75B - PH - RESO - WATER SHORTAGE

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Public Hearing: Resolution Reducing Phase Water Supply Shortage Declaration from Phase 2 to Phase 1 August 2, 2016 Page 2 As a result, staff recommends declaring a Phase 1 Water Supply Shortage. Such a declaration will scale back Phase 2 conservation measures and put the following water conservation requirements into effect: 1. Restrictions on watering lawn, landscape, or other turf areas shall be modified to prohibit watering more often than every other day or Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Such areas shall only be watered between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This provision shall not apply to commercial nurseries and golf courses. 2. The watering of lawn, landscape, or other turf areas of commercial nurseries or golf courses shall be allowed between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There shall be no restriction on watering utilizing reclaimed water. 3. No customer shall make, cause, use or permit the use of water for any purpose in excess of the applicable percentage of the amount used in the customer's premises during the corresponding billing period of the base year as set by Council (such percentage to be determined by City Council and set forth in the Resolution declaring Phase 1). There shall be no restriction on the use of reclaimed water under this provision. 4. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within 72 hours of notification by the City, unless other arrangements are made with the City. The adoption of this resolution will also reduce the overall water use reduction requirement from 12 percent to 3 percent as compared to Base Year 2013 water usage. As California's water supply begins to returns to normal, the City, as a steward of a valuable water resource, needs to maintain public awareness and understanding of this critical issue and inform residents and business owners of the continued need to conserve water. Adopting this resolution will be a significant step toward encouraging efficient water use and conservation practices, while rolling back existing water use restrictions. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #2 (expand opportunities for conservation and environmental sustainability) and Objective #6 (focus projects and programs on improving the health and wellness of all residents), Strategy F (incorporate health and wellness into all applicable policies and plans). 75B -2