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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (Revised 05-16-2023)
May 18, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
05/168/2023 Agenda (Revised 05-16-2023) Page 1
This hybrid Water Commission meeting is available online via Zoom, phone, or in person in
the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. You may join the meeting beginning
at 5 p.m. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98568801045 Webinar ID: 985 6880 1045
(Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter Webinar ID 985 6880 1045. Keep yourself on muted
status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they
wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the
Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Water Commission.
When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of
222 LaPorte Ave and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be
needs to limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to
speak may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
05/18/2023 Agenda (Revised 05-16-2023) Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. INTRODUCTION: Halligan Program Manager Darren Parkin (10 minutes)
5. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual)
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 20
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Financial Monthly Report (meeting packet only/no presentation)
ii. Memo: Public Notice of Drinking Water Violation
(no presentation/staff available for questions)
iii. Memo: Spring 2023 Water Shortage Response Planning
(no presentation/staff available for questions)
Alice Conovitz, Water Conservation Specialist
Mariel Miller, Water Conservation Manager
Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer
Jen Dial, Water Resources Manager
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Water Commission for its consideration must be emailed to
KaMartinez@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to the above email address at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate
that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the
Water Commission.
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
05/18/2023 Agenda (Revised 05-16-2023) Page 3
Based on current available information, supply and demand projections
indicate a low likelihood of a water shortage in 2023. Staff prepared a
memorandum to the City Manager summarizing this recommendation.
iv. 2022 Water Conservation Annual Report
(10-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
Mariel Miller, Water Conservation Manager
The Water Efficiency Plan outlines a goal of reducing water use to 130
gallons per capita, per day by the year 2030. This annual report details
progress toward the 2030 goal. More information:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/conserve/water-efficiency/water-
efficiency-plan
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Water Efficiency Plan Update: Follow-Up Discussion
(5-minute presentation, 15-minute discussion)
(No action requested; discussion only)
Alice Conovitz, Water Conservation Specialist
Mariel Miller, Water Conservation Manager
Commissioners indicated their interest in additional discussion following the April 6
work session topic on the Water Efficiency Plan update (which is underway and
continuing through 2024) and to suggest concepts for conservation and efficiency
strategies that may be included in numeric modeling and equity evaluations. This
follow-up discussion is an opportunity for Water Commissioners to share additional
feedback and questions.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Commissioner concerns, Announcements)
10. ADJOURNMENT