Final Report, 2010 Urban Water Management Plan - Culver City

1.4 Public Utility Commission 2010 Water Action PlanThe CPUC adopted the 2005 Water Action Plan (WAP) in December 2005 and an updated2010 WAP in October 2010. The WAP is a general policy document, and specificimplementation of policies and programs, along with modifications to CPUC ratemaking policies,and other programs including conservation, long-term planning, water quality and droughtmanagement programs are ongoing.The purpose of the 2010 WAP update was to establish renewed focus on the followingelements:1. Maintain the highest standards of water quality;2. Promote water infrastructure investment;3. Strengthen water conservation programs to a level comparable to those of energy utilities;4. Streamline CPUC regulatory decision-making;5. Set rates that balance investment, conservation, and affordability; and6. Assist low-income ratepayers.GSWC has been actively involved with the CPUC in suggesting optimal approaches to theWAP. In particular, the GSWC has suggested specific implementation measures andmodifications to certain CPUC rate setting practices so that regulated utilities are able as apractical matter to achieve the policy objectives of the WAP. These efforts are intended toinclude further investment in local resource optimization, reduced reliance on imported supplies,enhanced conservation, and intensification of company-wide efforts to optimize water resourcemix, including planned water supply projects and programs to meet the long-term water supplyneeds of GSWC’s customers.1.5 Agency Coordination and Public ParticipationThe 2010 UWMP requirements for agency coordination include specific timetables andrequirements as presented in this chapter. The required elements of the Act are as follows:Section 10620.(d) (2) Each urban water supplier shall coordinate the preparation of its plan with other appropriateagencies in the area, including other water suppliers that share a common source, watermanagement agencies, and relevant public agencies, to the extent practicable.Section 10621.(b) Every urban water supplier required to prepare a plan pursuant to this part shall, at least 60 days prior tothe public hearing on the plan required by Section 10642, notify any city or county within which thesupplier provides water supplies that the urban water supplier will be reviewing the plan and consideringamendments or changes to the plan. The urban water supplier may consult with, and obtain commentsfrom, any city or county that receives notice pursuant to this subdivision.Section 10635.(b) The urban water supplier shall provide that portion of its urban water management plan preparedpursuant to this article to any city or county within which it provides water supplies no later than 60 daysafter the submission of its urban water management plan.Final Report, 2010 Urban Water Management Plan – Culver City Page 1-5Golden State Water Companyg:\adminasst\jobs\2010\1070001.00_gswc-uwmp\09-reports\9.09-reports\2011-08\grp3\gswc_culvercity_2010_uwmp-final.doc