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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7009RESOLUTION NO. 7009 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 20 PERCENT WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a statewide drought on January 17, 2014 and urged residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 20 percent; and WHEREAS, after two years of below average rainfall and low level of snowpack, the City of Arcadia may face a water shortage in 2014; 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: SECTION 1. The Public Works Services Director is authorized to implement a voluntary water conservation program, with the goal of reducing water use by 20 percent, to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the drought continue the year. SECTION 2. An extensive media campaign will be launched to inform and educate the public of the impending water shortage. The public shall be encouraged to voluntarily reduce water usage by 20% 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; 1 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 10. Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. 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 20 percent water use reduction, 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. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] 2 Passed approved and adopted this 18th day of February_, 2014. Mayor o e Ci of Arcadia ATTEST: 4Cityer::k� APPROVED AS TO FORM: Steph n P. Deitsch City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 7009 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 18th day of February, 2014 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Harbicht, Kovacic, and Segal NOES: Council Member Wuo ABSENT: None 4 Clerk of the City of Arcadia