Res 09-030
RESOLUTION NO. 09-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING A LEVEL 2 WATER CONDITION,
CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 8.94 OF THE POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
WHEREAS, the City of Poway imports nearly 100% of its water supply from
Northern California and the Colorado River via contractual arrangements with the San
Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California; and
WHEREAS, historically dry conditions throughout California and along the
Colorado River Basin are limiting the amount of water available; and
WHEREAS, a federal court environmental ruling in August 2007 imposes
significant restrictions on the amount of water allowed to be pumped from Northern
California; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2009, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California announced it would reduce the amount of water supplied to the San Diego
County Water Authority by 13% beginning July 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Water Authority announced April 23, 2009,
that it would reduce the amount of water supplied to its member agencies, including the
City of Poway, by 8% beginning July 1, 2009.
WHEREAS, the City of Poway must reduce total water demand by at least 8% or
face severe financial penalties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
that:
1) A Level 2 water condition is hereby declared, as set forth in Poway Municipal
Code Chapter 8.94 - Water Conservation Plan, effective July 1, 2009; and
2) Mandatory water conservation measures are hereby established, as identified
in Poway Municipal Code 998.94.040 and 894.050, effective July 1, 2009,
with the following changes:
a. Ornamental fountains that recirculate water may be used no more than
six hours per day. When reductions in water deliveries to Poway reach
15%, the use of ornamental fountains shall be prohibited unless the
fountain uses reclaimed water.
b. Covers will not be required on single-family residential pools and spas
until reductions in water deliveries to Poway reach 15%.
Resolution No. 09-030
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
at a regular meeting this 2nd day of June, 2009.
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Don Higginson, rvrayor .......
ATTEST:
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royan, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Linda Troyan, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 09-030 was duly adopted by the City
Council.at a meeting of said City Council held on the 2nd day of June, 2009, and that it
was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: CUNNINGHAM, REXFORD, KRUSE, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: BOYACK
DISQUALIFIED: NONE