ITEM:		PUBLIC HEARING
16.	CONSIDER SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 170 - AMENDING RULES 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25.5, 142, AND 143
Meeting Date:			May 16, 2016	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: Yes.
Committee Recommendation: Recommended by Water Demand Committee April 6, 2016.
CEQA Compliance: Categorical Exemption.

SUMMARY: Attached as Exhibit 16-A is revised Ordinance No. 170, “2016 Rule Amendment Ordinance.” This ordinance addresses certain actions necessary to process and issue Water Permits and Water Distribution System Permits, adds recent amendments to the California Code of Regulations (Title 20, Sections 1601-1608), and clarifies permitting and conservation requirements. The ordinance also clarifies that sub-metering is not available for new Single Family Residences when the sub-metered home could be separately owned from the metered residence.

DISCUSSION: The ordinance has been written with an explanation of the proposed changes in each section.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board should approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 170.

EXHIBIT

16-A Draft Ordinance No. 170

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