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;
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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.
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Passed approved and adopted this 18th day of February_, 2014.
Mayor o e Ci of Arcadia
ATTEST:
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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
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Clerk of the City of Arcadia