their service area. Table 9.1 summarizes DMM implementation by the City as well as responsibilities of MWDOC.

Table 9.1 DMM Implementation Responsibility and Regional Programs in Orange County Efficiency Measure Responsibility of: MWDOC Regional
Program and
Activities Retailer MWDOC as a
Wholesaler
Operations Practices
Wholesale Agency Assistance Programs -  
Conservation Pricing   
Conservation Coordinator   
Water Waste Prevention  - 
Water Loss Control
(System Water Audits, Leak Detection and Repair)
 (1) 
Metering with Commodity Rates  (1) (1)
Education and Outreach
Public Outreach Programs   
K-20 Water Education Initiatives and K-12 School Programs    OC Scouts Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and OC Girl Scouts Programs    Water Awareness Poster Contest   
Water Energy Education Alliance   
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Training Program    Residential Indoor Implementation
Residential Indoor Rebates  - 
Flow Monitor Device Rebates  - 
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Efficiency Measure Responsibility of: MWDOC Regional
Program and
Activities Retailer MWDOC as a
Wholesaler
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Implementation Water Savings Incentive Program  - 
On-site Retrofit Program  - 
CII Indoor Rebates
(High Efficiency Toilets and Urinals, Plumbing Flow Control Valves, Connectionless Food Steamers, Air-cooled Ice Machines, Food Defrosters, Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers and pH Controllers, Dry Vacuum Pumps, Laminar Flow Restrictors)
 - 
Landscape Programs
Turf Replacement Program (including Tree Rebate)  - 
Spray-to-Drip Irrigation Rebate Program  - 
Landscape Rebates
(Smart Timers, High Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzles, Large Rotary Nozzles, In-stem Flow Regulators)
 - 
Residential Landscape Design Assistance Program  - 
Notes:
(1) MWDOC does not own or operate a distribution system; water wholesaled by MWDOC is delivered through the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) distribution system and meters.

9.1.1 Operations Practices

9.1.1.1 Wholesale Agency Assistance Programs
MWDOC's Assistance Programs are described in Section 9.3.

9.1.1.2 Conservation Pricing
The City bills all customers on a monthly basis. The monthly bill includes both water and sewer, each billed separately. Water rates include both a fixed service fee and a variable consumption charges for water usage. All water customers are charged fixed service charges based on the service meter size. These fixed service charges are driven by costs independent of consumption, and help to fund system replacement costs, service and main line maintenance, and administrative expenses. Descriptions of the types of water rates and charges are included below. The City recently completed a rate study to analyze and update the cost of services for 2026-2030, a report of which is posted on the City's website along with current water rates.

Water Consumption Rates
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City Distribution Charge
The City Distribution Charge is a commodity rate which imposes a uniform rate per unit of water consumed reflecting the account base costs (including baseline supplies, treatment, distribution, and storage, up to a level that meets the City's baseline demands throughout the year).

Water Supply Charge
The Water Supply Charge is a wholesale pass-through rate which decouples the cost of wholesale water from the City Distribution Charge. The Wholesale Water Supply Pass-Through fee reflects the actual cost to purchase wholesale water and is annually recalculated based on the cost to purchase wholesale water from the City's water suppliers.

Demand Management Rates
To increase revenue stability necessary to provide water service, the Demand Management Rate will be implemented during periods of decreased demand such as droughts or water supply interruptions. The Demand Management Rates consider both the impact from reduced revenue and any cost savings from reduced operational needs, to recover the City's costs to provide service. They also have the ancillary effect of driving water conservation behaviors in customers who may be motivated by cost savings more than by contributing to the public benefits of water use efficiency. This drought surcharge will be added to the commodity rate (per unit costs) if and only once enacted by the City Council.

9.1.1.3 Conservation Coordinator
The City has one full-time Water Conservation Analyst position. The responsibilities of the Water Conservation Analyst are to develop and provide coordination, monitoring, and oversight of conservation programs; communicate and promote water conservation programs and issues to senior management, City Council, and the public; interact with and participate with water conservation coordinators and staff of other agencies; educate on and enforce violations of the City's Water Conservation Ordinance; and manage the City's UWMP. There is collaboration between the Water Conservation Analyst, MWDOC, and its represented agencies to implement regional and local DMMs. The source of funding for the City's water conservation program is from the water operating fund. There are tangential conservation benefits to realize in coordinating with the City's Clean Ocean Program, through promoting the reduction of irrigation water runoff which leads to decreased outdoor water use and/or more efficient irrigation equipment.

9.1.1.4 Water Waste Prevention Ordinances
The San Clemente City Council adopted a Water Conservation Ordinance 1598 on June 2, 2015 amending Chapter 13.12 of Title 13 of the City's Municipal Code. The Urgency Ordinance updated the City's Water Conservation Ordinance and Water Conservation Program in response to the California Governor's state of emergency drought declaration and the new SWRCB drought response plan regulations.

The ordinance established a permanent water conservation clause that is effective at all times and is not dependent upon a water shortage for implementation. Prohibition against waste was established for the following activities/water-using features:
 Unrepaired leaks in plumbing or irrigation systems.
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 Operation of irrigation systems in the daytime hours, excepting that for inspection and repair purposes.
 Washing of vehicles without a shutoff nozzle.
 New commercial car washes that do not recycle used wash water.  Washing of equipment and machinery, structures, or surfaces without a shutoff nozzle.  Unnecessary refilling of swimming pools and spas.
 Operation of fountains, decorative basins, ponds, and waterways that do not recirculate water.  Single-pass cooling systems.
 New commercial laundry facilities that do not reuse rinse water.  Automatic daily laundering of towels at commercial lodging establishments.  Failure to promote water conservation displays at visitor-serving facilities.  Automatically serving water to customers and not using water-conserving practices in the kitchen at food and beverage service facilities.
 Failure to promote water conservation displays at public and quasi-public entities.  Using potable water for dust control when recycled water is available, or using water hoses without a water shutoff nozzle, on a construction site.
 Use of hydrants, outside of a fire or other emergency, without prior approval from the City.  Water spillage not minimized or contained by the user.  Indiscriminate use of water.

In the event of a water supply shortage, the ordinance established provisions for five response levels associated with increasingly restrictive prohibitions, from Level 1: Water Watch to Level 5: Water Emergency, where the City's water uses are required to reduce usage by more than 50 percent. The provisions and water conservation measures to be implemented in response to each shortage level, are described in the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

In July 2022, Ordinance No. 1731 amended the Water Conservation Ordinance to maintain relevancy and accuracy with the City's current planning efforts, including the City's WSCP adopted in 2021.

9.1.1.5 Water Loss Control
SB 555 signed into law in 2015 requires urban water suppliers to submit annual, validated water loss audit reports to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Water auditing is the basis for effective water loss control. DWR's UWMP Guidebook includes a water audit manual intended to help water utilities complete the AWWA Water Audit on an annual basis. Audits must be validated by a certified water auditor to ensure accuracy.

MWDOC helps member agencies evaluate and reduce their distribution systems' real and apparent losses through comprehensive Water Loss Control Programs. In October 2015, the MWDOC Board of Directors authorized staff to begin implementing a Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to support member agency compliance with Senate Bills 1420 and 555, both of which address distribution system Water Loss. The TAP program established a menu of technical assistance that water retailers can elect to participate in. These programs connect water retailers with industry experts who provide one on 164
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one technical assistance through data analysis, agency specific advising and assessment. The City has utilized the following TAP services:
 Water Balance Compilation and Validation.
 Component Analysis of Real and Apparent Losses.

Through the TAP, Water Loss Audit and summary Reports have been completed for the City on an annual basis, quantifying total water loss while breaking it down into apparent losses and real losses. Additionally, the City has conducted leak detection and repair activities since 1989, and has permanently incorporated the system water audit, leak detection, and meter testing and calibration programs into its utility operations. Approximately 40 miles or 19% of the City's roughly 212-mile potable distribution system is proactively leak detected on a quarterly basis. Leak detection results are maintained in a maintenance management database program. Any detected leaks are quickly investigated in order to make appropriate repairs.

To further support member agencies such as San Clemente in their water loss audit and leak detection programs, in 2019, the MWDOC Board authorized the implementation of a Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan (Business Plan). The City has utilized the following Shared Services:
 Water Balance Validation.
 Distribution System Leak Detection.
 Suspected Leak Investigations.

In the first year of this program, 53 miles of distribution system leak detection were completed in the City's service area, resulting in the discovery of four previously unidentified leaks in the City's system that have been repaired. Since 2017, a total of 200 customer water meter accuracy tests has been completed, along with the testing of imported water turnout and groundwater well supply meters, improving agency knowledge of meter performance and accuracy of water balance results. The City is currently working on updating this leak registry process.

9.1.1.6 Metering
The City is fully metered for all customer sectors, including single-family, multi-family, CII, and large landscape. All utility water accounts are metered and billed monthly based on commodity rates. Meters are required for all new connections and new CII developments are required to have dedicated irrigation meters in order to separately quantify and bill indoor and outdoor water usage. All new multi-family residential developments are required to individually meter each dwelling unit, rather than use a mastermeter which services the entire building, which helps motivate efficient water use by individual tenants/owners, who become aware of and responsible for the entire cost of their specific water consumption.

The City changes out meters based on a combination of service call and meter age. This process results in the replacement of 100 meters annually. The City is currently looking at options for an innovative metering program and evaluating the costs versus benefits of such programs.

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amount of public information, education, and outreach programs aimed at elevating water agency and consumer awareness and understanding of current water issues as well as efficient water use and water-saving practices, sound policy, and water reliability investments that are in the best interest of the region. These efforts encourage good water stewardship that benefits all of the City's residents, businesses, and industries across all demographics. An outline of the City's public education initiatives is below.

9.1.2.1 City of San Clemente Public Outreach
Especially due to the City's geographical location at the southernmost end of Orange County, staff have prioritized customizing MWDOC outreach and generating educational materials specific to San Clemente and its residents and the City's culture to generate interest in and response to water conservation efforts.

Customer service is a priority within the City's Utilities Department culture, which also carries over to water conservation responses and outreach. In-house outreach activities include:
 Design and publication of newspaper advertisements, billing inserts and messaging.  Management of a regularly updated suite of Water Conservation city webpages with relevant information for residents on leak detection, appropriate irrigation schedules, and current rebates.  Water conservation news, reminders, and opportunities shared via the City's social media accounts.  Direct communication with and conservation assistance to customers who contact any branch of the City with water related inquiries, including in-person residential water use audits when feasible.  Staffing of City environmental program booths at local public events, such as Garden Fest, Earth Day Festival, and Ocean Festival, to create awareness about the water and wastewater systems in their community, and to communicate with and excite residents about water use efficiency opportunities.

9.1.2.2 K-20 Water Education Initiatives and K-12 School Programs Over the past several years, MWDOC's investment in K-20 water education has significantly grown, evolving to include programs and activities that support environmental literacy for all Orange County students. The effort has expanded beyond K-12 water education programs to include career and workforce development initiatives in higher education through the Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA) described in more detail in Section 9.1.2.4.

MWDOC's K-12 Water Education School Programs bring standards-aligned, engaging water lessons directly into classrooms and connect water to every part of students' lives. All elementary, middle, and high school programs meet California State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, providing students with high-quality, relevant learning experiences that build both academic and real-world understanding. This includes a Grab-and-Go Water Activities program, developed in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, that provides free, self-guided water activities for K-12 teachers, parents and students.

9.1.2.3 OC Scouts Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and OC Girl Scouts Programs The City, in partnership with MWDOC, hosts multiple water education workshops each year to help Scouts BSA earn the Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge and Girl Scouts earn the MWDOC Water Resources & Conservation Patch. These hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) clinics teach children of all ages where their water comes from, how to use water more efficiently, and 166
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how all life depends on the health and security of our natural resources, fostering water awareness and responsibility through fun, activity-based learning.

9.1.2.4 Water Awareness Poster Contest
The City participates in MWDOC's annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, offered for students in grades K-12. The Poster Contest presents children with an opportunity to use their artistic talents to express the importance and value of water through artwork. Each year, hundreds of entries are collected from students and classrooms across the county, and from these entries, 40 winners are selected.

9.1.2.5 Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA)
The Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA) unites over 260 water, energy, and education leaders across the state to build and strengthen career pathways for all California students. Administered and led by the MWDOC, WEEA is comprised of a powerful statewide coalition of education leaders, workforce advocates, and industry experts to raise student awareness, forge strong partnerships, and cultivate a diverse, highly skilled talent pipeline. By connecting students with high-impact opportunities, WEEA is shaping a workforce that fuels industry success, enhances worker well-being, and ensures a resilient, thriving California.

9.1.2.6 Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Training Program Since 2018, MWDOC along with the City, has offered free Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) certification classes designed for landscape professionals. Classes are open to any city staff, professional landscaper, water district employee, or maintenance personnel that would like to become a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper. The QWEL certification program provides 20 hours of instruction on water efficient areas of expertise such as local water supply, sustainable landscaping, soil types, irrigation systems and maintenance, as well as irrigation controller scheduling and programing. QWEL has received recognition from EPA WaterSense for continued promotion of water use efficiency. To earn the QWEL certification, class participants must demonstrate their ability to perform an irrigation audit as well as pass the QWEL exam. Successful graduates will be listed as a Certified Professional on the WaterSense website as well as on MWDOC's landscape resources page, to encourage Turf Removal participants or those making any landscape improvements to hire a QWEL certified professional.

Started in December 2020, a hybrid version of QWEL is available in conjunction with the California Landscape Contractors Association's Water Management Certification Program. This joint effort allows landscape industry an opportunity to obtain two nationally recognized EPA WaterSense Professional Certifications with one course and one written test. This option is offered through MET.

9.1.3 Residential Indoor Rebate Programs
The City partners with MWDOC to implement residential measures that target indoor water use efficiency for single family and multifamily residential customers.

9.1.3.1 High Efficiency Clothes Washer and Toilet Rebate Programs The High Efficiency Clothes Washer (HECW) Rebate Program provides residential customers with rebates starting at $85.00 for purchasing and installing HECWs that use 35 to 50 percent less water than standard 167
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washer models. Devices must meet or exceed the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Tier 1 Standard, and a listing of qualified products can be found at ocwatersmart.com. There is a maximum of one rebate per home.

The Premium High Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate Program offers residential customers rebates starting at $40.00 for replacing their toilets using 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) with Premium HETs. Premium HETs use just 1.1 gallons of water or less per flush, which is 20 percent less water than WaterSense standard toilets

9.1.3.2 Flow Monitor Device Pilot
This pilot program provides rebates starting at $100.00, or more in select areas, per flow monitor device installed. These devices monitor a home's water use and can help detect leaks, making them a proactive tool for preventing expensive water bills and water damage due to unforeseen leaks. A list of residential rebate-eligible flow monitoring devices is provided.

9.1.4 CII Programs
The City provides a variety of financial incentives, in partnership with MWDOC, to help businesses, restaurants, institutions, hotels, hospitals, industrial facilities, and public sector sites achieve their efficiency goals. Water users in these sectors have options to choose from a standardized list of water efficient equipment/devices or may complete customized projects through a pay-for-performance where the incentive is proportional to the amount of water saved. Such projects include high efficiency commercial equipment installation and manufacturing process improvements.

9.1.4.1 Water Savings Incentive Program
The Water Savings Incentive Program (WSIP) is designed for non-residential customers to improve their water efficiency through upgraded equipment or services that do not qualify for standard rebates. WSIP is unique because it provides an incentive based on the actual amount of water saved by the customers.

This "pay-for-performance" design lets customers implement custom projects for their sites. The City partners with MWDOC and MET to offer this program.

Projects must save at least 10 Million Gallons of water to qualify for the Program and incentives are paid by MET based on the amount of water saved. Payment amount is up to $0.60 per 1,000 gallons saved per year over the project life, up to a maximum of 10 years. Payments are limited to 50 percent of the eligible project costs while funding is available. Additional funding may be available through MWDOC, but it is limited. Examples of successful projects include but are not limited to: changing industrial process system water to capture and reuse process wastewater, capturing condensation and using it to supplement cooling tower water supply, and replacing water-using equipment with more efficient products.

9.1.4.2 Recycled Water On-site Retrofit Program
Through the Recycled Water On-site Retrofit Program, the City in partnership with MWDOC and MET, offers incentives for CII properties to convert potable water irrigation or industrial systems to recycled water. Financial incentives of up to $1,950.00 per acre-foot of potable water saved are available for the customer-side on the meter retrofits. Projects may also be eligible for up to an additional $325.00 per acre-foot of annual water savings from MWDOC. Recycled water conversion projects can help to ensure a more reliable water future for Orange County.
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9.1.4.3 CII Rebates
The City offers additional financial incentives under the SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program which offers rebates for various water efficient devices to CII customers. Core funding is provided by MET and supplemental funding is sourced from MWDOC via grant funds and/or retail water agencies. Devices include: HET and Urinals, Plumbing Flow Control Valves, Connectionless Food Steamers, Air-cooled Ice Machines, Food Defrosters, Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers and pH Controllers, Dry Vacuum Pumps, and Laminar Flow Restrictors.

9.1.5 Landscape Programs
Some of the most active and effective water use efficiency programs the City provides are those that target the reduction of outdoor water use. With a large proportion of water consumed outdoors via landscape demands, this sector has been and will continue to be a focus for MWDOC and the City.

9.1.5.1 Turf Replacement Program
The Orange County Turf Replacement Program offers incentives to replace existing turf grass with California-native, drought-tolerant plants and landscaping. Residential, commercial, and public properties in the City's service area are all eligible for this program. The goals of this program are to increase water use efficiency through sustainable landscaping practices that result in multi-benefit projects across Orange County. Participants are encouraged to utilize smart irrigation timers and furthermore, projects are required to include a stormwater capture feature, such as a rain garden or dry stream bed, and have a minimum of three plants per 100 square feet to increase plant density and promote healthy soils. These projects save water and reduce dry and wet weather runoff, increase urban biomass, and sequester more carbon than turf landscapes.

Additionally, MWDOC is piloting a tree program that allows eligible trees to qualify as a sustainability feature in Turf Replacement projects. Beginning March 4, 2024, Turf Replacement Program participants became eligible for an additional incentive for planting trees as part of their Turf Replacement project.

Participants can receive up to $100.00 per tree, for up to 5 trees ($500.00), in addition to the Turf Replacement rebate. The pilot goals include increasing the presence of trees in Turf Replacement projects and breaking down barriers to participation. It is anticipated that the pilot will be evaluated in 2026.

9.1.5.2 Spray-to-Drip Rebate Program
The Spray to Drip Rebate Program offers residential, commercial, and public agency customers rebates for converting areas irrigated by traditional high-precipitation rate spray heads to low-precipitation rate drip irrigation. Drip irrigation systems are extremely water efficient. Rather than spraying wide areas subject to wind drift, overspray and runoff, drip systems use point emitters to deliver water to specific locations at or near plant root zones. Water drips slowly from the emitters either onto the soil surface or below ground.

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9.1.5.3 SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program for Landscape
The City also offers financial incentives under the SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program for a variety of water efficient landscape devices, such as Smart Irrigation Timers and Central Computer Irrigation Controllers, large rotary nozzles and rotating sprinkler nozzles, soil moisture sensors, irrigation master valves, and instem flow regulators.

9.1.5.4 Landscape Design Assistance Rebate
This program is offered for residential customers who are participating in the turf replacement program and are seeking professional design services. Participants must hire a landscape design professional to provide a design that meets the rebate eligible design requirements. Participants will receive up to $1,000 upon completion of their turf replacement project if they have used a professional designer.

9.2 City of San Clemente DMM Implementation (2020-2025) During the past five years, FY 2020-21 to 2024-25, the City, with the assistance of MWDOC, has continued water use efficiency programs for its residential, CII, and landscape customers with the participation shown in Table 9.2. The City will continue to implement all applicable programs in the next five years.

Table 9.2 City of San Clemente Water Use Efficiency Program Participation Program FY20/21 FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 FY24/25
High Efficiency Clothes Washer (HECW) 73 43 34 53 28
High Efficiency Toilets (HETs) 5 4 6 2 1
Flow Monitoring Devices (FMD) -- 0 0 0 3
Commercial Plumbing Fixtures (CII) 0 0 0 0 0
Water Savings Incentives Projects (WSIP) 0 0 0 0 0
Turf Replacement (Res.) 10,148 6,466 15,942 11,950 1,380 Turf Replacement (Comm.) 50,000 67,354 156,022 17,008 107,624 Landscape Design Rebate Program (LDAP) 1 4 4 0 0
Landscape Design Rebate Program (LMAP) 2 1 1 4 0
Spray-to-Drip (Res.) 5,746 3,135 7,612 11,314 0
Spray-to-Drip (Comm.) 0 45,000 15,368 45,172 12,231
Rotating Nozzles (Small Res.) 44 80 0 0 0
Rotating Nozzles (Small Comm.) 0 0 210 170 230
Rotating Nozzles (Large Comm.) 0 0 0 0 0
Smart Timers (Res.) 36 14 29 28 14
Smart Timers (Comm.) 30 41 1 19 16
Rain Barrels 1 5 6 4 0
Recycled Water Onsite Retrofits 0 0 0 0 0
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9.3 MWDOC Demand Management Implementation Assistance
Programs
To help facilitate implementation of DMMs throughout Orange County, MWDOC's wholesale efforts focus on the following three areas: 1) State Water Conservation Compliance Assistance (e.g., Conservation Framework and Non-Functional Turf), 2) Regional Rebate Programs and Local Program Assistance, and 3) Research and Evaluation. This both complies with and goes beyond the Foundational BMPs of Utility Operations Programs requirements.

9.3.1 State Water Conservation Compliance Assistance
To support Orange County retailers with compliance of SB 606 and AB 1668, MWDOC is providing multi-level support to assist agencies in meeting the primary goals of the legislation, including to use water more wisely and to eliminate water waste. Beginning in 2023, urban water suppliers were required to calculate and report their annual UWUO, submit validated water audits annually, and implement and report BMP CII performance measures.

MWDOC offers Orange County water suppliers a "Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program (TAP)" and "Meter Area Measurements Program" to assist them with compliance with the Conservation Framework.

9.3.1.1 Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program (TAP) This program provides Orange County water suppliers with support on tasks that are required as part of the Conservation Framework. An agency may opt in to receive support with any of the following:
 Readiness Assessment - perform a retailer-specific readiness assessment, including task recommendations and pricing to help retail agencies understand what areas need to be addressed.  Conservation Framework Compliance Plan - create a customized Framework Compliance Plan that outlines (1) what the retailer needs to do to prepare for compliance and (2) what needs to be implemented to achieve the water savings necessary to comply with the Urban Water Use Objective.  Annual Report Compilation and Data Management - support the retailer with Annual Report preparation and assistance; and organize and manage data needed to comply with the reporting requirements of the Regulation.
 CII Account Classification - classify CII customer accounts according to the Regulation requirements and create a guidance plan to keep classifications at 95 percent (or higher).  CII Best Management Practices (BMPs) and In-Lieu Technologies Implementation Plan - create a customized implementation plan mapping compliance with the Conservation Framework regulation, including the CII BMP requirements of § 974, the in-lieu technologies and accompanying BMP requirements in § 973, and disclosable buildings requirements in § 974a. 171
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 Miscellaneous Framework Technical Assistance – various activities such as:
» Development of Development of metrics and annual targets to demonstrate progress. » Additional training or technical support.
» Workshop or webinar facilitation to spur cross-team collaborations. » Develop outreach and engagement plans and implement meetings to support engagement of internal and external collaborators.

9.3.1.2 Meter Area Measurements Program
The Program assists Orange County water supplier in providing (1) landscape area measurements (LAM) associated with dedicated irrigation meters (DIMs), which may include the creation of water efficiency budgets for dedicated landscape meter customers; (2) identification of mixed-use CII meters (MUMs) irrigating landscapes greater than half acre and subject to the regulation; and (3) reconciliation of DIM and residential LAMs where areas may overlap.

9.3.2 Regional Rebate Programs and Local Program Assistance MWDOC develops, obtains funding for, and implements regional water savings rebate programs on behalf of all retail water agencies in Orange County, such as the Turf Replacement Program. This approach minimizes confusion for consumers by providing the same programs with the same participation guidelines, maintains a consistent message to the public to use water efficiently, and provides support to retail water agencies by acting as program administrators for the region. As a leader of water efficiency in Orange County, MWDOC provides a holistic suite of programs that are accessible to all consumer groups in the region. When requested, MWDOC also assists retail agencies in developing and implementing local programs within their service areas. This assistance includes collaboration with each retail agency to design a program that fits that agency's local needs, including providing staffing, targeting customer classes, acquiring grant funding from a variety of sources, and implementing, marketing, reporting, and evaluating the program.

On behalf of its member agencies, MWDOC also organizes and provides the following:
 Monthly coordinator meetings.
 Marketing materials.
 Public speaking.
 Community events.

9.3.3 Research and Evaluation
An essential part of MWDOC's regional water use efficiency program is the ongoing research and evaluation of both existing and potential initiatives. Research allows an agency to measure the water savings benefits of a specific program and compare those benefits to the costs of implementing the program. This allows the agency to evaluate the economic feasibility of the program when compared to other efficiency projects or existing or potential sources of supply, before investing in new initiatives or continuing to implement existing programs. MWDOC routinely conducts statistical water savings (impact) evaluations and process evaluations to guide strategic investment and ensure the effective management of its regional water use efficiency programs.
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From 2021 to 2025, MWDOC conducted several research initiatives to support informed decision-making.

In partnership with Flume Data Labs, MWDOC completed its Residential End Use Study in 2021, with subsequent updates in 2022 and 2024. This study provided detailed insights into disaggregated residential indoor and outdoor water use, significantly enhancing the understanding of water use patterns across Orange County. In 2023, MWDOC released its Potential and Opportunities study, which quantified the remaining water savings potential in the Orange County residential market, identified the most promising and cost-effective methods for reducing residential demand, and made recommendations on how best to direct financial and technical assistance to Retail Agencies and consumers for implementing residential water efficiency upgrades.

To assess the economic impact of the Conservation Framework, MWDOC worked with M. Cubed and in 2023 published the Draft Water Use Efficiency Standards Economic Analysis: Impact Assessment of State-Mandated Urban Water Use Objectives. MWDOC continues to evaluate the impact of the regulation and Orange County retailer compliance.

Additionally, MWDOC is piloting a tree program that allows eligible trees to qualify as a sustainability feature in Turf Replacement projects. Pilot goals include increasing the presence of trees in Turf Replacement projects and breaking down barriers to participation. It is anticipated that the pilot will be evaluated in 2026. A pilot research program investigating water savings associated with the replacement of broken pressure regulating valves at residential homes wrapped up in 2025. The results of this study are expected in 2027.

9.4 Urban Water Use Objective and CII Performance Measure Compliance
A large focus for the City is to implement DMMs that will help them to meet the requirements of the Conservation Framework. DMMs described in this chapter may help to support member agencies with meeting their required UWUO and achieving CII Performance Measure Compliance. In addition, MWDOC provides support to agencies to assist with the calculation of UWUOs and compliance with CII Performance measures via the Meter Area Measurement and TAP Programs, as described in Section 9.3.

9.4.1 UWUO Components
Table 9.3 describes MWDOC's programs that will assist agencies in meeting their UWUO, through both direct measures (programs/activities that result in directly quantifiable water savings) and indirect measures (programs that provide resources promoting water efficiencies to the public that are impactful but not directly measurable). Additionally, MWDOC provides technical assistance to support water suppliers with compliance.

Table 9.3 MWDOC Programs to Help OC Retail Agencies Meet their Urban Water Use Objectives UWUO Component Calculation Program Impact
Indoor Residential Population and
GPCD standard
Direct Impact:

High efficiency indoor fixtures and
appliance rebates.

Direct Impact:

Increased indoor residential
efficiencies and reductions of GPCD
use.
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UWUO Component Calculation Program Impact
Outdoor
Residential
Irrigated/irrigable area
measurement and a
landscape efficiency
factor of local ETo
and effective
precipitation
Direct Impact:
 Turf Replacement.
 High efficiency irrigation rebates.

Indirect Impact:
 Online resources such as OC
Friendly Gardens Webpage.
 Educational classes.
 DIM landscape classification and
measurement.

Direct Impact:
 Increase outdoor residential
efficiencies and reductions of
gallons per ft2 of irrigated/
irrigable area used.

Indirect Impact:
 Provide information, resources,
and education to promote
efficiencies in the landscape.

Outdoor Dedicated
Irrigation Meters
Irrigated area
measurement and a
landscape efficiency
factor of local ETo
and effective
precipitation
Technical Assistance:
 DIM landscape classification and
measurement.

Direct Impact:
 Turf Replacement.
 High efficiency irrigation rebates.

Indirect Impact:
 OC Friendly Gardens Webpage.
 Educational training and
resources.

Technical Assistance:
 Classification and measurement
of landscapes associated with
DIMs are required to complete
the calculation.

Direct Impact:
 Increase outdoor residential
efficiencies and reductions of
gallons per ft2 of irrigated/
irrigable area used.

Indirect Impact:
 Provide information, resources,
and education to promote
landscape efficiencies.

Water Loss Agency-specific loss
factor and number of
connections
Technical Assistance:
 Water Balance Validation.
 Customer Meter Accuracy
Testing.
 Distribution System Pressure
Surveys.

Direct Impact:
 Distribution System Leak
Detection.

Technical Assistance:
 The accuracy of the water loss
audit is validated for submission
to the State.

Direct Impact:
 Identify areas of the distribution
system that need repair,
replacement, or other actions to
limit water loss.

Bonus Incentives Volume of indirect
potable reuse water
applied to residential
and DIM irrigation
uses; not to exceed
15% of UWUO
Direct Impact:
 Groundwater replenishment
system (GWRS).

Direct Impact:
 The GWRS (run by OCWD)
recharges the groundwater basin
with purified, highly treated
wastewater, allowing
OCWD-member agencies to
access indirect potable reuse.
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9.4.2 CII Performance Measures
Urban water supplies are required to report BMPs for CII customers. The City, in partnership with MWDOC, offers a broad variety of programs and incentives to help CII customers implement BMPs and increase their water efficiencies (Table 9.4).

Table 9.4 City of San Clemente CII BMP and Water Efficiency Programs and Incentives Component Requirement Program Offered Impact
CII Customer Account
Classifications
Classify each CII water user,
based on the end-use of
water for the water user, in
accordance with Energy Star
Portfolio Manager's 18 broad
categories, in addition to 4
other categories.

Technical Assistance:

CII Customer Account
Classification.

Technical Assistance:

Classify customer accounts
according to the specified
categories to comply with the
regulation.

Large Landscape
Identification
Identify all CII water users
associated with large
landscapes – landscapes
irrigated with a mixed-use
meter greater than half an
acre
Technical Assistance:

Large Landscape
identification.

Technical Assistance:

Identify and map landscapes
associated with MUM landscapes
that are greater than half an acre
to comply with the regulation.

Best Management Practices
(BMPs)
Offer CII BMPs for
customers that exceed the
recommended size, volume
of water use, or another
threshold
Technical Assistance:

BMP Implementation
Plan.

Technical Assistance:

Provide a BMP Implementation
Plan to guide water suppliers with
a roadmap to compliance with
the regulation.

Disclosable Buildings Identify disclosable buildings
in service area according to
the list provided by the
California Energy
Commission
Technical Assistance:

Disclosable buildings
list.

Technical Assistance:

Provide the California Energy
Commission list of disclosable
buildings by water supplier to
comply with the regulation.
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CHAPTER 10 PLAN ADOPTION, SUBMITTAL, AND

IMPLEMENTATION
The Water Code requires the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to be adopted by the City of San Clemente’s (City) governing body. Before the adoption, the City must hold a public hearing allowing members of the public to provide input on the UWMP. Prior to the public hearing, the City must notify the public and surrounding cities, counties and water agencies within its service area of the scheduled public hearing. Upon completion of the public hearing, the City’s governing body shall vote to adopt the UWMP.

Post adoption, the City submits the UWMP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) while also making it available for public access. This section provides a record of the process the City followed to adopt and implement its UWMP.

10.1 Overview
Recognizing that close coordination among other relevant public agencies is key to the success of its UWMP, the City worked closely with many other entities to develop and update this planning document.

The City also encouraged public involvement through its public review and hearing process, which provided residents with an opportunity to learn and ask questions about their water supply management and reliability. Through the public hearing, the public has an opportunity to comment and put forward any suggestions for revisions of the Plan.

Table 10.1 summarizes external coordination and outreach activities carried out by the City and their corresponding dates. The UWMP checklist to confirm compliance with the Water Code is provided in Appendix A.

Table 10.1 External Coordination and Outreach
External Coordination and Outreach Date Reference
Notified city or county within supplier’s service area that water supplier is preparing an updated UWMP (at least 60 days prior to public hearing) 04/16/2026 Appendix I
Public Hearing Notice 05/29/2026 &
06/05/2026
Appendix I
Held Public Hearing 06/16/2026
Adopted UWMP and WSCP 06/16/2026 Appendix J
Submitted UWMP to DWR (no later than 30 days after adoption) 07/01/2026 - Submitted UWMP to the California State Library (no later than 30 days after adoption)
07/01/2026 -
Submitted UWMP to the cities and county within the supplier’s service area (no later than 30 days after adoption)
07/01/2026 -
Notes:

UWMP – Urban Water Management Plan; WSCP – Water Shortage Contingency Plan This UWMP was adopted by the City Council on June 16, 2026. A copy of the adopted resolution is provided in Appendix J.
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10.2 Agency Coordination
The Water Code requires the Suppliers preparing UWMPs to notify any city or county within their service area at least 60 days prior to the public hearing. As shown in Table 10.2, the City sent a Letter of Notification to the County of Orange and the cities within its service area on April 16, 2026, to state that it was in the process of preparing an updated UWMP. This notice of preparation is included in Appendix I.

Table 10.2 Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties Submittal Table 10-1 Retail: Notification to Cities and Counties Water Code Section 10621(b) and 10642
City Name 60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
San Juan Capistrano Yes Yes
SCWD Yes Yes
SMWD Yes Yes
SOCWA Yes Yes
Dana Point Yes Yes
County Name
Drop Down List
60 Day Notice
Drop Down (yes/no)
Notice of Public Hearing
Drop Down (yes/no)
Orange County Yes Yes
NOTES:

The City’s water supply planning relates to the policies, rules, and regulations of its regional and local water providers. The City is dependent on imported water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) through Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), its regional wholesaler.

The City is also dependent on groundwater from the San Mateo Valley Groundwater Basin, and recycled wastewater from the City’s Water Reclamation Plant. As such, the City involved the relevant agencies in this 2025 UWMP at various levels of contribution as described below.

The City’s 2025 UWMP leveraged data and regionally consistent analyses supplied by MWDOC, such as population projections from the California State University, Fullerton Center for Demographic Research and the information quantifying water availability to meet the City’s projected demands for the next 25 years, in five-year increments. This 2025 UWMP was developed in collaboration with MWDOC’s 2025 UWMP to ensure consistency between the two documents.

The various planning documents of the key agencies that were used to develop this UWMP are listed in Chapter 2.2.1.

10.3 Public Participation
The City encouraged community and public interest involvement in the Plan update through a public hearing and inspection of the draft document on June 16, 2026. As part of the public hearing, the City discussed adoption of the UWMP, key components of the UWMP and the conclusions that served as the basis of the UWMP. Copies of the draft 2025 UWMP were placed for public review on the City’s website, and in hardcopy format by appointment with the Utilities Director. 177
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Public hearing notifications were sent to retail agencies and other interested parties. A copy of the Notice of Public Hearing is included in Appendix I. The hearing was conducted during a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.

10.4 UWMP Submittal
The City Council reviewed and approved the 2025 UWMP at its June 16, 2026 meeting after the public hearing. See Appendix J for the resolution approving the Plan.

By July, 1 2026, the City’s adopted 2025 UWMP was filed with DWR and sent directly to California State Library, the County of Orange, and the cities within its service area. The submission to DWR was done electronically through the online submittal tool – WUE Data Portal. The City will make the Plan available for public review on its website no later than 30 days after filing with DWR.

10.5 Amending the Adopted UWMP or WSCP
Based on DWR’s review of the UWMP, the City will make any amendments in its adopted UWMP, as required and directed by DWR and will follow each of the steps for notification, public hearing, adoption, and submittal for the amending the adopted UWMP.

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CHAPTER 11 REFERENCES
California Department of Water Resources (DWR). (2026, January). Final Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2025. https://cwc.ca.gov/-/media/DWR-Website/Web-Pages/Programs/Water-UseAnd-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Use-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Management-Plans/Final-2025-UWMPGuidebook/Final-2025-UWMP-Guidebook-Accessible.pdf Center for Demographic Research (CDR). (2025, July). Orange County Progress Report 2025 Volume 54.

City of San Clemente (2021, June). Urban Water Management Plan. https://www.sanclemente.gov/DocumentCenter/View/462/Final-2020-UWMP-PDF?bidId= City of San Clemente (2025, February). Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. https://www.sanclemente.gov/305/Emergency-Planning
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). (2025, December). 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Draft. https://www-admin.mwdh2o.com/media/5ralzxit/public-review-draftfebruary-2026-uwmp.pdf.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). (2020, April). 2020 Integrated Water Resources Plan – Regional Needs Assessment.
https://d1q0afiq12ywwq.cloudfront.net/media/sgvlkith/2020_irp_needs_assessment.pdf Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). (2025, April). CAMP4W Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water. https://cawaterlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CAMP4W-ClimateAdaptation-Management-Plan-for-Water.pdf Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC). (2023, July). Orange County Water Reliability Study. https://www.mwdoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MWDOC_2023-OC-Water-ReliabilityStudy-Final.pdf Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), Orange County Water District (OCWD), Hazen & Sawer. (2025, December). 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum. https://www.mwdoc.com/your-water/water-reliability-planning/ Orange County Water District (OCWD). (2025, February). OCWD Resilience Plan – Adaptive Strategies for Securing Abundant and Reliable Water Supplies. https://www.ocwd.com/wpcontent/uploads/OCWD-Resilience-Plan.pdf Orange County Water District (OCWD). (2025, February). Engineer’s Report on Groundwater Conditions, Water Supply and Basin Utilization in The Orange County Water District. https://www.ocwd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-24-Engineers-Report_Final.pdf Orange County Water District (OCWD), City of La Habra, Irvine Ranch Water District. (2022, February).

Basin 8-1 Alternative 2022 Update. https://www.ocwd.com/wp-content/uploads/05cbasin-8-1- alternative-2022-update.pdf
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). (2024, April). Connect SoCal 2024. https://scag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/23-2987-connect-socal-2024-final-complete040424.pdf 179
RESOLUTION NO. 26-111

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025

WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN AND FINDING

THE PLAN CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER
WATER CODE SECTION 10652
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 797 (Water Code Sections 10610 et seq., known as the Urban Water Management Planning Act) during the 1983-1984 Regular Session, and as amended subsequently, which mandates that every supplier providing water for municipal purposes to more than 3,000 customers or supplying more than 3,000 acre feet of water annually, prepare and adopt, in accordance with prescribed requirements, a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) as part of its Urban Water Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente is an urban supplier of water providing service to approximately 17,791 customers; and
WHEREAS, the City meets the definition of an urban water supplier for purposes of the Act and is required to prepare and adopt a WSCP as part of its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (2025 Plan); and
WHEREAS, the Act specifies the requirements and procedures for adopting such WSCPs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to recent amendments to the Act, urban water suppliers are required to adopt and electronically submit their WSCPs to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente has prepared a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) in accordance with the Act, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements, has undertaken certain coordination, notice, public involvement, public comment, and other procedures in relation to its WSCP consistent with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Act, the City has prepared its WSCP with its own staff, with the assistance of consulting professionals, and in cooperation with other governmental agencies, and has utilized and relied upon industry standards and the expertise of industry professionals in preparing its WSCP, and has also utilized DWR’s Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook 2025, including its related appendices, in preparing its WSCP; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable law, including Water Code section 10642, and Government Code section 6066, a Notice of a Public Hearing regarding the City’s WSCP was duly published within the jurisdiction of the City of San Clemente on May 21 and May 28, 2026 and notice was timely mailed to local water agencies; and Attachment 3
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WHEREAS, the draft WSCP was posted on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable law, including but not limited to Water Code section 10642, a duly noticed public hearing was held on June 16, 2026 at the San Clemente Council Chambers located at 910 Calle Negocio in San Clemente, in order to provide members of the public and other interested entities with the opportunity to be heard in connection with proposed adoption of the WSCP and issues related thereto; and WHEREAS, in connection with said public hearing on the City’s WSCP, the City of San Clemente, among other things, encouraged the active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic members of the community within the City’s service area with regard to the WSCP, and encouraged community input regarding the City’s WSCP; and WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente has reviewed and considered the purposes and requirements of the Act, the contents of the WSCP, any input or comments provided by the public or local water agencies before or during the public hearing and the documentation contained in the administrative record in support of the WSCP; and WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente desires to adopt the WSCP and to incorporate it as part of its 2025 Plan prior to July 1, 2026 in order to comply with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The factual analyses and conclusions set forth in the WSCP are hereby determined to be legally sufficient and to meet the requirements of the Act.

SECTION 3. The City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is hereby adopted as presented to the City Council on June 16, 2026..

SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to include a copy of this resolution in the City’s WSCP and/or in the City’s 2025 Plan.

SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to, in accordance with Water Code sections 10621(d) and 10644(a)(1)-(2), electronically submit a copy of the WSCP, as part of its 2025 Plan, to DWR no later than July 1, 2026.

SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff, in accordance with Water Code section 10644(a), to submit a copy of the WSCP, as part of its 2025 Plan, to the California State Library, and to any city or county within which the City of San Clemente provides water supplies no later than thirty (30) days after this adoption date.
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SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff, in accordance with Water Code section 10645, to make the WSCP available for public review on its website at http://www.sanclemente.gov and in the City Clerk’s office no later than thirty (30) days after filing a copy of the WSCP, as part of its 2025 Plan, with DWR.

SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to implement the WSCP in accordance with the Act and to provide recommendations to the City Council of the City of San Clemente regarding the necessary budgets, procedures, rules, regulations, or further actions to carry out the effective and equitable implementation of the WSCP.

SECTION 9. Based on a review of the record as a whole, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby finds and determines that this resolution is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Water Code Section 10652 because CEQA does not apply to the preparation and adoption of a WSCP or to the implementation of the actions taken pursuant to such plans. Because this resolution comprises the City Council’s adoption of its WSCP and involves its implementation, no CEQA review is required.

SECTION 10. The City Council of the City of San Clemente directs staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within five (5) working days of adoption of this resolution.

SECTION 11. The document and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this resolution and the above findings have been based are located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk.

SECTION 12. The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby authorizes and directs staff to take such additional and further actions as are necessary and proper to comply with the Act, implement the WSCP and accomplish the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, ______.

ATTEST:
__________________________ ___________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of San Clemente, California San Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-111 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______day of _________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California this _____ day of ________, 2026. _______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Prepared By: Prepared For:

Carollo Engineers, Inc. City of San Clemente
707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 3920 910 Calle Negocio
Los Angeles, California 90017 San Clemente, California 92673 Phone: 213.489.1587 Phone: 949.361.8200
https://www.carollo.com https://www.sanclemente.gov
In collaboration with:
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pw://Carollo/CA/MWDOC/204447-000000/03 Reports and Studies/02 Deliverables/Grp4_San Clemente UWMP/SanClemente_2025 WSCP.docx Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND WSCP OVERVIEW 1

1.1 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Requirements and Organization 1

1.2 Integration with Other Planning Efforts 2
SECTION 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3

2.1 City Service Area 3

2.2 Relationship to Wholesalers 4

2.3 Relationship with Wholesaler Water Shortage Planning 6

2.3.1 MET Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan 6

2.3.2 MET Water Supply Allocation Plan 8

2.3.3 MWDOC Water Supply Allocation Plan 9
SECTION 3 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND
RESPONSE PLANNING 10

3.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis 10

3.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures 11

3.2.1 Decision-Making Process 11

3.2.2 Data and Methodologies 12

3.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels 16

3.4 Shortage Response Actions 17

3.4.1 Supply Augmentation 17

3.4.2 Demand Reduction 18

3.4.3 Operational Changes 18

3.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions 18

3.4.5 Emergency Response Plan (Hazard Mitigation Plan) 18

3.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan 20

3.4.7 Shortage Response Action Effectiveness 20

3.5 Communication Protocols 21

3.6 Compliance and Enforcement 21

3.7 Legal Authorities 22

3.8 Financial Consequences of WSCP 22

3.9 Monitoring and Reporting 24

3.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures 24

3.11 Special Water Feature Distinction 25

3.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability 25
SECTION 4 REFERENCES 26
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Appendices

APPENDIX A DWR SUBMITTAL TABLES
APPENDIX B SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.12 WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER

SUPPLY SHORTAGE PROGRAM

APPENDIX C NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (PENDING)

APPENDIX D ADOPTED WSCP RESOLUTION (PENDING)
Tables
Table 1 Cross-Reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels 17 Table 2 Communication Protocols by Shortage Level 21
Table 3 Agency Contacts and Coordination Protocols 22
Table 4 Proposed Demand Management Rates (Fixed and Variable Rate Surcharges) as of January 1, 2020 23
Figures
Figure 1 City Service Area 4
Figure 2 Regional Location of the City of San Clemente and Other MWDOC Member Agencies 6
Figure 3 Resource Stages, Anticipated Actions, and Supply Declarations 7 Figure 4 AWSDA Reporting Timeline 12
Figure 5 Water Shortage Contingency Plan AWSDA Framework 13 187
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Abbreviations
% Percent
AF Acre-Feet
AWSDA Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment
BPP Basin Production Percentage
City City of San Clemente
CMMS Computer Maintenance Management System
DDW Division of Drinking Water
DRA Drought Risk Assessment
DVL Diamond Valley Lake
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EOC Emergency Operations Center
EOP Emergency Operations Plan
FY Fiscal Year
IAWP Interim Agricultural Water Program
JRWSS Joint Regional Water Supply System
LHMP Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
M&I Municipal and Industrial
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
MET Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
MWDOC Municipal Water District of Orange County
NIMS National Incident Management System
OC Basin Orange County Groundwater Basin
PFAS Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic Acid
PFOS Perfluorooctane Sulfanate
PPT Parts Per Trillion
Producers Groundwater Producers
RL Response Level
SCWD South Coast Water District
SEMS California Standardized Emergency Management System Supplier Urban Water Supplier
SWP State Water Project
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
Water Code California Water Code
WEROC Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County WSAP Water Supply Allocation Plan
WSCP Water Shortage Completion Plan
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WSDM Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan
WTP Water Treatment Plant
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND WSCP OVERVIEW
The Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is a strategic planning document designed to prepare for and respond to water shortages. This WSCP complies with California Water Code (Water Code) Section 10632, which requires that every Urban Water Supplier (Supplier) shall prepare and adopt a WSCP as part of its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). This level of detailed planning and preparation is intended to help maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.

The WSCP is the City of San Clemente (City)’s operating manual that is used to prevent catastrophic service disruptions through proactive, rather than reactive, management. A water shortage, when the water supply available is insufficient to meet the normally expected customer water use at a given point in time, may occur due to a number of reasons, such as drought, climate change, and catastrophic events.

This WSCP provides a structured guide for the City to deal with water shortages, incorporating prescriptive information and standardized action levels, along with implementation actions in the event of a catastrophic supply interruption. This way, if and when shortage conditions arise, the City’s governing body, its staff, and the public can easily identify and efficiently implement pre-determined steps to manage a water shortage. A well-structured WSCP allows real-time water supply availability assessment and structured steps designed to respond to actual conditions, enabling efficient management of any shortage with predictability and accountability.

The WSCP also describes the City’s procedures for conducting an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (AWSDA) that is required by Water Code Section 10632.1 and is to be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on or before July 1 of each year, or within 14 days of receiving final allocations from the State Water Project (SWP), whichever is later. The City’s 2025 WSCP is included as an appendix to its 2025 UWMP which will be submitted to DWR by July 1, 2026. However, while developed in conjunction with the UWMP, this WSCP is a standalone document and can be amended, as needed, without amending the UWMP. Furthermore, the Water Code does not prohibit a Supplier from taking actions not specified in its WSCP, if needed, without having to formally amend its UWMP or WSCP.

1.1 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Requirements and
Organization
The WSCP provides the steps and water shortage response actions to be taken in times of water shortage conditions. The WSCP has prescriptive elements, such as an analysis of water supply reliability; the water shortage response actions for each of the six standard water shortage levels that correspond to water shortage percentages ranging from 10 percent (%) to greater than 50%; an estimate of potential to close supply gap for each measure; protocols and procedures to communicate identified actions for any current or predicted water shortage conditions; procedures for an AWSDA; monitoring and reporting requirements to determine customer compliance; and reevaluation and improvement procedures for evaluating the WSCP.
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This WSCP is organized into three main sections, with Section 3 aligned with Water Code Section 16032 requirements:
 Section 1 Introduction and WSCP Overview gives an overview of the WSCP fundamentals.  Section 2 Background Information provides a background on the City’s water service area.  Section 3 Water Shortage Contingency Preparedness and Response Planning. » Section 3.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis provides a summary of the water supply analysis and water reliability findings from the 2025 UWMP.
» Section 3.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures provides a description of procedures to conduct and approve the AWSDA.
» Section 3.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Stages explains the WSCP’s six standard water shortage levels corresponding to progressive ranges of up to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and more than 50% shortages.
» Section 3.4 Shortage Response Actions describes the WSCP’s shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels.
» Section 3.5 Communication Protocols addresses communication protocols and procedures to inform customers, the public, interested parties, and local, regional, and state governments, regarding any current or predicted shortages and any resulting shortage response actions. » Section 3.6 Compliance and Enforcement describes customer compliance, enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures for triggered shortage response actions. » Section 3.7 Legal Authorities describes the legal authorities that enable the City to implement and enforce its shortage response actions.
» Section 3.8 Financial Consequences of the WSCP provides a description of the financial consequences of and responses for drought conditions.
» Section 3.9 Monitoring and Reporting describes 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. » Section 3.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures addresses reevaluation and improvement procedures for monitoring and evaluating the functionality of the WSCP. » Section 3.11 Special Water Feature Distinction provides a required definition for inclusion in a WSCP per the Water Code.
» Section 3.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability describes the process the City followed to adopt its WSCP.

1.2 Integration with Other Planning Efforts
As a retail water supplier in Orange County, the City considered other key entities in the development of this WSCP, including the Municipal Water District of Orange County(MWDOC) (regional wholesale supplier), the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET) (regional wholesaler for Southern California and the direct supplier of imported water to MWDOC), and South Coast Water District (SCWD) (operates the Joint Regional Water Supply System [JRWSS] for agencies in South Orange County). As a MWDOC member agency, the City also developed this WSCP with input from several coordination efforts led by MWDOC.
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Some of the key planning and reporting documents that were used to develop this WSCP are:
 MWDOC’s 2025 UWMP provides the basis for the projections of the imported supply availability over the next 25 years for the City’s service area.
 MWDOC’s 2025 WSCP provides a water supply availability assessment and structured steps designed to respond to actual conditions that will help maintain reliable supplies and reduce the impacts of supply interruptions.
 MWDOC’s 2023 Orange County Water Reliability Study is a planning document to help guide planning for future water supply reliability for water providers in Orange County and provide input on regional water supply issues for MET.
 2025 Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum is a collaborative effort amongst MWDOC, OCWD, and all retail water suppliers in Orange County that developed water demand projections to produce regionally consistent forecasts across all Orange County water agencies.
 MET’s 2025 UWMP uses assumptions that fall within the plausible futures contemplated in MET’s Integrated Water Resources Plan to evaluate MET’s future imported water supply reliability.  MET’s 2025 WSCP provides a water supply availability assessment and guide for MET’s intended actions during water shortage conditions.
 City of San Clemente’s 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) provides the basis for the seismic and other natural and natural disaster risk analysis of the water system facilities.  San Clemente Capital Improvement Program provides information on water infrastructure planning projects and plans to address any required water system improvements.

SECTION 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City is governed by a five-member City Council. Its Utilities Department is responsible for ensuring a safe and reliable means of water supply to City residents within its service area.

2.1 City Service Area
The City spans 18.5 square miles in South Orange County, bounded to the south by San Diego County, to the west by the Pacific Ocean and to the north and east by the Cities of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano and portions of unincorporated area of Orange County. The City's water service area covers 14.7 square miles and excludes a small section in the northern portion of the City that is serviced by SCWD, and the inland community of Talega that is serviced by Santa Margarita Water District.

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Figure 1 City Service Area

2.2 Relationship to Wholesalers
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: MET is the largest water wholesaler for domestic and municipal uses in California, serving approximately 19 million customers. MET wholesales imported water supplies to 26 member cities and water districts in six Southern California counties. Its service area covers the Southern California coastal plain, extending approximately 200 miles along the Pacific Ocean from the City of Oxnard in the north to the international boundary with Mexico in the south.

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Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. Approximately 85% of the population from the aforementioned counties reside within MET's boundaries.

MET is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 38 appointed individuals with a minimum of one representative from each of MET’s 26 member agencies. The allocation of directors and voting rights are determined by each agency’s assessed valuation. Each member of the Board shall be entitled to cast one vote for each ten million dollars ($10,000,000) of assessed valuation of property taxable for district purposes, in accordance with Section 55 of the Metropolitan Water District Act. Directors can be appointed through the chief executive officer of the member agency or by a majority vote of the governing board of the agency. Directors are not compensated by MET for their service.

MET is responsible for importing water into the region through its operation of the Colorado River Aqueduct and its contract with the State of California for SWP supplies. Member agencies receive water from MET through various delivery points and pay for service through a rate structure made up of volumetric rates, capacity charges and readiness to serve charges. Member agencies provide estimates of imported water demand to MET annually in April regarding the amount of water they anticipate they will need to meet their demands for the next five years.

The Municipal Water District of Orange County: In Orange County, MWDOC and the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana are MET member agencies that purchase imported water directly from MET.

Furthermore, MWDOC purchases both treated potable and untreated water from MET to supplement its retail agencies’ local supplies.

The City is one of MWDOC’s 27 member agencies purchasing imported water from MWDOC. The City’s location within MWDOC’s service area is shown in Figure 2. 194
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Figure 2 Regional Location of the City of San Clemente and Other MWDOC Member Agencies

2.3 Relationship with Wholesaler Water Shortage Planning The WSCP is designed to be consistent with MET’s Water Surplus and Drought Management (WSDM) Plan, MWDOC’s Water Supply Allocation Plan (WSAP), and other emergency planning efforts as described below. MWDOC’s WSAP is integral to the WSCP’s shortage response strategy in the event that MET or MWDOC determines that supply augmentation (including storage) and lesser demand reduction measures would not be sufficient to meet a projected shortage levels needed to meet demands.

2.3.1 MET Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan
MET evaluates the level of supplies available and existing levels of water in storage to determine the appropriate management stage annually. Each stage is associated with specific resource management actions to avoid extreme shortages to the extent possible and minimize adverse impacts to retail customers should an extreme shortage occur. The sequencing outlined in the WSDM Plan reflects anticipated responses towards MET’s existing and expected resource mix.

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surplus supplies. Deliveries in Diamond Valley Lake (DVL) and in SWP terminal reservoirs continue through each surplus stage provided there is available storage capacity. Withdrawals from DVL for regulatory purposes or to meet seasonal demands may occur in any stage.

The WSDM Plan distinguishes between shortages, severe shortages, and extreme shortages. The differences between each term are listed below:
 Shortage: MET can meet full-service demands and partially meet or fully meet interruptible demands using stored water or water transfers as necessary (Stages 1-3).  Severe Shortage: MET can meet full-service demands only by making withdrawals from storage, calling on its water transfers, and possibly calling for extraordinary conservation and reducing deliveries under the Interim Agricultural Water Program (IAWP) (Stages 4-5).  Extreme Shortage: MET must allocate available imported supplies to full-service customers (Stage 6).

There are six shortage management stages to guide resource management activities. These stages are defined by shortfalls in imported supply and water balances in MET’s storage programs. When MET must make net withdrawals from storage to meet demands, it is considered to be in a shortage condition.

Figure 3 gives a summary of actions under each surplus and shortage stages when an allocation plan is necessary to enforce mandatory cutbacks. The goal of the WSDM plan is to avoid Stage 6, an extreme shortage (MET, 2026b).

Source: MET, 2026.

Figure 3 Resource Stages, Anticipated Actions, and Supply Declarations MET’s Board of Directors adopted a Water Supply Condition Framework in June 2008 to communicate the urgency of the region’s water supply situation and the need for further water conservation practices. The 196
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framework has four conditions, each calling increasing levels of conservation. Descriptions for each of the four conditions are listed below:
 Baseline Water Use Efficiency: Ongoing conservation, outreach, and recycling programs to achieve permanent reductions in water use and build storage reserves.  Condition 1 Water Supply Watch: Local agency voluntary dry-year conservation measures and use of regional storage reserves.
 Condition 2 Water Supply Alert: Regional call for cities, counties, member agencies, and retail water agencies to implement extraordinary conservation through drought ordinances and other measures to mitigate use of storage reserves.
 Condition 3 Water Supply Allocation: Implement MET’s WSAP.

As noted in Condition 3, should supplies become limited to the point where imported water demands cannot be met, MET will allocate water through the WSAP (MET, 2026a).

2.3.2 MET Water Supply Allocation Plan
MET’s imported supplies have been impacted by a number of water supply challenges as noted earlier. In case of extreme water shortage within the MET service area is the implementation of its WSAP.

MET’s Board of Directors adopted the WSAP in February 2008 to fairly distribute a limited amount of water supply and applies it through a detailed methodology to reflect a range of local conditions and needs of the region’s retail water consumers (MET, 2026a).

The WSAP includes the specific formula for calculating member agency supply allocations and the key implementation elements needed for administering an allocation. MET’s WSAP is the foundation for the urban water shortage contingency analysis required under Water Code Section 10632 and is part of MET’s 2025 UWMP.

MET’s WSAP was developed in consideration of the principles and guidelines in MET’s 1999 WSDM Plan with the core objective of creating an equitable “needs-based allocation.” The WSAP’s formula seeks to balance the impacts of a shortage at the retail level while maintaining equity on the wholesale level for shortages of MET supplies of greater than 50% cutbacks. The formula takes into account a number of factors, such as the impact on retail customers, growth in population, changes in supply conditions, investments in local resources, demand hardening aspects of water conservation savings, recycled water, extraordinary storage and transfer actions, and groundwater imported water needs.

The formula is calculated in three steps: 1) base period calculations, 2) allocation year calculations, and 3) supply allocation calculations. The first two steps involve standard computations, while the third step contains specific methodology developed for the WSAP.

Step 1: Base Period Calculations – The first step in calculating a member agency’s water supply allocation is to estimate their water supply and demand using a historical based period with established water supply and delivery data. The base period for each of the different categories of supply and demand is calculated using data from the two most recent non-shortage years.

Step 2: Allocation Year Calculations – The next step in calculating the member agency’s water supply allocation is estimating water needs in the allocation year. This is done by adjusting the base period estimates of retail demand for population growth and changes in local supplies. 197
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Step 3: Supply Allocation Calculations – The final step is calculating the water supply allocation for each member agency based on the allocation year water needs identified in Step 2.

In order to implement the WSAP, MET’s Board of Directors makes a determination on the level of the regional shortage, based on specific criteria, typically in April. The criteria used by MET includes current levels of storage, estimated water supplies conditions, and projected imported water demands. The allocations, if deemed necessary, go into effect in July of the same year and remain in effect for a 12-month period. The schedule is made at the discretion of the Board of Directors (MET, 2026b).

As demonstrated by the findings in MET’s 2025 UWMP, both the Water Reliability Assessment and the Drought Risk Assessment (DRA) demonstrate that MET is projecting to be able to mitigate the challenges posed by hydrologic variability, potential climate change, and regulatory risk on its imported supply sources through the significant storage capabilities it has developed over the last two decades, both dry-year and emergency storage (MET, 2026b).

Although MET’s 2025 UWMP forecasts that MET will be able to meet projected imported demands throughout the projected period from 2026 to 2050, uncertainty in supply conditions can result in MET needing to implement its WSAP to preserve dry-year storage and curtail demands (MET, 2026b).

2.3.3 MWDOC Water Supply Allocation Plan
To prepare for the potential allocation of imported water supplies from MET, MWDOC worked collaboratively with its 27 retail agencies to develop its own WSAP that was adopted in January 2009 and amended in 2016. The MWDOC WSAP outlines how MWDOC will determine and implement each of its retail agency’s allocation during a time of shortage.

The MWDOC WSAP uses a similar method and approach, when reasonable, as that of the MET’s WSAP.

However, MWDOC’s plan remains flexible to use an alternative approach when MET’s method produces a significant unintended result for the member agencies. The MWDOC WSAP model follows five basic steps to determine a retail agency’s imported supply allocation:

Step 1: Determine Baseline Information – The first step in calculating a water supply allocation is to estimate water supply and demand using a historical base period with established water supply and delivery data. The base period for each of the different categories of demand and supply is calculated using data from the last two non-shortage years.

Step 2: Establish Allocation Year Information – In this step, the model adjusts for each retail agency’s water need in the allocation year. This is done by adjusting the base period estimates for increased retail water demand based on population growth and changes in local supplies.

Step 3: Calculate Initial Minimum Allocation Based on MET’s Declared Shortage Level – This step sets the initial water supply allocation for each retail agency. After a regional shortage level is established, MWDOC will calculate the initial allocation as a percentage of adjusted base period imported water needs within the model for each retail agency.

Step 4: Apply Allocation Adjustments and Credits in the Areas of Retail Impacts and Conservation – In this step, the model assigns additional water to address disparate impacts at the retail level caused by an across-the-board cut of imported supplies. It also applies a conservation credit given to those agencies that have achieved additional water savings at the retail level as a result of successful implementation of water conservation devices, programs, and rate structures. 198
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Step 5: Sum Total Allocations and Determine Retail Reliability – This is the final step in calculating a retail agency’s total allocation for imported supplies. The model sums an agency’s total imported allocation with all of the adjustments and credits and then calculates each agency’s retail reliability compared to its Allocation Year Retail Demand.

The MWDOC WSAP includes additional measures for plan implementation, including the following (MWDOC, 2016):
 Appeal Process – An appeal process to provide retail agencies the opportunity to request a change to their allocation based on new or corrected information. MWDOC anticipates that under most circumstances, a retail agency’s appeal will be the basis for an appeal to MET by MWDOC.  Melded Allocation Surcharge Structure – At the end of the allocation year, MWDOC would only charge an allocation surcharge to each retail agency that exceeded their allocation if MWDOC exceeds its total allocation and is required to pay a surcharge to MET. MET enforces allocations to retail agencies through an allocation surcharge to a retail agency that exceeds its total annual allocation at the end of the 12-month allocation period. MWDOC’s surcharge would be assessed according to the retail agency’s prorated share (acre-feet [AF] over usage) of MWDOC amount with MET. Surcharge funds collected by MET will be invested in its Water Management Fund, which is used in part to fund expenditures in dry-year conservation and local resource development.  Tracking and Reporting Water Usage – MWDOC will provide each retail agency with water use monthly reports that will compare each retail agency’s current cumulative retail usage to their allocation baseline. MWDOC will also provide quarterly reports on its cumulative retail usage versus its allocation baseline.
 Timeline and Option to Revisit the Plan – The allocation period will cover 12 consecutive months and the Regional Shortage Level will be set for the entire allocation period. MWDOC only anticipates calling for allocation when MET declares a shortage; and no later than 30 days from MET’s declaration will MWDOC announce allocation to its retail agencies.

SECTION 3 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND

RESPONSE PLANNING
The City’s WSCP is a detailed guide of how the City intends to act in the case of an actual water shortage condition. The WSCP anticipates a water supply shortage and provides pre-planned guidance for managing and mitigating a shortage. Regardless of the reason for the shortage, the WSCP is based on adequate details of demand reduction and supply augmentation measures that are structured to match varying degrees of shortage to ensure the relevant stakeholders understand what to expect during a water shortage situation.

3.1 Water Supply Reliability Analysis
Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(1), the WSCP shall provide an analysis of water supply reliability conducted pursuant to Water Code Section 10635, and the key issues that may create a shortage condition when looking at the City’s water asset portfolio. 199
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Understanding water supply reliability, factors that could contribute to water supply constraints, availability of alternative supplies, and what effect these have on meeting customer demands provides the City with a solid basis on which to develop appropriate and feasible response actions in the event of a water shortage. For the 2025 UWMP, the City worked collaboratively with MWDOC, OCWD, and MWDOC’s other retail water agencies to produce long-term projected water use over the next 25 years, in five-year increments, for each agency (MWDOC, 2025).

The City also conducted a DRA to evaluate a drought period that lasts five consecutive water years starting from the year following when the assessment is conducted (2026-2030). An analysis of both assessments determined that the City is capable of meeting all customers’ demands from 2025 through 2050 for a normal year, a single dry year, and a drought lasting five consecutive years with significant imported water supplemental drought supplies from MWDOC/MET and ongoing conservation program efforts.. As a result, there is no projected shortage condition due to drought that will trigger customer demand reduction actions until MWDOC notifies the City of insufficient imported supplies. More information is available in the City’s 2025 UWMP Sections 6 and 7 (San Clemente, 2026).

The City of San Clemente’s Utilities Department meets all of its demands with a combination of imported water, local groundwater, and recycled water. The City works together with MET and MWDOC to ensure a safe and reliable imported water supply that will continue to serve the community in periods of drought and shortage. The sources of imported water supplies include water from the Colorado River and the SWP provided by MET and delivered through MWDOC.

3.2 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Procedures Per Water Code Section 10632.1, the City will conduct an AWSDA pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10632 and by July 1st of each year, beginning in 2022, submit an AWSDA with information for anticipated shortage, triggered shortage response actions, compliance and enforcement actions, and communication actions consistent with the Supplier’s WSCP.

The City must include in its WSCP the procedures used for conducting an AWSDA. The AWSDA is a determination of the near-term outlook for supplies and demands and how a perceived shortage may relate to WSCP shortage level response actions in the current calendar year. This determination is based on information available to the City at the time of the analysis. Starting in 2022, the AWSDA is due by July 1 of every year.

This section documents the decision-making process required for formal approval of the City’s AWSDA determination of water supply reliability each year, the key data inputs, and the methodologies used to evaluate the water system reliability for the coming year, while considering that the year to follow would be considered dry.

3.2.1 Decision-Making Process
The following decision-making process describes the functional steps that the City will take to formally approve the AWSDA determination of water supply reliability each year. 200
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3.2.1.1 City Steps to Approve the AWSDA Determination
Each May, the completed AWSDA will be reviewed and signed by the City’s authority and submitted to DWR by July 1. In the event that a shortage is identified, the AWSDA, including any water shortage response actions recommended there within, will be presented to the San Clemente City Council. The City Council will then review and take appropriate action related to the recommendations of the Assessment and the guidance of Utilities staff and management in the interests of mitigating potential gaps between water supply and demand.

Figure 4 AWSDA Reporting Timeline

3.2.2 Data and Methodologies
The following paragraphs document the key data inputs and methodologies that are used to evaluate the water system reliability for the coming year, while considering that the year to follow would be considered dry.

3.2.2.1 Assessment Methodology
The City will evaluate water supply reliability for the current year and one dry year for the purpose of the AWSDA. The AWSDA determination will be based on considerations of unconstrained water demand, local water supplies, MWDOC imported water supplies, planned water use, and infrastructure considerations. The balance between projected in-service area supplies, coupled with MWDOC imported supplies, and anticipated unconstrained demand will be used to determine what, if any, shortage level is expected under the WSCP framework as presented in Figure 5. The WSCP’s standard shortage levels are defined in terms of shortage percentages. Shortage percentages will be calculated by dividing the 201
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difference between water supplies and unconstrained demand by total unconstrained demand. This calculation will be performed separately for anticipated current year conditions and for assumed dry year conditions.

Figure 5 Water Shortage Contingency Plan AWSDA Framework

3.2.2.2 Locally Applicable Evaluation Criteria
The primary source of evaluation criteria for the City’s AWSDA will be monthly supply-demand reporting.

Specifically, water shortage demand management reporting from MWDOC, which informs much of the City’s regular reporting, will be a significant criterion in evaluating the state of the City’s water supply reliability, since roughly 80% of its water is imported from MET through MWDOC. Less critically, the current productivity of the City’s wells and its capacity for treating and delivering recycled water to offset potable irrigation demands may also be used to inform supply reliability each year. Finally, any currently valid agreements for emergency water supplies, along with MWDOC’s ongoing commitment to provide adequate quantities of imported water to its members, will be included in the analysis of current year reliability.

The City will also continue to monitor emerging supply and demand conditions related to supplemental imported water from MWDOC/MET and take appropriate actions consistent with the flexibility and adaptiveness inherent to the WSCP. The City’s AWSDA was based on the City’s service area, water sources, water supply reliability, and water use as described in Water Code Section 10631, including available data from state, regional, or local agency population, land use development, and climate change projections within the service area of the City. Some conditions that affect MWDOC’s wholesale supply and demand, such as groundwater replenishment, surface water, and local supply production, can differ significantly from earlier projections throughout the year.

If a major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault occurs, it has the potential to damage all three key regional water aqueducts and disrupt imported supplies for up to six months. The region would likely impose a water use reduction ranging from 25-35% until the system is repaired. However, MET has taken proactive steps to handle such disruption, such as constructing DVL, and prepositioning necessary reconstruction resources to quickly recover from such a seismic event, which mitigates potential impacts. 202
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DVL, along with other local reservoirs, can store a six to twelve-month supply of emergency water (MET, 2026a).

3.2.2.3 Water Supply
As detailed in the City’s 2025 UWMP, the City meets its customers’ demands with a combination of imported water and local recycled water.

In FY 2024-25, the City’s main source of water supply was imported water from MWDOC (at 90 percent), which is treated by both MET and the Baker Water Treated Plant (WTP), and non-potable recycled water (at 10 percent). The Baker WTP is a jointly operated facility for several water agencies in South Orange County.

It is projected that by 2050, the City’s water portfolio will change to approximately 14% recycled water and 86% imported water. It should be noted that these representations of supply match the projected demand. However, the City can purchase more MET imported water through MWDOC, should the need arise.

3.2.2.4 Unconstrained Customer Demand
The WSCP and AWSDA define unconstrained demand as expected water use prior to any projected shortage response actions that may be taken under the WSCP. Unconstrained demand is distinguished from observed demand, which may be constrained by preceding, ongoing, or future actions, such as emergency supply allocations during a multi-year drought. WSCP shortage response actions to constrain demand are inherently extraordinary; routine activities such as ongoing conservation programs and regular operational adjustments are not considered as constraints on demands.

The City’s DRA reveals that its supply capabilities are expected to balance anticipated total water use and supply, assuming a five-year consecutive drought from FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30 (San Clemente, 2026). This is based on the water demand projection model, in a single dry year, demand is expected to increase by six percent above a normal year (MWDOC, 2025).

For the City, the five consecutive dry year demand scenario is based on the demand model’s multiple dry year methodology. In accordance with the econometric demand model approach used to develop UWMP demand projections, a single hot/dry year was first identified based on weather conditions that produced the greatest demand response. Consecutive dry years were then represented by applying incremental scaling factors to this single hot/dry year demand to account for the compounding effects of persistent warm and dry conditions over time. These scaling factors show long‑term relationships between regional water use and multi‑year temperature and precipitation deficits and are applied sequentially to simulate second through fifth consecutive dry years. This approach is consistent with the demand modeling framework summarized in Chapter 7 of the City’s UWMP.

3.2.2.5 Planned Water Use for Current Year Considering Dry Subsequent Year Water Code Section 10632(a)(2)(B)(ii) requires the AWSDA to determine “current year available supply, considering hydrological and regulatory conditions in the current year and one dry year.” The AWSDA will include two separate estimates of City’s annual water supply and unconstrained demand using: 1) current year conditions, and 2) assumed dry year conditions. Accordingly, the AWSDA’s shortage 203
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analysis will present separate sets of findings for the current year and dry year scenarios. The Water Code does not specify the characteristics of a dry year, allowing discretion to the Supplier. The City will use its discretion to refine and update its assumptions for a dry year scenario in each AWSDA as information becomes available and in accordance with best management practices.

Supply and demand analyses for the single-dry year case were based on conditions affecting the SWP as this supply availability fluctuates the most among MET’s, and therefore MWDOC and the City’s, sources of supply. Severe drought conditions in 2021-2022 affected must of the Western United States, including the Colorado River system, which caused its water supply decrease. As conditions worsened, Lake Mead and Lake Powell (the largest storage units in the system), had a combined total storage capacity of 25% in 2022, a significant decrease from 39% in 2021 (DWR, 2024).

The Orange County Water Demand Projection Model isolated the impacts that weather and future climate can have on water demand through the use of a statistical model. The impacts of hot/dry weather conditions are reflected as a percentage increase in water demands from the normal year condition. For a single dry year condition (FY 2013-14), the model projects a 6% increase in demand for the Orange County Basin (OC Basin) area where the City’s service area is located (MWDOC, 2025). Detailed information of the model is included in the City’s 2025 UWMP.

The City has documented that it is 100% reliable for single dry year demands from 2025 through 2050 with a demand increase of 6% from normal demand with significant reserves held by MET, local groundwater supplies, and conservation (San Clemente, 2026).

3.2.2.6 Infrastructure Considerations
The AWSDA will include consideration of any infrastructure issues that may pertain to near-term water supply reliability, including repairs, construction, and environmental mitigation measures that may temporarily constrain capabilities, as well as any new projects that may add to system capacity. The City imports water through two large pipelines, the Water Importation Pipeline and the Joint Transmission Main, which are operated by adjacent water agencies. The regular preventive and corrective maintenance these pipelines and related facilities serving the City’s reservoirs may require shutdowns. These shutdowns involve a high level of planning and coordination with the City’s Utilities Department staff, resulting in temporary operational adjustments, water shortage response outreach, or a combination of the two.

MWDOC closely coordinates with MET and its member agencies, including the City, on any planned infrastructure work that may impact water supply availability. Throughout each year, MET regularly carries out preventive and corrective maintenance of its facilities within the MWDOC service area that may require shutdowns to inspect and repair pipelines and facilities and support capital improvement projects.

These shutdowns involve a high level of planning and coordination between MWDOC, MWDOC’s member agencies, and MET to ensure that major portions of the distribution system are not out of service at the same time. Operational flexibility within MET’s system and the cooperation of member agencies allow shutdowns to be successfully completed while continuing to meet all system demands.

Specifically for the City, as of March 2026 there are no foreseen near-term infrastructure issues that would impact supply.
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3.2.2.7 Other Factors
For the AWSDA, any known issues related to water quality would be considered for their potential effects on water supply reliability.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of manmade chemicals that includes perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). PFAS compounds were once commonly used in many products including, among many others, stain- and water-repellent fabrics, nonstick products (e.g., Teflon), polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, and fire-fighting foams.

MET has voluntarily monitored PFAS in its source and treated waters since 2017. Most samples have shown non detect (ND) for all tested PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS. A limited number of other PFAS— such as PFHxA, PFBA, PFPeA, PFDoA, PFTA, and PFBS, have been detected only at trace levels below their method detection limits. PFOA and PFOS have not been detected in MET’s imported or treated water supplies. Some member agencies, however, have detected these compounds in local groundwater wells, which may require treatment or source management to comply with emerging Division of Drinking Water (DDW) regulations. As DDW and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish enforceable maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS, some agencies may supplement their local supplies with increased purchases of MET water (MET, 2025).

3.3 Six Standard Water Shortage Levels
Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(3)(A), the City must include the six standard water shortage levels that represent shortages from the normal reliability as determined in the AWSDA or cross-reference their shortage levels to the standard levels. The shortage levels have been standardized to provide a consistent regional and statewide approach to conveying the relative severity of water supply shortage conditions.

This is an outgrowth of the severe statewide drought of 2012-2016, and the widely recognized public communication and state policy uncertainty associated with the many different local definitions of water shortage levels.

The six standard water shortage levels correspond to progressively increasing estimated shortage conditions (up to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and greater than 50% shortage compared to the normal reliability condition) and align with the response actions the Supplier would implement to meet the severity of the impending shortages. The five shortage levels the City uses in their water shortage planning and documented in the WSCP are compared to DWR’s six standard shortage levels in Table 1. 205
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Table 1 Cross-Reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Levels 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.

3.4 Shortage Response Actions
Water Code Section 10632 (a)(4) requires the WSCP to specify shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels. The City has defined specific shortage response actions that align with the defined shortage levels in DWR Tables 8-2 and 8-3 (Appendix A). These shortage response actions were developed with consideration to the system infrastructure and operations changes, supply augmentation responses, customer-class or water use-specific demand reduction initiatives, and increasingly stringent water use prohibitions.

3.4.1 Supply Augmentation
The supply augmentation actions are described in DWR Table 8-2 (Appendix A). These augmentations represent short-term management objectives triggered by the MET’s WSDM Plan and do not overlap with the long-term new water supply development or supply reliability enhancement projects. Supply Augmentation is made available to the City through MWDOC and MET. The City relies on MET’s reliability portfolio of water supply programs including existing water transfers, storage and exchange agreements to supplement gaps in the City’s supply/demand balance. MET has developed significant storage capacity (over 5 million AF) in reservoirs and groundwater banking programs both within and outside of the Southern California region. Additionally, MET can pursue additional water transfer and exchange programs with other water agencies to help mitigate supply/demand imbalances and provide additional dry-year supply sources.

MWDOC, and in turn its retail agencies, including the City, have access to supply augmentation actions through MET. MET may exercise these actions based on regional need, and in accordance with their WSCP, and may include the use of supplies and storage programs within the Colorado River, SWP, and in-region storage. The City has the ability to augment its supply to reduce the shortage gap by up to 100% by purchasing additional imported water through MWDOC. 206
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3.4.2 Demand Reduction
The demand reduction measures that would be implemented to address shortage levels are described in DWR Table 8-3 (Appendix A). This table indicates which actions align with specific defined shortage levels and estimates the extent to which the actions will reduce the gap between supplies and demands to deliver the outcomes necessary to meet the requirements of a given shortage level. This table also identifies the enforcement action, if any, associated with each demand reduction measure.

3.4.3 Operational Changes
During shortage conditions, operations may be affected by supply augmentation or demand reduction responses. The City will consider their operational procedures when it completes its AWSDA or as needed to identify changes that can be implemented to address water shortage on a short-term basis, such as temporarily altering maintenance cycles, deferring planned system outages, and adjusting the flow and routing of water through its system to more effectively distribute available supply across the service area.

3.4.4 Additional Mandatory Restrictions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(D) calls for “additional, mandatory prohibitions against specific water use practices that are in addition to state-mandated prohibitions and appropriate to the local conditions” to be included among the WSCP’s shortage response actions. The City will identify additional mandatory restrictions as needed based on the San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program (Appendix B). The City intends to update any mandatory restrictions in a subsequently adopted ordinance which will supersede the existing ordinance.

3.4.5 Emergency Response Plan (Hazard Mitigation Plan)
A catastrophic water shortage would be addressed according to the appropriate water shortage level and response actions. It is likely that a catastrophic shortage would immediately trigger Shortage Level 6 and response actions have been put in place to mitigate a catastrophic shortage. In addition, there are several Plans that address catastrophic failures and align with the WSCP, including MET’s WSDM and WSAP, the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), and the Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC)’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

3.4.5.1 MET’s WSDM and WSAP
MET has comprehensive plans for stages of actions it would undertake to address a catastrophic interruption in water supplies through its WSDM and WSAP. MET also developed an Emergency Storage Requirement to mitigate against potential interruption in water supplies resulting from catastrophic occurrences within the southern California region, including seismic events along the San Andreas Fault. In addition, MET is working with the state to implement a comprehensive improvement plan to address catastrophic occurrences outside of the southern California region, such as a maximum probable seismic event in the Delta that would cause levee failure and disruption of SWP deliveries. 207
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3.4.5.2 Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County Emergency Operations Plan
In 1983, the Orange County water community identified a need to develop a plan on how agencies would respond effectively to disasters impacting the regional water distribution system. The collective efforts of these agencies resulted in the formation of the WEROC to coordinate emergency response on behalf of all Orange County water and wastewater agencies, develop an emergency plan to respond to disasters, and conduct disaster training exercises for the Orange County water community. WEROC, administered by MWDOC, was established through the creation of an indemnification agreement among its member agencies to protect each other against civil liabilities and to facilitate the exchange of resources. WEROC is unique in its ability to provide a single point of contact for the representation of all water and wastewater utilities in Orange County during a disaster. This representation is to the county, state, and federal disaster coordination agencies. Within the Orange County Operational Area, WEROC is the recognized contact for emergency response for the water community, including the City.

As a member of WEROC, the District will follow WEROC’s EOP in the event of an emergency and coordinate with WEROC to assess damage, initiate repairs, and request and coordinate mutual aid resources in the event that the District is unable to provide the level of emergency response support required by the situation.

The EOP defines the actions to be taken by WEROC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff to reduce the loss of water and wastewater infrastructure; to respond effectively to a disaster; and to coordinate recovery operations in the aftermath of any emergency involving extensive damage to Orange County water and wastewater utilities. The EOP includes activation notification protocol that will be used to contact partner agencies to inform them of the situation, activation status of the EOC, known damage or impacts, or resource needs. The EOP is a standalone document that is reviewed annually and approved by the MWDOC Board every three years.

WEROC is organized on the basis that each member agency is responsible for developing its own EOP in accordance with the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 to meet specific emergency needs within its service area.

The WEROC EOC is responsible for assessing the overall condition and status of the Orange County regional water distribution and wastewater collection systems including MET facilities that serve Orange County. The EOC can be activated during an emergency situation resulting from both natural and man-made causes, and can be activated through automatic, manual, or standby for activation.

WEROC recognizes four primary phases of emergency management, which include:
 Preparedness: Planning, training, and exercises that are conducted prior to an emergency to support and enhance response to an emergency or disaster.
 Response: Activities and programs designed to address the immediate and short-term effects of the onset of an emergency or disaster that helps to reduce effects on water infrastructure and speed recovery. This includes alert and notification, EOC activation, direction and control, and mutual aid. 208
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 Recovery: This phase involved restoring systems to normal, in which short-term recovery actions are taken to assess the damage and return vital life-support systems to minimum operating standards, while long-term recovery actions have the potential to continue for many years.  Mitigation/Prevention: These actions prevent the occurrence of an emergency or reduce the area’s vulnerability in ways that minimize the adverse impacts of a disaster or emergency.

The EOC Action Plans provide frameworks for EOC staff to respond to different situations with the objectives and steps required to complete them, which will in turn serve the WEROC member agencies. In the event of an emergency that results in a catastrophic water shortage, the City will declare a water shortage condition of up to Level 3 for the impacted area depending on the severity of the event, and coordination with WEROC is anticipated to begin at Level 4 or greater (WEROC, 2021).

3.4.5.3 City of San Clemente Emergency Response Plan
The City of San Clemente, in accordance with the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Section 2013(b), recently revised its Emergency Response Plan to incorporate findings of its risk and resilience assessment (RRA). This ERP describes strategies, resources, plans, and procedures to be utilized during a natural or anthropogenic catastrophe that results in disruption to the City’s water supplies. The City also recently updated its LHMP which provides City staff and City leaders with clear direction for hazard mitigation action planning, including for any potential impacts to the potable water system. The water supply specific mitigation measures include increased backup power and generator capacity at critical facilities, relocating water mains off of slopes and easements, and upgrading aging pipelines (San Clemente, 2025).

3.4.6 Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan
Per the Water Code Section 10632.5, Suppliers are required to assess seismic risk to water supplies as part of their WSCP. The plan also must include the mitigation plan for the seismic risk(s). Given the great distances that imported supplies travel to reach Orange County, the region is vulnerable to interruptions along hundreds of miles of aqueducts, pipelines and other facilities associated with delivering the supplies to the region. Additionally, the infrastructure in place to deliver supplies is susceptible to damage from earthquakes and other disasters.

In lieu of conducting a seismic risk assessment specific to the City’s 2025 UWMP, the City has included their LHMP, as required under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390). The LHMP describes the City’s approach to proactively decreasing threats before disaster occurs, including water supply specific mitigation actions such as improving security and alert systems, upgrading back-up power systems, and retrofitting existing flood control infrastructure. (San Clemente, 2025).

3.4.7 Shortage Response Action Effectiveness
The effectiveness of the shortage response actions in Tables 2 and 3 above are anticipated to either reduce demand or increase supply according to the anecdotally estimated percentages in the tables.

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For each specific Shortage Response Action identified in the plan, the WSCP also estimates the extent to which that action will reduce the gap between supplies and demands identified in DWR Tables 8-2 and 8-3 (Appendix A). To the extent feasible, the City has estimated percentage savings for the chosen suite of shortage response actions, which can be anticipated to deliver the expected outcomes necessary to meet the requirements of a given shortage level.

3.5 Communication Protocols
Following the preparation of the AWSDA, or any sudden or catastrophic change in water supply conditions, any current or predicted water shortage will be communicated to the City’s water customers and other members of the public; neighboring water agencies; and local, regional, and State government agencies as appropriate, broadly and through a diverse suite of media. Communications will also include the related shortage response actions being implemented by the City at the time.

Protocols for dissemination of key information regarding the shortage and response actions will vary depending on the severity of the shortage. Table 2 summarizes the type of messaging that will be delivered for each Water Shortage Level.

Table 2 Communication Protocols by Shortage Level
Water Shortage Level Percent Shortage
Range
Communication Protocols, Procedures, and Channels
1 – Water Watch Up to 10% Updates on City website and social media accounts, press releases, advertisements in local newspaper (print/digital)
2 – Water Alert Up to 20% Messaging in monthly water bill, plus all of the above 3 – Water Warning Up to 30% Traffic sign boards and/or regional messaging, such as through Caltrans sign boards, plus all of the above
4 – Water Shortage Up to 40% Direct mail messages to customers and/or email to City Recreation and Environmental Programs email lists, as available, plus all of the above Local television advisory and radio spots, as part of regional campaign when applicable, plus all of the above
Up to 50%
5 – Water Emergency >50% Regional television station coverage, targeted online advertising, plus all of the above
In the case that the water shortage is of a regional nature, the City may also incorporate communications materials developed by MWDOC and/or MET’s Public Affairs team into their customer outreach, customizing such materials whenever possible with the City logo, City staff contacts, and other identifying information for their water customers who may be unaware of the role of wholesalers in the delivery of their water.

The City also participates in the Water Emergency Response of Orange County (WEROC) program and, should a regional water supply emergency occur, can utilize communications through the AlertOC program, incorporating any or all of the abovementioned City protocols into the regional approach as well.

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customer compliance are described in Section 3.5 Communication Protocols and customer enforcement, appeal, and exemption procedures are defined in the San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 Water Conservation And Water Supply Shortage Program (Appendix B).

3.7 Legal Authorities
Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(7)(A), the City has provided a description of the legal authorities that empower the City to implement and enforce its shortage response in the San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 Water Conservation And Water Supply Shortage Program (Appendix B). The City intends to update any legal authorities in a subsequently adopted ordinance which will supersede the existing ordinance.

Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(7)(B), the City shall declare a water shortage emergency condition to prevail within the area served by such wholesaler whenever it finds and determines that the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the distributor to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection.

Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(7)(C), the City shall coordinate with any agency or county within which it provides water supply services for the possible proclamation of a local emergency under California Government Code, California Emergency Services Act (Article 2, Section 8558). Table 3 identifies the contacts for all cities or counties for which the Supplier provides service in the WSCP, along with developed coordination protocols, can facilitate compliance with this section of the Water Code in the event of a local emergency as defined in subpart (c) of Government Code Section 8558.

Table 3 Agency Contacts and Coordination Protocols
Contact Agency Coordination Protocols
Director of Public Works Orange County Public Works Department Call/email Public Works Department City of San Clemente Call/email

3.8 Financial Consequences of WSCP
Per Water Code Section 10632(a)(8), Suppliers must include a description of the overall anticipated financial consequences to the Supplier of implementing the WSCP. This description must include potential reductions in revenue and increased expenses associated with implementation of the shortage response actions. This should be coupled with an identification of the anticipated mitigation actions needed to address these financial impacts.

The implementation of the monitoring and reporting requirements as well as demand reduction measures in this Water Shortage Contingency Plan have the potential to impact the City’s revenues and expenditures. In particular, additional public education on water use efficiency, extended prohibitions on certain water uses, and increased enforcement and patrols of these prohibitions are all anticipated to reduce water use and associated commodity rate charges and revenues, while at the same time increasing certain expenditures for conservation-related projects and staff utilization. Decreased revenues require the City to fund more of its fixed costs from its water fund reserves, delay capital improvements, and entertain other such suboptimal financial management practices.
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To assess the impacts of future water shortages on revenues, the City reviewed the impacts of previous droughts and analyzed three decreased water demand scenarios in its 2017 cost of service study. In this study, it was determined that the City’s fixed costs are approximately 42 percent of its cost of service but that 77 percent of fixed costs were paid for through the variable component of the water rate structure at the time, so fixed cost recovery was a key objective in determining the City’s current water rates. By January 1, 2022, the fixed charge for one-inch meters will be 57% higher than it was in 2016, with larger connections seeing even greater increases in fixed charges. In driving a greater percentage of revenues to come from fixed charges, the City has already set itself up for greater financial resiliency during times of water shortage, while more accurately billing its customers for system maintenance that is not dependent on their individual water consumption.

The City also recognized the impact of reduced commodity charges during periods of restrictions on water use, so in the last rate structure change, the City Council approved the availability of demand management rates that can be temporarily implemented in order to stabilize revenues during times of decreasing water demands. These water rate surcharges could be approved by City Council during water supply shortages, and as they also discourage excessive water use, can serve as response actions to the first three levels of water shortage in this WSCP. Demand management rates are detailed in Table 4 below.

Table 4 Proposed Demand Management Rates (Fixed and Variable Rate Surcharges) as of January 1, 2020 5-10% Demand
Reduction
11-20% Demand
Reduction
Greater than 20%
Demand Reduction
Fixed Rate ($/meter equivalent) N/A $0.74 $0.74
Variable Rate ($/unit of water [CCF]) $0.19 $0.30 $0.57 Notably, water rate surcharges do not increase further beyond a Level 3 Water Warning. It is anticipated that at Level 4 and 5 water shortages, tapping into water fund reserves and postponing capital projects will also be used to temporarily supplement the anticipated reductions in commodity rate revenues.

Another key aspect of the City’s current water rate structure is the decoupling of wholesale water rates from its own variable rates. Should wholesaler rates be increased as part of MET’s own water shortage contingency response actions, or for any other operational reason, these increased rates will be directly passed through to the City’s customers as part of its current rate structure, and not absorbed into its operating costs.

The costs of additional conservation tracking and reporting during a water shortage will be covered by existing overtime budget in the Water Conservation Fund, building on existing water use monitoring and report preparation and submission activities that are already a part of staff’s regular duties. Because the City already has everyday restrictions on wasteful water practices and does regular enforcement of its Water Conservation Ordinance regardless of water shortage conditions, the costs of discouraging excessive water use by customers in compliance with Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 365) of Division 1 of the Water Code will largely be addressed by the City’s existing Water Conservation budget.

In order to manage the costs of increased enforcement during times of water shortage, additional patrolling may be implemented by recruiting the City’s stormwater program staff and/or Code Compliance officers to assist in the investigation of water conservation ordinance violations in between their regular duties. The City may also utilize Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) officers to assist in reporting violations for enforcement by authorized City staff. In the long run, it is the City’s intent to invest 212
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up front in public education and outreach about current water use restrictions, thereby reducing the number of violations that require additional investigation and enforcement in order for the City to realize its desired demand reduction.

3.9 Monitoring and Reporting
Per Water Code Section 10632(a)(9), the City is required to provide a description of the monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures that have been implemented to ensure appropriate data is collected, tracked, and analyzed for purposes of monitoring customer compliance and to meet state reporting requirements.

In order to ensure that water shortage response actions are achieving their intended water use reduction purposes, and to help inform the AWSDA, the City will monitor implementation of this Water Shortage Contingency Plan using a suite of existing reporting and tracking tools that evaluate water supplies, demands, and demand reduction measure utilization and effectiveness on a monthly basis. These tools include the database queries and spreadsheets used to inform monthly water production reports required by SWRCB and submitted to DWR, which help inform the City on its overall current water demands while breaking those demands down into the various account types, such as CII, irrigation, and residential, for tracking by customer class. Water consumption by account type is also reviewed on a monthly basis and compared to 2013 baseline usage for the same month, as part of previous efforts to monitor compliance with SBx7-7. Monthly reporting on residential and commercial water use also continues in an effort to comply with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Resolution 2020-0009.

To monitor customer complaints, outreach, enforcement, and compliance, the City uses its Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record each initial contact about or observation of water waste and the steps and staff time taken to resolve the issue. Staff can query these “work orders” to evaluate program effectiveness and enforcement costs, among other metrics, for any appropriate time frame. Both the frequency of customer water waste complaints, which corresponds to public outreach success, and the number of resolved outreach/enforcement cases, which corresponds to water savings, can help inform the effectiveness of current water shortage response actions.

On the supply side, monthly water supply reports from MWDOC, the City’s wholesaler, are received, reviewed, and filed, and pertinent information is made available to the City’s water customers on its website. Similarly, groundwater extraction and treatment is tracked and recorded monthly by City staff.

These supply monitoring efforts ensure that the City has access to water supplies within the range prescribed by its current water shortage stage, if any, and can help inform any need to increase or decrease its water shortage stage in the near future.

3.10 WSCP Refinement Procedures
Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(10), the City must provide 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 Water Shortage Contingency Plan has been prepared as an adaptive management plan and will be revised and refined according to the results of the City’s WSCP monitoring and reporting program, including during its AWSDA as described in Section 2.
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In particular, in the years following a period of water shortage, staff will assess each component of this WSCP and determine which elements were effective at bridging the gap between supplies and demands, and which sections require revision to better serve the City and its water customers in future water supply shortages. Staff may conduct this analysis by observing seasonal trends in water use reductions for attribution to specific irrigation restrictions; tracking the types of violations addressed in enforcement cases; conducting customer or public surveys; and/or reviewing the shift in its portfolio of water supplies during the shortage.

Through its CMMS, the City may also record customer complaints about the implementation of the WSCP itself, so yearly or other periodic reports can be run to determine the possibility of negative impacts on the City’s water customers or their satisfaction with the Utilities Department’s ability to manage and safely deliver a reliable source of drinking water to the community. The City Council may also receive public input for staff to consider when refining the current WSCP.

Should areas for revision be identified in this WSCP, ideas for improvement will be gathered from City staff, neighboring water agencies and their WSCPs, and possibly a customer focus group, and an updated WSCP will be drafted. As with this WSCP, any subsequent versions of the WSCP will undergo public notification, review, and hearing, to ultimately be adopted by the City Council prior to implementation and filing of the new WSCP with DWR, as described in Section 3.12.

3.11 Special Water Feature Distinction
Water features in the City’s service area are identified as having either an “aesthetic” or a “recreational” purpose, and distinct water use restrictions and shortage response actions shall apply to each type of water feature.

Aesthetic water features include decorative fountains, ponds, and lakes, and pursuant to the current Water Conservation Ordinance, shall only be permitted to operate while using a water recirculation device, with two exceptions: (1) features utilizing recycled/non-potable water and (2) features listed in the National Register of Historic Places, for which installing a recirculation device may impact the integrity of the feature.

Recreational water features include swimming pools, spas, and children’s water play areas, where using potable water is required for health and safety reasons. While these features can typically be maintained during water supply shortages, there are limitations on draining and refilling of any pool or spa unless necessary to repair the functionality of the feature.

3.12 Plan Adoption, Submittal, and Availability
Per Water Code Section 10632 (a)(c), the City provided notice of the availability of the Public Review Draft 2025 UWMP and 2025 WSCP and notice of the public hearing to consider adoption of the WSCP. The Public Review Drafts of the 2025 UWMP and the 2025 WSCP were posted prominently on the City’s website in advance of the public hearing on June 2, 2026. Copies of the Draft WSCP were also made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s and Utilities Department offices and public hearing notifications were published in local newspapers. A copy of the published Notice of Public Hearing is included in Appendix C.
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The City held the public hearing for the Draft 2025 UWMP and Draft WSCP on June 2, 2026, at the City Council meeting. The City Council reviewed and approved the 2025 UWMP and the WSCP at its June 2, 2026 meeting after the public hearing. See Appendix D for the resolution approving the WSCP.

By July 1, 2026, the City’s adopted 2025 UWMP and WSCP was filed with DWR, California State Library, and the County of Orange. The City will make the WSCP available for public review on its website no later than 30 days after filing with DWR.

Based on DWR’s review of the WSCP, the City will make any amendments to its adopted WSCP, as required and directed by DWR.

If the City revises its WSCP after the UWMP is approved by DWR, then an electronic copy of the revised WSCP will be submitted to DWR within 30 days of its adoption.

SECTION 4 REFERENCES
City of San Clemente. (2026). 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

City of San Clemente. (2025, April). Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). (2026a). 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET). (2026b). 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

Municipal Water District of Orange County. (2023, July). 2023 Orange County Water Reliability Study.

Municipal Water District of Orange County. (2025, December 30). Orange County Water Demand Projection Model Technical Memorandum.

Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC). (2025). WEROC 2025 Annual Report.
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Submittal Table 8-1: Cross Reference for Standard vs Supplier Shortage Level 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.

Submittal Table 8-2: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Submittal Table 8-2 Retail: Supply Augmentation and Other Actions Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(A),(C) and (E)
No Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) 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
WUE data online submittal tool
How much is this going to
reduce the shortage gap?
Additional Explanation or Reference
(OPTIONAL) Volume or
Percentage
Drop down
Shortage Gap
Reduction Value
(May be a range)
(AF)
Add additional rows as needed
1 Stored Emergency Supply Percentage 0-10% Pumping of additional groundwater, within safe short-term yield limits
2 Other Purchases Percentage 11-20%
Purchase of additional water supplies from
MET/MWDOC or through emergency
agreement with IRWD
3 Other Purchases Percentage 21-30%
Purchase of additional water supplies from
MET/MWDOC or through emergency
agreement with IRWD
4 Other Purchases Percentage 31-50%
Purchase of additional water supplies from
MET/MWDOC or through emergency
agreement with IRWD
5 Other Purchases Percentage >50%
Purchase of additional water supplies from
MET/MWDOC or through emergency
agreement with IRWD
DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

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Submittal Table 8-3: Demand Reduction Actions
Submittal Table 8-3 Retail: Demand Reduction Actions
Water Code Section 10632(a)(4)(B) and (E)
No Is the Supplier completing this table using the standard six levels? (yes/no) 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.

Yes
1 Expand Public Information Campaign Percentage 0-4% Press releases, social media posts, and/or bill messaging No 1 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or Surcharge Percentage 0-10% Variable rate surcharge Yes 2 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific days Percentage 11-15% 3 days/week Mar-Nov*; 1 day/week Dec-Feb*** Yes 2 Increase Water Waste Patrols Percentage 16-20% Recruitment of additional, temporary, and/or existing staff for increased patrols Yes 2 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or Surcharge Percentage 11-20%^ Fixed and variable rate surcharges Yes 3 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for washing hard surfaces Percentage 21-25% Yes 3 Landscape - Limit landscape irrigation to specific days Percentage 26-30% 2 days/week Mar-Nov**; 1 day/week Dec-Feb*** Yes 3 Implement or Modify Drought Rate Structure or Surcharge Percentage >20%^ Variable rate surcharge Yes 4 Other - Prohibit vehicle washing except at facilities using recycled or recirculating water Percentage 31-35% Yes
4 Landscape - Other landscape restriction or prohibition Percentage 36-40% Potable irrigation prohibited during the months of November through March. Yes 4 Landscape - Prohibit certain types of landscape irrigation Percentage 41-45% Non-functional landscapes (i.e. with the exception of parks and golf courses) may, with notice, have potable irrigation turned off at the meter. No 4 Other - Prohibit use of potable water for construction and dust control Percentage 46-50% No will-serve letters will be provided for potable water for use in construction. No 5 Other water feature or swimming pool restriction Percentage 51-55% Refilling of pools and spas prohibited beyond a 1-inch top off Yes 5 Landscape - Prohibit all landscape irrigation Percentage >55% Recycled water irrigation is exempt, unless otherwise directed by the City Council. Yes DWR NOTES: Units of measure (AF, CCF, MG) must remain consistent throughout the UWMP as reported in Submittal Table 2-3.

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APPENDIX B SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 13.12 WATER CONSERVATION

AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE

PROGRAM
Below is the weblink to the current ordinance (last accessed on April 30, 2026) https://library.municode.com/ca/san_clemente/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13PUSE_CH13.12W ACO
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid: I am over the age of 18 years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the Legal Clerk of the publisher of the San Clemente Times, a City of San Clemente, newspaper of general circulation, published weekly in the city of San Clemente, County of Orange, and which newspaper has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California on Nov 9th, 2018, Case Number 01017680; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit:

Published in: San Clemente Times
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2025 Urban Water
Management Plan &
2025 Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
Public Hearing
Prepared for:

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Agenda
• Purpose and Overview of the UWMP
• System Description
• Water Use Characterization and Projections
• Water Conservation Target Compliance
• Water Supply Characterization
• Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment • Water Shortage Contingency Planning
• Demand Management Measures
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Purpose and Overview of the UWMP
• 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is prepared to comply with the 1983 UWMP Act and California Water Code. • This 2025 UWMP was prepared as part of a shared-services agreement with MWDOC along with 22 other partner agencies. • The 2025 UWMP is an update to the 2020 UWMP
and includes the following key elements:
» Water use characterization and projections through year 2050 » Reporting on water conservation target compliance
» Update of the City’s existing and planned water supplies » A long-term water supply reliability assessment through year 2050. » The 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); an update to the 2020 WSCP » Update of water use efficiency programs from MWDOC and the City 233
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System Description
• City Area: 18.45 square miles
• Water System Components
» 2 active groundwater wells
» One filtration plant
» One 14 local reservoir and two regional
reservoirs.
» 232 miles of pipelines
 City’s Population in 2025: 49,265
 Projected Population 2050: 47,257
 Population Change: -4.1%
Source: Center for Demographics Research (CSUF)
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Water Use Characterization and Projections
• The City participated in the
development of the 2025 Orange
County Water Demand Projection
Model led by MWDOC.
• City’s water use in 2025:
» 68% residential
» 10% commercial, industrial, and
institutional
» 15% dedicated irrigation
» 7% other
 City’s demand projection:
» 2025: 7,976 afy
» 2050: 7,946 afy
» Change: -0.2%
Total demand in Orange County continues to trend down, while population has increased more than 700,000 (+30%)
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Water Conservation Target Compliance
• The 2009 Water Conservation Act
(SB X7-7) mandated 20% reduction
in urban per capita water use by
2020 (aka 20x2020).
• MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency
(WUE) program helped meet the
goals through the Orange County
20x2020 Regional Alliance.
• Participating retailers, including the
City of San Clemente, complied
collectively rather than individually.

The City is in compliance with the mandated
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 City’s existing supply mix:
» Groundwater: 9.6%
» Imported Water: 90.4%
• City plans to bring their
existing wells back online in the
future anticipating ~ 500 AFY
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• Water Service Reliability is assessed by
comparing the projected water demand
with the projected available water supplies
• Near-Term Assessment developed for
2026-2030 based on driest 5-year
sequence for supply
• Long-Term Assessment are developed in
5-year increments from 2030-2050 for
three hydrologic conditions:
» Normal Water Year
» Single Dry Year
» Drought lasting 5 Consecutive Dry Years The City has long-term supply reliability under normal, single dry year, and 5 consecutive drought years.
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 The WSCP is both a required
element of the UWMP as well as
a stand-alone document.
• No new requirements were
added for the 2025 WSCP
• Key WSCP elements:
» Analysis of water supply reliability
» Annual water supply and demand
assessment
» 6 standard water shortage levels
» Shortage response actions
» Communication protocols
Stage Shortage
Percentage
Shortage Response Actions (examples of
response actions shown in WSCP)
0 0% (normal)
• City proceed with planned practices
• Permanent water waste prohibitions
• Non-functional turf ban effective 1/1/2027
1 Up to 10%
• Same as level 0
• Press released to promote conservation.
• Variable rate surcharge
2 11-20% • Same as level 1
• Limit landscape irrigation to 3x per week.
3 21-30%
• Same as level 2
• Limit landscape 2x per week
• Seasonal irrigation moratoriums
4 31-40% • Same as level 3
• Pool refill limitations
5 41-50% • Same as level 4
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 Water Use Efficiency Program and
Rebates 2020-2025:
» High Efficiency Clothes Washers
» High Efficiency Toilets
» Turf Replacement
» Landscape Rebate Program
» Commercial Plumbing Fixtures
» Spray to Drip Nozzles
» Smart Timers
» Rain Barrels
 Demand Management Implementation
Assistance Programs:
» Technical Assistance Program
» Meter Area Measurements
» Regional Rebate Programs
» Local Program Assistance
» Water Conservation Research
The City collaborates with MWDOC
to implement water conservation
programs to reduce water demands https://www.mwdoc.com/ save-water/water-use-efficiency/
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June 16, 2026
QUESTIONS?
Prepared for:
2025 Urban Water
Management Plan &
2025 Water Shortage
Contingency Plan
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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Agenda Item: 9A.

Submitted By: Public Works
Prepared By: Shawn Ryan, Deputy Public Works Director
Subject:
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION

FOR THE EMERGENCY SLOPE STABILIZATION REPAIRS AT CASA ROMANTICA, CIP PROJECT NO. 23502, APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,370,602 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-481-43470-000-23502 AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK IN

THE AMOUNT OF
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$3,310,602; AND POTENTIAL CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON PHASE 2B Summary:

The Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica (CIP Project No. 23502) have been completed. Staff conducted consistent observation and inspection of the work, and the identified project can be considered by the City Council for acceptance. There remain additional tasks to complete before the comprehensive restoration project can be considered final. The City Council is being asked to provide direction for the final elements of the project.

The emergency work, performed by Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc., was initiated under the 2023 emergency declaration following a significant slope failure that impacted the Casa Romantica property. The contractor has completed all required stabilization activities, including installation of tiebacks and grade beams, geotechnical enhancements, grading, and associated protective measures.

Project closeout has been delayed due to ongoing coordination with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) to determine eligible reimbursement for unanticipated site conditions encountered during construction that could not have been identified prior to commencement of the project. These conditions required additional dewatering, expanded excavation, supplemental grout and shotcrete, storm-related slope protection, and emergency utility repairs. The detailed project costs are provided in the Discussion section of the report, under the Emergency Slope Cost Summary Matrix table.

The report also provides an overview of the remaining phases necessary to restore the Casa Romantica property to pre-landslide conditions, hereinafter referred to as Phase 2 (A and B).

Phase 2A consists of drainage improvements mandated by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), for which insurance reimbursement is currently under review. Phase 2B includes repairs to landscaping, hardscape, drainage, and structural elements of the Casa Romantica grounds primarily located above the landslide, but damaged by the land movement.

CJPIA has preliminarily identified $2.5 million in potential reimbursement for this phase (2B). At this time, staff is seeking City Council direction on the preferred scope of Phase 2B to either 242
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restore the site to pre-slide conditions to the extent possible (“like for like”) or proceeding with modifications that would require submission of requisite materials to the California Coastal Commission for review and approval.

The actions identified in the proposed Resolution will close out the emergency repair contract, support ongoing insurance recovery efforts, and provide direction and facilitate progress toward full rehabilitation of the Casa Romantica site.

Background:

On April 16, 2023, major fissures were reported on the western slope of the Casa Romantica.

The next day, a major landslide occurred that resulted in significant damage to the slope, drainage infrastructure and site improvements (viewing deck, trails, landscaping, etc.) The facility was immediately closed pending structural review and assessment. The landslide originating on City property also caused significant damage to the neighboring condominium community (Reef Gate) and several residential units had to be evacuated. A meeting was immediately organized with the owners of the condominium community and the City and the community have worked in tandem to address the damage and associated repairs. The owners of the condominium community must be commended for their collaborative approach that allowed repairs to occur quickly and in real time.

The pictures above show the initial damage created by the April 17, 2023, landslide and the condition of the slope following the completion of the restorative actions.

On two occasions, efforts were made to stabilize the slope by regrading and reshaping the damaged area. Both of these efforts failed. The slope continued to move toward the rail lines, private property, the Beach Trail and the Lifeguard Headquarters structure. Additionally, ground water continued to stream out of the landslide area onto private property and the rail lines at the bottom of the slope. The Casa Romantica structure above the slide was also in immediate peril. It became apparent very quickly that a more comprehensive repair would be necessary not only to protect City property, but to avoid significant impacts on private property and the rail lines. The nature of the situation and the unknown subterranean conditions eliminated the possibility of a traditional design and bid construction process.

On August 15, 2023, the City Council awarded an emergency construction contract (Attachment 3) to Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. to repair the slope below the Casa Romantica structure 243
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on a time and materials basis. The slope repair was the first of three phases to address the total damage caused by the slope failure. The phases consist of Emergency Slope Repair (Phase 1), OCTA Required Drainage Improvements (Phase 2A), and Casa Romantica repairs (landscaping, hardscape, and building) (Phase 2B).

The emergency slope repair contract (Phase 1) included a limited scope of work based on generally known information, including tie-back design, installation of four rows of grade beams and tiebacks, grading, and installation of geogrid reinforcement. It was anticipated that a portion of the costs would be covered by CJPIA, the San Clemente Sewer Department and the San Clemente Storm Drain Fund, but the majority of the costs would be assessed to the General Fund, estimated to be about $8 million. The City Council directed staff to forego the approved repairs to the Mariposa Bridge and use the $8 million assigned to the project to the Casa Romantica repairs.

The emergency slope repairs were completed in November 2025. However, this was a very complex project and it has taken some time for the CJPIA to determine the extent of insurance coverage resulting in a delay in project closeout. Recent discussions with CJPIA have provided fairly reliable estimates. The contractor has been very patient, but project closeout and payment for work completed needs to finalized.

Discussion:

During project evaluation with the CJPIA and cost evaluation, the emergency slope repair project was broken down into several categories, including the original scope, additional General Fund work, drainage, sewer, and storm-protection measures. The original contractual scope of work to repair the slope as discussed under the background section above, did not include additional efforts needed to complete the project, such as, constant dewatering to address persistent groundwater seepage along the slope face, large cavities requiring significantly more grout than anticipated, additional shotcrete due to caving around installed grade beams, expanded work limits to the south to locate competent material, and an expanded lower keyway. These changes are not associated with OCTA, sewer, or storm water, and if not covered by insurance will be General Fund expenses. The expenses in excess of the original estimate of $7,760,800 are equal to $925,000.

Another unanticipated expense to the original scope of work was the provision of slope protection (temporary visqueen) with a 24-hour storm watch to protect the Casa Romantica structure during major storm events, including Hurricane Hillary. It is expected that this work will be completely covered by insurance.

Finally, the original scope of work did not address existing utilities at the site, including storm drain lines, headwalls, riprap, sewer manholes, and sewer lines, all of which were affected by the slope failure and required emergency repairs in tandem with the slope work.

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protection items. City staff have provided estimates for insurance coverage in the tables below.

A breakdown of costs for the Emergency Slope Repair completed by Alliance Diversified Enterprise, Inc. is shown below. Staff have been waiting for CJPIA reimbursement before finalizing the project, but given the long delay, it is appropriate to finalize the project through a Notice of Completion and proceed with payments to the contractor while staff continues to pursue reimbursement from CJPIA.

Emergency Slope Repair Cost Summary Matrix
Subsequent to the Emergency Slope Repair, there are two additional phases for restoring Casa Romantica: OCTA Required Drainage Improvements (Phase 2A) and Casa Romantica surface repairs (Phase 2B). In an effort to provide additional information regarding the next phases, a description of work and a cost summary table are provided below.

Phase 2A - OCTA REQUIRED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS:

While the Casa Romantica site has historically drained from Granada to the toe of the slope near the tracks, OCTA is requiring the City to drain as much as feasible (85th-percentile storm events and smaller) to Granada via sump pumps to reduce drainage runoff that discharges directly into the railroad right-of-way. The proposed system consists of a wet well, pump, emergency overflow, and a force main discharging to the storm drain system on Granada.

For storms that are too intense for the wet well and pumps, OCTA has approved an emergency overflow design for a concrete outfall and energy-dissipation box to minimize the likelihood of silt and debris entering the railroad ballast and tracks. The City has provided CJPIA with cost estimates and is seeking insurance coverage for these drainage requirements (see the cost summary matrix below, Phase 2A OCTA Required Drainage Improvements). If insurance coverage is not approved for the OCTA-required drainage items, staff will return with further options for City Council direction.

Phase 1 - Completed Work Categories
Contract
Work
Additional
Work
Drainage
Work
Sewer
Work
Slope
Protection
24-hour
storm watch
Totals
Funding Source
General Fund $7,760,800 $925,000 $8,685,800
Sewer Fund $352,000 $ 352,000
Storm Drain
Fund $533,602 $ 533,602
Potential
Insurance
Reimbursement
$900,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,500,000
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OCTA Required Drainage Improvements and Casa Romantica Repairs Cost Summary Matrix Phase 2B – City Council Direction for Casa Romantica Repairs:

Phase 2B relates to repairs to the grounds of the
Casa Romantica site, extending from the parking lot
to the top of the slope at the rear of the property,
encompassing stormwater, drainage, landscaping,
concrete hardscape, and structural repairs to both
the amphitheater and the Casa Romantica structure.

CJPIA has provided a reimbursement price of
$2,500,000 for work related to Phase 2B. At this
time, the exact costs to restore the site to its preslide condition remain unknown until the repair work is underway (see the cost summary matrix below,
Phase 2B, Casa Romantica Repairs) and other potential repair needs are discovered. It is also unknown what the California Coastal Commission will approve from a like-for-like perspective until the City submits plans for review and receives feedback. The City Council may accept the reimbursement as a final payout ($2.5M) for Phase 2B only, or make the repairs through a City project, with the insurance company covering the actual repair costs, provided the repairs do not exceed the cost of replacing what was there before the slide occurred.

Phase 2B Points and Alternatives for the City Council to Consider:

1. Like-for-Like (Pre-slide Conditions):

Repair and replace damaged and lost infrastructure
caused by the landslide. The scope would include
restoring the amphitheater floor and the pathway
leading to it, repairing and replacing a portion of the observation deck (essential for ADA access to the
rear and sides of the property), and replacing
damaged or missing drainage systems and
walkways.

Phase 2(A&B) Work NOT Completed Categories
Phase 2A, OCTA Required
Drainage Improvements Phase 2B, Casa Romantica Repairs
Wet Well
Pumping
Concrete
Outfall and
Dissipater
Landscape
& Drainage
Concrete
Hardscape
Casa
Structural
Repair
Totals
Funding Source
Insurance
Reimbursement
Claim Submitted
$1,000,000 $350,000 $1.35M
Insurance
Reimbursement
Claim Submitted
$2,500,000
NOTE: The City has the option to
receive a payout or have insurance
provider make the repairs
$2.50M
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2. Like-for-Like with Amphitheater Modifications:

Repair and replace the damaged and lost
infrastructure from the landslide, as noted in item
one (1) above, with the following select
alternatives:

Modifications:
 Do not replace the amphitheater floor and stage;
remove the amphitheater concrete tiered seating.
 Construct a new concrete amphitheater floor
without a raised stage/speaking area.
 Install a decomposed granite floor in place of the
previous concrete amphitheater floor.

Staff is seeking direction on which of the above paths the City Council would like to pursue.

Council Options:
 Adopt Resolution No. 26-112, which would accept the completed construction work for the Emergency Slope Repairs at Casa Romantica, Project No. 23502, approve supplemental appropriations in the total amount of $3,370,602 to account number 001-481-43470-000- 23502, and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment for additional work completed in the amount of $3,310,602.
 Modify and adopt Resolution No. 26-112.
 Continue the item with a direction to provide additional information.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

This project was previously determined to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.

The California Coastal Commission was notified on May 11, 2023, and June 8, 2023, of the immediate emergency action needed to stabilize the slope. The City was required to formally submit an application for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) in December of 2003 to keep the ECDP in good standing. The City received comments, and the Coastal Commission is waiting for a resubmittal. The resubmission will include all proposed improvements and the emergency work completed under the Emergency Coastal Development Permit (ECDP) issued. 247
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Fiscal Impact:

Casa Romantica Emergency Slope Repair was preliminarily funded with $7,760,800 that had been set aside for the Future Mariposa Bridge Replacement. As described in the Emergency Slope Repair Cost Summary Matrix, the anticipated expenses are as follows:
 General Fund $8,685,800
 Drainage work $1,433,602
 Sewer work $452,000
 Slope protection from storms $500,000
Staff recommends transfers from the Sewer Depreciation Reserve and the Reserve Fund to fund the project until reimbursement is received from the CJPIA.

A transfer of $452,000 is recommended from the Sewer Unrestricted Fund Balance 054-000-23330 and transferred to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000- 23502. Insurance reimbursement of $100,000 is anticipated, for a total fiscal impact on the Sewer Fund of $352,000.

A transfer of $2,918,602 from the Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance 014-000-23430 transferred to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000-23502, which includes an additional $60,000 for additional inspection services. There is a total anticipated Insurance reimbursement of $1,400,000 to replenish the Reserve Fund.

Potential Action(s):

If the City Council concurs with the information in the staff report, the appropriate action would be to:

A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-112, which would:
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1. Authorize the transfer of $452,000 from the Sewer Unrestricted Fund Balance 054-000-23330 to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000-23502;

2. Authorize the transfer of $2,918,602 from the Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance 014-000- 23430 transferred to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470- 000-23502;

4. Accept the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, from Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.;

5. Authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the Notice of Completion for the completed Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica; 248
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B. Provide Direction for Phase 2B so that staff can submit an alternatives analysis report to the California Coastal Commission.
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Attachment:

1. Resolution No. 26-112

2. Notice of Completion

3. Staff Report dated August 15, 2023
Notification:

Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-112

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AS

COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY SLOPE STABILIZATION
REPAIRS AT CASA ROMANTICA, CIP PROJECT NO. 23502,

APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,370,602 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-481-
43470-000-23502 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR
ADDITIONAL WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,310,602
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. for the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502; and
WHEREAS, the initial scope of work repairing a landslide at 415 Avenida Granada, included tie-back design, installation of four (4) rows of grade beams and tiebacks, grading, and installing geogrid reinforcement; and
WHEREAS, additional work was completed at the City’s request on an emergency basis due to several unknown conditions, including: dewatering to address persistent groundwater seepage along the slope face, large cavities requiring significantly more grout than anticipated, additional shotcrete due to caving around installed grade beams, expanded work limits to the south to locate competent material, an expanded lower keyway, temporary visqueen to cover the slope during rain events, storm drain lines, headwalls, riprap, sewer manholes and sewer lines; and
WHEREAS, Alliance Diversified, Enterprises, Inc. has completed the work to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and incorporated fully herein.

SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the transfer of $452,000 from the Sewer Unrestricted Fund Balance 054-000-23330 to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-23502.

SECTION 3. That the City Council authorizes the transfer of $2,918,602 from the Reserve Unrestricted Fund Balance 014-000-23430 transferred to General Fund to increase the budget for account number 001-481-43470-000-23502.

SECTION 4. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute an amendment to the construction contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, 250
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Inc. for the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, for the additional work completed by Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $3,310,602 together with such additional contract documents as are necessary and proper to implement such amendment, including, but not limited to, a general mutual release of all claims.

SECTION 5. That the City Council accepts as complete the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, from Alliance Diversified, Enterprises, Inc.

SECTION 6. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Clerk to execute and record a Notice of Completion for CIP Project No. 23502.

SECTION 7. That the City Council authorizes and directs City staff to take such other and further actions as are necessary and proper to close out the Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica, CIP Project No. 23502, and accomplish the purposes of this resolution.

SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the
San Clemente, California City of San Clemente, California 251
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-112 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
____________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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Attachment 2
Recording Requested By:

City of San Clemente
When Recorded, Mail To:

City Clerk Department
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
Recorded for the benefit of the City of San
Clemente and exempt from recording fees
pursuant to Government Code Section 27383.

Space above this line is for Recorder’s Use Only

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice is hereby given by the City of San Clemente, a Municipal Corporation, that a public work of improvement has been completed as follows:

1. Project title or description of work: Emergency Slope Stabilization Repairs at Casa Romantica. Project No. 23502.

2. Date of completion: November, 2025.

3. Street address or legal description of the project site: 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672.

4. Name of owner: City of San Clemente.

5. Interest or estate of owner: City of San Clemente

6. Address of owner: 910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100, San Clemente, CA 92673

7. Name and address of contractor: Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc., 665 Opper Street, Escondido, CA 92029.

I am the City Clerk for the City of San Clemente, a Municipal Corporation, the owner of the indicated interest or estate in the property described above. I make this verification on behalf of the City of San Clemente. I have read this Notice of Completion and know its contents. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on __________________________ in San Clemente, California. _________________________________
Laura Campagnolo, City Clerk
City of San Clemente
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AGENDA REPORT

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/15/2023 Agenda Item: 6N
Department: Public Works
Prepared By Kiel Koger, Public Works Director/City Engineer Subject:

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING A SECOND EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE EMERGENCY

SLOPE STABILIZATION REPAIRS AT CASA ROMANTICA FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,760,800
Fiscal Impact:

Yes. The emergency slope stabilization repairs will be completed for a not to exceed amount of $7,760,800, which includes a 10% contingency. The work is being performed by force account (time and materials) due to the uncertain condition at the site and will be funded from Account Number # 001-481-43470-000-23502 (Casa Romantica Stabilization).

Summary:

A landslide on April 27, 2023, at the City owned Casa Romantica facility necessitated an emergency response to ensure that more damage was not caused to an adjacent condominium building and the railroad tracks located at the bottom of the failed slope. The initial temporary repairs including regrading and reshaping the site did not stabilize the slope and more substantial repairs were needed immediately to secure the building and site to protect life and property prior to the upcoming winter rain season. The proposed resolution ratifies a second emergency construction contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (ADEI) for the emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica.

Background:

The western slope at Casa Romantica above the railroad tracks failed on the afternoon of April 27, 2023. The landslide deposited debris and soil near the railroad tracks below the site to the west and against the condominium building to the north. The City hired ADEI who specializes in emergency slope stability and foundation repairs, to mobilize to the site on Friday, May 12, 2023 to start the repairs under the supervision of a local geotechnical engineering firm, LGC Geotechnical, Inc. The emergency work was initially completed on June 2, 2023 but the slope continued to move over the next 2 days even with additional shaping and grading. The slope started moving again on June 5, 2023 and continued to slowly creep, necessitating more substantial repairs to secure the building and site to protect life and property prior to the winter rain season.

Surveying and design work has already started on the next phase of work to include the installation of tiebacks and grade beams along the slope beneath the Casa Romantica building to secure the unstable slope. The tiebacks will be drilled 6 feet on center in rows across the slope and founded approximately 70-110 feet into the slope and secured with grade beams. As the tiebacks and grade beams are installed, the slope will be excavated from the top to the bottom. The slope will then be reconstructed in front of the grade beams with the use of geogrid reinforcement placed within the compacted soil backfill. The landslide soil mass will be need to be excavated, hauled off site and CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Page 1 of 3 Printed on 8/10/2023
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compacted soil backfill. The landslide soil mass will be need to be excavated, hauled off site and blended with other soil material and then brought back to the site to be placed and compacted in lifts to rebuild the slope. The exact amount of soil that needs to be excavated and then replaced and compacted is unknown due to the possible presence of another landslide mass at the base of slope near the railroad tracks.

The City will continue to work closely with OCTA and Metrolink on coordination of the work as well as keep the California Coastal Commission updated on our progress to stabilize the slope and seek out alternative funding sources.

Council Options:
· Adopt Resolution No. 23-84, ratifying an emergency construction contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. for emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,760,800.
· Modify and adopt Resolution No. 23-84.
· Continue the item with direction to provide additional information.

Environmental Review/Analysis:

Under the State CEQA Guidelines, an emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services and includes fire, flood, earthquake, or other soil or geologic movements, as well as such occurrences as riot, accident or sabotage. This work meets the definition of an emergency.

Before proceeding with the temporary repairs, staff determined that the project qualified for an exemption pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. The City Council made the same finding with respect to the future planned repairs on July 18, 2023.

The California Coastal Commission was notified on May 11, 2023 and June 8, 2023 of the immediate emergency action needed to stabilize the slope. A meeting with the CCC on July 6, 2023 was also held to discuss the work required going forward.

Recommended Actions:

Staff Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-84, which would:

1. Ratify an Emergency Construction Contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. on a time and materials basis for an amount not to exceed $7,760,800 for the emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica to include construction of tiebacks and grade beams as well as reconstructing the slope with geogrid reinforcement and compacted soil backfill.

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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 23-84

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING A SECOND

EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
ALLIANCE DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE

EMERGENCY SLOPE STABILIZATION REPAIRS AT CASA

ROMANTICA FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $7,760,800
WHEREAS, a landslide on April 27, 2023 necessitated an emergency response to ensure that more damage was not caused to a condominium building and railroad tracks adjacent to the failed slope; and
WHEREAS, the initial temporary repairs completed on June 4, 2023 including regrading and reshaping the site did not stabilize the slope and the slope continued to creep slowly; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect public health and safety, more substantial repairs were needed immediately to secure the building and site to protect life and property prior to the upcoming winter rain season; and
WHEREAS, the next phase of work includes the installation of tiebacks and grade beams along the slope beneath the Casa Romantica building to secure the unstable slope; and
WHEREAS, the tiebacks will be drilled 6 feet on center in rows across the slope and founded approximately 70-110 feet into the slope and secured with grade beams; and WHEREAS, as the tiebacks and grade beams are installed, the slope will be excavated from the top to the bottom. The slope will then be reconstructed in front of the grade beams with the use of geogrid reinforcement placed within the compacted soil backfill; and
WHEREAS, the landslide soil mass will be need to be excavated, hauled off site and blended with other soil material and then brought back to the site to be placed and compacted in lifts to rebuild the slope; and
WHEREAS, the exact amount of soil that needs to be excavated and then replaced and compacted is unknown due to the possible presence of another landslide mass at the base of slope near the railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council determined that an emergency exists due to the potential failure of an existing slope and that the situation requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate impairment to property and public services that 2574
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might otherwise occur if the City were required to incur delays attributed to the typical engineering analysis and competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council also determined that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard public health; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to life, health, property, or essential public services and includes fire, flood, earthquake, or other soil or geologic movements, as well as such occurrences as riot, accident or sabotage; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council determined that this project meets the definition of an emergency and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council authorized and directed staff to take such actions as are necessary and proper to start immediately on the emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica, including entering into a contract and bringing a future agenda item to City Council to ratify such; and
WHEREAS, on ________, 2023, the City Manager entered into an Emergency Construction Contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. on a time and materials basis for an amount not to exceed $7,760,800, which amount includes a 10% contingency, for the emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica to include construction of tiebacks and grade beams as well as reconstructing the slope with geogrid reinforcement and compacted soil backfill.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby finds, resolves and determines as follows:

SECTION 1. That the foregoing recitals are true and accurate and are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. That the second Emergency Construction Contract with Alliance Diversified Enterprises, Inc. on a time and materials basis for an amount not to exceed $7,760,800 which includes a 10% contingency for the emergency slope stabilization repairs at Casa Romantica to include construction of tiebacks and grade beams as well as reconstructing the slope with geogrid reinforcement and compacted soil backfill entered into by the City Manager on ________, 2023 is hereby ratified and approved.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. 2585
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of August, 2023.
_______________________
Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 23-84 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on _______ day of August 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________.
_______________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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7 CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

CASA ROMANTICA SLOPE STABILIZATION REPAIR

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Contract is made and entered into this __ day of August, 2023 by and between the City of San Clemente, a public agency of the State of California ("City") and Al liance Diversified Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation with its principal place of business at 665 Opper Street, Escondido, CA 92029 ("Contractor''). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" in this Contract.

2. RECITALS.

2. 1 City. City is a public agency organized under the laws of the State of California, with power to contract for services necessary to achieve its purpose.

2.2 Contractor. Contractor desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain construction services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract. Contractor represents that it is duly licensed and experienced in providing shoring to include construction of tieback systems and grade beams as well as slope stabilization techniques and excavation/grading related construction services to public clients, that it and its employees or subcontractors have all necessary licenses and permits to perform the services in the State of California. The following license classifications are required for this Project: Class A - General Engineering.

2.3 Project. City desires to engage Contractor to render such services for the Casa Romantica Slope Stabilization Repairs ("Project") as set forth in this Contract.

2.4 Project Documents & Certifications. Contractor has obtained, and delivers concurrently herewith, a performance bond, a payment bond, and all insurance documentation, as required by the Contract.

3. TERMS

3.1 Incorporation of Documents. This Contract includes and hereby incorporates in full by reference the following documents, including all exhibits, drawings, specifications and documents therein, and attachments and addenda thereto:
• Services/Schedule (Exhibit "A")
• Plans and Specifications (Exhibit "B")
• Special Conditions (Exhibit "C")
• Contractor's Certificate Regarding Workers' Compensation (Exhibit "D") • Public Works Contractor Registration Certification (Exhibit "E") • Payment and Performance Bonds (Exhibit "F")
• Federal Requirements (Exhibit "G")- NIA
• Insurance Requirements (Exhibit "H)
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8 3.2 Contractor's Basic Obligation; Scope of Work. Contractor promises and agrees, at its own cost and expense, to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately complete the Project, including all structures and facilities necessary for the Project or described in the Contract (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Work"), for a Total Contract Price as specified pursuant to this Contract. All Work shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with the above referenced documents, as well as the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The plans and specifications for the Work are further described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referi nce. Special Conditions, if any, relating to the Worl< are described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

3.2. ·1 Change in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the performance or nature of the Work shall not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition or deletion is approved in writing by a change order executed by the City. Should Contractor request a change order due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the performance of the Work, such request shall be made within fi ve (5) business days of the date such circumstances are discovered or shall waive its right to request a change order due to such circumstances. If the Parties cannot agree on any change in price required by such change in the Work, the City may direct the Contractor to proceed with the performance of the change on a time and materials basis.

3.2.2 Substitutions/"Or Equal". Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make a finding that designates certain products, things, or services by specific brand or trade name. Unless specifically designated in this Contract, whenever any material, process, or article is indicated or specified by grade, patent, or proprietary name or by name of manufacturer, such Specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating the description of the material, process or article desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words "or equal."
Contractor may, unless otherwise stated, offer for substitution any material, process or article which shall be substantially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified in this Contract. However, the City may have adopted certain uniform standards for certain materials, processes and articles. Contractor shall submit requests, together with substantiating data, for substitution of any "or equal" material, process or article no later than thirty-five (35) days after award of the Contract. To facilitate the construction schedule and sequencing, some requests may need to be submitted before thirty-five (35) days after award of Contract. Provisions regarding submission of "or equal" requests shall not in any way authorize an extension of time for performance of this Contract. If a proposed "or equal" substitution request is rejected, Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified material, process or article.

The burden of proof as to the equality of any material, process or article shall rest with Contractor.

The City has the complete and sole discretion to determine if a material, process or article is an "or equal" material, process or article that may be substituted. Data required to substantiate requests for substitutions of an "or equal" material, process or article data shall include a signed affidavit from Contractor stating that, and describing how, the substituted "or equal" material, process or article is equivalent to that specified In every way except as listed on the affidavit. Substantiating data shall include any and all illustrations, specifications, and other relevant data including catalog information which describes the requested substituted "or equal" material, process or article, and substantiates that it is an "or equal" to the material, process or article. The substantiating data must also Include information regarding the durability and lifecycle 2 261
9 cost of the requested substituted "or equal" material, process or article. Failure to submit all the required substantiating data, including the signed affidavit, to the City in ;3 timely fashion will result in the rejection of the proposed substitution.

Contractor shall bear all of the City's costs associated with the review of substitution requests. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to a substituted "or equal" material, process or article. Contractor is directed to the Special Conditions (if any) to review any findings made pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400.

3.3 Period of Perfonnance.

3.3.1 Contract Time. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 25, 2023 until the work is completed to the satisfaction of the City on a time and materials basis. Contractor shall perform its Worl< in strict accordance with any completion schedule, construction schedule or project milestones developed by the City. Such schedules or milestones may be included as part of Exhibits "A" or ''B" attached hereto, or may be provided separately in writing to Contractor.

3.3.2 Force Majeure. Neither City nor Contractor shall be considered in default of this Contract for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party. For purposes of this Contract, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; pandemics or epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint. Should such circumstances occur, the nonperforming party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the. other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Contract. Contractor's exclusive remedy in the event of delay covered under this section shall be an extension of the Contract Time.

3.3.3 Liquidated Damages. [RESERVED.]

3.4 Standard of Performance: Performance of Employees. Contractor shall perform all Work under this Contract in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Contractor represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Work. Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them. Finally, Contractor represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all iicenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work, including any required business license, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Contract. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any work necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused solely by Contractor's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the safety of persons or the Work, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Work in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by Contractor and shall not be re-employed on the Work.
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10 3.5 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Contractual Relationship. City retains Contractor on an independent contractor basis and Contractor is not an employee of City. Any additional personnel performing the work governed by this Contract on behalf of Contractor shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Contract and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.

3.6 City's Basic Obligation. City agrees to engage and does hereby engage Contractor as an independent contractor to furnish all materials and to perform all Work according to the temis and conditions herein contained for the sum set forth above. Except as otherwise provided in the Contract, the City shall pay to Contractor, as full consideration for the satisfactory performance by Contractor of the services and obligations required by this Contract, the below- referenced compensation in accordance with compensation provisions set forth in the Contract.

3.7 Compensation and Payment.

3. 7.1 Amount of Compensation. As consideration for performance of the Work required herein, City agrees to pay Contractor a Total Contract Price not to exceed Seven Million, Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars ($7,760,800} which includes a 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions. The work will be done by force account (time and materials) under the direction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer and LGC Geotechnical, Inc. The time and materials rate will be based upon the Caltrans force account costs, including allowable markups, and equipment costs, etc.
https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/construction/documents/equipment-rental-ratesand-labor-surcharge/book 2023.pdf ·

3. 7 .2 Payment of Compensation. If the Work is scheduled for completion in thirty (30) or less . calendar days, City will arrange for payment of the Total Contract Price upon completion and approval by City of the Work. If the Work is scheduled for completion in more than thirty (30) calendar days, City will pay Contractor on a monthly basis as provided for herein.

On or before the fifth (5th) day of each month, Contractor shall submit to the City an itemized application for payment in the fomiat supplied by the City Indicating the amount of Work completed since commencement of the Work or since the last progress payment. These applications shall be supported by evidence which is required by this Contract and such other documentation as the City may require. The Contractor shall certify that the Work for which payment is requested has been done and that the materials listed are stored where indicated. Contractor may be required to furnish a detailed schedule of values upon request of the City and in such detail and form as the City shall request, showing the quantities, unit prices, overhead, profit, and all other expenses involved in order to provide a basis for determining the amount of progress payments.

3.7.3 Prompt Payment. City shall review and pay all progress payment requests in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 20104.50 of the California Public Contract Code. However, no progress payments will be made for Work not completed in accordance with this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the proper payment of Its employees, subcontractors, suppliers or others.

3.7.4 · Contract Retentions. From each approved progress estimate, five percent (5%) will be deducted and retained by the City, and the remainder will be paid to Contractor. All 4 263
11 Contract retention shall be released and paid to Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to Cal ifornia Public Contract Code Section 71 07.

3.7.5 Other Retentions. In addition to Contract retentions, the City may deduct from each progress payment upon written notice to Contractor and Contractor's failure within three (3) business days to commence and continue to cure or perform with di ligence and promptness, an amount necessary to protect City from loss because of: (1) liquidated damages which have accrued as of the date of the application for payment; (2) any sums expended by the City in performing any of Contractor's obligations under the Contract which Contractor has fa iled to perform or has performed inadequately; (3) defective Work not remedied; (4) stop notices as allowed by state law; (5) unsatisfactory prosecution of the Work by Contractor; (6) failure of Contractor to maintain or submit on a timely basis proper and sufficient documentation as required by the Contract or by City during the prosecution of the Work; (7) any sums representing expenses, losses, or damages as determined by the City, incurred by the City for which Contractor is liable under the Contract; and (8) any other sums which the City is entitled to recover from Contractor under the terms of the Contract or pursuant to state law, including Section 1727 of the California Labor Code. The failure by the City to deduct any of these sums from a progress payment shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to such claims.

3.7.6 Substitutions for Contract Retentions. In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the City will permit the substitution of securities for any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, or with a state or federally chartered bank in California as the escrow agent, and thereafter the City shall then pay such monies to Contractor as they come due. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to Contractor. For purposes of this Section and Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the term "satisfactory completion of the contract" shall mean the time the City has issued written final acceptance of the Work and filed a Notice of Completion as required by law and provisions of this Contract. Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. The escrow agreement used for the purposes of this Section shall be in the form provided by the City.

3.7.7 Title to Work. As security for partial, progress, or other payments, title to Work for which such payments are made shall pass to the City at the time of payment. To the extent that title has not previously been vested in the City by reason of payments, full title shall pass to the City at delivery of the Work at the destination and time specified In this Contract. Such transferred title shall in each case be good, free and clear from any and all security interests, liens, or other encumbrances. Contractor promises and agrees that it will not pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber the items in any manner that would result in any lien, security interest, charge, or claim upon or against said items. Such transfer of title shall not imply acceptance by the City, nor relieve Contractor from the responsibility to strictly comply with the Contract, and shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for any loss of or damage arising from any lien, security interest, charge or claims upon or against said items resulting solely from Contractor and consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.7.8 Labor and Material Releases. Contractor shall furnish City with labor and material releases from all subcontractors performirig work on, or furnishing materials for, the Work governed by this Contract prior to final payment by City.

Prevailing Wages. Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et 5 264
12 seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. Since the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public worl<s" or "maintenance" project. as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Contractor with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Contract upon request. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contractor's principal place of business and at the project site. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor and any subcontractor shall forfeit a penalty of up to $200 per calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates.

3.7.9 Apprenticeable Crafts. When Contractor employs workmen in an apprenticeable craft or trade, Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 1777 .5 of the California Labor Code with respect to the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works . The primary responsibility for compliance with said section for all apprenticeable occupations shall be with Contractor. The Contractor or any subcontractor that is determined by the Labor Commissioner to have knowingly violated Section 1777 .5 shall forfeit as a civil penalty an amount not exceeding $100 for each full calendar day of noncompliance, or such greater amount as provided by law.

3.7.10 Hours of Work. Contractor is advised that eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. Pursuant to Section 1813 of the California Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit a penalty of $25. 00 per worker for each day that each worker is permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, except when payment for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half (1-1/2) times the basic rate for that worker.

3.7.11 Payroll Records. Contractor and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of Contractor in the manner provided in Labor Code section 1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this section, Contractor shall have 10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of written notice specifying in what respects such Contractor must comply with this section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, Contractor shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit not more than $100.00 for each calendar day or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the forfeiture is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have violated the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as determined by the Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from progress payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on Contractor.

The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. 6 265
13 Contractor and Subcontractor Registration. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771 .1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor's and subcontractors' current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. Contractor is directed to review, fi ll out and execute the Public Works Contractor Registration Certification attached hereto as Exhibit "E" prior to contract execution.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and '1771.'1.

3.7.12 Labor Compliance; Stop Orders. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor that affect Contractor's performance of Work, including any delay, shall be Contractor's sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Contractor caused delay subject to any applicable liquidated damages and shall not be compensable by the City.

Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Contractor or any subcontractor.

3.8 Performance of Work: Jobsite Obligations.
3:8.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance.

3.8.1.1 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Contractor shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Work including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code§§ 13000-14950); local ordinances regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that tenn is used in the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State.

3.8.1 .2 Compliance with the Statewide Construction General Permit. Contractor shall comply with all conditions of the most recent iteration of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board ("Permit"). It shall be Contractor's sole responsibility to file a Notice of Intent and procure coverage under the Permit for all construction activity which results in the disturbance of more than one acre of total land area or which is part of a larger common area of development or sale. Prior to initiating work, Contractor shall be solely responsible for preparing and implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring, implementing and complying with the provisions of the Penn it and the SWPPP, including the standard provisions, and monitoring and reporting requirements as required by the Permit. The Permit requires the SWPPP to be a "living document" that changes as necessary to meet the conditions and requirements of the job site as it progresses through difference phases of construction and is subject to different weather conditions. It shall be 7 266
14 Contractor's sole responsibility to update the SWPPP as necessary to address conditions at the project site.

3.8.1.3 Other Water Quality Rules Regulations and Policies.

Contractor shall comply with the lawful requirements of any applicable municipality, drainage City, or local agency regarding discharges of storm water to separate storm drain systems or other watercourses under their jurisdiction, including applicable requirements in municipal storm water management programs.

3.8.1.4 Cost of Compliance. [Intentionally omitted).

3.8.1.5 Liability for Non-Compliance. Failure to comply with the Permit is a violation of federal and state law. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents for any alleged violations. In addition, City may seek damages from Contractor for any delay in completing the Work in accordance with the Contract, if such delay is caused by or related to Contractor's failure to comply yvith the Permit.

3.8.1.6 Reservation of Right to Defend. City reserves the right to defend any enforcement action brought against the City for Contractor's .failure to comply with the Permit or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy. Pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to be bound by, and to reimburse the City for the costs (including the City's attorney's fees) associated with, any settlement reached between the City and the relevant enforcement entity.

3.8.1.7 Training. In addition to the standard of performance requirements set forth In paragraph 3.4, Contractor warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Work assigned to them without Impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.8.1 . Contractor further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and policies described in paragraph 3.8.1 as they may relate to the Work provided under this Agreement. Upon request, City will provide the Contractor with a list of training programs that meet the requirements of this paragraph.

3.8.2 Safety. Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the specifications relating to safety measures applicable in particular operations or kinds of work. In carrying out its Work, Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the Work and the conditions under which the Work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment; adequate illumination for underground and night operations; Instructions in accident prevention for all employees, such as machinery guards, safe walkways, scaffolds, ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, fall protection and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. Furthermore, Contractor shall prominently display the names and telephone numbers of at least two medical doctors practicing In the vicinity of the Project, as well as the telephone number of the local ambulance service, adjacent to all telephones at the Project site.
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15 3.8.3 Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Contract or the Work, including· all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Contractor shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Work. If Contractor observes that the drawings or specifications are at variance with any law, rule or regulation, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. Any necessary changes shall be made by written change order. If Contractor performs any worl< knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. City is a public entity of the State of California subject to certain provisions of the Health & Safety Code, Government Code, Public Contract Code, and Labor Code of the State. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of the law applicable to the public contracts of a municipality are a part of this Contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and will be complied with. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Contract, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.

3.8.4 Permits and Licenses. Contractor shall be responsible for securing City permits and licen·ses necessary to perform the Work described herein, including, but not limited to, any required business license. While Contractor will not be charged a fee for any City permits, Contractor shall pay the City's business license fee, if any. Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777 .1 and 1777. 7 may not perform worl< on this Project.

3.8.5 Trenching Work. If the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 and if the Work governed by this Contract entails excavation of any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including Section 6705. To this end, Contractor shall submit for City's review and approval a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during the excavation of such trench or trenches. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer.

3.8.6 Hazardous Materials and Differing Conditions. As required by California Public Contract Code Section 7104, if this Contract involves digging trenches or other excavations that extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, Contractor shall promptly, and prior to disturbance of any conditions, notify City of: ( 1) any material discovered in excavation that Contractor believes to be a hazardous waste that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class Ill disposal site; {2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated by City; and {3) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the site, significantly different from those ordinarily encountered in such contract work. Upon notification, City shall promptly Investigate the conditions to determine whether a change order is appropriate.

In the event of a dispute, Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date and shall proceed with all Work to be performed under the Contract, but shall retain all rights provided by the Contract or by law for making protests and resolving the dispute.

3.8.7 Underground Utility Facilities. To the extent required by Section 4215 of the California Government Code, City shall compensate Contractor for the costs of: { 1} locating and repairing damage to underground utility facilities not caused by the failure of Contractor to exercise reasonable care; (2) removing or relocating underground utility facilities not indicated in the construction drawings; and (3) equipment necessarily idled during such work. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay caused by failure of City to provide for removal or 9 268
16 relocation of such utility faci lities.

3.8.8 Air Quality. Contractor must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although CARB limits and requirements are more broad, Contractor shall specifically be aware of their application to "portable equipment", which definition is considered by CARB to include any item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Contractor shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Contractor, its subcontractors, or others for whom Contractor is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.8.9 State Recycling Mandates. Contractor shall comply with State Recycling Mandates. Any recyclable materials/debris collected by the contractor that can be feasibly diverted via reuse or recycling must be hauled by the appropriate handler for reuse or recycling.

3.9 Completion of Work. When Contractor determines that it has completed the Work required herein, Contractor shall so notify City in writing and shall furnish all labor and material releases required by this Contract. City shall thereupon inspect the Work. If the Work is not acceptable to the City, the City shall indicate to Contractor in writing the specific portions or items of Work which are unsatisfactory or incomplete. Once Contractor determines that it has completed the incomplete or unsatisfactory Work, Contractor may request a reinspection by the City. Once the Work is acceptable to City, City shall pay to Contractor the Total Contract Price remaining to be paid, less any amount which City may be authorized or directed by law to retain.

Payment of retention proceeds due to Contractor shall be made in accordance with Section 7107 of the California Public Contract Code.

3.10 Claims: Government Code Claim Compliance.

3.10.1 Intent. Effective January 1, 1991, Section 20104 et seq., of the California Public Contract Code prescribes a process utilizing informal conferences, non-binding judicial supervised mediation, and judicial arbitration to resolve disputes on construction claims of $375,000 or less. Effective January 1, 2017, Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code prescribes a process for negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes on construction claims. The intent of this Section is to implement Sections 20104 et seq. and Section 9204 of the California Public Contract Code. This Section shall be construed to be consistent with said statutes.

3.10.2 Claims. For purposes of this Section, "Claim» means a separate demand by the Contractor, after a change order duly requested in accordance with the terms of this Contract has been denied by the City, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or damages arising from Work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City. A "Claim" does not include any demand for payment for which the Contractor has failed to provide notice, request a change order, or otherwise failed to follow any procedures contained in the Contract Documents. Claims governed by this Section may not be filed unless and until the Contractor completes all proeedures for giving notice of delay or change and for the requesting of a time extension or change order, including but not necessarily limited to the change order procedures contained herein, and Contractor's request for a change has been denied in whole or in part. Claims governed by this Section must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days after a request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after any other event giving rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to . the City and shall include on its first page the following in 16 point capital font: "THIS IS A CLAIM." Furthermore, the claim shall include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Nothing 10 269
17 in th is Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims, including all requirements pertaining to compensation or payment for extra Work, disputed Work, and/or changed conditions. Failure to follow such contractual requirements shall bar any claims or subsequent lawsuits for compensation or payment thereon.

3.10.3 Supportinq Documentation. The Contractor shall submit all claims in the following format:

3.10.3.1 Summary of claim merit and price, reference Contract Document provisions pursuant to which the claim is made

3.10.3.2 3.10.3.3

3.10.3.4 3.10.3.5

3.10.3.6 List of documents relating to claim:
(A) Specifications
(B) Drawings
(C) Clarifications (Requests for Information)
(D) Schedules
(E) Other
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Chronology of events and correspondence
Analysis of claim merit
Analysis of claim cost
Time impact analysis in CPM format

3.10.3. 7 If Contractor's claim is based in whole or in part on an allegation of errors or omissions in the Drawings or Specifications for the Project, Contractor shall provide a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design errors and omissions.

3.10.3.8 Cover letter and certification of validity of the claim, including any claims from subcontractors of any tier, in accordance with Government Code section 12650 et seq.

3.10.4 City's Response. Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this Section, City shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim will be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement.

3.10.4.1 If City needs approval from its governing body to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to 11 270
18 extension of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, City shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.

3.10.4.2 Within 30 days of receipt of a claim, City may request in writing additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses or claims City may have against the Contractor. If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of City and the Contractor.

3.10.4.3 City's written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the Contractor within 30 days (if the claim is less than $50,000, within 15 days) after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the Contractor in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater.

3.10.5 Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes City's written response, or City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the Contractor may so notify City, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of City's response or within 15 days of City's failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.

3.10.6 Mediation. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the. meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, City shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after City issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by the Contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing, unless the parties agree to select a mediator at a later time.

3.10.6.1 If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each Party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each Party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.

3.10.6.2 For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or board assists the Parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.

3.10.6.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.

3.10.6.4 The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date the Contractor completes the Work or the date that the Contractor last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All unresolved claims shall be considered jointly In a single mediation, unless a new unrelated claim arises after mediation is completed.
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19 3.10. 7 Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the Contractor must fi le a claim pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 ( commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the Contractor submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the claim is denied, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation.

3.10.8 Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this Section:

3.10.8.1 Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the fil ing or respons ive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties or unless mediation was held prior to commencement of the action in accordance with Public Contract Code section 9204 and the terms of these procedures .. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court.

3.1 0.8.2 If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 ( commencing with Section 1141 .10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 111 4. 11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act of 1986 (Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.

3.1 0.8.3 In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141 .10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be experienced in construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award who does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, also pay the attorney's fees on appeal of the other party.

3.10.9 Government Code Claims. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Contractor must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Contractor. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Contractor shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City. A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the work Is completed or the date the Contractor last performs work on the Project, whichever occurs first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved claims unless a new unrelated claim arises after the Government Code claim is submitted.

3.10.10 Non-Waiver. City's failure to respond to a claim from the Contractor within the time periods described in this Section or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Section shall result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. City's failure to respond shall not waive City's rights to any subsequent procedures for the resolution of disputed claims. 13 272
20 3.11 Loss and Damage. Except as may otherwise be limited by law and subject to the provisions set forth in 3.12.3 herein, Contractor shall be responsible for all loss and damage which may arise out of the nature of the Work agreed to herein, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the Work until the same is fully completed and accepted by City. In the event of damage proximately caused by an Act of God, as defined by Section 7'105 of the Public Contract Code, the City may terminate this Contract pursuant to Section 3.1 7.3.

3. -12 Indemnification.

3.12.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, (collectively, "Claims") in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Contractor's services under this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor's indemnity obligation shall not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or any other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City or the City's agents, servants, or Independent contractors who are directly responsible to the City, or for defects in design furnished by those persons.

3.12.2 Additional Indemnity Obligations. In addition, Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding arising from Contractor's indemnity provisions set forth in section 3.12.1 herein.

Contractor shall also reimburse City for the cost of any settlement paid by City or its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers as part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include payment for City's attorney's fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers.

3.12.3 City Indemnity Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, City shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by Contractor), indemnify and hold the Contractor, its officials, employees, agents and authorized volunteers ( collectively "Contractor lndemnitees") free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, ( collectively, "Claims") in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to the landslide which gave rise to the Work of Contractor under this Agreement and the services provided by Contractor herein, any alleged acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of City, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents related thereto, including such claims of the property owner, adjacent property owners and/or the Claims related to the railroad and its related 14 273
21 or affiliated entities, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, expert witness fees and attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor lndemnitees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, City's indemnity obligation shall not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or any other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the Contractor or the Contractor's agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to the Contractor, or for defects in design furnished by those persons.

3.12.4 Both acknowledge and agree that to the fullest extent permitted by law, their respective duty to defend is broader than the duty to indemnify under the above provision. Depending on the claim, the defense obligation may include an obligation to provide independent defense counsel in any form or at any stage of an action or proceeding, whether or not liability is established. An allegation or determination that persons or entities other than the indemnifying party are responsible for the claim does not relieve the indemnifying party from its separate and distinct obligation to defend even if the indemnifying party or any third parties assert that liability is caused in part by the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. If it is finally adjudicated that liability was caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified party, the indemnifying party may submit a claim to the indemnified party for reimbursement of reasonable attorneys' fees and defense costs in proportion to the parties_' comparative liability.

3.13 Insurance. Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, at Contractor's expense all insurance specified in Exhibit "H" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.

Contractor shall require all subcontractors to carry the same policies and limits of insurance that the Contractor is required to maintain, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City.

3.14 Bond Requirements . .

3. 14.1 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.14.1 Payment Bond. If required by law or otherwise specifically requested by City in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Payment Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.14.2 Performance Bond. If specifically requested by City in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Contractor shall execute and provide to City concurrently with this Contract a Performance Bond in an amount required by the City and in a form provided or approved by the City. If such bond is required, no payment will be made to Contractor until the bond has been received and approved by the City.

3.14.3 Bond Provisions. Should, in City's sole opinion, any bond become insufficient or any sorely be found to be unsatisfactory, Contractor shall renew or replace the effected bond within (ten) 1 O days of receiving notice from City. In the event the surety or 15 274
22 Contractor intends to reduce or cancel any required bond, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to the City, and Contractor shall post acceptable replacement bonds at least ten (1 O) days prior to expiration of the original bonds. No further payments shall be deemed due or will be made under this Contract until any replacement bonds required by this Section are accepted by the City. To the extent, if any, that the Total Contract Price is increased in accordance with the Contract, Contractor shall, upon request of the City, cause the amount of the bond to be increased accordingly and shall promptly deliver satisfactory evidence of such increase to the City. If Contractor fails to furnish any required bond, the City may term inate the Contract for cause.

San Clemente City CouncilJune 16, 2026

San Clemente City Council
June 16, 2026