HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-051 N.C.S. 04/04/2011Resolution No. 2011 -051 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING THE PROPOSED SMARTYARD PROGRAM BUDGET; APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF 200 RESIDENTIAL SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS
FOR THE NEW SMARTYARD PROGRAM: APPROVING A SMARTYARD SOLE
SOURCE DECLARATION; AND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS FOR THE SMARTYARD PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma operates an extensive water conservation program
with current sustained water savings of 365 acre feet annually and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma's water conservation program has historically been
designed to improve the water use efficiency of its users; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma hired a Water Conservation Coordinator in 2006 and
began to expand the program beyond the required BMPs; and,
WHEREAS, the Water Demand and Supply Analysis developed in support of the 2025
General Plan recommended a water conservation program that met the requirements of water
offset and was cost effective. The City Council directed a study considering the entire breadth of
water conservation measures, not strictly those recognized by the CUWCC, with the caveat that
any measure selected must be feasible, cost effective, and attainable; and,
WHEREAS, the Water Conservation Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2008 and
has been developed to supply 495 MG /Year and is comprised of 19 water conservation measures
that are feasible and attainable by the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to continue developing innovative water
conservation programs to help citizens conserve water; and,
WHEREAS, the new SmartYard program will help high water users find a low cost
solution to conserving irrigation water and help reduce tier three and tier four water charges; and,
WHEREAS, the SmartYard program will be the first program of its kind in Sonoma
County and will act as the City of Petaluma's first (PAYS) type of program to help customers
receive the latest water conserving technology while only paying a small monthly program fee.
This type of program is outlined in the City of Petaluma's Water Conservation Plan; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this SmartYard Program for the City of Petaluma will come
from the City of Petaluma's Department of Water Resources and Conservation budget and will
be supplemented by Proposition 84 Grant funding when it becomes available; and,
WHEREAS, Smart Irrigation Controllers automatically calculate a scientifically -based
irrigation schedule based on several factors, including plant type, soil type, and current weather
conditions. The irrigation schedule is updated daily as weather conditions change allowing for
appropriate amounts of water to be applied to the landscape. Smart Controllers have been proven
to apply 25 -35% less water than conventional, non weather -based irrigation controllers; and,
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WHEREAS, the Irrigation Association has developed testing protocol for Smart Water
Application Technology (SWAT) that has identified the WeatherTrak ET Plus irrigation
controller, manufactured by Hydropoint Data Systems, a Petaluma company, as the only
controller with central control capability to have passed the Smart Water Application
Technology (SWAT) Protocol with a score of 100 %; and,
WHEREAS, City Management recommends the sole source purchase and installation of
the WeatherTrak controller.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1. The City Council approves the project budget in the amount of $262,707;
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of 200 residential smart
irrigation controllers for new SmartYard program.
3. The City Council approves the sole source declaration;
4. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to sign the Professional Services
Agreement and all other related documents for the SmartYard Program.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4` day of April, 2011,
by the following vote:
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Kearney, Renee
NOES: Vice Mayor Healy
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: L L O—Lw
City Clerk Mayor
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