Res 14-049 RESOLUTION NO. 14-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING A LEVEL 2 WATER SHORTAGE ALERT,
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 potable 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, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued Governor's Proclamation No.
1-17-2014 on January 17, 2014, declaring a State of Emergency to exist in California
due to severe drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, the January Proclamation calls on all Californians to reduce their
water usage by 20% compared to calendar year 2013 regardless of previously achieved
water use reduction percentages or local water supply enhancements that may have
been implemented since the 1991 drought; and
WHEREAS, the January Proclamation highlights the State's dry conditions, lack
of precipitation and the resulting effects on drinking water supplies, the cultivation of
crops, and the survival of animals and plants that rely on California's rivers and streams;
and
WHEREAS, the State indicates that over 400,000 acres of farmland are expected
to be fallowed, and that some severely affected communities have implemented water
rationing, limiting water use in some cases to only 50 gallons per person per day,
foregoing showers, laundry, toilet flushing, and all outdoor watering; and
WHEREAS, for the first time in five years, State water officials have tapped into
water reserves to meet supply demands, depleting reservoirs and water storage to the
lowest levels since 1977; and
WHEREAS, forecasts for an El Nino weather effect are waning and there is no
guarantee that winter precipitation will alleviate the drought conditions, which will lead to
even more severe impacts across the state if the drought wears on; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board passed
Resolution No. 2014-0038 to adopt California Code of Regulations, Title 23, sections
863, 864, and 865 as an emergency regulation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that emergency regulation, urban water suppliers in
California that have a water shortage contingency plan must implement the stage of the
plan that imposes mandatory restrictions on outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes
or turf with potable water or face severe financial penalties; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Poway has established a Water Conservation Plan as
Chapter 8.94 of the Poway Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Poway Municipal Code Section 8.94.050 defines four levels of water
conservation measures, with Levels 2 through 4 imposing mandatory restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Poway City Manager declared a Level 2 Water Shortage Alert on
July 21, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
that:
1) As set forth in Poway Municipal Code Chapter 8.94 — Water Conservation
Plan, the City Manager's declaration of a Level 2 Water Shortage Alert is
hereby ratified, effective August 1, 2014; and
2) Mandatory water conservation measures are hereby established effective
August 1, 2014, as identified in Poway Municipal Code Chapter 8.94 and in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED • the City Council of th- City of Poway
at a regular meeting this 5th day of August 1 14.
A AILS.
Don Higginson, ay•
ATTEST:
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Sheila R. Cobian, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Sheila R. Cobian, CMC, City Clerk, of the City of Poway, do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 14-049 was duly adopted by
the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 5th day of August, 2014,
and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: CUNNINGHAM, VAUS, MULLIN, GROSCH, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
�heila '. Cobian, CMC, City Clerk
City of Poway
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Poway Municipal Code Chapter 8.94
Level 2 Water Shortage Alert
As outlined in PMC Chapter 8.94, the following water conservation measures are mandatory at
Level 2. All of the actions included in the state's emergency regulations are already included in
Poway's requirements (state mandates are indicated in italics below). Please note that these
requirements do not apply to reclaimed water, groundwater, or well water:
1. Do not wash down paved surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or patios, except when necessary to
alleviate safety or sanitation hazards.
2. Do not allow water waste from inefficient landscape irrigation, such as runoff,
low head drainage, or overspray and do not allow water flows onto nontargeted
areas, such as adjacent property, nonirrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or
structures.
3. Irrigate residential and commercial landscape before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00
p.m. only.
4. Use only a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle or bucket to
water landscaped areas, including trees and shrubs located on residential and
commercial properties that are not irrigated by a landscape irrigation system.
5. Irrigate nursery and commercial grower's products before 10:00 a.m. and after
6:00 p.m. only. Watering is permitted at any time using a hand-held hose
equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle, a bucket, or when a drip/micro-irrigation
system/equipment is used. Irrigation of nursery propagation beds is permitted at
any time. Water for livestock is permitted at any time.
6. Use only recirculated water to operate ornamental fountains.
7. Wash vehicles only using a bucket and a hand-held hose with positive shut-off
nozzle, mobile high pressure/low volume wash system, or at a commercial site
that recirculates (reclaims) water on site. Do not wash vehicles during hot
conditions when additional water is required due to evaporation.
8. Offer guests in hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments the
option of not laundering towels and linens daily.
9. Do not use single-pass cooling equipment in new commercial applications,
including, but not limited to, air conditioners, air compressors, vacuum pumps,
and ice machines.
10. Use a water recirculation system for commercial conveyor car washes and all
new commercial laundry systems.
11. Run only fully loaded dishwashers and washing machines.
Exhibit A
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12. Use recycled or nonpotable water for construction purposes to the fullest extent
possible when available.
13. Reset irrigation clocks as necessary to water once per week in winter, and not
more than three times per week in summer.
14. Add water to maintain the level of water in swimming pools and spas only when
necessary (to ensure proper operation of the pool filter). A pool cover is
encouraged, but not required.
15. Serve and refill water in restaurants and other food service establishments only
upon request.
16. Landscape watering shall be conducted only in conformance with landscape
watering schedules and restrictions for commercial and residential properties
approved by the City Manager. The watering schedule and restrictions may
address factors such as how many days during the week, which days of the
week, the amount of time per watering station, and other pertinent details.
Watering of landscaped areas that are not irrigated by a landscape irrigation
system shall be subject to the same watering schedule and restrictions, using a
bucket, hand-held hose with positive shut-off nozzle, or low-volume non-spray
irrigation. City-maintained parks, landscaped areas, and facilities; golf courses;
and commercial growers and nurseries are exempt from the schedule
restrictions.
17. All leaks shall be repaired within 72 hours of notification by the City of Poway,
unless other arrangements are made with the City Manager.
Exhibit A