HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 88-2805RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2805
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING
A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO
REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY TEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, because of inadequate rainfall, the State Department of
water Resources declared 1987 to be a dry year, and 1988 a critically
dry year, and only the existence of water in storage has prevented
the declaration of a drought year, which may nevertheless be subse-
quently declared if stored water falls below a critical level; and
WHEREAS, precipitation for the current water year has been
substantially below normal, particularly in the watersheds of the
imported water supplies serving Southern California, and many commu-
nities in the State will suffer water shortages; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California has asked all
Californians to conserve water on a voluntary basis; and
WHEREAS , the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(Metropolitan), in recognition of the critical water conditions
existing in the State, is considering curtailment of agricultural
water deliveries in 1989; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the critical water conditions exist-
ing in the State, Metropolitan's Board of Directors approved a Reso-
lution on the California Drought on May 9, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution requests every water supplier in Metro-
politan's Service area to alert its customers to the necessity and
means of saving water and to carefully monitor water uses to prevent
waste; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution further requests every water supplier in
Metropolitan's service area to develop and implement specific water
conservation measures with a goal of reducing water use by 10 per-
cent; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to
implement a voluntary drought conservation program, with .a goal of
reducing water use by 10 percent, to reduce the risk and severity of
water shortages should the drought continue in 1989; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Temple City during this
critical period, will use reasonable efforts to:
a. Audit its landscape irrigation systems to maximize irriga-
tion efficiency; adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to
avoid overspray, runoff and waste;
b. Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the day
and /or during the morning and evening peak hours, and avoid
watering on windy days;
c. Minimize water used to flush sewers or hydrants;
d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling
system is used;
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e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons;
f. Retrofit plumbing fixtures with low -flow devices except for
those fixtures that require high -flow fixtures for health or
sanitary reasons;
g. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor,
for leaks and repair them immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,' the City of Temple City urges its
residents at this time to:
a. Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray,
runoff and waste;
b. Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and /or during
morning and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on windy
days;
c. Install new landscaping, low- water -using trees and plants
and efficient irrigation systems;
d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling
system is used, except for health or sanitary reasons;
e. Not hose down driveways, sidewalks and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons;
f. Where possible, install pool and spa covers to minimize
water loss due to evaporation;
g. Not allow the hose to run while washing the car, and to use
a bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff valve;
h. Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low -flow devices;
i. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor,
for leaks and repair immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Temple City requests
that:
a. Private commercial and industrial facilities not water
during the hot hours of the day, during the morning and
evening peak hours, and on windy days;
b. Restaurants, or other public places where food is served,
not serve drinking water to any customer unless expressly
requested;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Temple City finds that
a phased program beginning with voluntary measures to reduce consump-
tion will best achieve the goal of conserving the water supply with-
out causing unnecessary adverse economic consequences;
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September 1988.
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ief Deputy City C erk
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, Resolution No.
was adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a
regular meeting held on the 6th day of September, 1988 by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen- Atkins, Breazeal ,Froehle,Gillanders,Swain
Councilmen -None
Councilmen -None
of Deputy Ci *'miler