CC - 1988-33 - Voluntary water conservation to reduce water consumption by ten percentI
RESOLUTION NO. 88-33
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY WATER
CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION
BY TEN PERCENT
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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 only the existence of water in storage has prevented
the declaration 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, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(Metropolitan), in recognition of the critical water conditions
existing in the State, is considering curtailment of agricultural
water deliveries in 1989; 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 (Resolution) on May 9, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution requests every water supplier in
Metropolitan's service area to alert its customers to the necessity
and means of saving water and to carefully monitor water uses to
prevent waste; and
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WHEREAS, the Resolution further requests every water supplier in
Metropolitan's service area to develop and implement specific water
conservation measures with a goal of reducing water use by 10
percent; and
i WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is a water supplier in
Metropolitan's service area; and
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I WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has the power and authority to
adopt water conservation measures within its city's boundaries; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council is
authorized to implement a voluntary drought conservation program,
with a goal of reducing water use by 10 percent, to reduce the risk
and severity of water shortages should the drought continue in 1989;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Rosemead will:
a. Audit its landscape irrigation systems to maximize
irrigation efficiency; adjust sprinklers and irrigation
systems to avoid overspray, runoff and waste;
I b. Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the day
and/or during the morning and eveing peak hours, and avoid
watering on windy days;
c. Minimize water used to flush sewers or hydrants;
i d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling
system is used;
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e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons;
f. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor,
for leaks and repair them immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Rosemead urges its residents
to:
a. Adjust sprinklers 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, except for health or sanitary reasons;
e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks, and other paved
surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons;
f. Where possible, install pool and spa covers to minimize
water loss due to evaporation;
g. Not allow the hose to run while washing the car, and to use
a bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff valve;
h. Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low-flow devices;
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i. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor,
for leaks and repair immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead requests that:
a. Parks, schools and golf courses not water during the hot
hours of the day, during the morning and evening peak hours,
and on windy days;
b. Restaurants, or other public places where food is served,
not serve drinking water to any customer unless expressly
requested.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead 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; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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
Rosemead will consider the adoption of a mandatory water conservation
program. The staff and City Attorney are directed to prepare such a
program for the City of Rosemead for consideration.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I!hereby certify that, the foregoing Resolution 88-33 was duly and regularly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 12th day of July, 1988,.by the following vote:
Yes: DeCocker, Taylor, Bruesch, McDonald, Imperial
No: None
CIT LERK
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