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., 245 RESOLUTION NO. 92-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING DISCONTINUANCE OF PHASE I OF THE MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE TO CONSERVE THE AVAILABLE WATER SUPPLY WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana, a municipal corporation, is empowered to provide service within its boundaries; and WHEREAS, precipitation for the current water year has been substantially above normal particularly in the watersheds of the imported water suppliers serving Southern California; and WHEREAS, the residents of Santa Ana have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water use since implementation of Phase I of the City's mandatory water conservation ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District California who imports 25% of our water supply has water rationing effective April 1, 1992; and of Southern discontinued WHEREAS, the Orange County Water District who manages our groundwater basin from which we obtain the other 75% of our water supply, is expected to allow full pumping this year; and WHEREAS, adequate water supplies will be available for the coming fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has the power and authority to enforce water conservation measures within its boundaries; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency is authorized to discontinue Phase I of the mandatory water conservation ordinance contained in the Santa Ana Municipal Code, Chapter 39, Article VI effective June 1, 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Santa Ana shall urge its residents to maintain a permanent conservation ethic by: a. Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and/or during morning and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on windy days; b. Install low-water-using trees and plants and efficient irrigation systems; c. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is used; d. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks or other paved surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons;