HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-045 N.C.S. 3/3/2014 Resolution No. 2014-045 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
DECLARING A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY AND IMPLEMENTING OF
STAGE 1 OF THE CITY'S WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is a City empowered to provide water service within
certain boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, calendar year 2013 was the lowest rainfall year on record in 120 years; and,
WHEREAS, due to this water supply shortage, a water shortage emergency exists and a
reduction in demand is required to ensure adequate supply in 2014 and beyond; and,
WHEREAS, On January 17, 2014 Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. declared a drought
state of emergency and directed state and local officials to take all necessary actions to conserve
water; and,
WHEREAS, the Restructured Agreement for Water Supply, executed on June 23, 2006,
by and between the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), the Cities of Cotati, Petaluma,
Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma, the North Marin and Valley of the Moon Water Districts
and the Town of Windsor, collectively known as the Water Contractors, created the Water
Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the Water Contractors, along with SCWA and Marin Municipal Water
District, are members of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, through which these
members have joined together to provide a regional approach to water use efficiency; and,
WHEREAS, On February 3, 2014, the Water Advisory Committee of the SCWA
Approved a Resolution Supporting The Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership Efforts And
Governor Jerry Brown's Emergency Drought Declaration That Includes Seeking 20% Voluntary
Conservation and recommended that all principal SCWA contractors follow suite with their
respective governing boards; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has the authority and responsibility to adopt water
demand reduction measures within its area of service; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma's Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage 1 calls for a
15% voluntary reduction in water use by all customers served by the City's potable water
distribution system and Governor Brown has ordered a 20% reduction in water use.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the City Council declares that under the
current water shortage conditions, a water shortage emergency exists and Stage 1 of the City's
Water Shortage Contingency Plan will be implemented immediately. Furthermore, the prescribed
Stage 1 is hereby increased from a requested 15%voluntary reduction in water use for all water
customers within the area served by the City of Petaluma potable water distribution system to
20% to comply with the Governor's and WAC's associated proclamations
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3rd day of March,2014, f fo
by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson. Barrett,Mayor Glass. Harris. Kealy.Vice Mayor Kearney,Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk Mayor
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