LAFCO
SOI & MSR Congress Valley Water District 2017
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LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF NAPA COUNTY
Political Subdivision of the State of California
We Manage Government Boundaries, Evaluate Municipal Services, and Protect Agriculture
CONGRESS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE
Prepared in accordance with Government Code Sections 56425 and 56430
Revised Final Report
December 2017
LAFCO of Napa County
Commissioners Staff / Administrative Office
Brad Wagenknecht, Chair, County Member Brendon Freeman, Executive Officer
Brian J. Kelly, Vice Chair, Public Member Kathy Mabry, Commission Secretary
Diane Dillon, Commissioner, County Member Madeline Miller, Commission Counsel
Margie Mohler, Commissioner, City Member
Vacant, Commissioner, City Member
Kenneth Leary, Alternate Commissioner, City Member 1030 Seminary Street, Suite B
Ryan Gregory, Alternate Commissioner, County Member Napa, California 94559
Gregory Rodeno, Alternate Commissioner, Public Member www.napa.lafco.ca.gov
Congress Valley Water District Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
I. INTRODUCTION…………………………………….……………………. 4
A. Local Agency Formation Commissions…………………….................. 4
B. Municipal Service Reviews……..………………………….................... 4
C. Sphere of Influence Updates.…..…………………………..................... 4
D. Congress Valley Water District………………………….……………... 4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………………….. 5
A. Municipal Service Review………………………………………............. 5
Growth and Population Projections…………………………........................ 5
Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities……………………………. 5
Present and Planned Capacity of Public Facilities………………….............. 6
Financial Ability of Agencies to Provide Service……………………..……. 6
Status and Opportunities for Shared Facilities…………………………….. 6
Accountability for Community Service Needs…………………………….. 7
Relationship with Regional Growth Goals and Policies……........................... 7
B. Sphere of Influence Establishment……….……………………............ 8
Present and Planned Land Uses…………………………………………... 8
Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services…………….. 8
Present Capacity and Adequacy of Public Facilities and Services…................ 8
Existence of Social or Economic Communities of Interest………................ 9
Service Needs for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities…............... 9
III. AGENCY REVIEW…………………………………….…………………… 10
1.0 Agency Profile…………………………………………………………. 10
2.0 Overview...……………………………………………………................ 11
2.1 Water Supply Contract…………………………………………... 11
3.0 Adopted Boundaries…………………………………………………... 11
3.1 Jurisdictional Boundary………………………………………….. 13
3.2 Sphere of Influence…...…………………………………............... 13
3.3 Water Supply Contract Service Area……………...……………… 14
3.4 Land Use Authority…...…………………………………............... 14
4.0 Population and Growth………………………………………………... 15
4.1 Population Trends………………………………………………... 15
4.2 Population Density...……………………………………………... 16
5.0 Organizational Structure………………………………………............... 16
5.1 Governance………………………………………………............... 16
5.2 Administration.…………………………………………………… 16
6.0 Municipal Services……………………………………………………… 16
6.1 Authorized Services…………..…………...……………….............. 17
6.2 Water Services……………...……………………………................. 17
6.3 Service Needs and Deficiencies…………………………………... 19
6.4 Alternative Service Providers……………………………………... 20
6.5 Organizational Alternatives………………………………………. 22
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Section Page
7.0 Financial………………………………………………………............... 23
7.1 Assets, Liabilities, and Equity……………………………................. 23
7.2 Revenue and Expense Trends……………………………............... 24
7.3 Adopted Budget………………………………………………….. 24
IV. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE……………………………………. 25
A. Study Areas……………………………...….……………………………. 25
1.0 Buhman Avenue Study Area...………………………………….............. 28
2.0 Old Sonoma Road Study Area………………………………………… 32
3.0 Southeast Study Area………………………………………………….. 37
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW……………………………………………... 39
A. Municipal Service Review………………………………………............. 39
B. Sphere of Influence Update…………………………………………….. 39
VI. SOURCES……………………………………………………………………. 40
APPENDICES No.
CVWD Water Supply Contract with the City of Napa……….…………….. A
LAFCO General Policy Determinations…………………………………… B
Correspondence from Los Carneros Water District……………………….. C
Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company Annual Reports 2014 to 2016………. D
FIGURES Page
One: CVWD Boundary, Sphere, and Contract Service Area………….. 12
Two: CVWD, City, and LCWD Boundaries………………………….. 21
Three: CVWD Sphere Study Areas……………………………................ 26
Four: CVWD, City, LCWD, and Sphere Study Areas…………………. 27
Five: Buhman Avenue Study Area………………………........................ 28
Six: Old Sonoma Road Study Area…………………………................ 32
Seven: Southeast Study Area………………………………....................... 37
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Local Agency Formation Commissions
Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) are political subdivisions of the State of
California and are responsible for administering a section of Government Code known as the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000. LAFCOs are
located in all 58 counties in California and delegated regulatory and planning responsibilities to
coordinate the logical formation and development of local governmental agencies and their
services while protecting agricultural and open space resources.
B. Municipal Service Reviews
As part of the aforementioned Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization
Act of 2000, LAFCOs are required to prepare municipal service reviews in conjunction with
updating each local agency’s sphere of influence (“sphere”) every five years as needed. The
legislative intent of municipal service reviews is to inform LAFCOs with regard to the
availability and sufficiency of governmental services provided within their respective
jurisdictions prior to making sphere determinations. Municipal service reviews vary in scope
and can focus on a particular agency, service, or geographic region. Municipal service reviews
may also lead LAFCO to take other actions under its authority, such as initiating a
reorganization involving two or more special districts. All municipal service reviews, however,
must include written statements making determinations pursuant to Government Code (G.C.)
Section 56340.
C. Sphere of Influence Updates
A central planning responsibility for LAFCO is the determination of a sphere for each city and
special district under its jurisdiction. LAFCO establishes, amends, and updates spheres to
designate the territory it believes represents the appropriate and probable future service area
and jurisdictional boundary of the affected agency. All jurisdictional changes, such as
annexations and detachments, as well as outside service extensions, must be consistent with
the spheres of the affected local agencies with limited exceptions. In making a sphere
determination, LAFCO must prepare written statements pursuant to G.C. Section 56425. The
intent in preparing the written statements is to capture the legislative intent of the sphere
determination with regard to coordinating the sensible development of each local agency
consistent with the anticipated needs of the affected community.
D. Congress Valley Water District
This report represents LAFCO of Napa County’s (“Commission”) scheduled municipal
service review and sphere update for the Congress Valley Water District (CVWD). The
report is organized into two principal sections. The first section is an executive summary that
includes determinations addressing the factors required for both the municipal service
review and sphere update mandates. The second section provides a comprehensive review of
CVWD in terms of its formation, population and growth, organizational structure, municipal
service provision, and financial standing.
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II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Municipal Service Review
The municipal service review indicates CVWD has generally established adequate
administrative, service, and financial capacities to provide an appropriate level of public
water services within the unincorporated Congress Valley community. These capacities
appear relatively sufficient to continue providing effective services in the near term based on
local needs and conditions. Importantly, the adequacy of these capacities is predicated on
CVWD’s ability to maintain its current contractual relationship with the City of Napa, which
currently provides the District’s water supply. CVWD serves an important role in terms of
providing reliable water service in support of existing rural residential and agricultural
development in Congress Valley.
The following statements address the factors prescribed for consideration as part of the
municipal service review process under G.C. Section 56430. These statements are based on
information collected and analyzed in the agency review provided on pages 10 to 24.
1. Growth and population projections for the affected area.
a) CVWD’s permanent resident population growth rate over the next five years will
generally remain extremely low with the addition of no more than five new residences.
These assumptions suggest CVWD’s permanent resident population growth rate will
minimally increase relative to the previous five years, rising from 3.3% to 4.8%. The
substantive result of these assumptions would be a permanent resident population of
261 by 2022.
b) The County’s General Plan Housing Element anticipates a growth rate correlated to
the growth of jobs in Napa County. Recent public information provided by the
Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services established that the
County is well below projected housing growth rates. This fact indicates that there is
an increasing disparity between planned and actual housing availability in the
unincorporated areas. While there are some parcels within CVWD that do not
currently contain developed housing units, there are not a significant number of such
undeveloped parcels.
c) CVWD’s population density is estimated at 113 residents for every square mile. This
amount represents 218% of the average density rate for all unincorporated lands.
Comparatively, CVWD’s population density represents only 3% of the average density
rate for the adjacent incorporated community of the City of Napa. These density
estimates suggest CVWD’s population characteristics are significantly more aligned
with unincorporated Napa County as opposed to the City of Napa.
2. The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated
communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.
a) No disadvantaged unincorporated communities have been identified within or
contiguous to CVWD’s sphere.
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3. Present and planned capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services,
including infrastructure needs or deficiencies.
a) The City of Napa provides water supply on a contractual basis within the CVWD
service area through 2022. CVWD’s water distribution system has been improved to
the City of Napa’s standards in recent years. The City of Napa’s sources of water
supply are sufficient to continue to provide service to CVWD’s service area and
other areas served by the City of Napa.
b) The Water Supply Contract anticipated that certain areas outside CVWD’s sphere
would be served by the District. The intended service area is depicted on the map
attached to the Water Supply Contract. Based on recent water demands, there is
sufficient water supply available to serve all properties located within the Water
Supply Contract, including existing and anticipated development.
c) The Buhman Avenue Study Area has a present need for water service. Adding all or
portions of the Buhman Avenue Study Area to CVWD’s sphere would allow for
annexations and future connections to the District’s public water distribution system.
Connecting to the water system would likely require a looped water supply system
that would enhance system reliability as well as provide the ability to improve and
maintain water quality in the southern portion of the service area.
d) The portion of the Old Sonoma Road Study Area comprising the Carneros Resort
and Spa, Carneros Cottages, and Carneros Homes has a present need for water
service. Adding these properties to CVWD’s sphere may not be feasible based on the
Commission’s adopted policies due to the designation of the land as agricultural. Any
extension of water service under G.C. Section 56133.5 would need to be authorized
by the Commission as a separate action in response to a formal request in
accordance with G.C. Section 56133.5.
4. Financial ability of agencies to provide services.
a) Effective January 1, 2018, the water rate charged by the City of Napa within CVWD
will be equal to the City of Napa’s rate for customers located outside the City of
Napa’s jurisdictional boundary. Despite this increased charge by the City of Napa,
the water rates will remain sufficient to support CVWD’s operating expenditures
into the immediate future.
b) CVWD has finished each of the last five fiscal years with operating surpluses
reflecting a strong and balanced financial structure. The 2013-2014 fiscal year marked
the largest end-of-year surplus at $59,501.
5. Status and opportunities for shared facilities.
a) CVWD and the City of Napa each own a water system. The terms of their existing
Water Supply Contract, as amended, governs their relationship with respect to their
water systems.
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6. Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure
and operational efficiencies.
a) The City of Napa provides water service within CVWD. There are no alternative
sources of potable public water service currently available to CVWD. Provision of
water service within CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary is governed by the terms of the
Water Supply Contract between CVWD and the City of Napa. Like all other water
customers in unincorporated areas served by the City of Napa, CVWD residents are
not eligible to run for office or vote in elections in the City of Napa. The CVWD
governing board can work with the City of Napa as a locally elected organization on
behalf of its residents on an advocacy basis.
b) The primary function of CVWD, and the cause for its formation in 1949, was to
provide water service to an area of known groundwater deficiency. The existing
Water Supply Contract between the City of Napa and CVWD, developed in the late
1980’s and amended in 2017, provides water supply availability for the area
envisioned by the then Board of Directors of CVWD. As local residents, CVWD’s
Board has a unique perspective with respect to the needs of their community. The
Water Supply Contract service area was established in the current configuration
based on these community needs.
c) CVWD does not currently have a website. CVWD should consider developing a
website that would include meeting agendas, minutes, Board of Directors
information, Board meeting details, annual budgets, and basic financial statements.
d) As set forth in the First Amendment to the Water Supply Contract, CVWD, the City
of Napa, the County of Napa, and LAFCO should convene no later than 2020 for
purposes of determining the appropriate long-term service arrangement for the
Congress Valley community. This includes determining whether it would be
appropriate for CVWD to initiate dissolution proceedings and transition formal
service responsibility to the City of Napa.
7. Relationship with regional growth goals and policies.
a) Special districts have no authority over land use and hence no direct participation on
the policy level that would connect the activities of CVWD with regional growth.
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B. Sphere of Influence Update
G.C. Section 56425 requires the Commission to review and update each local agency’s
sphere every five years as needed. It has been the practice of the Commission to review and
update each local agency’s sphere in a manner that emphasizes a probable five-year service
area. Based on information identified and evaluated in this report, one change to CVWD’s
sphere appears warranted. The recommended change involves the removal of approximately
10.6 acres of non-jurisdictional lands identified in this report as the Southeast Study Area.
This recommended sphere update is supported by the following statements.
1. Present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space
lands.
a) The County of Napa General Plan designates all lands within CVWD’s sphere as
Agriculture, Watershed and Open Space. The County has zoned all lands within CVWD’s
sphere as Agricultural Watershed. These designations are consistent with the present
and planned land uses in CVWD’s sphere.
2. Present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area.
a) Lands with CVWD’s existing sphere currently receive a rural residential level of
public water service from the District. The probable need for new public water
service includes two distinct categories. First, lands located within CVWD’s sphere
and outside the District’s jurisdictional boundary are expected to eventually annex
and connect to the water distribution system. Second, certain lands located outside
CVWD’s sphere need public water service to supplement or replace existing
groundwater supplies that are deficient.
b) Lands within CVWD’s sphere currently receive a rural level of public services from
the County of Napa. These services include law enforcement, fire protection, and
road maintenance, and are considered adequate to meet the needs of the area. There
are no existing plans to extend an urban level of other public services into CVWD.
However, additional services that CVWD could potentially provide in the future
include sewage collection and disposal, fire protection, emergency medical, storm
drainage, land reclamation, and hydroelectric power generation and transmission.
These additional services are currently latent and would require Commission
approval to activate. CVWD currently does not have any plans or the capacity to
supply such services.
3. Present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services that the
agency provides or is authorized to provide.
a) CVWD presently provides public water service to the majority of lands within its
sphere. CVWD has established adequate service capacities and administrative
controls to continue to provide and/or extend new water services within its sphere
without constructing significant infrastructure or impacting service to existing
customers.
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4. The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the
commission determines that they are relevant to the agency.
a) Lands within CVWD’s sphere are part of a distinct community separated from the
City of Napa by hills to the north and east. The area shares similar social, economic,
geographic, and land use characteristics with the Carneros region located south of
the Sonoma Highway. Lands within CVWD’s sphere include similar agricultural and
rural residential land uses that strengthen communities of interests with the District.
5. The present and probable need for public water service of any disadvantaged
unincorporated communities within the existing sphere.
a) No disadvantaged unincorporated communities have been identified within or
contiguous to CVWD’s sphere.
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III. AGENCY REVIEW
1.0 Agency Profile
District Name: Congress Valley Water District
Type of District: County Water District
Principal Act: CA Water Code Section 30000 (County Water District Act)
Functions/Services: Agricultural and residential water service
Main Office: None
Website: None
District Secretary: Kiersten Bjorkman
Email: kierstenlarae@yahoo.com
Phone No.: (707) 256-0344
Governing Body: Five Member Board (registered resident-voter system)
Meeting Schedule: Second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Napa County Land Trust
1700 Soscol Avenue, #20
Napa, CA 94559
Date of Formation: 1949
Principal County: Napa County
District Boundary: 1,398 acres
District Sphere: 1,580 acres
2016-2017 Budget: $112,600
District Board Members: Roland Cavanagh
Cindy Colo
Jeanine Layland
Ginger Lee
Peter Edridge
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2.0 Overview
CVWD was formed in 1949 and provides water service through an agreement (“Water Supply
Contract” or “the contract”) with the City of Napa (“the City”) to the unincorporated
community of Congress Valley; an agricultural and rural residential area located immediately west
of the City. CVWD’s formation was directly followed by the City agreeing to provide annual
water supplies so long as the District constructed its own distribution system with an intertie to
the City. CVWD is an independent special district governed by five elected members residing
within the District. Staffing services are limited to one part-time secretary. CVWD’s
jurisdictional boundary includes 1,398 acres of unincorporated lands with an estimated resident
service population of 249. The adopted operating budget for 2016-2017 is $112,600 with an
unrestricted fund balance of $704,108 as of June 30, 2016.
2.1 Water Supply Contract
CVWD’s existing Water Supply Contract with the City was finalized in 1987 and coincided with
a water distribution system upgrade that was completed in 1989.1 The contract, which was
amended by both parties in May 2017, provides CVWD with an annual allocation of 100 acre-
feet of potable water through July 1, 2022, while limiting service to no more than 140 service
connections to parcels of legal record at the time the contract was initiated. Water service may
only be provided for domestic, agricultural, and winery purposes. The City agrees to charge
CVWD a water usage fee concurrent with its rate for outside-city customers.2 The City is
responsible for the complete operation, maintenance, and eventual replacement of the
distribution system as well as direct billing to CVWD customers. The contract specifies, no later
than July 1, 2020 (two years prior to the termination of the contract), CVWD shall initiate and
facilitate discussions with the City, LAFCO, the County, and others as appropriate to establish a
transition plan for the ongoing provision of water service to the properties within the District.
Given LAFCO’s schedule for Municipal Service Reviews, it is unlikely that another MSR will be
completed prior to those discussions. For that reason, Section 6.5 below includes a discussion of
the potential impacts should water service be transitioned to the City, and should CVWD
dissolve.
3.0 Adopted Boundaries
CVWD’s adopted boundaries include the District’s jurisdictional boundary, sphere, and service
area as defined in its contract with the City. Lands located within these boundaries generally
share common economic and social interdependencies that are distinct from the City.
Unincorporated lands within CVWD are primarily characterized by agricultural and rural
residential uses. Lands to the immediate north of CVWD are incorporated and under the land
use authority of the City. These incorporated lands include moderately dense residential uses in
the “Browns Valley” neighborhood of the City. The City’s adopted growth boundary, the rural
urban limit line, does not include any lands located in CVWD’s boundaries. CVWD’s
jurisdictional boundary, sphere, and Water Supply Contract service area are depicted in Figure
One on page 12 and summarized below.
1 The Water Supply Contract between CVWD and the City as amended is included as Appendix A.
2 CVWD applied a surcharge on water sales between 1987 and 1998. The District ended this practice following a
recommendation by an outside consultant that it amend its rate schedule to be identical to the rate charged by the City to
its inside-city customers. The consultant’s recommendation was prompted by a Napa County Grand Jury report
highlighting the discrepancy between the two agencies’ water rates. As part of the contract amendments in 2017, the
water rate will increase effective January 1, 2018, to be identical to the rate charged by the City to outside-city customers.
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Figure One
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3.1 Jurisdictional Boundary
CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary is 2.2 square miles or 1,398 acres in size and includes 113
total assessor parcels. The Commission has approved only one boundary change to CVWD
since 1963 involving the addition of 11.5 unincorporated acres; an amount representing less
than one percent of the current jurisdictional boundary. This lone annexation occurred in
2010 and involved a developed lot located off of Old Sonoma Road.
CVWD Jurisdictional Boundary
(Source: Napa LAFCO)
Total Jurisdictional Acreage...................................................................................................1,398
Total Jurisdictional Parcels........................................................................................................113
3.2 Sphere of Influence
CVWD’s sphere was adopted by the Commission in 1985. The original sphere spanned 1.7
square miles or 1,090 acres and was the result of the Commission emphasizing three
planning factors: service obligations, projected distribution system capacity, and need for
future service.3 The Commission adopted its first comprehensive update to CVWD’s sphere
in 2008.4 This update resulted in an expansion of CVWD’s sphere totaling 491 acres that
comprised two distinct areas. The first area – approximately 316 acres in size – consisted of
lands already within CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary that had been previously excluded
from the sphere due to the capacity limitations associated with the District’s old distribution
system.5 The second area – approximately 175 acres in size – consisted of lands outside
CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary and directly adjacent to the distribution system.6 CVWD’s
current sphere remains entirely unchanged from the 2008 update and presently encompasses
2.5 square miles or 1,580 acres and includes 118 total assessor parcels. Of this amount, there
are four entire non-jurisdictional parcels and one portion of a non-jurisdictional parcel
totaling 183 acres currently within the sphere that are eligible for annexation.
CVWD Sphere of Influence
(Source: Napa LAFCO)
Total Sphere Acreage............................................................................................................1,581
Total Sphere Parcels................................................................................................................118
3 The original sphere included all jurisdictional lands with the exception of two parcels located at the western and southern
border of CVWD, which were determined to be outside the range and capacity of the distribution system as it existed at
that time. Certain parcels outside CVWD were also included based on their close proximity to the distribution system.
4 The Commission approved one sphere amendment prior to the 2008 update, but it was later terminated. The approval
was made in 1995 and involved two parcels located on the northeast side of Buhman Avenue south of its intersection
with Congress Valley Road. Approval was conditioned on the affected property owners entering into an outside service
agreement with CVWD. The outside service agreement was not executed within the one year deadline established by the
Commission and the amendment was therefore terminated.
5 As part of the sphere update in 2008, the Commission added a 10.6-acre portion of a parcel to CVWD’s sphere that was
believed to be included in the District’s jurisdictional boundary. Staff has recently confirmed this portion of the parcel is
not included in the tax rate area assigned to CVWD. Further, State Board of Equalization records indicate this portion of
the parcel is located outside the District’s jurisdictional boundary.
6 All but 37 acres included in the second area added to the sphere were also included in the “service area” established as
part of CVWD’s Water Supply Contract with the City in 1987. Accordingly, the Commission also took action as part of
the update to formally encourage CVWD and the City to review the contract and consider amending the defined service
area to include the addition of the affected 37 acres.
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3.3 Water Supply Contract Service Area
The primary function of CVWD, and the cause for its formation over half a century ago, was
to provide water service to an area of known groundwater deficiency. The Water Supply
Contract between the City of Napa and CVWD, developed in the late 1980’s, provided water
supply availability for the area envisioned by the then Board of Directors of the CVWD. As
local residents, CVWD’s Board had a unique perspective with respect to the needs of their
community. The Water Supply Contract service area was established in the current
configuration based on these community needs.
CVWD’s Water Supply Contract with the City includes a service area that is distinct from
the District’s jurisdictional boundary and sphere. The contract service area presently
encompasses 2.5 square miles or 1,620 acres and includes 124 total assessor parcels. Of this
amount, there are a total of nine parcels located near Buhman Avenue that are currently
outside CVWD’s boundary and sphere. However, these nine parcels are ineligible for
annexation given that they are located outside CVWD’s sphere. Further, there are two entire
parcels and a portion of a third parcel collectively totaling 92.8 acres currently within the
sphere that are located outside the contract service area; all of which were added to the
sphere as part of the comprehensive update in 2008. There have been no changes to the
service area since it was originally included in the Water Supply Contract.
CVWD/City of Napa Contract Service Area
(Source: Napa LAFCO)
Total Contract Service Area Acreage....................................................................................1,620
Total Contract Service Area Parcels.......................................................................................124
3.4 Land Use Authority
Current land uses within CVWD include agriculture (i.e. pasture and vineyards), single-family
residences, and wineries. Congress Valley is under the land use authority of the County of
Napa, which has designated all lands within CVWD’s boundary, sphere, and Water Supply
Contract service area as Agriculture, Watershed, and Open Space, which requires a minimum
parcel size of 160 acres. Further, the County has assigned an Agricultural Watershed zoning
within the entire area. Notable land use allowances based on these land use regulations
without requiring a permit from the County include the following:
Agriculture
One single-family dwelling unit per legal lot
One second unit either attached to, or detached from, an existing legal residential
dwelling unit
One guest cottage
Wineries and related accessory uses and structures which legally existed prior to July
31, 1974
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4.0 Population and Growth
4.1 Population Trends
CVWD’s current resident population is estimated at 249 based on the total number of
residential units within the District coupled with household population data published by the
California Department of Finance for unincorporated Napa County. The overall resident
population within CVWD has risen by 3.3% over the last five years, representing an annual
0.6% population increase. The following table depicts resident population estimates for
CVWD over the last five years.
CVWD Resident Population Estimates
(CA Department of Finance)
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Trend
241 243 245 247 249 3.3%
The County’s General Plan Housing Element anticipates a growth rate correlated to the
growth of jobs in Napa County. In its 2016 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the
County reports it has issued permits for a total of 107 housing units during the 2015-2023
Regional Housing Needs Allocation cycle.7 While there are some parcels within CVWD that
do not currently contain developed housing units, there are not a significant number of such
undeveloped parcels. With this in mind, and for purposes of this review, it is reasonable to
assume CVWD’s resident population growth rate over the next five years will remain low
with the addition of approximately one new single-family residence per year. These
assumptions suggest CVWD’s resident population growth rate will minimally increase
relative to the previous five years, rising from 3.3% to 3.6%. These projections represent an
annual 0.7% population increase over the next five years. The substantive result of these
projections would be a resident population of 261 by 2022.
Projected CVWD Population Growth
(Napa LAFCO)
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Projected Trend
251 254 256 259 261 3.6%
7 The Association of Bay Area Governments issued a 2015-2023 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 180 total
residential units for the County of Napa. Actual permits issued represent 59.4% of the RHNA amount.
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4.2 Population Density
CVWD’s population density is estimated at 113 residents for every square mile. This amount
represents 218% of the average density rate for all unincorporated lands. Comparatively,
CVWD’s population density represents only 3% of the average density rate for the adjacent
incorporated community of the City of Napa. These density estimates suggest CVWD’s
population characteristics are significantly more aligned with unincorporated Napa County
as opposed to the City.
Population Density
(CA Department of Finance / Napa LAFCO)
Land Area Density
Category Population (Square Miles) (Pop. / Sq. Mi.)
CVWD 249 2.2 113.2
Unincorporated Napa County 26,907 756.8 35.6
City of Napa 80,576 18.2 4,427.3
5.0 Organizational Structure
5.1 Governance
CVWD’s governance authority is provided under California Water Code, Division 12,
Section 30000 – the County Water District Act (“principal act”). CVWD has been governed
since its formation in 1949 by a five-member Board whom are elected at large or appointed
in lieu of candidate filings by the County Board of Supervisors. All Board members serve
staggered four year terms with a President and Vice President annually selected among peers.
CVWD elections are based on a registered resident-voter system. The principal act specifies
operations can be financed through user charges, general taxes, and voter-approved
assessments. Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at
the Napa County Land Trust’s Administrative Office.
5.2 Administration
CVWD appoints an at-will and part-time District Secretary to oversee all agency activities,
including providing accounting services and coordinating service requests with the City of
Napa. The current District Secretary – Kiersten Bjorkman – operates out of a home office.
Legal services are provided by Coombs and Dunlap, LLP.
6.0 Municipal Services
CVWD provides one active service at this time: domestic water service. The following
analysis focuses on evaluating the authority, availability, demand, and performance of
CVWD’s water services relative to the Commission’s assessment of current and anticipated
community needs.
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6.1 Authorized Services
CVWD’s active municipal service provision is currently limited to any act necessary to
furnish sufficient water in the District for any present or future beneficial use, including the
storage, conservation, and operation of water works (Water Code Sections 31020-31022). All
other municipal services that CVWD is authorized to provide pursuant to the principal act
are latent and would require Commission approval to activate. The following municipal
services are currently latent:
The collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage, waste, and storm water
Drain and reclaim lands within the district for any beneficial use
Provide fire protection authorized under the Fire Protection Law of 1987
Construct, maintain, or operate works or facilities for recreational activities
Acquire, construct, or operate facilities for the collection and disposal of garbage and
waste
Construct, maintain, or operate hydroelectric power plants
6.2 Water Services
CVWD provides water services by way of a contract arrangement with the City of Napa for
water supplies and delivery. It is estimated CVWD currently serves an overall permanent
resident population of 249.
Water Supply
CVWD’s water supply is generated from the supply of the City of Napa. Pursuant to
its Water Supply Contract with Napa, the District is annually allocated 100 acre-feet
of potable water through July 1, 2022. Napa’s water supply is commingled between
three sources: Lake Hennessey, Milliken Reservoir, and the State Water Project.
CVWD’s Available Water Supplies
Amounts Shown in Acre-Feet
(Source: Napa Water Division)
Water Maximum Normal Multiple Dry Year Single Dry Year
Source (Assumes 100%) (Assumes 59%) (Assumes 38%) (Assumes 26%)
City of Napa 100 59 38 26
Treatment Facilities
CVWD does not own, lease, or operate treatment facilities. Water delivered to
CVWD is treated by the City. The City provides treatment of raw water drawn from
its three surface sources at separate facilities; all of which are entirely owned and
operated by the City and connected through a common distribution system. The
three water treatment plants’ combined maximum daily output totals 44 million
gallons or 135 acre-feet.
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Distribution System and Storage Facilities
CVWD’s distribution system receives and delivers potable water generated from the
City’s distribution system. CVWD’s system consists of 8 to 12-inch water lines that
are served by three connection points to the City’s water distribution system at Old
Sonoma Road, Thompson Road, and Stonebridge Drive/Sunset Road. CVWD is
located within Napa’s “Browns Valley – Zone Four” in which water supply and
pressure is served by the City’s 1.0 million gallon storage capacity B-Tank.
Service Connections
CVWD currently reports there are 99 active connections to the water system. Total
connections have increased by three percent over the last five calendar years. The
following table summarizes recent and current service connections.
Trend in Napa’s Water Connections
(Source: Napa Water Division)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Trend
96 96 97 98 99 3.1%
Recent Water Demands
CVWD currently provides water service to 99 total connections. Of this amount, 92
connections are residential and seven connections are agricultural. CVWD reports its
current total water demand for the last completed calendar year was 42.4 acre-feet.
This amount marks a 10.1 acre-foot decrease in annual demand over the last five
years and represents an overall 19% water savings.8 The reduction in water demands
appears to be attributable to the City’s water conservation and rebate programs that
are also directly applicable to CVWD customers.9 Similar to trends in annual water
demand, peak day usage has also decreased over the last five years from 0.29 to 0.23
acre-feet with the ratio between peak day and average day demand remaining
constant at two-to-one. The following table summarizes recent trends in water
demands over the last five years.
Recent Trends in CVWD Water Demands
Amounts Shown in Acre-Feet
(Source: Napa Water Division)
Category 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Trends
Annual 52.5 61.6 56.4 46.3 42.4 (19.2%)
Average Day 0.14 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.12 (19.2%)
Average per Capita 0.22 0.25 0.23 0.19 0.17 (22.7%)
Peak Day 0.29 0.34 0.29 0.25 0.23 (19.2%)
8 The five-year average annual water demand was 51.8 acre-feet.
9 Pursuant to the Water Supply Contract, CVWD agrees to enact and enforce water conservation programs substantially
equivalent in effect to such water conservation programs adopted by Napa.
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Projected Water Demands
With respect to projecting future demands, and based on the preceding analysis, a
reasonable and conservative assumption is to project CVWD’s water demand
increasing by 0.7% annually over the next five years. This projection directly
corresponds with the amount of new permanent resident population growth
anticipated within CVWD and assumes the current ratio between peak day and
average day demands will remain constant at two-to-one. The results of these
assumptions would be a total annual water demand of 43.9 acre-feet with a peak day
demand of 0.24 acre-feet in 2021. The following table summarizes projected water
demands over the next five years.
Projected CVWD Water Demands
Amounts Shown in Acre-Feet
(Source: Napa LAFCO)
Category 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Trends
Annual 42.7 43.0 43.3 43.6 43.9 2.8%
Average Day 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 2.8%
Average per Capita 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 (1.7%)
Peak Day 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 2.8%
6.3 Service Needs and Deficiencies
All properties within CVWD with existing water service connections are adequately served
based on the previous discussion of available supply, current and future demands, and
capacity. However, certain properties located within close proximity of CVWD but outside
the District’s sphere have communicated a need for water service. The present need for
public water service involving existing land uses near CVWD is further discussed in the
sphere update section of this report.
Additionally, and with respect to service needs and deficiencies, no disadvantaged
unincorporated communities have been identified within or contiguous to CVWD’s
jurisdictional boundary or sphere based on available median household income data
provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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6.4 Alternative Service Providers
CVWD is located within close proximity to two public water service providers – the City of
Napa and the Los Carneros Water District (LCWD). A map depicting the jurisdictional
boundaries and spheres of influence for CVWD, the City, and LCWD is included as Figure
Two on page 21. A brief summary for each alternative service provider follows.
City of Napa
The City provides a full range of public water services including storage, treatment,
and distribution to lands within its jurisdictional boundary as well as to certain lands
outside the City’s boundary, as described in the Commission’s Central County
Region Municipal Service Review (MSR) adopted in 2014. The Central County
Region MSR demonstrates that the City’s administrative controls, as well as public
water supplies and capacities, are adequate to meet current and projected demands
under normal and multiple dry year conditions into the foreseeable future.10
Los Carneros Water District
LCWD was formed in 1978 for the purpose of facilitating an agreement with the
Napa Sanitation District (NSD) for the delivery of reclaimed water for agricultural
use. The Commission’s most recent Municipal Service Review and Sphere of
Influence Update for LCWD was adopted in 2016 and reflects that the agreement
between LCWD and NSD provides approximately 1,300 acre-feet of tertiary treated
reclaimed water from NSD’s wastewater treatment plant to LCWD customers
annually.11
There are two other public agencies empowered to provide water service whose jurisdictions
overlap that of CVWD: the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
and Napa County Resource Conservation District. Both of these agencies have elected not
to offer water service, and have expressed no intentions of doing so in the foreseeable
future.
10 The Central County Region Municipal Service Review adopted in 2014 can be viewed at
http://www.napa.lafco.ca.gov/uploads/documents/MSR_CentralCounty_FinalReport_2014.pdf.
11 The Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Update for LCWD adopted in 2016 can be viewed at
http://www.napa.lafco.ca.gov/uploads/documents/LCWD_MSR-SOI_2016.pdf.
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Figure Two
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6.5 Organizational Alternatives
In the 2014 Municipal Service Review on the Central County Region, LAFCO noted that the
service agreement between CVWD and the City of Napa at that time specified that CVWD
would voluntarily dissolve and turn over all assets to the City at the conclusion of the
agreement in 2017. As noted in Section 2.1 of this report, that agreement was extended
through July 1, 2022 with a new requirement that the parties initiate and facilitate discussions
involving the City, LAFCO, the County, and others as appropriate to establish a transition
plan for the ongoing provision of water service to the properties within CVWD. The plan
may include some combination of CVWD initiating dissolution proceedings, the City
otherwise taking over the District’s water service responsibilities, a longer term commitment
by the District to continue providing water service, or another option mutually agreeable by
the City and the District.
The City is responsible for providing retail water services to the majority of lands within its
incorporated boundary. The City also provides water service to select unincorporated
properties as far north as Rutherford, east to Silverado Trail, west to Old Sonoma Road, and
south to Soscol Ridge. These unincorporated customers were generally granted water service
in exchange for easements in the 1920s for the construction of Napa’s first transmission line
(Milliken) and during construction of the other two transmission lines – Conn and Jameson
– later in the century before becoming restricted to the City’s jurisdiction and contractual
obligations by the 1980s.
The 2014 Central County Region MSR notes dissolution of CVWD would be problematic
given that, based on state law at the time, the City would have lacked a legal basis for
continuing provision of water service to District customers. However, since the Central
County Region MSR was adopted in 2014, the California legislature has adopted a pilot
program, under which LAFCO could authorize the City to extend its water service to the
properties already receiving water service from CVWD through an outside service
agreement. This pilot program expires January 1, 2021, unless it is extended through future
legislation.
As noted in Section 6.4 of this report, the 2014 MSR determines the City’s existing water
supplies appear collectively reliable in meeting Napa’s current and projected annual usage
demands under normal and multiple dry year conditions. Further, the 2014 MSR determines
the City has been effective in establishing and managing diversified sources of potable water
supplies that provide the City with multiple sources of supply to accommodate demands.
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7.0 Financial
7.1 Assets, Liabilities, and Equity
CVWD contracts with a private consulting firm to prepare an annual report following the
end of each fiscal year summarizing the agency’s overall financial standing. The most recent
report was prepared by Charles W. Pillon and includes audited financial statements
identifying CVWD’s assets, liabilities, and net position as of June 30, 2016. These audited
financial statements provide quantitative measurements in assessing CVWD’s short and
long-term fiscal health and are summarized below.
Assets
CVWD’s assets at the end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year totaled $1.40 million. Assets
classified as current with the expectation they could be liquidated into currency within a
year represented four-fifths of the total amount with the majority tied to cash and
investments.12 Assets classified as non-current represented the remaining amount with
the largest portion associated with depreciable capital assets.13
Category 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Current Assets $907,337 $953,636 $1,017,045 $1,065,126 $1,128,081
Non-Current Assets $366,393 $342,639 $319,165 $295,690 $272,215
Total Assets $1,273,730 $1,296,275 $1,336,210 $1,360,816 $1,400,296
Liabilities
CVWD’s liabilities at the end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year totaled $0.05 million. Current
liabilities representing obligations owed within a year accounted for two-fifths of the
total amount and primarily tied to debt payments due within the fiscal year. Non-current
liabilities accounted for the remaining amount and are entirely tied to long-term debt.
Category 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Current Liabilities $19,088 $20,343 $20,018 $21,223 $21,784
Non-Current Liabilities $110,489 $91,881 $72,640 $52,750 $32,175
Total Liabilities $129,577 $112,224 $92,658 $73,973 $53,959
Equity
CVWD’s equity, or net assets, at the end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year totaled $1.35
million and represents the difference between the District’s total assets and liabilities.
The end of year equity amount incorporates a $0.94 million balance in unrestricted
funds. This unrestricted fund balance is partially attributed to a 6% increase in CVWD’s
cash in treasury over the last fiscal year.
Category 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Capital Assets Funds $234,695 $229,479 $225,146 $221,445 $218,393
Restricted Funds $221,392 $208,940 $196,487 $203,925 $192,158
Unrestricted Funds $688,066 $745,632 $821,919 $861,473 $935,786
Total Net Position $1,144,153 $1,184,051 $1,243,552 $1,286,843 $1,346,337
12 Current assets include cash in treasury ($1,095,972), taxes receivable ($10,138), prepaid insurance ($1,396), and restricted
asset – cash – debt service ($20,575).
13 Non-current assets include depreciable assets ($271,143), and loan administration costs ($1,072).
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CVWD’s financial statements for 2015-2016 reflect a positive change in its fiscal standing as
its overall equity, or fund balance, increased by 4.6%. This increase in the overall fund
balance is directly attributed to consistent increases in current assets paired with reductions
in long-term liabilities over each of the last five years. No significant deficiencies or material
weaknesses were identified with respect to CVWD’s financial statements.
Calculations performed assessing CVWD’s liquidity, capital, and profitability indicate the
District finished 2015-2016 with sufficient resources to remain operational into the
foreseeable future. Specifically, short-term liquidity remained high given CVWD finished the
fiscal year with sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities nearly 52-to-one.14
CVWD finished the fiscal year with minimal long-term debt as its net assets exceeded its
non-current liabilities by a ratio of 42-to-one, reflecting a strong capital structure. An
expanded discussion on revenues-to-expenses is provided in the following section.
7.2 Revenue and Expense Trends
A review of CVWD’s available audited revenues and expenses shows the District has
finished each of the last five fiscal years with surpluses. CVWD finished the 2015-2016 fiscal
year with a positive operating margin as revenues exceeded expenses by a ratio of 2.6-to-one.
The 2013-2014 fiscal year marked the largest end-of-year surplus at $59,501. The 2012-2013
fiscal year marked the smallest end-of-year surplus at $39,898.
Category 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Revenues $87,964 $84,880 $99,310 $85,683 $97,171
Expenses $40,792 $44,982 $39,809 $42,392 $37,677
Difference $47,172 $39,898 $59,501 $43,291 $59,494
7.3 Adopted Budget
CVWD operates as an enterprise fund with user charges and other related customer fees
explicitly intended to cover 100% of all operating costs. CVWD’s adopted budget for the
2016-2017 fiscal year includes $112,600 in total operating expenses. Budgeted operating
expenses have increased by 145% over the last five fiscal years – an increase that is attributed
to a $45,000 increase in professional legal services. Total revenues are budgeted at $81,498
and primarily expected to be drawn from property tax proceeds. Water capacity (i.e.
connection) fees represent the second largest revenue source for CVWD accounting for
$7,683 or 9.4% of the total budgeted amount. The following table depicts CVWD’s
budgeted revenues and expenses in each of the last five years.
Category 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Budgeted Revenues $78,825 $78,815 $75,315 $77,998 $81,498
Budgeted Expenses $46,000 $71,100 $63,700 $64,700 $112,600
Difference $32,825 $7,715 $11,615 $13,298 ($31,102)
14 CVWD also finished with cash reserves sufficient to cover 8.3 years of operating expenses based on the District’s most
recent adopted budget.
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IV. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE
A. Study Areas
Three study areas were developed by staff in the course of considering areas to add to, or
remove from, CVWD’s sphere as part of this comprehensive sphere update. The study areas
were selected based on the following factors: (1) written request from property owners or
CVWD to add the properties to the District’s sphere; (2) known water service deficiencies
for developed properties in the vicinity of CVWD’s sphere; and/or (3) consistency with the
Water Supply Contract service area. Inclusion of a study area within CVWD’s sphere would
enable annexation proposals involving the affected lands to allow for future connection to
the water distribution system. Analysis of each study area is organized to address the five
planning factors the Commission is required to consider anytime it makes sphere
determinations under G.C. Section 56425(e). These planning factors are:
1) Present and planned land uses
2) Present and probable need for public facilities and services
3) Present adequacy and capacity of public services
4) Existence of any social or economic communities of interest
5) Present and probable need for public services for disadvantaged unincorporated
communities
Recommendations are offered for each study area with respect to whether a modification to
CVWD’s sphere is appropriate at this time. A map of depicting CVWD’s sphere, water
distribution line, contract service area, and the three study areas is included as Figure Three
on page 26. Additionally, a map depicting the three study areas along with the jurisdictional
boundaries and spheres for CVWD, the City, and LCWD is included as Figure Four on page
27.
It is important to note the Commission’s adopted policies relating to special district spheres
discourage any expansions of CVWD’s existing sphere to promote urban development based
on current land use designations of lands located within close proximity to the District. The
Commission’s General Policy Determinations include two related policies that are
particularly relevant to CVWD’s sphere.15 Specifically, General Policy Determinations
Section III(D)(1) states it shall be a basic policy of the Commission that the establishment,
amendment, or update of a special district’s sphere serves to promote urban development,
with limited exceptions. General Policy Determinations Section III(D)(3) states land
designated for an agricultural or open-space use by the applicable land use authority shall not
be approved for inclusion within any special district’s sphere for purposes of urban
development through the extension of essential public services. As previously identified, all
lands located outside CVWD’s sphere and within close proximity to the District are
designated for agricultural or open-space land uses under the County General Plan.
15 The Commission’s General Policy Determinations are included as Appendix B.
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Figure Three
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Figure Four
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Figure Five
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Present and Planned Land Use
The Buhman Avenue Study Area comprises nine unincorporated parcels located along
Buhman Avenue south of Congress Valley Road. The Buhman Avenue Study Area is
approximately 131.6 acres in size and located outside CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary but is
within the District’s Water Supply Contract service area. The County of Napa has assigned
an Agriculture, Watershed, and Open Space General Plan land use designation and an Agricultural
Watershed zoning standard for the Buhman Avenue Study Area. Present land uses include
planted vineyards on five of the parcels and one rural residence. There are currently no
existing plans to further develop any properties within the Buhman Avenue Study Area.
The expansion of CVWD’s sphere to include the Buhman Avenue Study Area would enable
future annexation and potentially induce further development of the parcels in a manner
consistent with the County of Napa’s contemplated land use allowances.16 It is important to
note five of the parcels within the Buhman Avenue Study Area are 10 acres or more in size,
potentially allowing for the future development of a winery subject to a discretionary use
permit being obtained.17 If the properties do not currently have access to an adequate
amount of groundwater to serve a winery, connection to CVWD’s water distribution system
could potentially remove an existing barrier to winery development. Three of the parcels
within the Buhman Avenue Study Area totaling approximately 26.3 acres are collectively
referred to as the “Forloine properties” and have a common property owner. One of the
three parcels within the Forloine properties includes a single-family residence located at 2205
Buhman Avenue. The other two parcels are undeveloped. Two of the three parcels are 10 or
more acres in size. The parcel that is smaller than 10 acres is undeveloped and identified as
Assessor Parcel Number 047-030-023.
If the Commission expands CVWD’s sphere to include the Buhman Avenue Study Area,
additional environmental analysis in the form of an initial study and at minimum a negative
declaration would likely need to be prepared to satisfy the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the potential removal of a barrier to
intensified development within the area. However, a CEQA exemption is available for the
potential addition of any parcels that are smaller than 10 acres in size.
Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services
There is a present need for public water service within the Buhman Avenue Study Area
based on enduring groundwater deficiencies. The Buhman Avenue Study Area was excluded
from CVWD’s sphere at the time the sphere was established in 1985 after the Commission
concluded the area was outside the range and capacity of the distribution system.
CVWD and a representative for the Forloine properties have both submitted written
requests for the three Forloine properties to be added to the District’s sphere to facilitate
future annexation and connection to the District’s water distribution system, based on an
16 Contemplated land uses are limited to agriculture, one single-family residence dwelling unit per legal lot, one second unit,
one guest cottage, and wineries.
17 The minimum parcel size required for development of a winery under the County of Napa’s land use authority is 10
acres. In order for a winery to be approved and developed, the property owner would be required to demonstrate the
availability of an adequate supply of water.
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assertion that the groundwater is deficient in quality and quantity. Parcels within the Buhman
Avenue Study Area are located approximately 1,000 to 3,500 feet from the nearest potential
point of connection with CVWD’s water distribution system.
The Buhman Avenue Study Area currently receives a rural level of other public services
from the County of Napa. These services include law enforcement, fire protection, and road
maintenance, all of which are considered adequate to meet the needs of the area. There are
currently no plans to extend an urban level of other public services into the Buhman Avenue
Study Area.
Present Capacity and Adequacy of Public Services
The Water Supply Contract anticipates additional areas will be served by CVWD. The
intended service area is depicted on the map attached to the Water Supply Contract. Based
on recent water demands, there is sufficient water supply available to serve all properties
located within the Water Supply Contract service area, including existing and anticipated
development. Adding the Buhman Avenue Study Area to CVWD’s sphere would allow for
annexation and future connection to the District’s public water distribution system.
Based on estimates provided by the County of Napa, current annual water demand within
the Forloine properties is approximately 0.3 acre-feet and would increase to 2.7 acre-feet if
all three parcels are built out with single-family residences, second units, and guest cottages.
CVWD can adequately extend service to the Forloine properties with minimal infrastructure
improvements in a manner that would not impact service to existing customers. Annual
water demand information for the remaining six parcels is currently unavailable.
As an alternative to CVWD, the City of Napa could potentially provide public water service
to the Buhman Avenue Study Area in the future. As described in the Central County Region
Municipal Service Review adopted in 2014, the City has established adequate administrative
controls as well as public water supplies and capacities to meet current and projected
demands into the foreseeable future. The City could accommodate projected water demands
associated with the buildout of the Buhman Avenue Study Area without impacting service to
existing connections, including in dry-year scenarios. However, LAFCO’s policies would not
support an amendment to the City’s sphere of influence and annexation to the City to
include the Buhman Avenue Study Area.
Additionally, utilizing reclaimed irrigation water in the Buhman Avenue Study Area could
offset total water demands.18 However, extending reclaimed water service from LCWD to
CVWD or nearby areas would require additional planning activities, which would likely
involve engineering studies and analysis of potential environmental impacts. Further, LCWD
has communicated the existing system is inadequate to extend service beyond its current
jurisdictional boundary. Toward this end, a letter from LCWD is included as Appendix C
that identifies challenges associated with further extending reclaimed water service.
Therefore, it is unlikely LCWD is a viable alternative service provider at this time.
18 LAFCO authorization would not be required for LCWD to provide reclaimed irrigation water service outside its
jurisdictional boundary and sphere given that the transfer of nonpotable or non-treated water is exempt pursuant to G.C.
Section 56133(e)(2).
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Social and Economic Communities of Interest
The Buhman Avenue Study Area has strong social and economic ties to CVWD. The
Buhman Avenue Study Area is contiguous to CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary and generally
shares similar agricultural and rural residential land uses.
Present and Probable Need for Public Services for Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities
No disadvantaged unincorporated communities meeting the definition under State law have
been identified within CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary, sphere, or adjacent areas.
Sphere Recommendation
Any action involving the expansion of CVWD’s sphere to include the Buhman Avenue
Study Area requires the Commission to make findings consistent with the requirements of
CEQA. Absent an available categorical or statutory exemption, this would likely involve at a
minimum the preparation of an initial study and adoption of a negative declaration.19
Additionally, an expansion of CVWD’s sphere to include any or all of the Buhman Avenue
Study Area would arguably be inconsistent with the Commission’s adopted policies relating
to lands designated as agriculture and their potential inclusion within special district spheres
for purposes of urban development through the extension of essential public services unless
the Commission determines an exception is warranted. Based on these factors, it is
recommended that the Commission continue to exclude the Buhman Avenue Study Area
from CVWD’s sphere.
19 If the property owners of the parcels that are 10 acres or more in size enter the parcels into easements or deed
restrictions that eliminate the potential for winery development, a categorical exemption would be available to the
Commission with respect to adding the parcels to CVWD’s sphere.
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2.0 Old Sonoma Road Study Area
Figure Six
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Present and Planned Land Use
The Old Sonoma Road Study Area comprises 34 unincorporated parcels located along Old
Sonoma Road south of Congress Valley Road. The Old Sonoma Road Study Area is
approximately 67.0 acres in size and located outside CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary and
Water Supply Contract service area. Four of the parcels within the Old Sonoma Road Study
Area totaling approximately 23.8 acres comprise the Carneros Resort and Spa, which
includes 17 fractional ownership homes referred to as the “Carneros Cottages”. 28 of the
parcels totaling 3.3 acres are referred to as “Carneros Homes” and include 24 residential
units. The remaining two parcels total 39.9 acres and are generally undeveloped with the
exception of four vacant structures that include a single-family residence, barns, and storage.
The County of Napa General Plan includes an Agricultural Resource land use designation for
the entire Old Sonoma Road Study Area. The County has zoned the Old Sonoma Road
Study Area as follows: (1) Agricultural Watershed for the two rural residential parcels and a
portion of the Carneros Resort and Spa; (2) Commercial Limited for the Carneros Cottages and
remaining portion of the Carneros Resort and Spa; and (3) Planned Development for the
Carneros Homes.
An expansion of CVWD’s sphere to include the Old Sonoma Road Study Area would
support existing commercial and residential land uses, but would be inconsistent with the
area’s agricultural land use designation under the County of Napa General Plan.20
It is important to note three of the parcels within the Old Sonoma Road Study Area are 10
acres or more in size, potentially allowing for the future development of a winery. If the
property owners do not currently have access to an adequate amount of groundwater to
serve a winery, connection to CVWD’s water distribution system could potentially remove
an existing barrier to winery development. If the Commission expands CVWD’s sphere to
include the Old Sonoma Road Study Area, additional environmental analysis in the form of
an initial study and at minimum a negative declaration would likely need to be prepared to
satisfy the requirements of CEQA based on the potential removal of a barrier to intensified
development within the area.
20 An application for a use permit modification has been submitted to the County that would reconfigure existing uses
involving the Carneros Resort and Spa and Carneros Homes. However, there would be no intensification of land uses or
service demands. The application is identified by the County as Application No. P15-00190 and is available online at
http://www.countyofnapa.org/Pages/DepartmentContent.aspx?id=4294984267.
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Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services
There is a present need for public water service within the Old Sonoma Road Study Area
based on persistent groundwater deficiencies. Specifically, annual water demands within the
Old Sonoma Road Study Area currently total approximately 42.2 acre-feet.21 Water supplies
are derived from (1) the Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company and (2) trucked water from
the City of Napa.22 The Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company was established in 2007 and
sources its water supply from two groundwater wells. However, the Carneros Inn Mutual
Water Company has communicated that groundwater quality and quantity are both
inadequate to meet demands associated with existing land uses. Specifically, the project’s use
permit limits groundwater extraction to approximately 28.0 acre-feet per year. Since the
project currently uses approximately 42.2 acre-feet of water per year, there is a structural
deficit in the quantity of available water supply, which requires the community to draw on
outside sources.
Annual groundwater withdrawals for the Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company to serve the
Carneros Resort and Spa, Carneros Cottages, and Carneros Homes total approximately 28.0
acre-feet. To augment groundwater supplies, the Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company
reports the Carneros Resort and Spa, Carneros Cottages, and Carneros Homes have annually
received between approximately 14.4 and 16.9 acre-feet of trucked water from the City of
Napa over the last three years.23
LAFCO’s policies do not support extending CVWD’s SOI area to include the Old Sonoma
Road Study Area. In the future, however, LAFCO could consider a request to approve an
outside service agreement to provide public water service to existing development within the
Old Sonoma Road Study Area pursuant to G.C. Section 56133.5. However, under the
current Water Supply Contract between the City of Napa and CVWD, the District is not
allowed to provide connections for commercial land uses.24
The Old Sonoma Road Study Area currently receives a rural level of other public services
from the County of Napa. These services include law enforcement, fire protection, and road
maintenance, all of which are considered adequate to meet the needs of the area. There are
currently no plans to extend an urban level of other public services into the area.
21 Annual water demand data from 2014 to 2016 provided by the Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company and included as
Appendix D.
22 Trucked water from the City is considered “bulk water” and is interruptible. Bulk water is treated, potable water supplied
to contractors, haulers, and other users through a hydrant meter issued to each customer. The sale of bulk water can be
interrupted during a water shortage situation or by change in the City’s policy that limits uses.
23 A private onsite water treatment and storage system is utilized to serve the Carneros Resort and Spa, Carneros Cottages,
and Carneros Homes. Groundwater and trucked water are blended to produce water of adequate quality and quantity.
24 The Water Supply Contract between CVWD and the City specifies that the District may only provide water service for
domestic, agricultural, and winery connections. A new Water Supply Contract service area map would also be necessary.
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Present Capacity and Adequacy of Public Services
Current annual water demand within the Old Sonoma Road Study Area, including both
groundwater and trucked water sources, totals approximately 42.2 acre-feet and would
increase to 44.0 acre-feet if the two undeveloped parcels are built out with single-family
residences, accessory dwellings, and guest cottages. However, if the two undeveloped parcels
are built out with wineries, future annual water demands within the Old Sonoma Road Study
Area would range from approximately 48.0 to 68.0 acre-feet depending on permitted
production and visitation. Given that CVWD’s maximum annual water supply is 100 acre-
feet, extending water service to the Old Sonoma Road Study Area would eliminate most of
CVWD’s available water supply and therefore could impact existing and future customers.
Further, any future reductions in local water conservation efforts could result in overall
water demand increases within CVWD’s existing sphere, which would have the direct impact
of reducing the District’s available water supply. However, it is important to note that
connection to CVWD’s public water system would provide a benefit to the Congress Valley
community in terms of reducing overall pressures on the groundwater aquifer. Additional
planning and environmental review is needed to inform the extent of infrastructure
improvements and environmental impacts associated with CVWD extending public water
service to the Old Sonoma Road Study Area.
As an alternative to CVWD, the City of Napa could potentially provide public water service
to the Old Sonoma Road Study Area in the future. As further described in the Central
County Region Municipal Service Review adopted in 2014, the City has established adequate
administrative controls as well as public water supplies and capacities to meet current and
projected demands into the foreseeable future. The City could accommodate projected water
demands associated with the buildout of the Old Sonoma Road Study Area without
impacting service to existing connections, including in dry-year scenarios. While LAFCO’s
policies would not support an amendment to the City’s sphere of influence and annexation
to the City to include the Old Sonoma Road Study Area, LAFCO could consider authorizing
the City to provide water service pursuant to G.C. Section 56133.5 following adoption of the
determinative statements contained in this report.
Additionally, utilizing reclaimed irrigation water in the Old Sonoma Road Study Area could
offset total water demands.25 However, LCWD has communicated the existing system is
inadequate to extend service beyond its current jurisdictional boundary. Toward this end, a
letter from LCWD is included as Appendix C that identifies challenges associated with
further extending reclaimed water service. Therefore, it is unlikely LCWD is a viable
alternative service provider at this time.
25 LAFCO authorization would not be required for LCWD to provide reclaimed irrigation water service outside its
jurisdictional boundary and sphere given that the transfer of nonpotable or non-treated water is exempt pursuant to G.C.
Section 56133(e)(2).
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Social and Economic Communities of Interest
The Old Sonoma Road Study Area does not currently share direct social and economic ties
with the majority of CVWD. Land uses within the Old Sonoma Road Study Area include a
hotel, a restaurant, and relatively high density single-family residences that are distinct from
the rural and agricultural characteristics of the Congress Valley community.
Present and Probable Need for Public Services for Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities
No disadvantaged unincorporated communities meeting the definition under State law have
been identified within CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary, sphere, or adjacent areas.
Sphere Recommendation
Any future action involving the expansion of CVWD’s sphere and/or extension of water
service to the Old Sonoma Road Study Area would require the Commission to make
findings consistent with the requirements of CEQA. Absent an available categorical or
statutory exemption, this would likely involve at a minimum the preparation of an initial
study and adoption of a negative declaration. Further, an expansion of CVWD’s sphere to
include the Old Sonoma Road Study Area would arguably be inconsistent with the
Commission’s adopted policies relating to lands designated as agriculture and their potential
inclusion within special district spheres for purposes of urban development through the
extension of essential public services unless the Commission determines an exception is
warranted. Inclusion within CVWD’s sphere would also be inconsistent with the District’s
Water Supply Contract service area and contemplated land uses. Based on these factors, it is
recommended that the Commission continue to exclude the Old Sonoma Road Study Area
from CVWD’s sphere.
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3.0 Southeast Study Area
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Present and Planned Land Use
The Southeast Study Area comprises a portion of an unincorporated parcel located in the
southeast portion of CVWD’s sphere. The Southeast Study Area is approximately 10.6 acres
in size and located outside CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary and Water Supply Contract
service area. The County of Napa has assigned an Agriculture, Watershed, and Open Space
General Plan land use designation and an Agricultural Watershed zoning standard for the
Southeast Study Area. The Southeast Study Area is currently undeveloped and there are no
existing plans for development of the property.
Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services
The Southeast Study Area was previously added to CVWD’s sphere in 2008 in error as a
result of confusion regarding the extent of the District’s jurisdictional boundary. The
Southeast Study Area is located within the jurisdictional boundary of LCWD but outside
LCWD’s Assessment District. The Southeast Study Area currently receives a rural level of
law enforcement and fire protection services from the County of Napa, which are
considered adequate to meet the needs of the area. There is no present or probable need for
public facilities or services for the Southeast Study Area.
Present Capacity and Adequacy of Public Services
CVWD’s existing water distribution system is inadequate to serve the Southeast Study Area.
The nearest potential point of connection is approximately 2,000 feet to the northwest at
Old Sonoma Road. Future connection would require annexation and infrastructure
improvements that are not currently being contemplated by CVWD or the property owner.
In addition, the Southeast Study Area is within LCWD’s jurisdictional boundary. LCWD’s
reclaimed water infrastructure does not currently extend to the Southeast Study Area.
However, reclaimed water could be extended in the future if a need for service is established.
Social and Economic Communities of Interest
The Southeast Study Area shares social and economic ties with CVWD to a certain degree.
The Southeast Study Area is contiguous to CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary and consists of
agricultural land uses. However, the Southeast Study Area is undeveloped with no
permanent residents and comprises a portion of a larger parcel that is divided by CVWD’s
existing sphere. The Southeast Study Area was added to CVWD’s sphere in 2008 based on
erroneous information with respect to the extent of the District’s jurisdictional boundary.
Present and Probable Need for Public Services for Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities
No disadvantaged unincorporated communities meeting the definition under State law have
been identified within CVWD’s jurisdictional boundary, sphere, or adjacent areas.
Sphere Recommendation
It is recommended the Commission take formal action to remove the Southeast Study Area
from CVWD’s sphere. This recommendation would recognize current and probable future
land uses and service needs within the area. This recommendation would also reconcile a
previous error in which the Southeast Study Area was added to CVWD’s sphere in 2008
based on confusion regarding the District’s jurisdictional boundary.
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V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A. Municipal Service Review
The municipal service review on CVWD is a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) given it may reasonably result in a future indirect physical change to the
environment. The municipal service review is categorically exempt from further
environmental review under Code of Regulations Section 15306. This exemption applies to
basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities, which do not result in any
serious or major disturbance to any environmental resource. This exemption applies to the
municipal service review on CVWD given it is strictly for information gathering purposes
that may lead to an action which LAFCO has not approved, adopted, or funded.
B. Sphere of Influence Update
The sphere update for CVWD is a project under CEQA given it may reasonably result in a
future indirect physical change to the environment. The sphere update is exempt from further
environmental review under Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption is
referred to as the “general rule” and applies to projects in which it can be seen with certainty
there is no possibility the action may have a significant effect on the environment. This
exemption applies to the sphere update for CVWD given it can be seen with certainty the
removal of non-jurisdictional lands comprising the Southeast Study Area from the District’s
sphere will not result in any physical changes to the environment.
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VI. SOURCES
Primary Agency Contacts
Kiersten Bjorkman, District Secretary
Priscillia de Muizon, District Legal Counsel (Coombs & Dunlap, LLP)
Other Agency Contacts
Phil Brun, City of Napa Deputy Public Works Director
David Morrison, County of Napa Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
Director
John Stewart, Los Carneros Water District President
Documents
Association of Bay Area Governments, “Projections and Priorities”, 2013
Association of Bay Area Governments, “2015-2023 Regional Housing Needs
Allocation Progress Report”, 2017
Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company Annual Report, 2014
Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company Annual Report, 2015
Carneros Inn Mutual Water Company Annual Report, 2016
Central County Regional Municipal Service Review, 2014 (Napa LAFCO)
County of Napa, “Annual Housing Element Progress Report”, 2016
“CVWD Baseline Report Sphere of Influence Establishment”, 1985 (Napa LAFCO)
“CVWD Sphere of Influence Review”, 2008 (Napa LAFCO)
“CVWD Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2011 and
2012,” (Charles W. Pillon, C.P.A.)
“CVWD Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2013 and
2014,” (Charles W. Pillon, C.P.A.)
“CVWD Basic Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2015 and
2016,” (Charles W. Pillon, C.P.A.)
CVWD, “Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013”
CVWD, “Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014”
CVWD, “Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015”
CVWD, “Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016”
CVWD, “Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017”
Los Carneros Water District Municipal Service Review, 2016 (Napa LAFCO)
Websites
Association of Bay Area Governments, http://www.abag.org/
California Department of Finance, http://www.dof.ca.gov/
California Special Districts Association, http://www.csda.net/special-districts/
California State Controller’s Office, http://sco.ca.gov/
California State Water Resources Control Board, http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
United States Census Bureau, https://www.census.gov/
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Vho
City Clerk's copy Appendix A ty Agreement No.Dt04
WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NAPA AND THE CONGRESS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
The CITY OF NAPA, a municipal corporation in the County of Napa, State of
California, hereinafter called "City", agrees to sell, and the CONGRESS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT, a county water district, hereinafter called "District", agrees
to buy water under the following terms and conditions:
FtECITALS
A. The City is the owner and operator of a water system in the County of
Napa, State of California, and is engaged in the supply and distribution of
water to customers inside and outside of the corporate limits of said City.
B. The District is the owner and operator of a water system in the County
of Napa, State of California, and is engaged in the distribution of water to
customers within the boundaries of said District.
C. The District is currently purchasing its water supply finii the City
under an existing agreement dated Octnhpr 30, 1951, the term of which having
expired has been extended by mutual agreement of the District and City until
this replacement agreement is executed.
D. The District has no developed water supply resources and no storage
facilities.
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E. The District has requested that the City continue to furnish a supply
of water to the District, but under different terms and conditions than provided
for in the original agreement.
F. The City is willing to furnish a supply of water to the District.
THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree to the following:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall became effective upon its
execution by both parties and shall run for a term of thirty (30) years, or to
July 1, 2017, whichever shall occur first.
2. SERVICE AREA. The District shall deliver the water furnished under
this Contract to consumers only within the territory Shown and described on
attached "EXHIBIT B", entitled "Congress County Water District Service Area",
and no other or additional territory. No water service shall be provided by the
District to any parcel within said service area as shown on attached "EXHIBIT
Bit, until said parcel has been annexed to the District.
3. QUANTITY OF WATER. The City shall furnish water to the District, as it
may need to supply its custcmers only in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, in an amount not to exceed a total of one hundred
(100) acre feet in any calendar year, at a reasonable rate of flow at the
delivery point or points.
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4. CCNDITICNS OF SERVICE. The District shall deliver water it receives
under this Agreement to a maximmi of 140 service connections to serve existing
parcels of record as described below and no others, for domestic, agricultural,
and winery purposes only. (For the purposes of this Contract, a winery is
defined as a facility appurtenant to the manufacture of wine or similar
products. Additionally, fifty percent (50%) of the grapes processed must be
grown in the service area. Additionally, no items other than the product
manufactured at site of the winery may be sold.) The District shall deliver
water it receives under this Agreement only to service connections existing or
approved on the effective date of this &Tremont, and to parcels of land
existing within the District Service Areas as defined in "EXHIBIT B", on the
effective date of this Agreement.
5. ANNMATION TO CITY. City agrees that if any portion of the District is
annexed to the City during the term of this Agreement, City shall annually
reimburse the District up to an amount equal to the average annual revenue that
would have been derived from the sale of water to that portion of the District
so annexed had that portion of the District remained in the District. Such
payment shall be applied to any bond redemption, interest payment, or reserve
.accounts, therefor, which are then an existing obligation of the District. NO
such payment shall be required, if no such obligations then exist.
6. PRICE AND PAYMENT. The District shall pay to the City the sum of one
dollar and twenty-three cents ($1.23) per one thousand (1,000) gallons. Said
quantity rate charge shall be adjusted administratively from time to time,
concurrent with adjustments in the quantity rate and service charge applicable
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to retail domestic customers inside the City limits. The adjusted quantity rate
applicable to the District shall be identical to the quantity rate applicable to
retail domestic customers inside the City limits.
7. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. City agrees to bill District's
customers at the rate specified by the District (subject to change On an annual
basis). District's rate structure shall be similar to City's structure. City
will collect all proceeds in a fashion consistent with its own procedures and
.deposit same in a separate account. Periodically the proceeds so collected and
deposited shall be released to an entity as directed in writing by District.
Any connection fees, special assessment fees, or mitigation fees
designated by the District shall not be collected by City. It shall be the
responsibility of the District to collect such fees.
Any work done by City, such as to install new services or to make
modifications as requested by District shall be on a fixed fee basis or time and
materials basis, as is appropriate. City requires a deposit for such work in
accordance with its codes, and the City will collect and retain same.
8. MEASUREMENTS AND CONTROL OF WATER DELIVERED. The water delivered
pursuant to this Agreement shall be measured by meters at the points of delivery
hereinafter referred to as the customers meter connection. On any new custarier
meter connection, the city shall install the necessary meters, valves, and
appurtenances appropriate to operate and maintain such connection. Said meters,
valves, and appurtenances shall be maintained in good repair and replaced when
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necessary by the City. Each party shall have the right to test any meter at its
own expense, or the parties may share the cost as mutually agreed. City
reserves the right to replace any meter at any time.
9. CCNSEM7A.TION MYSUFES. District agrees to enact and enforce
water conservation piusLams substantially equivalent in effect to such water
conservation programs adopted by the City or which may be adopted by the City.
10. QUALITY OF WATER. The quality of water at the point of delivery
furnished to the District will be the same as that furnisheeto other City
customers under the permit from the State of California Department of Health
Services or its successor agency.
ha. NON-RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY. Neither the City nor any of its
officers, agents or employees, shall be liable for any loss or damage direct or
indirect, arising aura shortages in the amount of water to be made available for
delivery, interruption of delivery or failure of any kind caused by drought or
any other cause beyond the control of the City.
lib. RESFCNSIBILITY OF THE CITY. The City shall be responsible, during the
term of this Contract, for the complete operation, maintenance (and later
replacement) of the District's water system.
City agrees to make the District whole for additional costs incurred in
installing the twelve inch (12") waterline stipulate in the section of this
Agreement entitled "Responsibility of District".
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The amount of the make whole cost is to be determined by multiplying
the number of feet of waterline so oversized by the difference in cost obtained
by subtracting the contract cost of a twelve inch (12") waterline in this area
from a theoretical contract cost for an eight inch (81 waterline in the same
work area. The theoretical contract cost is assumed to be the contract cost for
eight inch (8") waterline installed elsewhere in the District during the
replacement project.
City shall reimburse District within thirty (30) days of submission of
each of the successive contract progress payments submitted by District's
Contractor during the replacement project, showing the number of feet of the
oversized line installed.
City agrees to install, at its cost, a twelve-inch (12") main from the
City limits on Old Sonoma Road to the point of connection with the transmission
line in Foothill Boulevard when the need for such installation is established.
12a. NON-RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DISTRICT. Neither the District nor any of
its officers, agents or employees shall be liable for the control, carriage,
handling, use, disposal or distribution of water, nor for any damage of any
nature whatsoever, including but not limited to property damages, personal
injury or death, arising out of or connected with the same.
12b. RESPCNSIBILITY OF THE DISTRICT. It shall be the responsibility of
the District to, during year 30, pass title for all improvements and assets of
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the District to the City for the sum of one dollar ($1.00). The Board of
Directors of District shall during year 30, initiate proceedings to dissolve the
District pursuant to the District Reorganization Act or as it may be amended.
Additionally, District agrees to cause the size of the waterline to be
installed in Thompson Avenue, in Congress Valley Road, fram Thompson Avenue to
Old Sonoma Road, and in Old Sonoma Road, ftom Congress Valley Road easterly to
City's corporate boundary (to the extent that the waterline will be replaced) to
be instal1ed as 12-inch waterline. This is herein referred to as the oversized
waterline.
Additionally, District will allow City to "wheel" water through said
waterline at no additional compensation.
13. BACKFLOW PREVENTION: District agrees to require its water service
customers to catiply with City's backflow prevention device pLuyLam.
14. ASSIGNMENTS. No assignment of this Agreement or of any right or
obligation of any part hereunder, in whole or in part, can be made without the
express written consent of all parties hereto, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
15. MODIFICATIONS. Mbdification to this Agreement shall be specific
amendment, executed by all parties hereto.
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16. APPLICABLE LAW. The law of California then existing shall govern the
interpretation of this Contract.
17. NO (cid:9) All notices required under this Contract shall be sent to:
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City of Napa Congress County Water District
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P.O. Box 660 P.O. Box 3023
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Napa, CA 94559 Napa, CA 94558
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CITY OF NAPA, CONGRESS couNry WATER DISTRICT,
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(2) EX2ELSYS7EmS 1956
Appendix A
CONGRESS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 3023
NAPA, CALIFORNIA 94558
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
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TO: (X) (cid:9) OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (X) COUNTY CLERK
1400 TENTH STREET, ROOM 121 (cid:9) COUNTY OF NAPA
SACRAMENTO, CA. 95814
(cid:9)
PROJECT TITLE: (cid:9) Waterline Rejuvenation FILE #
(SCH# 85120302
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION:
The 1,330 acre District is applying for $1,000,000 from the 1984 Safe
Drinking Water Bond Fund for the replacement of in excess of 20,000 feet of
35 year old two inch (+) galvanized iron pipe. The existing lines would be
replaced with eight inch, six inch and 12 inch diameter waterlines. The
project also calls for the placement of at least 60 water services and 10
fire hydrants. It lies along Congress Valley and Old Sonoma Roads 1/2 mile
southwest of the City of Napa.
THIS IS TO ADVISE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED THE PROJECT AND
MADE THE FOLLOWING DETERMINATIONS ON January 22, 1986
1. THE PROJECT ( ) WILL, (X) WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON
THE ENVIRONMENT.
2. AN ( ) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, (X) NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS
PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CEQA. A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE EXAMINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE NAPA
COUNTY CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
3. A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS ( ) WAS, (X) WAS NOT
ADOPTED FOR THIS PROJECT.
CONTACT PERSON: CHUCK W.'SHINNAMON
(707) 252-3301
BY
ROBERT OSTERBERG, President
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DATE:
Appendix A
COUNTY OF NAPA
CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1195 Third St., Rm. 210
Napa, California 94559
(707) 253-4416/4376
INITIAL STUDY
PROJECT NAME: Congress County Water District
FILE NO: (cid:9) Waterline Revitalization Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 1,330 acre District is applying for $1,000,000 from the 1984
Safe Drinking Water Bond Fund for the replacement of in excess of 20,000 feet of 35 year
old two inch (+) galvanized iron pipe. The existing lines would be replaced with eight
inch, six inch and 12 inch diameter waterlines. The project also calls for the
placement of at least 60 water services and 10 fire hydrants. It lies along Congress
Valley and Old Sonoma Roads 1/2 mile southwest of the City of Napa.
JURISDICTIONAL BACKGROUND:
Public Plans and Polices
Based on an initial review completed by the Environmental Protection Section, the
following findings were made for the purpose of the Initial Study and do not
constitute a final finding by the County in regard to the question of consistency.
YES (cid:9) NO (cid:9) N/A
Is the project consistent with:
a) Regional and Subregional Plans and Policies? (cid:9) X
b) LAFCOM Plans and Policies? (cid:9) —11
c) The County General Plan? (cid:9) X
d) Appropriate City General Plans? (cid:9) X
e) Adopted Environmental Plans and Goals of the —
Community? (cid:9) X
f) Pertinent Zoning? (cid:9) X
Responsible Agencies
Napa County Division of Environmental Health
Napa County Department of Public Works
City of Napa
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING: Steeply to moderately slopingerea (slopes typically 5 -
between an elevation of 100' and 480 MSL. Located 16Agof the Sonoma notch between
Browns Valley and Carneros areas. Foundation material consists of Sonoma Volcanic
Series, Domengine sandstone, mudstones and siltstones overlain by soils of shallow
alluvium. The project is located within the West Napa Fault Zone. A few landslides
have been noted in the hilly portions. Portions of the project lie within the
designated floodplain of Carneros Creek. Vegetative cover is primarily grassland and
agricultural uses. Existing land uses include scattered single-family residences,
vineyards and livestock raising. Surrounding land uses include dense residences
easterly in City of Napa, vineyards of the Carneros application southerly and westerly,
a wooded ridge and suburban Browns Valley northerly.
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Initial Study
Page 2
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
Normally Significant Individual Impacts
YES NO
(Geology)
1. Exposure of new site users to substantial life and/or property
hazards from geologic processes (eg., severe settlement, sliding,
faulting, intense seismically induced ground shaking, seismically-
induced ground failures, etc.).
2. Exposure of existing area occupants to substantially increased life
and/or property hazards from geologic processes.
3. Damage, destruction or burial of any unique or scientifically
important geologic or geomorphologic feature.
(Meteorology)
X (cid:9) 4. (cid:9) Substantial modification of climatic or microclimatic conditions
(eg., temperature, rainfall, wind, shadow patterns, etc.).
(Hydrology)
X (cid:9) 5. (cid:9) Exposure of new site users to substantial life and/or property
hazards from flooding (eg., stream flooding, tsunamis, seiches, dam
or levee failure, etc.).
X (cid:9) 6. (cid:9) Exposure of existing area occupants to substantially increased life
and/or property hazards from flooding.
X (cid:9) 7. (cid:9) Substantial temporary construction period increase in erosion
and/or sedimentation.
X (cid:9) 8. (cid:9) Substantial permanent increase in erosion and/or sedimentation.
9. (cid:9) Substantial depletion of groundwater resources or significant
interference with groundwater recharge.
(Water Quality)
(cid:9)
X 10. Substantial degradation of the quality of waters present in a
stream, lake, or pond.
11. Substantial degradation of the quality of groundwater supplies.
12. Substantial contamination of a public or private water supply.
(Air Quality)
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X 13. Exposure of new site users to substantial health hazards from
breathing polluted air.
14. Exposure of existing area occupants to substantially increased
health hazards from breathing polluted air.
15. Substantial degradation of local or regional air quality.
16. Exposure of new site users or existing area occupants to annoyance
from dust and/or highly objectionable odors.
(Noise)
17. Exposure of new site users to health hazards from noise levels in
excess- of those recognized as necessary to protect public health
and welfare.
* Mitigated (see Mitigation Measures below)
o Cumulatively Significant Only
Appendix A
Initial Study
Page 3
YES NO
(cid:9)
X 18. Exposure of existing area occupants to health hazards from noise
levels in excess of those recognized as necessary to protect public
health and welfare.
19. Exposure of people to high construction noise levels for
substantial periods of time.
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X 20. Exposure of existing area occupants to annoyance from substantially
increased ambient noise levels.
(Ecosystem)
21. Substantial reduction in the number of a rare or endangered species
of plant or animal or damage or restriction of the habitat of such
a species.
22. Destruction of or substantial damage to a unique, scarce, or
particularly productive biological area (eg., marshes, riparian
galleries, vernal pools, etc.).
23. Substantial reduction in habitat for plants, fish, and/or wildlife.
24. Substantial modifiction in the number or diversity of plant or
animal species present.
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X 25. Substantial interference with the movement of a resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species.
(Social)
X (cid:9) 26. Disruption or division of an established community.
X (cid:9) 27. Displacement of a large number of people.
(Aesthetic)
28. Blockage or substantial degradation of important public or private
views.
29. Exposure of new site users or existing area occupants to annoyance
- from increased nighttime light levels or glare.
x 30. Creation of a litter problem.
(Cultural)
31. Destruction of or substantial damage to a recognized archaeological
site.
32. Destruction of or substantial damage to the historical character of
a recognized historical structure, facility, or feature.
33. Elimination of or conflict with the established recreational,
educational, religious, or scientific uses of the project site or
surrounding properties.
(Traffic)
X 34. Exposure of new site users to substantial life and/or property
hazards from traffic accidents.
35. Exposure of the existing users of the roads providing access to the
project site to substantially increased life and/or property
hazards from traffic accidents.
36. Exposure of the users of the roadways providing access to the
project site to annoyance from noticably increased traffic
congestion.
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Initial Study
Page 4
YES NO
37. Increase in traffic on the roadways providing access to the project
site which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load
and capacity of the street system.
38. Creation of a substantial local parking problem.
(Energy)
39. Increase in the demand for energy which is substantial in relation
to the existing energy demands of the area.
40. Creation of a facility or development which will use fuel or energy
in a wasteful manner.
41. Creation of a facility or development which will use substantially
higher than average amounts of fuel or energy for transportation
purposes.
(Public Health)
42. Exposure of new site users to substantial health hazards from
contaminated drinking water, inadequately treated sewage and/or
insect or rodent pests.
43. Exposure of existing area occupants to substantially increased
health hazards from contaminated drinking water, inadequately
treated sewage and/or insect or rodent pests.
44. Exposure of new site users to substantial life and/or property
hazards from fire.
45. Exposure of existing area occupants to substantially increased life
and/or property hazards from fire.
46. Exposure of new site users to substantial life and/or property
hazards from air crashes.
47. Exposure of existing area occupants and/or existing air or heliport
users to substantially increased life and/or property hazards from
air crashes.
48. Exposure of new site users or existing area occupants to
substantial annoyance from insect or rodent pests.
(Community Services)
49. Increase in the demand for a community service (eg., sewer, water,
fire portection, schools, etc.) which is substantial in relation to
the currently existing uncommitted capacity of the agency involved
to provide such a service.
(Commercial Resources)
50. Perclusion of the development of aggregate, rock product, or
mineral resources of current or potential importance.
51. Removal of a substantial amount of agricultural or grazing land
from current or potential production.
(Fiscal)
52. Creation of a development to which it would cost the community
substantially more to provide services than it would return in
taxes.
(Growth Induction)
53. Induction of substantial residential, commercial, or industrial
development.
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Initial Study
Page 5
Mandatory Findings of Significance
YES (cid:9) NO
Does the project:
a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustain-
ing levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals?
c) Have possible environmental effects which are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable?
d) Have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Impact Discussion (Optional)
a) From a hydraulic analysis perspective, the waterlines are sized to handle design
fire flows rather than sized for domestic flows. For example a comparison of
60 homes at the end of 5000 foot run of line vs. a normal fire flow (at a 60
psi pressure drop) would yield say 250 gpm vs. 1000 gpm and approximately a 4
inch line vs. a 8 inch line, respectively. -
b) In the tentative agreement with the City on a long term water supply contract,
the District has agreed that the only parcels eligible for service are those
existing at the date the contract is signed and only newly created parcels if
they are 40 acres or more in size.
c) The zoning of the area is AW in which any new parcel would have to be a minimum
of 40 acres in size.
d) The County's General Plan provides for a County-wide growth rate of 1% per year.
MITIGATION MEASURES:
Included By Applicant As Part of Project
See Attachment 1
Identified By This Study
DETERMINATION:
Agency Staff Participating in the Initial Study:
Resource Evaluation: JAMES O'LOUGHLIN Date: Oct. 10, 1985
Site Review By:
Date:
Planning/Zoning Review By: Date:
Appendix A
Initial Study
Page 6
On the basis of this preliminary evaluation:
I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environ-
ment, and adoption of a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is recommended.
X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect
on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case
because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the
project. Adoption of a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION is therefore
recommended.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environ-
ment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
DATE: (cid:9) BY: (cid:9) JAMES O'LOUGHLIN
Appendix A
NETACHMENT 1
Mitigation Measures for Congress County
Meterline Revitalization Project
1. Limitation of all construction activities proposed to weekdays between
7:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M.
2. Installation or reinstallation as needed of the state-of--the--art muffler
systems required by current law on the construction equipment used.
Proper maintenance of said muffler systems shall be provided.
3. Requiring proper maintenance of the construction equipmnt including
mufflers.
4. Selection of construction techniques, staging plans, and equipment
designed to produce a minimum amount of noise.
5. Existing truck roads, tractor trails and stream crossings shall be used
during the operation to maximum extent possible.
6. For the site NAP516, a testing procedure of borings should be undertaken
along the route of the proposed waterline prior to preparation of the
construction drawings. These borings would aid inassessingthe areal and
vertical dimensions of the site only in its relation to proposed waterline
location. A sample surface collection should also be made in the area.
The surface material shouldthenbe compared to material recovered fron the
borings. If me archaeological materials are found, the District may
relocate the proposed waterline to a different route that is found not to
contain archaeological materials; or, at its discretion, the District my
retain the services of an archaeologist to perform a salvage excavation if
the materials are demedimportant enough; or the District could retainthe
services of an archaeologist to be present during the excavation of the
trench to assure that any archaeological material or human ranains would be
handled properly in the event they were discovered during the trenching.
If no materials are found during the testing along the proposed route, all
construction shall be ceased only if any archaeological materials are found
during excavation. Work could not recommence until a qualified
archaeologist has reviewed the materials and developed an appropriate
mitigation to cover these materials.
7. Inasmuch as spoils at site MS 80 -18 -2were found under previous testing to
have minimal significance, the following shall be the only mitigation
measure required. If any archaeological materials are discovered in the
course of excavation in the vicinity of siteARS 80 -18 -2allwork shall stop
until such time as a qualified archaeologist is retained to review the
material and come up with .an appropriate mitigation measure.
8. Restriction of all ground disturbing activities ( i.e., grading in areas
off improved roads) to the dry season between April 15 and October 15.
Appendix A
9. Replanting of all (cid:9) disturbed by grading and construction activities
prior to the beginning of the rainy season (by Mid-October) to the
satisfaction of the Resource Conversation District. It is recorrrnended
that topsoil be stockpiled to be redistributed on cut and fill slopes for
more successful revegetat ion efforts.
10. Use for West Napa Fault crossing and slide area crossing the sane techniques
as City of Napa, i.e. restrained joint, metal waterline through the risk
area crossing as shown on attached sketch.
U. Preliminary design of the project shall be reviewed with the County Public
Works Department to assure structural integrity of the County Roads and the
traveling safety of the general public during construction.
12. Construction within the County Roads right-of-way shall be under the terms
of an encroachment permit issued by County Public Works Department.
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ROBERC OSTERBERG
President
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Appendix B
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF NAPA COUNTY
General Policy Determinations
(Adopted: August 9, 1972; Last Amended: October 3, 2011)
I. Background
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 specifies
the Commission’s principal objectives are discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open-
space and agricultural resources, and encouraging the orderly formation and development
of cities and special districts and their municipal services based on local conditions.
Regulatory duties include approving or disapproving proposals involving the formation,
reorganization, expansion, and dissolution of cities and special districts. The
Commission’s regulatory actions must be consistent with its adopted written policies and
procedures. The Commission must also inform its regulatory duties through a series of
planning activities, which includes establishing and updating spheres of influence.
II. General Policies
The intent of these policies is to serve as the Commission’s constitution with regards to
outlining clear goals, objectives, and requirements in uniformly fulfilling its prescribed
duties. The Commission reserves discretion in administering these policies, however, to
address special conditions and circumstances as needed.
A) Legislative Declarations
The Commission acknowledges and incorporates into its own policies, the
policies of the Legislature regarding the promotion of orderly, well-planned
development patterns that avoid the premature conversion of agricultural and
open-space lands and ensure effective, efficient, and economic provision of
essential public services. The Commission wishes to specifically note the following
declarations and policies contained in the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local
Government Reorganization Act of 2000:
(1) The Legislature recognizes that the logical formation and determination of
local agency boundaries is an important factor in promoting orderly
development and in balancing that development with sometimes competing
state interests of discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open-space and
prime agricultural lands, and efficiently extending government services.
(G.C. §56000)
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that each commission, not later than
January 1, 2002, shall establish written policies and procedures and exercise
its powers pursuant to this part in a manner consistent with those policies
and procedures, and that encourages and provides planned, well-ordered,
efficient urban development patterns with appropriate consideration of
preserving open-space lands within those patterns. (G.C. §56300)
Appendix B
(3) In reviewing and approving or disapproving proposals which could
reasonably be expected to induce, facilitate, or lead to the conversion of
existing open-space lands to uses other than open-space uses, the
commission shall consider all of the following policies and priorities:
a) Development or use of land for other than open-space uses shall be
guided away from existing prime agricultural lands in open-space
use toward areas containing nonprime agricultural lands, unless
that action would not promote the planned, orderly, efficient
development of an area.
b) Development of existing vacant or nonprime agricultural lands for
urban uses within the existing jurisdiction of a local agency or
within the sphere of influence of a local agency should be
encouraged before any proposal is approved which would allow
for or lead to the development of existing open-space lands for
non-open-space uses which are outside of the existing jurisdiction
of the local agency or outside of the existing sphere of influence of
the local agency. (G.C. §56377)
B) Commission Declarations
The Commission declares its intent not to permit the premature conversion of
designated agricultural or open-space lands to urban uses. The Commission shall
adhere to the following policies in the pursuit of this intent, and all proposals,
projects, and studies shall be reviewed with these policies as guidelines.
(1) Use of County General Plan Designations:
In evaluating a proposal, the Commission will use the Napa County General
Plan to determine designated agricultural and open-space lands. The
Commission recognizes that inconsistencies may occur between the County
General Plan and the affected city general plan with respect to agricultural
and open-space designations. Notwithstanding these potential
inconsistencies, the Commission will rely on the Napa County General Plan
in recognition of the public support expressed in both the incorporated and
unincorporated areas of Napa County for the County's designated
agricultural and open-space lands through enactment of Measure "J" in 1990
and Measure “P” in 2008.
(2) Location of Urban Development:
The Commission shall guide urban development away from designated
agricultural or open-space lands until such times as urban development
becomes an overriding consideration as determined by the Commission.
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(3) Timing of Urban Development:
The Commission discourages proposals involving the annexation of
undeveloped or underdeveloped lands to cities and special districts that
provide potable water, sewer, fire protection and emergency response, or
police protection services. This policy does not apply to proposals in which
the affected lands are subject to a specific development plan or agreement
under consideration by a land use authority. This policy does not apply to
city annexation proposals in which the affected lands are part of an
unincorporated island.
(4) Factors for Evaluating Proposals Involving Agricultural or Open-Space
Lands:
The Commission recognizes there are distinct and varying attributes
associated with agricultural and open-space designated lands. A proposal
which includes agricultural or open-space designated land shall be evaluated
in light of the existence of the following factors:`
a) "Prime agricultural land", as defined by G.C. §56064.
b) "Open-space", as defined by G.C. §56059.
c) Land that is under contract to remain in agricultural or open-space use,
such as a Williamson Act Contract or Open-Space Easement.
d) Land which has a County General Plan agricultural or open-space
designation (Agricultural Resource or Agriculture, Watershed and
Open-Space).
e) The adopted general plan policies of the County and the affected city.
f) The agricultural economic integrity of land proposed for conversion to
urban use as well as adjoining land in agricultural use.
g) The potential for the premature conversion of adjacent agricultural or
open-space designated land to urban use.
h) The potential of vacant non-prime agricultural land to be developed
with a use that would then allow the land to meet the definition of
prime agricultural land under the Williamson Act.
(5) Encouragement of Reorganizations:
The Commission encourages reorganization proposals as a means of
coordinating actions of local governmental agencies involving, but not
limited to, annexation of land to two or more public agencies. The
Commission recognizes the usefulness of the reorganization concept as a
vehicle designed to simplify and expedite such actions.
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III. Policies Concerning Spheres of Influence
It is the intent of the Commission to establish spheres of influence that promote the orderly
expansion of cities and special districts to ensure effective, efficient and economic
provision of essential public services, including public sewer and water, fire protection
and emergency response, and police protection.
A) Legislative Declarations
The Commission acknowledges and incorporates into its own policies, the
policies of the Legislature as they relate to spheres of influence. The Commission
wishes to specifically note the following declarations and policies contained in the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000:
(1) "Sphere of influence" means a plan for the probable physical boundaries
and service area of a local agency, as determined by the Commission.
(G.C. §56076)
(2) In order to carry out its purposes and responsibilities for planning and
shaping the logical and orderly development and coordination of local
governmental agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and
future needs of the county and its communities, the Commission shall
develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental
agency within the county and enact policies designed to promote the
logical and orderly development of areas within the sphere. (G.C.
§56425(a)).
(3) The Commission encourages cities and the County to meet and agree to
sphere of influence changes. The Commission shall give “great weight” to
these agreements to the extent they are consistent with its policies. (G.C.
§56425(b) and (c))
(4) On or before January 1, 2008, and every five years thereafter, the
Commission shall, as necessary, review and update each sphere of
influence. (G.C. §56425(g))
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B) General Guidelines for the Review of Spheres of Influence
It is the intent of the Commission to consider the following factors whenever
reviewing a proposal that includes the adoption, amendment, or update of a sphere
of influence.
(1) The Commission incorporates the following definitions:
a) An “establishment” refers to the initial development and determination
of a sphere of influence by the Commission.
b) An “amendment” refers to a limited change to an established sphere of
influence typically initiated by a landowner, resident, or agency.
c) An “update” refers to a comprehensive change to an established sphere
of influence typically initiated by the Commission.
(2) The Commission discourages proposals from residents, landowners, and
agencies proposing amendments to spheres of influence unless justified by
special conditions and circumstances.
(3) The Commission shall consider the following land use criteria in
establishing, amending, and updating spheres of influence:
a) The present and planned land uses in the area, including designated
agricultural and open-space lands.
b) Consistency with the County General Plan and the general plan of any
affected city.
c) Adopted general plan policies of the County and of any affected city
that guide future development away from designated agricultural or
open-space land.
d) Adopted policies of affected agencies that promote infill of existing
vacant or underdeveloped land.
e) Amount of existing vacant or underdeveloped land located within any
affected agency’s jurisdiction and current sphere of influence.
f) Adopted urban growth boundaries by the affected land use authorities.
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(4) The Commission shall consider the following municipal service criteria in
establishing, amending, and updating spheres of influence:
a) The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public
services provided by affected agencies within the current jurisdiction
and the adopted plans of these agencies to improve any municipal
service deficiency, including adopted capital improvement plans.
b) The present and probable need for public facilities and services within
the area proposed for inclusion within the sphere of influence and the
plans for the delivery of services to the area.
(5) The Commission shall endeavor to maintain and expand, as needed,
spheres of influence to accommodate planned and orderly urban
development. The Commission, however, shall consider removal of land
from an agency’s sphere of influence if any of the two conditions apply:
a) The land is outside the affected agency’s jurisdictional boundary but
has been within the sphere of influence for 10 or more years.
b) The land is inside the affected agency’s jurisdictional boundary, but is
not expected to be developed for urban uses or require urban-type
services within the next 10 years.
C) City Spheres of Influence
The Commission shall adhere to the following policies in the establishment,
amendment, or update of a city’s sphere of influence.
(1) Location of Urban Development:
It shall be a basic policy of the Commission is that the sphere of influence
shall guide and promote the affected city’s orderly urban growth and
development.
(2) Sphere of Influence to Reflect Service Capacities:
A city’s sphere of influence should reflect existing and planned service
capacities based on information collected by, or submitted to, the
Commission.
(3) Use of County General Plan Agricultural and Open-Space Designations:
The Commission shall use the most recently adopted County General Plan as
the basis to identify designated agricultural and open-space lands in
establishing, amending, and updating a city’s sphere of influence.
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(4) Avoidance of Inclusion of Agricultural and Open-Space Lands:
Land specifically designated as agricultural or open-space lands shall not be
approved for inclusion within any city’s sphere of influence for purposes of
urban development unless exceptions are warranted based on the criteria
outlined in Section B(3) and (4).
(5) Preference for Infill:
The Commission will consider the amount of vacant land within the
established sphere of influence of a city when considering amendments and
updates. The Commission encourages sphere of influence proposals that
promote the infill of existing vacant or underdeveloped land thereby
maximizing the efficient use of existing city services and infrastructure as
well as discouraging urban sprawl. Conversely, the Commission discourages
sphere of influence proposals involving vacant or underdeveloped land that
requires the extension of urban facilities, utilities, and services where infill is
more appropriate.
(6) Spheres of Influence as Guides for City Annexations:
A city’s sphere of influence shall generally be used to guide annexations
within a five-year planning period. Inclusion of land within a sphere of
influence shall not be construed to indicate automatic approval of an
annexation proposal; an annexation will be considered on its own merits
with deference assigned to timing.
(7) Joint Applications:
When an annexation is proposed outside a city's sphere of influence, the
Commission may consider both the proposed annexation and the necessary
change in the sphere of influence at the same meeting. The change to the
sphere of influence to include the affected territory, however, shall be
considered and resolved prior to Commission action on the annexation.
(8) Cooperative Planning and Development:
Spheres of influence shall be developed by the Commission in cooperation
with input from the cities and the County.
a) The urban areas as delineated by the spheres of influence or other
boundary adopted by the Commission should be recognized and
considered as part of planning and development programs of the
affected cities as well as any affected special districts and the County.
b) The Commission shall encourage cities to first develop existing vacant
and underdeveloped infill lands located within their jurisdictions and
spheres of influence to maximize the efficient use of available services
and infrastructure and discourage the premature conversion of
agricultural and open-space lands to urban uses. The Commission shall
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encourage the development of vacant or underdeveloped infill lands
located within cities’ jurisdictions before the annexation of lands
requiring the extension of urban facilities, utilities, and services.
c) No urban development should be permitted by the County to occur on
unincorporated lands within a city’s sphere of influence. If approval of
urban development in such areas is legally required of the County,
such development should conform to applicable city standards and be
the subject of a joint city-County planning effort.
D) Special District Spheres of Influence
The Commission shall adhere to the following policies in the establishment,
review, amendment, or update of a special district’s sphere of influence.
(1) Urbanizing Effect of Services:
It shall be a basic policy of the Commission that the establishment,
amendment, or update of a special district’s sphere of influence serves to
promote urban development with limited exceptions.
(2) Sphere of Influence to Reflect Service Capacities:
A special district’s sphere of influence should reflect existing and planned
service capacities based on information collected by, or submitted to, the
Commission.
(3) Exclusion of Agricultural and Open-Space Lands:
Land designated agricultural or open-space by the applicable city or County
general plan shall not be approved for inclusion within any special district’s
sphere of influence for purposes of urban development through the extension
of essential public services. Such designations shall be recognized by the
Commission as designating the land as non-urban in character in regard to
the existing use of the area or its future development potential. The
Commission may consider exceptions to this policy based on evidence
provided by the affected special district demonstrating all of the following:
a) The expansion is necessary in order to provide potable water or sewer to
the territory to respond to a documented public health or safety threat.
b) The affected special district can provide adequate potable water or sewer
service to the affected territory without extending any mainline more
than 1,000 feet.
c) The expansion will not promote the premature conversion of agricultural
or open-space land to urban use.
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(4) Sphere of Influence as a Guide to Special District Annexations:
A special district’s sphere of influence shall generally be used to guide
annexations within a five-year planning period. Inclusion of land within a
sphere of influence shall not be construed to indicate automatic approval of
an annexation proposal; an annexation will be considered on its own merits
with deference assigned to timing.
(5) Joint Applications:
When an annexation is proposed outside a special district's sphere of
influence, the Commission may consider both the proposed annexation and
the necessary change in the sphere of influence at the same meeting. The
change to the sphere of influence to include the affected territory, however,
shall be considered and resolved prior to Commission action on the proposed
annexation.
(6) Cooperative Planning and Development Programs:
Spheres of influence shall be developed by the Commission in cooperation
with any affected cities and the County.
a) The service area of a special district as delineated by the sphere of
influence or other boundary adopted by the Commission should be
recognized and considered as part of the planning and development
programs of any affected district, city, and the County.
IV. Policies Concerning the County Of Napa
A) Location of Urban Development
(1) Development of an urban character and nature should be located within areas
designated as urban areas by the County General Plan in close proximity to a
city or special district which can provide essential public services.
(2) Urban development should be discouraged if it is apparent that essential
services necessary for the proposed development cannot readily be provided
by a city or special district.
(3) The Commission shall review and comment, as appropriate, on the
extension of services or the creation of new service providers to furnish
services into previously unserved territory within unincorporated areas.
B) Use of County Service Areas and Community Services Districts
(1) In those unincorporated urban areas where essential urban services are being
provided by the County, the Board of Supervisors should consider the
establishment of county service areas or community services districts so that
area residents and landowners pay their fair and equitable share for the
services received.
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V. Policies Concerning Cities
A) Incorporations
(1) The Commission discourages proposals to incorporate communities unless
substantial evidence suggests the County and any affected special district
are not effectively meeting the needs of the community.
(2) The Commission discourages proposals to incorporate communities
involving land that is not already receiving essential public services from a
special district.
(3) Any community proposed for incorporation in Napa County shall have at
least 500 registered voters residing with the affected area at the time
proceedings are initiated with the Commission as required under G.C.
§56043.
B) Outside Service Agreements
(1) Commission approval is needed for a city to provide new or extended
services outside its jurisdictional boundary by contracts or agreements. A
Request by a city shall be made by resolution of application and processed
in accordance with G.C. §56133.
(2) The Commission shall incorporate the following definitions in
administering these policies:
a) “Services” shall mean any service provided by a city unless otherwise
exempted under G.C. 56133.
b) “New” shall mean the actual extension of a municipal service to
previously unserved non-jurisdictional land. Exceptions include non-
jurisdictional land in which the city or County has adequately
contemplated the provision of the subject service on or before January
1, 2001 as determined by the Commission.
c) “Extended” shall mean the intensification of an existing municipal
service provided to non-jurisdictional land associated with a land use
authority’s redesignation or rezoning after January 1, 2001 as
determined by the Commission.
(3) The Commission shall establish policies and procedures in the review of
outside service agreement requests involving a city.
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VI. Policies Concerning Special Districts
A) In Lieu of New District Creation
(1) Where a limited-purpose special district exists and additional services are
required for an unincorporated area designated as urban by the County
General Plan, the Commission encourages reorganizations to provide the
extended services of the existing limited services special district.
B) Preference for Districts Capable of Providing All Essential Services
(1) All new special districts proposed for formation in the unincorporated
urban areas as designated under the County General Plan should be
capable of providing essential urban type services which include, but are
not limited to, water, sanitation, fire protection, and police protection.
C) Establishing New Services or Divestiture of Existing Service Powers
(1) Commission approval is required for a special district to establish new
services or divest existing service powers within all or parts of its
jurisdictional boundary. Requests by a special district shall be made by
adoption of a resolution of application and include all the information
required and referenced under G.C. §56824.12.
(2) The Commission incorporates the following definitions in administering
these policies:
a) “New” shall mean activating a latent service not previously authorized.
b) “Divestiture” shall mean deactivating a service power previously
authorized.
(3) The Commission shall consider the effect of the proposal in supporting
planned and orderly growth within the affected territory.
D) Outside Service Agreements
(1) Commission approval is needed for a special district to provide new or
extended services outside its jurisdictional boundary by contracts or
agreements. Requests made by special districts shall be made by
resolution of application and processed in accordance with G.C. §56133.
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(2) The Commission shall incorporate the following definitions in
administering these policies:
a) “Services” shall mean any service provided by a special district subject
to the jurisdiction of the Commission unless otherwise exempted under
G.C. 56133.
b) “New” shall mean the actual extension of a municipal service to
previously unserved non-jurisdictional land. Exceptions include non-
jurisdictional land in which the special district or land use authority
has adequately contemplated the provision of the subject service on or
before January 1, 2001 as determined by the Commission.
c) “Extended” shall mean the intensification of an existing municipal
service provided to non-jurisdictional land associated with a land use
authority’s redesignation or rezoning after January 1, 2001 as
determined by the Commission.
(3) The Commission shall establish policies and procedures in the review of
outside service agreement requests involving a special district.
VII. Policies Concerning Annexations
A) General Policies Concerning Annexations to a City
(1) Inclusion in Sphere of Influence:
The affected territory shall be included within the affected city sphere of
influence prior to issuance of the Executive Officer's certificate of filing for
the subject annexation proposal. The Executive Officer may agendize both a
sphere of influence amendment and annexation application for Commission
consideration and action at the same meeting.
(2) Substantially surrounded:
For the purpose of applying the provisions of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg
Local Government Reorganization Act, most notably G.C. §56375, the
affected territory of an annexation proposal shall be deemed “substantially
surrounded” if the following two conditions apply:
a) The affected territory lies within the city’s sphere of influence.
b) The affected territory is surrounded by no less than 66.6% by the city, as
set forth in a boundary description accepted by the Executive Officer.
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B) Policies Concerning Island Annexations
(1) Boundary of Areas Not 100% Surrounded by City:
The outside boundary of an unincorporated island less than 100%
surrounded shall be the affected city sphere of influence boundary line.
(2) Criteria for Determining a Developed Island:
A developed island shall substantially meet all the following criteria:
a) The island shall have a housing density of at least 0.5 units per gross
acre.
b) All parcels within the island can readily receive from the affected city
or any affected special district basic essential services including but
not limited to police protection, fire protection, potable water and
sanitation.
(3) Policy Regarding Annexations Within an Identified Island Area:
When an annexation proposal includes territory within a developed island,
the Commission shall invite the affected city to amend the boundary of the
proposed annexation to include the entire island. To the extent permitted by
law, the Commission reserves the right to expand the boundaries of the
proposed annexation to include the entire island.
C) Policies Concerning Annexation of Municipally-Owned Land
(1) Restricted Use Lands Owned by Public Agencies:
The Commission shall disapprove annexation of publicly-owned land
designated agricultural or open-space or subject to a Williamson Act contract
unless the land will be used for a municipal purpose and no suitable
alternative site reasonably exists within the affected city’s sphere of
influence.
(2) Facilities Exempt from Policy:
Municipal purpose shall mean a public service facility which is urban in
nature such as water and sewage treatment facilities and public buildings, but
shall not include land which is vacant or used for wastewater reclamation
irrigation, a reservoir, or agricultural, watershed or open-space.
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D) Concurrent Annexation Policies
It is the intent of the Commission to promote concurrent annexations to cities and
special districts whenever appropriate. The Commission may waive its concurrent
annexation policies based on unique conditions or circumstances surrounding the
annexation proposal which make application of the policy impractical and will not
result in the annexation of lands designated agricultural or open-space by the
applicable city or County General Plan.
(1) City of Napa and Napa Sanitation District
a) Annexations to the District:
All annexation proposals to the Napa Sanitation District located outside
of the City of Napa shall first be required to annex to the City if the
affected territory is located within the City's sphere of influence as
adopted by the Commission, is located within the City Residential Urban
Limit Line (RUL) as adopted by the City, and annexation is legally
possible.
b) Annexations to the City:
All 100% consent annexation proposals to the City of Napa located
outside of the Napa Sanitation District shall be required to annex to the
Napa Sanitation District if the affected territory is located within the
District's sphere of influence and if sanitation service is available.
(2) City of American Canyon and American Canyon Fire Protection District
a) Annexations to the District:
All annexation proposals to the American Canyon Fire Protection
District located outside of the City of American Canyon shall be
required to annex to the City if the affected territory is located within
the City's sphere of influence as adopted by the Commission and if
annexation is legally possible.
b) Annexations to the City:
All annexation proposals to the City of American Canyon located
outside of the American Canyon Fire Protection District shall be
required to annex to the District if the affected territory is located
within the District's sphere of influence.
(3) County Service Area No. 4
a) Annexations to Cities:
All annexation proposals to a city shall be required to concurrently
detach from County Service Area No. 4 unless the affected territory
has been, or is expected to be, developed to include planted vineyards
totaling one acre or more in size.
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Appendix C
Appendix D
SMALL WATER SYSTEM
2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014
[Section 116530 Health & Safety Code]
WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Water System No.: CA2800538
Water System Name: CARNEROS INN
Water System Classification:
Community Water System
Water System Ownership
Privately owned Mutual Water Company or Association
(See descriptions below):
Physical location: 4048 Sonoma Hwy.
(address line 1, address line
2, city, zip) NAPA 94559
General Office Phone:
707-299-4936
(with area code)
Web site address:
Water System Ownership Descriptions:
Local Government: e.g., city, county, or special district, local school district, junior colleges, county or community parks, etc.
State or Federal Government: e.g., state or national park, BLM, USFS and COE campgrounds and recreation facilities,
state hospitals, State universities and colleges, California Veterans Home, County or District Fairs and Expositions,
Caltrans rest stop, military base, other state or federal facility
Privately owned, non-PUC-regulated (Community Water System): e.g., mobile home park, apartment or condominium
Privately owned business (non-community): e.g., church, private school, restaurant, amusement park, RV park/campground,
motel, ranch/farm, factory, other business establishment
REPORT SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Dan Philbin
Title: Director of Facilities
Business phone: 707.246.1636
Cell phone:
Email address: dphilbin@thecarnerosinn.com
COMMENTS:
1. Public Water System Contacts
Click here to learn how to Modify, Add and Delete Contacts in the table below.
IMPORTANT: Each water system must have one and only one Administrative Contact AND one and only one Financial Contact. The same person may
be both the Administrative and Financial Contacts.
Please provide an email address for the Administrative Contact as most email communication, particularly email blasts, from the Division of Drinking
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Water will be sent to the email address of the Administrative Contact.
CONTACT TYPE
NAME, TITLE & ADDRESS PHONE TYPE PHONE NO. EMAIL
(pick all that apply)
** Delete Contact **
_ROGAL, KEITH Business 707-287-0380
Administrative Operator
khrogal@rogal.net
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
4048 SONOMA HIGHWAY Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
NAPA CA 94559 Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
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Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
** Delete Contact **
Business
Administrative Operator
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
Dan Philbin Business 707-299-4936 Administrative Operator
dphilbin@thecarnerosinn.com
Director of Facilities Facsimile 707-299-4999 Financial Emergency
The Carneros Inn Designated
Mobile 707-246-1636 Water Quality
4048 Sonoma Hwy Operator In Charge
--2nd Email Addr-
Napa CA 94559 Emergency 707-246-1636 Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
Greg Flynn Business 415-835-9700 Administrative Operator
gflynn@flynnholdings.com
President Facsimile --Fax No-- Financial Emergency
GF Carneros Tenant, LLC Designated
Mobile --Mob. #-- Water Quality
225 Bush St, Suite 1800 Operator In Charge
--2nd Email Addr-
San Francisco Ca 94104 Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Email Addr--
--Title-- Facsimile --Fax No-- Financial Emergency
--Address Line 1-- Designated
Mobile --Mob. #-- Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
--2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Email Addr--
--Title-- Facsimile --Fax No-- Financial Emergency
--Address Line 1-- Designated
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Mobile --Mob. #-- Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
--2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
COMMENTS:
2. POPULATION SERVED
Annual Operating Period
Population Population
Begin Date End Date
Type
MM DD MM DD
Method Used to Determine Population:
Residential1 30 01 01 12 31
Other
Transient2 175 01 01 12 31
Nontransient3 200 01 01 12 31
MM = month, in 2-digit format DD = day, in 2-digit format
Descriptions:
1Residential – report the number of persons who reside within the water system service area for more than half of the year (excludes
transient and nontransient populations). If year-round, the Begin Date would be 01/01 and the End Date would be 12/31.
2Transient – report the number of persons who are at the water system on the 60th busiest day of the year (excludes residential and nontransient
populations. Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Transient use is seasonal.
3Nontransient – report the number of the persons who are at the water system for over 6 months per year (excludes residential and
transient populations). Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Nontransient use is seasonal.
List the names of communities served by the system identifying both incorporated and unincorporated areas:
COMMENTS:
3. NUMBER OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS(as of December 31, 2014)
A. Active Service Connections:
Total Active Potable Water Connections currently in Division of Drinking Water database: 1
The total number of Service Connections as of December 31, 2014 must be reported as either Unmetered or Metered for each Service Connection
Type as appropriate.
Potable Water Recycled Water
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TYPE
Do NOT report fire sprinkler connections
Unmetered Metered Total* Unmetered Metered Total*
and fire hydrants. These connections are not
counted toward “service connections” for
compliance purposes.
Single-family Residential:
0 24 24 24 0 24
single family detached dwellings
Multi-family Residential:
duplexes, town homes, condominiums, 0 17 17 0 0 0
apartments, and trailer parks
Commercial/Institutional:
hotels, schools, prisons, hospitals, nursing
homes, dormitories, laundries, retail
establishments (malls, shopping centers, retail
100 0 100 0 0 0
stores, service shops, restaurants), office
buildings, gas stations, and other service
connections that do not meet any of the
connection type definitions
Industrial:
industrial parks, manufacturing, warehouses, 0 0 0 0 0 0
utilities, assemblers
Landscape Irrigation:
Play fields, golf courses, roadways, median
0 0 0 0 1 1
strips, cemeteries, parks and other dedicated
landscape connections
Agricultural Irrigation:
irrigation of commercially-grown crops and 0 0 0 0 0 0
other dedicated agricultural connections
Total Active Connections* 100 41 141 24 1 25
*Calculated field
B. Number of Inactive Connections (all types)
0
Include only service connections that have been physically disconnected (i.e., meter removed)
from the water system. All other service connections should be considered as “Active.”
COMMENTS:
4. GROUNDWATER (GW) AND SURFACE WATER (SW) SOURCES
GROUNDWATER SOURCES (INCLUDING STANDBY SOURCES)
PSCode Name Activity
2800538-001 ROGAL1 A
2800538-002 PRIUS 08 A
2800538-004 JV06 A
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Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
City of Napa Municipal Water Trucked water Water hauled in by licensed water hauling truck
SURFACE WATER INTAKES
PSCode Name Activity
Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
DISCUSS CHANGES TO ABOVE SOURCES
If a STANDBY SOURCE was used in 2014, provide the following information.
No. of days Were Was DDW or
Name of the Standby Describe the reason
the Standby customers Local County Staff
Source the Standby Source
Source was in notified? notified?
used in 2014: was used:
operation: (Y/N) (Y/N)
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COMMENTS:
5. WATER PRODUCED, PURCHASED AND SOLD
The Maximum Day is the day during 2014 with the highest total water usage. Provide the date for that day in Column B,
then complete Columns C, D and E, indicating how much of the water on that day was from each source.
The Maximum Month is the month during 2014 with the highest total water usage. Provide the month in Column B,
then complete Columns C, D and E, indicating how much of the water during that month was from each source.
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Volumes are based on: METERED VOLUMES
A B C D E F G H I
Potable Water
Non-
Water Water
Finished Water Total Water potable
Produced Produced Recycled
Date/ Purchased or Amount of Sold to (exclude
from from
Month Received from Potable Another recycled)
Groundwater Surface
another PWS5 Water3* PWS5
(Wells) Water2
Maximum
13/08 47463 0 47463 0
Day1
Maximum
08 766648 0 766648 0
Month
January 260858 0 506000 766858 0 0 99324
February 392346 0 156000 548346 0 0 0
March 478393 0 139000 617393 0 0 0
April 400282 0 345000 745282 0 0 181962
May 716572 0 479000 1195572 0 0 1063434
June 842018 0 459000 1301018 0 0 1087447
July 833453 0 625000 1458453 0 0 1113625
August 766648 0 748000 1514648 0 0 1296681
September 672130 0 540000 1212130 0 0 1100668
October 762085 0 556000 1318085 0 0 953671
November 674824 0 597000 1271824 0 0 264507
December 669725 0 344000 1013725 0 0 0
Annual Total* 7469334 0 5494000 12963334 0 0 7161319
Percent Treated4 100
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PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field
Non-potable = water supplies that do not enter the drinking water distribution system and are for non-potable uses only such as irrigation or toilet flushing
1Only report Maximum Day if it is actually measured or determined from production records. It should not be the average day demand during
the maximum month of production.
2Do not include raw water purchased; report only volume of water that was treated.
3(F) Total Amount of Potable Water = Sum of Columns (C), (D) and (E), automatically calculated. To update, click below
4This is the percentage of the total annual volume for Groundwater produced that was provided treatment to meet drinking water standards other than
precautionary disinfection.
5If water was Purchased from or Sold to another PWS, complete the table below:
Specify whether water
Name of PWS
was Purchased or Sold
Purchased City of Napa Municipal Water System
If recycled water was supplied to your customers, complete the table below:
Specify the level of treatment
Name of Recycled Water supplier
(e.g., tertiary, disinfected secondary)
Tertiary Carneros Inn Waste Water treatment Plant
COMMENTS:
6a. WATER RATES
Indicate the type of water rate structure used by your water system: Flat Base Rate + Variable Usage Rate
What is your billing frequency other
Complete the table below providing specific water rates applied to your customers:
FLAT
UNIFORM VARIABLE BASE VARIABLE USAGE
BASE
USAGE RATE RATE (provide range) RATE (provide range)
RATE
Connection Type
$ per hcf $ per hcf
$ (Base) $ per hcf $ Low $ High
Low High
RESIDENTIAL
Single-family
9.61 8.42 14.68
Residential
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Multi-family Residential 10.69
Do you provide lifeline/low income subsidies? No
If Yes, provide rates:
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Commercial/Institutional
Industrial
Landscape Irrigation
Agricultural Irrigation
Other
Do you have fire suppression surcharges? No
If Yes, provide rates:
Do you have other surcharges? No
If Yes, provide rates:
AVERAGE MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL WATER COST: 103$/mo.
This value can be calculated by dividing your total annual revenues from residential customers by 12 and then dividing a second time by the number
of residential service connections. If you are unable to differentiate revenues by type of customer {residential, industrial, agricultural}; then take your
total annual revenues from all water rate payments and divide by 12 and then divide by your total number of service connections.
NOTE: If this is not a "Community" Water System; enter N/A. If individual customers do not pay a separate bill for water enter "0".
6b. WATER DELIVERIES
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Provide monthly metered water deliveries in the table below.
A B C D E F G H I J
Single- Multi- Total
Commercial/ Landscape Other
family family Industrial Other Urban Agricultural
Institutional Irrigation PWS
Residential Residential Retail1*
Check if
Recycled
Water is
included:
January 185010 134400 100000 419410
February 185010 57800 100000 342810
March 175830 102800 100000 378630
April 221230 87700 100000 408930
May 211070 100600 100000 411670
June 1050438 245080 98500 1394018
July 988930 274890 103200 1367020
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August 1144980 265332 89800 1500112
September 788684 272850 105530 1167064
October 840295 220218 79870 1140383
November 820766 247790 65500 1134056
December 654779 146340 94200 895319
Total* 7267022 2155800 1136600 0 0 0 10559422 0 0
PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field
1Total Urban Retail = Sum of Columns (B) thru (G), automatically calculated. To update, click below
COMMENTS:
7. WATER QUALITY
ANNUAL NITRATE SAMPLING
Regulations require a minimum of annual sampling for nitrate. If any nitrate result is >= 1/2 the MCL of 45 mg/L (i.e., a result of >= 23 mg/L
nitrate) then quarterly monitoring must be initiated.
Did your system conduct monitoring for nitrate during 2014 from
No
each source?
NOTE: If there were any sources that were not monitored because they were offline during 2014, you must
contact your local regulatory agency to avoid an enforcement action for failure to monitor.
BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLE SITING PLAN
The coliform monitoring regulations require that an updated sample-siting plan be submitted at least every 10 years, and at any time the plan
no longer ensures representative monitoring of the system (Section 64422 of Title 22).
Date of current bacteriological sample siting plan: 12/23/2013
COMMENTS:
8. WATER TREATMENT
Treatment Plant Required Treatment Plant Operator Classification
Carneros Inn Water Treatment Plant T1
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If treatment was added or changed in any way in 2014, provide a brief description and identify the water source
TD = Treatment or Distribution operator at any level
NR, N/A, NA = There are no facilities subject to the Certified Treatment Plant Operator requirements
DIRECT ADDITIVES
Are all chemicals used NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified? Yes
INDIRECT ADDITIVES
As of March 9, 2008, a water system shall not use any chemical, material, lubricant, or product in the production, treatment or distribution of
drinking water that comes in contact with the drinking water that does not have certification of meeting NSF/ANSI standard 61.
Does your water system have procedures to ensure all future equipment and materials meet this
Yes
standard?
If you have any questions on the requirements related to indirect additives, you may contact your local regulatory agency.
COMMENTS:
9. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
Total Number Number Number Number
Number in Installed Tested in Failed in Repaired/
System in 2014 2014 2014 Replaced
Backflow Assemblies
0 0 0 0 0
on the Service Connections or Meter
Backflow Assemblies On-site but not on the Service
10 0 0 0 0
Connections or Meter
Air-gap Separation 0 0
No. of Inactive Backflow Prevention Assemblies in water system in 2014 : 0
Date of last cross-connection control survey done on the system: 05/20/2015
Name of designated Cross Connection Control Program Coordinator: Dan Philbin
Describe any cross-connection incidents that occurred during 2014:
COMMENTS:
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10. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (does not apply to Transient Noncommunity water systems)
THE 2014 CCR MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUR CUSTOMERS AND A COPY SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY
AGENCY BY JULY 1, 2015. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT ARE ALSO REGULATED BY THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) MUST MAIL A COPY OF THEIR CCR TO THE PUC BY JULY 1, 2015.
CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCY BY OCTOBER 1, 2015, STATING THAT THE
2014 CCR HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED
TO CUSTOMERS AND THAT THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT.
The CCR guidance, CCR template, and the certification form can be obtained from the Division of Drinking Water web site
at:http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/CCR.shtml
Indicate the date your 2014 CCR was distributed or will be distributed to your customers: 06/30/2015 mm/dd/yyyy
COMMENTS:
11. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
A. Please list the State certified Water Treatment Plant Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your water treatment plants, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Highest Treatment System Classification is: Classification is Unavailable
Grade of Chief or Operator
Name Expiration Date
Operator Shift1 (C/S) Number
Daniel Philbin T1 C 29513 02/01/17
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, leave blank.
Do your Chief and Shift Treatment Plant Operators have the minimum level required? Yes
B. Please list the State certified Water Distribution Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your distribution systems, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Distribution System Classification is: Classification is Unavailable
Grade of Chief or Operator
Name Expiration Date
Operator Shift1 (C/S) Number
Daniel Philbin D2 C 35156 05/01/16
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, leave blank.
Do your Chief and Shift Distribution System Operators have the minimum level required? Yes
COMMENTS:
Appendix D
12. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
The California Waterworks Standards (Section 64556) require an amended permit for any of the following improvements or modifications:
Addition of a new distribution reservoir with a capacity of 100,000 gallons or more
Modification or extension of the existing distribution system using an alternative to the requirements of the California Waterworks Standards
(see Sections 64570 through 64578)
Modification of the water supply by:
Adding a new source
Changing the status of an existing source (for example, active to standby) or
Changing or altering a source, such that the quality or quantity of water supply could be affected
Any addition or change in treatment, including
Design capacity
Process
Expansion of the existing service area by 20 percent or more of the number of service connections specified in your current permit.
If your water system made any improvements or modifications during 2014 for which a permit was not obtained, please describe the improvements
or modifications below.
Indicate any planned improvements or modifications for 2015.
COMMENTS:
13. COMPLAINTS REPORTED (WRITTEN OR VERBAL)
No. of
Complaints
reported to
No. of
the
Complaints No. of Brief Description of
Type of Division of
Reported Complaints Cause and Corrective
Complaint Drinking
by Investigated Action taken
Water
Customers
or Local
County
Staff
Hydrogen sulfide smell due to sulfate reducing
Taste and Odor 10 10 0
bacteria present in the well water.
Dark or greenish tint related to sulfate reducing
Color 4 4 0
bacteria.
Black, cloudiness to water related to sulfate reducing
Turbidity 2 2 0
bacteria.
Visible
0 0 0
Organisms
Pressure (High
0 0 0
or Low)
Water Outages 0 0 0
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Illnesses
0 0 0
(Waterborne)
Other (Specify) 0 0 0
Total No. of
16 16 0
Complaints*
*Calculated field
COMMENTS:
14. SYSTEM PROBLEMS
No. of
Problems
No. of Reported to
No. of Brief Description of
Type of Problem Problems the Division of
Problems Cause and Corrective Action Taken
Investigated Drinking Water
or Local
County Staff
Service Connection
0 0 0
Breaks/ Leaks
Main Breaks/Leaks 0 0 0
Water Outages 0 0 0
Boil Water Orders 0 0 0
Total* 0 0 0
COMMENTS:
15. ONGOING WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS
Is your water system operating under USEPA, Division or LPA enforcement for a continuous
No
violation?
If yes, respond to the following:
Type of violation (for example, specify “Nitrate MCL” violation if your wells exceeds the nitrate
MCL of 45 mg/L
Dates in 2014 that public notification was provided to users
Corrective action taken in 2014
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Was bottled water provided to users? --Pick one--
If yes, how was bottled water provided, for example, direct delivery?
Describe anticipated schedule to return to compliance
COMMENTS:
16. WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS
Date of your revised Drought Preparedness Plan, if any:
If you experienced water shortages in 2014, please estimate the amount of shortfall in
millions of gallons:
Did drought conditions cause you to activate emergency standby wells in 2014? No
Do you project water shortages in the current calendar year? No
Did you implement NEW water conservation measures in 2014? Yes
If you implemented NEW water conservation measures in 2014, please estimate how much water was conserved in
millions of gallons (relative to 2013):
1 (MG)
7 % reduction in demand
Do you anticipate having to go to mandatory rationing in the upcoming year? No
Are your water sources metered? Yes
Do you routinely monitor the static water levels in your wells? Yes
Do you routinely monitor the pumping water levels in your wells? Yes
Are these levels recovering, declining or steady?: Steady
Please list any other long term actions you are considering or planning:
COMMENTS:
Disclosure: Be advised that Section 116725 and 116730 of the California Health and Safety Code
Appendix D
states that any person who knowingly makes any false statement on any report or document
submitted for the purpose of compliance may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each separate violations for each day that the violation
continues. In addition, the violators may be prosecuted in criminal court and upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day of violation, or be imprisoned in county jail
not to exceed one year, or both the fine and imprisonment.
Appendix D
SMALL WATER SYSTEM
2015 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015
[Section 116530 Health & Safety Code]
WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Water System No.: CA2800538
Water System Name: CARNEROS INN
Water System Classification:
Community Water System
Water System Ownership
Privately owned, non-PUC-regulated (Community Water System)
(See descriptions below):
Physical location: 4048 Sonoma Hwy.
(address line 1, address line
2, city, zip) NAPA 94559
General Office Phone:
707-246-1636
(with area code)
Web site address: www.thecarnerosinn.com
Water System Ownership Descriptions:
Local Government: e.g., city, county, or special district, local school district, junior colleges, county or community parks, etc.
State or Federal Government: e.g., state or national park, BLM, USFS and COE campgrounds and recreation facilities,
state hospitals, State universities and colleges, California Veterans Home, County or District Fairs and Expositions,
Caltrans rest stop, military base, other state or federal facility
Privately owned, non-PUC-regulated (Community Water System): e.g., mobile home park, apartment or condominium
Privately owned business (non-community): e.g., church, private school, restaurant, amusement park, RV park/campground,
motel, ranch/farm, factory, other business establishment
REPORT SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Dan Philbin
Title: Director of Facilities
Business phone: 707.246.1636
Cell phone:
Email address: dphilbin@thecarnerosinn.com
COMMENTS:
1. Public Water System Contacts
Click here to learn how to Modify, Add and Delete Contacts in the table below.
IMPORTANT: Each water system must have one and only one Administrative Contact AND one and only one Financial Contact. The same
person may be both the Administrative and Financial Contacts.
Appendix D
Please provide an email address for the Administrative Contact as most email communication, particularly email blasts, from the Division of Drinking
Water will be sent to the email address of the Administrative Contact.
PHONE TYPE: Home – if you use your home or personal phone number as your business number, use the HOME phone type instead and leave
the BUSINESS phone type blank.
Only the BUSINESS phone type will appear in Drinking Water Watch (https://sdwis.waterboards.ca.gov/PDWW/), which can be viewed by the public, if
the General Office phone number is not provided (see Water System Information section under the Intro tab).
CONTACT TYPE
NAME, TITLE & ADDRESS PHONE TYPE PHONE NO. EMAIL
(pick all that apply)
Business
707-287-0380 ** Delete Contact **
_ROGAL, KEITH
Administrative Operator
Home khrogal@rogal.net
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
4048 SONOMA HIGHWAY Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
NAPA CA 94559 Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
7072994936 ** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home dphilbin@thecarnerosinn.com
Dan Philbin Facsimile 707-299-4999 Financial Emergency
Director of Facilities Designated
4048 Sonoma Highway
Mobile 707-246-1636
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Napa CA 94559 Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
707-299-4987 ** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Robert Heiser Facsimile 707-299-4999 Financial Emergency
Director of Finance Designated
4048 Sonoma Highway
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Napa CA 94559 Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
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Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home --Fax No-- --Email Addr-- Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- --Mob. #-- Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile --2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home --Fax No-- --Email Addr-- Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- --Mob. #-- Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile --2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
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--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home --Fax No-- --Email Addr-- Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- --Mob. #-- Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile --2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business --Bus. #-- Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home --Fax No-- --Email Addr-- Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- --Mob. #-- Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile --2nd Email Addr-
--City-- --ST-- --Zip-- Emergency --Emer. #-- Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
COMMENTS:
2. POPULATION SERVED
Annual Operating Period
Population Population
Begin Date End Date
Type
MM DD MM DD
Method Used to Determine Population:
Residential1 30 01 01 12 31
Other
Transient2 175 01 01 12 31
Nontransient3 200 01 01 12 31
MM = month, in 2-digit format DD = day, in 2-digit format
Descriptions:
1Residential – report the number of persons who reside within the water system service area for more than half of the year (excludes
transient and nontransient populations). If year-round, the Begin Date would be 01/01 and the End Date would be 12/31.
2Transient – report the number of persons who are at the water system on the 60th busiest day of the year (excludes residential and nontransient
populations. Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Transient use is seasonal.
3Nontransient – report the number of the persons who are at the water system for over 6 months per year (excludes residential and
transient populations). Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Nontransient use is seasonal.
List the names of communities served by the system identifying both incorporated and unincorporated areas:
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COMMENTS:
3. NUMBER OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS(as of December 31, 2015)
A. Active Service Connections:
Total Active Potable Water Connections currently in Division of Drinking Water database: 1
The total number of Service Connections as of December 31, 2015 must be reported as either Unmetered or Metered for each Service Connection
Type as appropriate.
Potable Water Recycled Water
TYPE
Do NOT report fire sprinkler connections
Unmetered Metered Total* Unmetered Metered Total*
and fire hydrants. These connections are not
counted toward “service connections” for
compliance purposes.
Single-family Residential:
0 24 24 24 24
single family detached dwellings
Multi-family Residential:
Apartments, condominiums, town houses, 0 17 17 17 17
duplexes and trailer parks
Commercial/Institutional:
Retail establishments, office buildings,
0 100 100 1 1
laundries, schools, prisons, hospitals,
dormitories, nursing homes, hotels
Industrial:
0 0 0 0
All manufacturing
Landscape Irrigation:
Parks, play fields, cemeteries, median strips, 0 0 0 1 1
golf courses
Agricultural Irrigation:
0 0 0 0
Irrigation of commercially-grown crops
Total Active Connections* 0 141 141 41 2 43
0 0 0 0
Other:
Fire suppression, street cleaning, line flushing,
construction meters, temporary meters
*Calculated field
B. Number of Inactive Connections (all types)
Include only service connections that have been physically disconnected (i.e., meter removed)
from the water system. All other service connections should be considered as “Active.”
COMMENTS:
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4. GROUNDWATER (GW) AND SURFACE WATER (SW) SOURCES
GROUNDWATER SOURCES (INCLUDING STANDBY SOURCES)
PSCode Name Activity
2800538-001 ROGAL1 A
2800538-002 PRIUS 08 A
2800538-004 JV06 A
Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
2800538-006 GF Well Standby New well added to system
SURFACE WATER INTAKES
PSCode Name Activity
Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
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Are your water sources metered? Yes
DISCUSS CHANGES TO ABOVE SOURCES
JV06 - well is in stabndby status
If a STANDBY SOURCE was used in 2015, provide the following information.
No. of days Were Was DDW or
Name of the Standby Describe the reason
the Standby customers Local County Staff
Source the Standby Source
Source was in notified? notified?
used in 2015: was used:
operation: (Y/N) (Y/N)
COMMENTS:
5. WATER PRODUCED, PURCHASED AND SOLD
The Maximum Day is the day during 2015 with the highest total water usage. Provide the date for that day in Column B,
then complete Columns C, D and E, indicating how much of the water on that day was from each source.
The Maximum Month is the month during 2015 with the highest total water usage. Provide the month in Column B,
then complete Columns C, D and E, indicating how much of the water during that month was from each source.
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Volumes are based on: METERED VOLUMES
A B C D E F G H I
Potable Water
Non-
Water Water
Finished Water Total Water potable
Produced Produced Recycled
Date/ Purchased or Amount of Sold to (exclude
from from
Month Received from Potable Another recycled)
Groundwater Surface
another PWS5 Water3* PWS5
(Wells) Water2
Maximum
8/12 56113 0 14000 70113 0
Day1
Maximum
August 734628 0 607000 1341628 0
Month
January 546738 475000 1021738 0
February 691334 298000 989334 71225
March 984723 323000 1307723 883517
April 664867 473000 1137867 909347
May 708823 556000 1264823 1286589
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June 587032 531000 1118032 1970023
July 639494 593000 1232494 738344
August 734628 607000 1341628 461953
September 921769 369000 1290769 1095514
October 975419 284000 1259419 538467
November 771608 216000 987608 5053
December 788833 166000 954833 0
Annual Total* 9015268 4891000 0 13906268 0 0 7960032
Percent Treated4
PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field. If you do not have monthly production data to report, please report your Annual Total production in the row for January.
Non-potable = water supplies that do not enter the drinking water distribution system and are for non-potable uses only such as irrigation or toilet flushing
1Only report Maximum Day if it is actually measured or determined from production records. It should not be the average day demand during
the maximum month of production.
2Do not include raw water purchased; report only volume of water that was treated.
3(F) Total Amount of Potable Water = Sum of Columns (C), (D) and (E), automatically calculated. To update, click below
4This is the percentage of the total annual volume for Groundwater produced that was provided treatment to meet drinking water standards other than
precautionary disinfection.
5If water was Purchased from or Sold to another PWS, complete the table below:
Specify whether water
Name of PWS
was Purchased or Sold
Purchased City of Napa Municipal Water System
If recycled water was supplied to your customers, complete the table below:
Specify the level of treatment
Name of Recycled Water supplier
(e.g., tertiary, disinfected secondary)
Tertiary Carneros Inn Waste Water treatment Plant
COMMENTS:
6a. WATER RATES
If you have questions about completing this section of the report ONLY, please contact Kathy.Frevert@Waterboards.ca.gov or call (916) 322-5274.
Appendix D
For all other inquiries, please contact DRINC@waterboards.ca.gov.
Indicate the type of residential water rate structure used by your water system:
Flat Base Rate + Variable Usage Rate
If tiered, what is the number of tiers? 4
Date of most recent update to the rate structure: MM/DD/YYYY 04/01/2015
Describe the changes that were made in the update: Rate increase to reflect actual costs
What is your billing frequency other
What is your new connection fee? 0
Date of most recent update to the new connection fee: MM/DD/YYYY n/a
Complete the table below providing specific water rates applied to your customers:
FLAT
UNIFORM VARIABLE BASE VARIABLE USAGE
BASE
USAGE RATE RATE (provide range) RATE (provide range)
RATE
Connection Type
$ per hcf $ per hcf
$ (Base) $ per hcf $ Low $ High
Low High
RESIDENTIAL
Single-family
28.82 8.42 14.68
Residential
Multi-family Residential 28.82 8.42 14.68
Do you provide lifeline/low income subsidies? No
If Yes, provide rates:
If yes, what percentage of residential customers receive this
subsidy?
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Commercial/Institutional 28.82 8.42 14.68
Industrial
Landscape Irrigation
Agricultural Irrigation
Other
Do you have fire suppression surcharges? No
If Yes, provide rates:
Do you have other surcharges? No
What are the other surcharges?
If Yes, provide rates:
AVERAGE MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER WATER BILL IN $/month USING:
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a. 6 CCF 28.82
b. 12 CCF79.35
c. 24 CCF 180.29
NOTE: If this is not a "Community" Water System; enter N/A. If individual customers do not pay a separate bill for water enter "0".
6b. WATER DELIVERIES
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Provide monthly metered water deliveries in the table below.
A B C D E F G H I J
Single- Multi- Total
Commercial/ Landscape Other
family family Industrial Other Urban Agricultural
Institutional Irrigation PWS
Residential Residential Retail1*
Check if
Recycled
Water is
included:
January 194250 99100 0 293350
February 85911 43200 71225 200336
March 178859 90100 883517 1152476
April 136980 111400 909347 1157727
May 175810 86800 1286589 1549199
June 167320 109900 1970023 2247243
July 166930 93600 738344 998874
August 155410 119600 461953 736963
September 164880 106600 1095514 1366994
October 173590 85400 538467 797457
November 129190 62500 5053 196743
December 119550 43000 0 162550
Total* 1848680 1051200 0 0 7960032 0 10859912 0 0
PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field
1Total Urban Retail = Sum of Columns (B) thru (G), automatically calculated. To update, click below
COMMENTS:
7. WATER QUALITY
Appendix D
ANNUAL NITRATE SAMPLING
Regulations require a minimum of annual sampling for nitrate. If any nitrate result is >= 1/2 the MCL of 45 mg/L (i.e., a result of >= 23 mg/L
nitrate) then quarterly monitoring must be initiated.
Did your system conduct monitoring for nitrate during 2015 from
Yes
each source?
NOTE: If there were any sources that were not monitored because they were offline during 2015, you must
contact your local regulatory agency to avoid an enforcement action for failure to monitor.
BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLE SITING PLAN
The coliform monitoring regulations require that an updated sample-siting plan be submitted at least every 10 years, and at any time the plan
no longer ensures representative monitoring of the system (Section 64422 of Title 22).
Date of current bacteriological sample siting plan: 12/23/2013
COMMENTS:
8. WATER TREATMENT
Treatment Plant Required Treatment Plant Operator Classification
Carneros Inn Water Treatment Plant Grade 1
If treatment was added or changed in any way in 2015, provide a brief description and identify the water source
TD = Treatment or Distribution operator at any level
NR, N/A, NA = There are no facilities subject to the Certified Treatment Plant Operator requirements
DIRECT ADDITIVES
Are all chemicals used NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified? Yes
INDIRECT ADDITIVES
As of March 9, 2008, a water system shall not use any chemical, material, lubricant, or product in the production, treatment or distribution of
drinking water that comes in contact with the drinking water that does not have certification of meeting NSF/ANSI standard 61.
Does your water system have procedures to ensure all future equipment and materials meet this
Yes
standard?
If you have any questions on the requirements related to indirect additives, you may contact your local regulatory agency.
Appendix D
COMMENTS:
9. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
Total Number Number Number Number
Number in Installed Tested in Failed in Repaired/
System in 2015 2015 2015 Replaced
Backflow Assemblies
on the Service Connections or Meter
0 0 0 0 0
(Reduced Pressure Principle and
Double Check Valve assemblies)
Backflow Assemblies On-site but not on the Service
Connections or Meter
0 0 0 0 0
(Reduced Pressure Principle and
Double Check Valve assemblies)
Air-gap Separation 1 0
No. of Inactive Backflow Prevention Assemblies in water system in 2015 : 0
Date of last cross-connection control survey done on the system: N/A
Cross Connection Control Program Coordinator
Name:
Certification Number:
Business Phone: Email Address:
Certification or training received:
Describe any cross-connection incidents that occurred during 2015:
COMMENTS:
10. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (does not apply to Transient Noncommunity water systems)
THE 2015 CCR MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUR CUSTOMERS AND A COPY SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY
AGENCY BY JULY 1, 2016. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT ARE ALSO REGULATED BY THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) MUST MAIL A COPY OF THEIR CCR TO THE PUC BY JULY 1, 2016.
CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCY BY OCTOBER 1, 2016, STATING THAT THE
2015 CCR HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED
TO CUSTOMERS AND THAT THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT.
The CCR guidance, CCR template, and the certification form can be obtained from the Division of Drinking Water web site
at:http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/CCR.shtml
Indicate the date your 2015 CCR was distributed or will be distributed to your customers: 6/15/16 mm/dd/yyyy
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COMMENTS:
11. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
A. Please list the State certified Water Treatment Plant Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your water treatment plants, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Highest Treatment System Classification is: There are no facilities subject to the Certified Treatment Plant Operator requirements
If you do not have a Certified Treatment Operator, put "NONE" in each column of the first row.
Grade of Chief or Operator
Name Expiration Date
Operator Shift1 (C/S) Number
Daniel Philbin T1 C 29513 2/1/2017
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, put an "X".
Do your Chief and Shift Treatment Plant Operators have the minimum level required? Yes
B. Please list the State certified Water Distribution Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your distribution systems, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Distribution System Classification is: D1
If you do not have a Certified Distribution System Operator, put "NONE" in each column of the first row.
Grade of Chief or Operator
Name Expiration Date
Operator Shift1 (C/S) Number
Daniel Philbin D2 C 35156 5/1/19
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, put an "X".
Do your Chief and Shift Distribution System Operators have the minimum level required? Yes
COMMENTS:
12. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
The California Waterworks Standards (Section 64556) require an amended permit for any of the following improvements or modifications:
Addition of a new distribution reservoir with a capacity of 100,000 gallons or more
Modification or extension of the existing distribution system using an alternative to the requirements of the California Waterworks Standards
(see Sections 64570 through 64578)
Modification of the water supply by:
Adding a new source
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Changing the status of an existing source (for example, active to standby) or
Changing or altering a source, such that the quality or quantity of water supply could be affected
Any addition or change in treatment, including
Design capacity
Process
Expansion of the existing service area by 20 percent or more of the number of service connections specified in your current permit.
If your water system made any improvements or modifications during 2015 for which a permit was not obtained, please describe the improvements
or modifications below.
Indicate any planned improvements or modifications for 2016.
COMMENTS:
13. COMPLAINTS REPORTED (WRITTEN OR VERBAL)
No. of
Complaints
reported to
No. of
the
Complaints No. of Brief Description of
Type of Division of
Reported Complaints Cause and Corrective
Complaint Drinking
by Investigated Action taken
Water
Customers
or Local
County
Staff
Found odor in hot water system at home. Likely cause is
Taste and
1 1 sulfate reducing bacteria. Treated homeowner's piping
Odor
system and hot water heater with ozone
Color
Turbidity
Visible
Organisms
Pressure
(High or
Low)
Water
Outages
Illnesses
(Waterborne)
Other
(Specify)
Total No. of
1 1 0
Complaints*
*Calculated field
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COMMENTS:
14. SYSTEM PROBLEMS
No. of
Problems
Reported to
No. of the Division of
Type of No. of Brief Description of
Problems
Problem Problems Cause and Corrective Action Taken
Investigated Drinking
Water
or Local
County Staff
Service
Fixed leaking gate valve and ball valve at service
Connection 2 2 0
connection
Breaks/ Leaks
Main
0
Breaks/Leaks
Water Outages 0
Boil Water
0
Orders
Total* 2 2 0
COMMENTS:
15. ONGOING WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS
Is your water system operating under USEPA, Division or LPA enforcement for a continuous
No
violation?
If yes, respond to the following:
Type of violation (for example, specify “Nitrate MCL” violation if your wells exceeds the nitrate
MCL of 45 mg/L
Dates in 2015 that public notification was provided to users
Corrective action taken in 2015
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Was bottled water provided to users? --Pick one--
If yes, how was bottled water provided, for example, direct delivery?
Describe anticipated schedule to return to compliance
COMMENTS:
16. WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS
Date of your revised Drought Preparedness Plan, if any:
If you experienced water shortages in 2015, please estimate the amount of shortfall in
millions of gallons:
Did drought conditions cause you to activate emergency standby wells in 2015? No
Do you project water shortages in the current calendar year? No
Did you implement NEW water conservation measures in 2015? Yes
If you implemented NEW water conservation measures in 2015, please estimate how much water was conserved in
millions of gallons:
1 (MG)
5 % reduction in demand
Do you anticipate having to go to mandatory rationing in the upcoming year? No
Do you routinely monitor the static water levels in your wells? Yes
Do you routinely monitor the pumping water levels in your wells? Yes
Are these levels recovering, declining or steady?: Steady
Please list any other long term actions you are considering or planning:
COMMENTS:
Disclosure: Be advised that Section 116725 and 116730 of the California Health and Safety Code
states that any person who knowingly makes any false statement on any report or document
submitted for the purpose of compliance may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each separate violations for each day that the violation
continues. In addition, the violators may be prosecuted in criminal court and upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day of violation, or be imprisoned in county jail
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not to exceed one year, or both the fine and imprisonment.
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SMALL WATER SYSTEM
2016 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016
[Section 116530 Health & Safety Code]
WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION
Water System No.: CA2800538
Water System Name: CARNEROS INN
Water System Classification:
Community Water System
Water System Ownership
Privately owned, non-PUC-regulated (Community Water System)
(See descriptions below):
Physical location: 4048 Sonoma Hwy
(address line 1, address line
2, city, zip) NAPA 94559
General Office Phone:
(with area code)
Web site address: www.thecarnerosinn.com
Water System Ownership Descriptions:
Local Government: e.g., city, county, or special district, local school district, junior colleges, county or community parks, etc.
State or Federal Government: e.g., state or national park, BLM, USFS and COE campgrounds and recreation facilities,
state hospitals, State universities and colleges, California Veterans Home, County or District Fairs and Expositions,
Caltrans rest stop, military base, other state or federal facility
Privately owned, non-PUC-regulated (Community Water System): e.g., mobile home park, apartment or condominium
Privately owned business (non-community): e.g., church, private school, restaurant, amusement park, RV park/campground,
motel, ranch/farm, factory, other business establishment
REPORT SUBMITTED BY:
Note: Your name and title, email address, and work phone number are disclosable report information that may be
obtained through the Public Records Act.
Name: Tony Aiello
Title: Director, Business Development
Work phone: 707-258-0553
Cell phone:
Email address: taiello@heritagesystemsinc.com
COMMENTS:
1.Public Water System Contacts
Click here to learn how to Modify, Add and Delete Contacts in the table below.
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IMPORTANT: Each water system must have one and only one Administrative Contact AND one and only one Financial Contact. The same
person may be both the Administrative and Financial Contacts.
Please provide an email address for the Administrative Contact as most email communication, particularly email blasts, from the Division of Drinking
Water will be sent to the email address of the Administrative Contact.
PHONE TYPE: Home – if you use your home or personal phone number as your business number, use the HOME phone type instead and leave
the BUSINESS phone type blank.
Only the BUSINESS phone type will appear in Drinking Water Watch (https://sdwis.waterboards.ca.gov/PDWW/), which can be viewed by the public, if
the General Office phone number is not provided (see Water System Information section under the Intro tab).
CONTACT TYPE
NAME, TITLE & ADDRESS PHONE TYPE PHONE NO. EMAIL
(pick all that apply)
Business
707-287-0380 ** Delete Contact **
_ROGAL, KEITH
Administrative Operator
Home khrogal@rogal.net
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
4048 SONOMA HIGHWAY Mobile Water Quality
Operator In Charge
NAPA CA 94559 Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
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Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Business
** Delete Contact **
Administrative Operator
Home
Facsimile Financial Emergency
Designated
Mobile
Operator In Charge
Water Quality
Emergency Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
Tony Aiello Business 707-258-0553 Administrative Operator
Operator Home 707-337-8860 taiello@heritagesystemsinc.com Financial Emergency
Facsimile
2471 Solano Ave. Ste. 141. 707-255-3151 Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- 707-337-8860 Operator In Charge
Mobile XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX
Napa CA 94558 Emergency 707-337-8860 Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
Brett Vieau Business 707-312-1317 Administrative Operator
Director of Facilities Home bvieau@carnerosresort.com Financial Emergency
Facsimile
4048 Sonoma Hwy. 707-299-4999 Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- 707-312-1317 Operator In Charge
Mobile XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX
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Napa CA 94559 Emergency 707-312-1317 Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business (999) 999-9999 Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home (999) 999-9999 XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- (999) 999-9999 Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX
--City-- --ST-- 99999 Emergency (999) 999-9999 Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
Add Additional Contact (pick all that apply)
--Contact Name-- Business (999) 999-9999 Administrative Operator
--Title-- Home (999) 999-9999 XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX Financial Emergency
Facsimile
--Address Line 1-- (999) 999-9999 Designated
Water Quality
--Address Line 2-- Operator In Charge
Mobile XXXXX@XXXXX.XXX
--City-- --ST-- 99999 Emergency (999) 999-9999 Owner Legal
Funding Contract Operator
COMMENTS:
2. POPULATION SERVED
Annual Operating Period
Population Population
Begin Date End Date
Type
MM DD MM DD
Method Used to Determine Population:
Residential1 30 01 01 12 31
Other
Transient2 175 01 01 12 31
Nontransient3 200 01 01 12 31
MM = month, in 2-digit format DD = day, in 2-digit format
Descriptions:
1Residential – report the number of persons who reside within the water system service area for more than half of the year (excludes
transient and nontransient populations). If year-round, the Begin Date would be 01/01 and the End Date would be 12/31.
2Transient – report the number of persons who are at the water system on the 60th busiest day of the year (excludes residential and nontransient
populations. Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Transient use is seasonal.
3Nontransient – report the number of the persons who are at the water system for over 6 months per year (excludes residential and
transient populations). Report the Begin Date and End Date if the Nontransient use is seasonal.
List the names of communities served by the system identifying both incorporated and unincorporated areas:
Carneros Resort and Spa
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COMMENTS:
3. NUMBER OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS(as of December 31, 2016)
A. Active Service Connections:
Total Active Potable Water Connections currently in Division of Drinking Water database: 1
The total number of Service Connections as of December 31, 2016 must be reported as either Unmetered or Metered for each Service Connection
Type as appropriate.
Potable Water Recycled Water
TYPE
Do NOT report fire sprinkler connections
Unmetered Metered Total* Unmetered Metered Total*
and fire hydrants. These connections are not
counted toward “service connections” for
compliance purposes.
Single-family Residential:
0 24 24 24 0 24
single family detached dwellings
Multi-family Residential:
Apartments, condominiums, town houses, 0 17 17 17 0 17
duplexes and trailer parks
Commercial/Institutional:
Retail establishments, office buildings,
0 100 100 0 1 1
laundries, schools, prisons, hospitals,
dormitories, nursing homes, hotels
Industrial:
0 0 0 0 0 0
All manufacturing
Landscape Irrigation:
Parks, play fields, cemeteries, median strips, 0 0 0 0 1 1
golf courses
Agricultural Irrigation:
0 0 0 0 0 0
Irrigation of commercially-grown crops
Total Active Connections* 0 141 141 41 2 43
*Calculated field
Potable Water Recycled Water
TYPE Unmetered Metered Total* Unmetered Metered Total*
Other:
Fire suppression, street cleaning, line flushing, 0 0 0 0 0 0
construction meters, temporary meters
B. Number of Inactive Connections (all types)
0
Include only service connections that have been physically disconnected (i.e., meter removed)
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from the water system. All other service connections should be considered as “Active.”
COMMENTS:
4. GROUNDWATER (GW) AND SURFACE WATER (SW) SOURCES
GROUNDWATER SOURCES (INCLUDING STANDBY SOURCES)
PSCode Name Activity
2800538-001 ROGAL1 A
2800538-002 PRIUS 08 A
2800538-004 JV06 A
Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
SURFACE WATER INTAKES
PSCode Name Activity
Add sources not listed above. Describe changes to sources above under "Comments".
PSCode Name Activity Comments
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Are your water sources metered? Yes
DISCUSS CHANGES TO ABOVE SOURCES
JV06 is a standby well.
If a STANDBY SOURCE was used in 2016, provide the following information.
No. of days Were Was DDW or
Name of the Standby Describe the reason
the Standby customers Local County Staff
Source the Standby Source
Source was in notified? notified?
used in 2016: was used:
operation: (Y/N) (Y/N)
COMMENTS: No standby source was used.
5. WATER PRODUCED, PURCHASED AND SOLD
The Maximum Day is the day during 2016 with the highest total water usage. Provide the date for that day in Column B,
then complete Columns C, D and E, indicating how much of the water on that day was from each source.
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Volumes are based on: METERED VOLUMES
A B C D E F G H I
Potable Water
Non-
Water Water
Finished Water Total Water potable
Produced Produced Recycled
Date/ Purchased or Amount of Sold to (exclude
from from
Month Received from Potable Another recycled)
Groundwater Surface
another PWS5 Water3* PWS5
(Wells) Water2
Maximum
8/15 62157 15500 77657
Day1
January 626986 0 422000 1048986 0 0 0
February 680231 0 276000 956231 0 0 0
March 1086378 0 345000 1431378 0 0 0
April 623874 0 429000 1052874 0 0 0
May 723190 0 578200 1301390 0 0 0
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June 612902 0 528000 1140902 0 0 0
July 628708 0 603000 1231708 0 0 0
August 785298 0 591000 1376298 0 0 0
September 936206 0 325000 1261206 0 0 0
October 891398 0 256000 1147398 0 0 0
November 718930 0 185000 903930 0 0 0
December 765417 0 142000 907417 0 0 0
Annual Total* 9079518 0 4680200 13759718 0 0 0
Percent Treated4
PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field. If you do not have monthly production data to report, please report your Annual Total production in the row for January and
enter "0" for all the other months.
Non-potable = water supplies that do not enter the drinking water distribution system and are for non-potable uses only such as irrigation or toilet flushing
1Only report Maximum Day if it is actually measured or determined from production records. It should not be the average day demand during
the maximum month of production.
2Do not include raw water purchased; report only volume of water that was treated.
3(F) Total Amount of Potable Water = Sum of Columns (C), (D) and (E), automatically calculated. To update, click below
4This is the percentage of the total annual volume for Groundwater produced that was provided treatment to meet drinking water standards other than
precautionary disinfection and flouridation.
5If water was Purchased from or Sold to another PWS, complete the table below:
Specify whether water
Name of PWS
was Purchased or Sold
Purchased City of Napa Municipal Water System
If recycled water was supplied to your customers, complete the table below:
Specify the level of treatment
Name of Recycled Water supplier
(e.g., tertiary, disinfected secondary)
COMMENTS:
6a. WATER RATES
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If you have questions about completing this section of the report, please contact Kathy.Frevert@Waterboards.ca.gov or call (916) 322-5274.
Indicate the type of residential water rate structure used by your water system:
Flat Base Rate + Variable Usage Rate
If tiered, what is the number of tiers? 4
Date of most recent update to the rate structure: MM/DD/YYYY 04/01/2015
Describe the changes that were made in the update: 0
What is your billing frequency other
What is your new connection fee? 0
Date of most recent update to the new connection fee: MM/DD/YYYY 01/01/2013
Complete the table below providing specific water rates applied to your customers:
FLAT UNIFORM VARIABLE VARIABLE
If FBR + UUR, what is
BASE USAGE BASE RATE USAGE RATE
the volume allowed
RATE RATE (provide range) (provide range)
before UUR applies
(FBR) (UUR) (VBR) (VUR)
Connection Type
$ per $ per
$
HCF $ per HCF $ Low $ High HCF HCF
(Base)
Low High
RESIDENTIAL
Single-family
28.82 0 0 0 0 8.42 14.68
Residential
Multi-family Residential 28.82 0 0 0 0 8.42 14.68
Do you provide lifeline/low income subsidies? No
If Yes, provide rates:
If yes, what percentage of residential customers receives this subsidy?
%
(Example: X %)
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Commercial/Institutional 28.82 0 0 0 0 8.42 14.68
Industrial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Landscape Irrigation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Irrigation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other
Do you have fire suppression surcharges? No
If Yes, provide rates:
Do you have other surcharges? No
What are the other surcharges?
If Yes, provide rates:
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For each of the three water volumes shown below, provide what would be the monthly water bill for a single-family residential customer.
Include all fees and service charges associated with water services that this customer would pay when their household used the specified amount of water.
Amount of water delivered to customer: Bill amount (including all charges/fees associated with the amount of water used):
a. 6 HCF 28.82 Dollars/month
b. 12 HCF 79.35 Dollars/month
c. 24 HCF 180.29 Dollars/month
NOTE: If this is not a "Community" Water System or if individual customers do not pay a separate bill for water enter "0".
If bill amount would vary by season, use the month or time period with the highest water consumption.
HCF means “hundred cubic feet”. There are 748 gallons in 100 cubic feet.
6b. WATER DELIVERIES
Units of Measure for this table: Gallons
Provide monthly metered water deliveries in the table below.
A B C D E F G H I J
Single- Multi- Total
Commercial/ Landscape Other
family family Industrial Other Urban Agricultural
Institutional Irrigation PWS
Residential Residential Retail1*
Check if
Recycled
Water is
included:
January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
March 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
April 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
June 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
July 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
August 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
September 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
October 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
November 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
December 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PWS = Public Water System
*Calculated field
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1Total Urban Retail = Sum of Columns (B) thru (G), automatically calculated. To update, click below
COMMENTS:
7. WATER QUALITY
ANNUAL NITRATE SAMPLING
Regulations require a minimum of annual sampling for nitrate. If any nitrate result is >= 1/2 the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) of 10 mg/l as
nitrogen (i.e., a result of >= 5 mg/l
as nitrogen) then quarterly monitoring must be initiated.
Did your system conduct monitoring for nitrate during 2016 from
Yes
each source?
NOTE: If there were any sources that were not monitored because they were offline during 2016, you must
contact your local regulatory agency to avoid an enforcement action for failure to monitor.
BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLE SITING PLAN
The coliform monitoring regulations require that an updated sample-siting plan be submitted at least every 10 years, and at any time the plan
no longer ensures representative monitoring of the system (Section 64422 of Title 22).
Date of current bacteriological sample siting plan: 12/23/2013
COMMENTS:
8. WATER TREATMENT
Treatment Plant Required Treatment Plant Operator Classification
Carneros Inn Water Treatment Plant T1 and D1
If treatment was added or changed in any way in 2016, provide a brief description and identify the water source
None
TD = Treatment or Distribution operator at any level
NR, N/A, NA = There are no facilities subject to the Certified Treatment Plant Operator requirements
DIRECT ADDITIVES
Are all chemicals used NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified? Yes
INDIRECT ADDITIVES
As of March 9, 2008, a water system shall not use any chemical, material, lubricant, or product in the production, treatment or distribution of
drinking water that comes in contact with the drinking water that does not have certification of meeting NSF/ANSI standard 61.
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Does your water system have procedures to ensure all future equipment and materials meet this
Yes
standard?
If you have any questions on the requirements related to indirect additives, you may contact your local regulatory agency.
COMMENTS:
9. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
Total Number Number Number Number
Number in Installed Tested in Failed in Repaired/
System in 2016 2016 2016 Replaced
Backflow Assemblies
on the Service Connections or Meter
0 0 0 0 0
(Reduced Pressure Principle and
Double Check Valve assemblies)
Backflow Assemblies On-site but not on the Service
Connections or Meter
0 0 0 0 0
(Reduced Pressure Principle and
Double Check Valve assemblies)
Air-gap Separation 1 0
No. of Inactive Backflow Prevention Assemblies in water system in 2016 : 0
Date of last cross-connection control survey done on the system:
Cross Connection Control Program Coordinator
Name:
Certification Number:
Business Phone: Email Address:
Certification or training received:
Describe any cross-connection incidents that occurred during 2016:
COMMENTS:
10. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (does not apply to Transient Noncommunity water systems)
THE 2016 CCR MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUR CUSTOMERS AND A COPY SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY
AGENCY BY JULY 1, 2017. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT ARE ALSO REGULATED BY THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) MUST MAIL A COPY OF THEIR CCR TO THE PUC BY JULY 1, 2017.
CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCY BY OCTOBER 1, 2017, STATING THAT THE
2016 CCR HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED
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TO CUSTOMERS AND THAT THE INFORMATION IS CORRECT.
The CCR guidance, CCR template, and the certification form can be obtained from the Division of Drinking Water web site
at:http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/CCR.shtml
Indicate the date your 2016 CCR was distributed or will be distributed to your customers: 06/18/2017 mm/dd/yyyy
COMMENTS:
11. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
A. Please list the State certified Water Treatment Plant Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your water treatment plants, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Highest Treatment System Classification is: There are no facilities subject to the Certified Treatment Plant Operator requirements
If you do not have a Certified Distribution System Operator, put "NONE" in each column of the first row.
Grade of Treatment Chief or Treatment Operator Treatment Certification
Treatment Operator Name
Operator Shift1 Number Expiration Date
(First name Last name)
(1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) (C, S or X) (4 or 5 digits) (MM/DD/YYYY)
Tony Aiello T1 C 34971 01/01/2019
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, put an "X". Do not leave blank.
Do your Chief and Shift Treatment Plant Operators have the minimum level required? Yes
B. Please list the State certified Water Distribution System Operators employed by your water system that supervise and direct the operation
of your distribution systems, beginning with the chief operator(s) .
Your Distribution System Classification is: D1
If you do not have a Certified Distribution System Operator, put "NONE" in each column of the first row.
Grade of Distribution Chief or Distribution Operator Distribution Certification
Distribution Operator Name
Operator Shift1 Number Expiration Date
(First name Last name)
(1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) (C, S or X) (4 or 5 digits) (MM/DD/YYYY)
Tony Aiello D1 C 42310 05/01/2019
1Use “C” for Chief Operator and “S” for Shift Operator. If neither, put an "X". Do not leave blank.
Do your Chief and Shift Distribution System Operators have the minimum level required?
Yes
COMMENTS:
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12. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
The California Waterworks Standards (Section 64556) require an amended permit for any of the following improvements or modifications:
Addition of a new distribution reservoir with a capacity of 100,000 gallons or more
Modification or extension of the existing distribution system using an alternative to the requirements of the California Waterworks Standards
(see Sections 64570 through 64578)
Modification of the water supply by:
Adding a new source
Changing the status of an existing source (for example, active to standby) or
Changing or altering a source, such that the quality or quantity of water supply could be affected
Any addition or change in treatment, including
Design capacity
Process
Expansion of the existing service area by 20 percent or more of the number of service connections specified in your current permit.
If your water system made any improvements or modifications during 2016 for which a permit was not obtained, please describe the improvements
or modifications below.
None
Indicate any planned improvements or modifications for 2017.
None at this time
COMMENTS:
13. COMPLAINTS REPORTED (WRITTEN OR VERBAL)
No. of
Complaints
No. of
No. of reported to Brief Description of
Complaints
Type of Complaint Complaints the Division of Cause and Corrective
Reported by
Investigated Drinking Water Action taken
Customers
or Local
County Staff
Taste and Odor 0 0 0 0
Color 0 0 0 0
Turbidity 0 0 0 0
Visible Organisms 0 0 0 0
Pressure (High or Low) 0 0 0 0
Water Outages 0 0 0 0
Illnesses
0 0 0 0
(Waterborne)
Other (Specify) 0 0 0 0
Total No. of
0 0 0
Complaints*
*Calculated field
COMMENTS:
14. SYSTEM PROBLEMS
Appendix D
No. of
Problems
No. of Reported to
No. of Brief Description of
Type of Problem Problems the Division of
Problems Cause and Corrective Action Taken
Investigated Drinking Water
or Local
County Staff
Service Connection
0 0 0 0
Breaks/ Leaks
Main Breaks/Leaks 0 0 0 0
Water Outages 0 0 0 0
Boil Water Orders 0 0 0 0
Total* 0 0 0
COMMENTS:
15. ONGOING WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS
Is your water system operating under USEPA, Division or LPA enforcement for a continuous
No
violation?
If yes, respond to the following:
Type of violation (for example, specify “Nitrate MCL” violation if your wells exceeds the nitrate
MCL of 45 mg/L
Dates in 2016 that public notification was provided to users
Corrective action taken in 2016
Was bottled water provided to users? --Pick one--
If yes, how was bottled water provided, for example, direct delivery?
Describe anticipated schedule to return to compliance
Appendix D
COMMENTS:
16. WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS
Date of your revised Drought Preparedness Plan, if any:
If you experienced water shortages in 2016, please estimate the amount of shortfall in
millions of gallons:
Did drought conditions cause you to activate emergency standby wells in 2016? --Pick one--
Do you project water shortages in the current calendar year? --Pick one--
Did you implement NEW water conservation measures in 2016? --Pick one--
If you implemented NEW water conservation measures in 2016, please estimate how much water was conserved in
millions of gallons:
(MG)
% reduction in demand
Do you anticipate having to go to mandatory rationing in the upcoming year? No
Do you routinely monitor the static water levels in your wells? Yes
Do you routinely monitor the pumping water levels in your wells? Yes
Are these levels recovering, declining or steady?: Steady
Please list any other long term actions you are considering or planning:
None at this time
COMMENTS:
Disclosure: Be advised that Sections 116725 and 116730 of the California Health and Safety Code
states that any person who knowingly makes any false statement on any report or document
submitted for the purposes of compliance may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each separate violation for each day that the violation
continues. In addition, the violators may be prosecuted in criminal court and upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day of the violation, or be imprisoned in county jail
not to exceed one year, or both the fine and imprisonment.