January 13, 2021 Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board Regular Meeting 2:00 P.M
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JANUARY 13, 2021 WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 2:00 P.M. Consistent with provisions of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah Code Ann. § 54-2-207(4), the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board Chair has issued written determinations supporting the decision to convene electronic meetings of the Board without a physical anchor location. Due to the health and safety risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and considering public health orders limiting in-person gatherings, the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board will continue to hold meetings by electronic means. The public is invited and encouraged to view the Board's electronic meetings by viewing the City’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/MoabCityGovernment. 1. Written Determination To Convene Electronic Meetings 2. Call To Order 3. Approval Of Minutes 3.I. Minutes: December 9, 2020, Regular Meeting Documents: WB-MIN-2020-12-09 DRAFT.PDF 4. Board And Staff Reports 5. Discussion Regarding Appointment Of New Water Conservation And Drought Management Advisory Board Members 6. Nomination And Selection Of Board Chair And Vice-Chair 7. Adoption Of 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule Documents: 2021 WATER BOARD SCHEDULE.PDF 8. Review Of City Council Water Meeting On December 16, 2020 Documents: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PRESENTATION 12.16.2020.PDF WATER WORKSESSION DECEMBER 16 2020 FINAL WITH PICS.PDF DUNCAN COUNCILPRESENTATIONFUTUREWATERREVE.9DEC2020.PDF 9. Discussion And Selection Of Priorities And Tasks For The Water Conservation And Drought Management Board In 2021 9.I. Updating Water Conservation Plan Documents: WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 2016 DRAFT.PDF 9.II. Development Of Conservation Ordinances i. Time of day watering ordinance/day of the week watering ordinance ii. Water waste ordinance Documents: EXAMPLE TIME OF DAY WATERING ORDINANCE.PDF EXAMPLE WATER WASTE ORDINANCE.PDF 9.III. Landscaping Policies And Resources Documents: EXAMPLE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE.PDF 2013 WATERWISE PLANT LIST.PDF 9.IV. Water Shortage And Drought Contingency Plan Documents: SLC WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.PDF 9.V. Groundwater Monitoring Efforts 9.VI. Graywater Requirements For New Developments 9.VII. Irrigation Workshops 9.VIII. Developing More Robust Water Conservation-Related Outreach And Education For The Community 9.IX. Other Items From The Board And Staff 10. Adjournment Special Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder’s Office at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259-5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org JANUARY 13, 2021 WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING 2:00 P.M. Consistent with provisions of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah Code Ann. § 54-2-207(4), the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board Chair has issued written determinations supporting the decision to convene electronic meetings of the Board without a physical anchor location. Due to the health and safety risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and considering public health orders limiting in-person gatherings, the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board will continue to hold meetings by electronic means. The public is invited and encouraged to view the Board's electronic meetings by viewing the City’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/MoabCityGovernment. 1. Written Determination To Convene Electronic Meetings 2. Call To Order 3. Approval Of Minutes 3.I. Minutes: December 9, 2020, Regular Meeting Documents: WB-MIN-2020-12-09 DRAFT.PDF 4. Board And Staff Reports 5. Discussion Regarding Appointment Of New Water Conservation And Drought Management Advisory Board Members 6. Nomination And Selection Of Board Chair And Vice-Chair 7. Adoption Of 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule Documents: 2021 WATER BOARD SCHEDULE.PDF 8. Review Of City Council Water Meeting On December 16, 2020 Documents: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PRESENTATION 12.16.2020.PDF WATER WORKSESSION DECEMBER 16 2020 FINAL WITH PICS.PDF DUNCAN COUNCILPRESENTATIONFUTUREWATERREVE.9DEC2020.PDF 9. Discussion And Selection Of Priorities And Tasks For The Water Conservation And Drought Management Board In 2021 9.I. Updating Water Conservation Plan Documents: WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 2016 DRAFT.PDF 9.II. Development Of Conservation Ordinances i. Time of day watering ordinance/day of the week watering ordinance ii. Water waste ordinance Documents: EXAMPLE TIME OF DAY WATERING ORDINANCE.PDF EXAMPLE WATER WASTE ORDINANCE.PDF 9.III. Landscaping Policies And Resources Documents: EXAMPLE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE.PDF 2013 WATERWISE PLANT LIST.PDF 9.IV. Water Shortage And Drought Contingency Plan Documents: SLC WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.PDF 9.V. Groundwater Monitoring Efforts 9.VI. Graywater Requirements For New Developments 9.VII. Irrigation Workshops 9.VIII. Developing More Robust Water Conservation-Related Outreach And Education For The Community 9.IX. Other Items From The Board And Staff 10. Adjournment Special Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder’s Office at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259-5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org CITY OF MOAB WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2020 The Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board held its regular meeting on the above date. Consistent with provisions of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, Utah Code Ann. §54-2-207(4), the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board Chair has issued written determinations supporting the decision to convene electronic meetings of the Board without a physical anchor location. Due to the health and safety risks related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and considering public health orders limiting in-person gatherings, the Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board will continue to hold meetings by electronic means. An anchor location was not provided. An audio recording of the meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. A video recording is archived at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTJEc7jff-4. Regular Meeting—Call to Order and Attendance: Water Board Chair Kara Dohrenwend called the meeting to order at 2:12 pm. Participating remotely were Water Board Members Arne Hultquist, Kyle Bailey, and Mike Duncan. Water Board Members Jeremy Lynch and John Gould were absent. City staff in attendance were Assistant City Manager Carly Castle, City Engineer Chuck Williams, Recorder Sommar Johnson, and Deputy Recorder Kerri Kirk. Public Works Director Levi Jones joined the meeting at 2:54 PM. Approval of Minutes: November 24, 2020 Motion: Board Member Hultquist moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Board Member Duncan seconded the motion. Vote: The motion passed 4-0 with Board Members Hultquist, Dohrenwend, Duncan, and Bailey voting aye. Board Members Lynch and Gould were not present for the vote. Board and Staff Reports Assistant City Manager Castle said the Council’s water meeting is next Wednesday at noon. Board Chair Dohrenwend inquired if the Water Board Members need to attend the meeting. Assistant City Manager Castle said it is not required, but Board Members are welcome to listen to the discussion. Discussion Regarding Appointment of New Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board Members Board Chair Dohrenwend said former Board Member Perkins’ position has not been filled yet, and possibly Board Member Gould’s position will need to be filled in the new year. There was a discussion about attracting more board members and the process to appoint them. Assistant City Manager Castle requested that Board Chair Dohrenwend review the applicants by January 4, and the Board could review and recommend applicants to Council at the meeting on January 13. Review and Approval of Board Comments and “Brief” on the Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic Assessment of the Surface Water and Groundwater Resources Affecting the Moab Springs and Wells: Phases 3 and 4 Reports Board Chair Dohrenwend provided background on the creation of the “brief” containing the Board’s comments. Board Member Hultquist requested particular phrasing be added back into the document. Board Member Hultquist left the meeting at 2:29 PM. Page 1 of 2 December 9, 2020 Board Member Duncan reviewed the process for creating the “brief”. Board Chair Dohrenwend found the language that Board Member Hultquist wanted reinserted to the final paragraph of the document: “In conclusion, until the Utah Division of Water Rights establishes a legal value for safe yield and earnest discussions with the City begin for a groundwater management plan that will limit withdrawals, the City might best protect its interest by asserting its intention to use its senior water rights according to the City’s 40 year plan, encouraging and participating in a groundwater monitoring plan that will accurately determine aquifer status and protect the interests of its residents and consider implementing policies for a water restricted future.” Board Member Duncan continued reviewing the creation of the “brief”.