GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
7.	UPDATE ON WATER FOR HOUSING INITIATIVE
Meeting Date:		March 15, 2021	Budgeted:	N/A
From:		David J. Stoldt,	Program/	N/A
		General Manager	Line Item No.: N/A
Prepared By:		David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378

SUMMARY: On March 9, 2021 District staff submitted an Application to the State Water Board for relief from Condition 2 of the Cease and Desist Order for purposes of facilitating housing construction in the near-term, attached as Exhibit 7-A. A cover letter is attached as Exhibit 7-B.

Staff have also produced a 1-page description of the problem statement and potential solution to be used in meetings or correspondence with supporters and/or potential influencers. This is a call for letters of support. These materials have been submitted to the local jurisdictions and three local non-governmental housing advocates.

An example of the potential power of this limited request is shown in the example, Exhibit 7-C.

The District will be working with JEA & Associates on additional Sacramento outreach.

EXHIBITS

7-A Application to State Water Board

7-B Cover Letter for State Water Board Application

7-C 1-Page Flyer on the Potential Benefits

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