HomeMy WebLinkAbout6637RESOLUTION NO. 6637
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING
A VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO
REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE CITY BY
TEN (] 0%) PERCENT
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a statewide
drought on June 4, 2008 and issued an Executive Order directing all state agencies and
departments to take immediate action to address the serious drought conditions and
water delivery reductions; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District declared a Water Supply Alert in
Southern California in order to preserve the region's water storage reserves on June 10,
2008 and has asked water agencies to adopt and enforce a drought measures to increase
water conservation awareness by reducing water use and eliminating waste; and
WHEREAS, after two (2) years of below average rain fall, low snowmelt runoff
and acourt-ordered restriction on water transfers, the City of Arcadia may face a water
shortage in 2009; and
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 FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director
or his/her designee is authorized to implement a voluntary water conservation program,
with the goal of reducing water use by ten (10%) percent, to reduce the risk and
severity of water shortages should the drought continue in 2009.
SECTION 2. An extensive publicity campaign will be launched using
public media to inform the public of the impending water shortage. The public shall be
encouraged to voluntarily reduce water usage by ten (10%) percent from the base
period by adhering to the following guidelines:
1. Limit car washing;
2. Limit landscape watering to the minimum necessary for plants to
survive and reuse household water when possible;
3. Eliminate continuous running of water while shaving or rinsing
dishes;
4. Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage;
5. Use biodegradable and/or disposable dishes;
6. Limit showers to four (4) minutes when possible;
7. Check plumbing, faucets, and toilets for leaks and repair immediately;
8. Wash full loads in clothes washers and dishwashers;
9. Use flow restriction and other water-saving devices where possible;
and
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l O.Delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended.
SECTION 3. The City of Arcadia finds that a phased program beginning
with voluntary measures to reduce consumption will best achieve the goal of
conserving the water supply without causing unnecessary adverse economic
consequences.
SECTION 4. If voluntary measures do not achieve the goal of a ten (] 0%)
percent reduction in water use, or if drought conditions worsen, the City of Arcadia
will consider the implementation of mandatory water conservation.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
Passed approved and adopted this 5th day of August , 2008.
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Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
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ityClerk of the City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCAD[A )
I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies
that the foregoing Resolution No. 6637 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of August, 2008 and that said Resolution
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kovacic and Wuo
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