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RESOLUTION NO. 5435
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF
VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER
CONSUMPTION BY TEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, The City of Arcadia Water Division is empowered to provide
water service within City boundaries; and
WHEREAS, because of inadequate rainfall, the State Department of Water
Resources declared 1987 to be a dry year, and 1988 a critically dry year, and
on ly the existence of water in storage has prevented the dec larat ion of a
drought year, which may nevertheless be subsequently declared if stored water
falls below a critical level; and
WHEREAS, precipitation for the current water year has been substantially
below normal, particularly in the watersheds of the imported water supplies
serving Southern California, and many communities in the State will suffer
water shortages; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California has asked all
Californians to conserve water on a voluntary basis; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the critical water conditions existing in the
State, Metropolitan's Board of Directors approved a resolution on the
California Drought on May 9, 1988 which requests every water supplier in its
service area to develop and implement specific water conservation measures
with a goal of reducing water use by ten percent; and
WHEREAS, the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and
Raymond Basin Executive Board have adopted resolutions in support of the
voluntary water conservation effort to reduce water consumption by ten
percent; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arcadia has the power and
authority to adopt water conservation measures within its City's boundaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA DOES
HEREBY DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Water Manager is authorized to implement a
voluntary drought conservation program, with a goal of reducing water use by
ten percent, to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the
drought continue in 1989 by taking the following steps for City-owned
facilities:
a. Audit its landscape irrigation systems to maximize irrigation
efficiency; adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid
overspray, runoff and waste;
b. Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the day and/or
during the morning and evening peak hours;
c. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is
used;
d. Not hose down driveways, s idewa 1ks and other paved surfaces,
except for health and sanitary reasons;
e. Retrofit plumbing fixtures with low-flow devices except for those
fixtures with low-flow devices except for those fixtures that
require high-flow fixtures for health and/or sanitary reasons;
f. Check faucets, toi lets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor, for
leaks and repair them immediately.
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SECTION 2. That the City of Arcadia urges its customers to:
a. Adjust sprinkers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray, runoff
and waste;
b. Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and/or during morning
and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on windy days;
c. Install new landscaping, low-water using trees and plants and
efficient irrigation systems;
d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is
used;
e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons;
f. Install pool and spa covers to minimize water loss due to
evaporation;
g. Not a 11 ow the hose to run while wash i ng the car, and to use a
bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff valve;
h. Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low flow devices;
i Check faucets, toi 1 ets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor, for
leaks and repair immediately.
SECTION 3. That the City of Arcadia finds that a phased program
beginning with voluntary measures to reduce consumption will best achieve the
goal of conserving water supply without causing unnecessary adverse economic
consequences.
SECTION 4. That if voluntary measures do not achieve the goal of a 10
percent reduction in water use, or if a drought condition is declared by the
State of California, the City of Arcadia will consider the adoption of a
mandatory water conservation program.
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SECTION 5. That the City Clerk sha 11 certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of August , 1988.
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Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES}
CITY OF ARCADIA }
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 5435 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the l6thday of August , 1988, and
that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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