Item 28 - Resolution Rescinding Water Supply Shortage Level Two Declaration

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Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 2 of 4 E. Pursuant to SAMC section 39-97 and Water Code section 355, the Phase 2 Water Supply Shortage shall remain in effect until the water supply shortage has ended or until another phase has been implemented. F. Due to significant precipitation that California received this year, and because of improved state, regional and local water supply conditions, o n March 24, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-5-23, which terminated specific paragraphs of previous Executive Orders and State of Emergency Proclamations. G. Executive Order N-5-23 specifically terminated paragraphs 1-3; 6; and 14- 15 of Executive Order N-7-22. H. The termination of paragraph 3, specifically, removes the requirement that water agencies be at level 2 of their WSCP and allows local water agencies to manage and calculate water use for their customers. I. Therefore, a Phase 0 Water Supply Shortage may now be declared and implemented, in accordance with SAMC section 39-97, Water Code Sections 351 and 352, and Government Code section 6061 , following a duly-noticed public hearing J. On August 15, 2023, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider this Resolution, at which time all customers of the City’s water supply had an opportunity to be heard to protest against the declaration and to present their respective needs to the City Council. Section 2. Pursuant to California Water Code sections 350 and 353, and for the reasons set forth herein, the City Council declares that a water shortage emergency now exists throughout the area served by the City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division. Section 3. Pursuant to the Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Santa Ana Municipal Code sections 39-97 and 39-100(a), the City Council hereby declares a Water Shortage Level 0. Section 4. Water Shortage Level 0 exists when the City anticipates no supply reductions, though the City’s permanent water conservation requirements on the delivery of water and the consumption of water within the City found in section 39-99 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code remain in effect at all times to prevent waste and unreasonable use of water. Section 5. The regulations and restrictions implemented by this Resolution shall be enforceable by the City pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 39-104. Section 6. All customers are urged to reduce water usage by following water conservation practices inside and outside the home.