HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-104 N.C.S. 06/20/2016Resolution No. 2016 -104 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-075 N.C.S.,
TO END ENACTMENT OF STAGE TWO OF THE WATER STORAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTARY GOAL OF
10 PERCENT REDUCTION OF CITY WATER DEMAND
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is a City empowered to provide water service within
certain boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) is a wholesaler of water to the
City of Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2015, the City Council, by Resolution No. 2015 -075 N.C.S.,
adopted an amended Stage 2 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP); and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2016, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B -37 -16 that
permanently prohibits practices that waste potable water and ordered the SWRCB to adjust and
extend emergency regulations; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2016, the SWRCB adopted a statewide water conservation
approach that replaces the prior percentage reduction -based water conservation standard with a
localized approach that mandates urban water suppliers act now to ensure at least a three year
supply of water to their customers under drought conditions.; and
WHEREAS, water supply conditions indicate that no demand reduction is required by
SCWA to ensure at least a three year supply of water to the City under current conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City is a principle contractor of wholesale water supply from SCWA for
95 percent or more of the City's water demand and can therefore certify that its water supply
condition indicates a zero percent water conservation target; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Utilities staff recommends that water conservation be
encouraged to assure continued awareness of the importance of water supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council declares that under
the current water conditions a Water Shortage Emergency does not exist within the area served
by the City Water System; AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby declared to be findings of the City
Council of the City of Petaluma.
2. The previous resolution establishing Stage 2 of the WSCP, Resolution No. 2015 -075
N.C.S., is hereby repealed.
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3. The City Council encourages Petaluma residents to voluntarily reduce water demand
by 10 percent compared to 2013 usage.
4. The City Council directs the City Manager to bring forward action for the Council to
consider adopting the following prohibitions on certain water use practices to ensure
compliance with state regulations. Water use prohibitions are to be in effect until
Council adoption of the following prohibitions into the City's Water Conservation
Regulations:
a. The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks, except where
necessary to address immediate health and safety need or to comply with a term
or condition in a permit issued by a state or federal agency.
b. The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking
establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias,
bars, or other public places where food or drink are served and /or purchased.
c. The irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians.
5. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
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