HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.076 (05-05-15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015.076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO
SOLICIT BIDS FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES FOR WATER CONSERVATION
EFFORTS
WHEREAS, On April 1, 2015 Governor Brown issued Executive Order B -29 -15
mandating a 25% reduction in potable urban water usage from 2013 levels in cities and
towns across California by actions such as the (i) replacement of 50 million square feet
of lawns and ornamental "turf with drought tolerant landscapes; (ii) prohibition of
irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians; and (iii)
institution. of rate structures and other pricing mechanisms, including but not limited to
surcharges, fees and penalties, to maximize water conservation; and (iv) increased
enforcement actions; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2015, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) supported
Governor Brown's announcement for mandatory conservation by voting to restrict
wholesale deliveries to its 26 member public agencies to help save water and stretch
available supplies in the fourth year of statewide drought; and
WHEREAS, MWD's cutback amounts to a 15% reduction in supplies starting July
1, 2015 and includes surcharges of roughly four times the normal price of an acre foot
of water for member agencies that go over their allocation; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2015, the City Council approved a resolution declaring a
level 2 water supply shortage pursuant to the provisions under article 14 -11 of the
Lynwood Municipal Code and ordering the implementation of conservation measures
there under including the enforcement provisions; and
WHEREAS, to ensure compliance with the Governor's Executive Order, public
outreach and education is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to issue a RFP for public outreach services to assist
the City with its water conservation efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes staff to issue a RFP for public outreach
services to assist the City with its water conservation efforts.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2015.
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David . Garcia, City Attorney
C n/ .
JWe Luis Solache, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of May, 2015.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE,
SANTILLAN -BEAS AND SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
M t ria Minonez, Cktyberk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CASTRO, HERNANDEZ,
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council
of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2015.076 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on
the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 5th day of May, 2015.
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Maria Quinonez, City tlerk