AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AND
CORONA UTILITY AUTHORITY ACTION
DATE: 09/02/2020
TO: City Council Members
Board Members
FROM: Meter Downsizing Ad Hoc Committee (Mayor Steiner & Council Member
Speake)
SUBJECT:
Title
City Council and Corona Utility Authority consideration of City Administrative Policy No. 03620.004 to establish a temporary no-cost water meter downsizing program.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the:
a. City Council approve Administrative Policy No. 03620.004 dated September 2, 2020 to establish a temporary no-cost water meter downsizing program, ending on June 30, 2021.
b. City Council approve creation of a new Capital Improvement Project entitled Meter Downsize (Admin Policy 03620.004) and appropriate $195,315 from General Fund Balance to the newly created CIP.
c. Corona Utility Authority (CUA) review, ratify and to the extent necessary direct that the City Council take the above actions.
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ANALYSIS:
Background
On January 15, 2020, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 3309, modifying the Budget Based Water Structure and establishing rates for potable and reclaimed water service fees and charges. During the hearing on the rate increase, residents and Council Members expressed concerns regarding the difference in Ready-to-Serve charges for 1" meters versus 3/4" meters. During a subsequent Council meeting on February 5, 2020, Council Member Speake requested the formation of an ad hoc committee to develop a policy regarding downsizing residential 1" water meters and associated costs.
The ad hoc committee consists of Mayor Steiner and Council Member Speake. Additionally, two community residents, an engineer, and City staff from the Community Development Department, Public Works Department, and Department of Water and Power (DWP) were invited to attend meetings and provide input for the ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee met twice prior to COVID-...
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