HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-13 - RESOLUTIONS - WATER CONSERVATION REDUCTION (2)RESOLUTION NO. 88-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY IN THE
ADOPTION OF A VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM 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 subsequently 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 watershed of the
imported water supplies serving Southern California, and many
communities 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, in recognition of the critical water conditions existing
in the State, is considering curtailment of agricultural water
deliveries in 1989; and
WHEREAS, that if voluntary measures do not achieve the
goal of a ten percent reduction in water use, or if a drought
condition is declared by the State of California, the Castaic Lake
Water Agency's Board will consider the adoption of a mandatory water
conservation program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita has the power and
authority to adopt and support water conservation measures within
its boundaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Santa
Clarita supports the program of the Castaic Lake Water Agency to
implement a voluntary drought conservation program, with a goal of
reducing water usage by ten percent in order to reduce the risk and
severity of water shortages should the drought continue in 1989, and
that the City of Santa Clarita adopt by reference Castaic Lake Water
Agency Board Resolution No. 667 and urge all the citizens of this
community to conserve water.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if voluntary measures do not
achieve the goal of a ten percent reduction in water usage, or if a
drought condition is declared by the State of California, the City
of Santa Clarita will support the Castaic Lake Water Agency in the
adoption of a mandatory water conservation program.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of
October , 1988.
AYES: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. 667
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CASTAIC
LAKE WATER AGENCY ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF
VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO REDUCE
WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE SANTA CLARITA
VALLEY BY TEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, the Castaic Lake Water Agency is a public entity
organized and operating pursuant to the California Water Code --
Appendix, Chapter 103, and is primarily empowered to supply water
at wholesale to retail water distributors within the Santa
Clarita Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Agency's current sole source of water is that water
imported through the State Water Project from 'Northern
California; and
WHEREAS, due to general statewide inadequate rainfall, the State
Department of Water Resources declared 1987 to be a dry year, and
1988 a critically dry year; and
WHEREAS, only the existence of water in storage reservoirs has
prevented the State's declaration of a drought year, which
declaration may still occur if ,stored water falls below a
critical level; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California has asked all
Californians to conserve water on a voluntary basis; and
WHEREAS, the critical nature of the water supply available to the
Agency makes it necessary that Santa Clarita Valley citizens
reduce water consumption by at least ten percent in order to
protect and conserve the public water supply and to lessen the
demand on the remaining water in storage; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has and will continue to cooperate with the
retail water distributors in the Valley who have, pursuant to
Water Code, Sections 10610 through 10656, adopted an urban water
management program for retail sales --which contains water
conservation measures including metering, leak detection, public
education, public information, home retrofit devices, drip and
sprinkler irrigation restrictions, and a landscape irrigation
program, among others; and
WHEREAS, the Agency additionally has both the power and the
authority to adopt and enforce water conservation measures within
,.— its boundaries pursuant to Water Code -- Appendix, Sections 15(k)
and 15(1), and through Sections 17 and 18 thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Agency's Board of
Directors does hereby find and determine the following:
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That a serious statewide water shortage exists as a
result of two years of inadequate rainfall, and that it
is necessary and in the best interests of the water
users within Agency's boundaries to conserve and
protect existing water supplies against waste and
unreasonable uses by utilizing water conservation
measures to reduce consumption by at least ten percent.
2. That a phased program beginning with voluntary measures
to reduce consumption will best achieve the goal of
conserving the water supply without causing unnecessary
adverse economic consequences.
3. That if voluntary measures do not achieve the goal of a
ten percent reduction in water use, or if a drought
condition is declared by the State of California, this
Agency's Board will consider the adoption of a
mandatory water conservation program.
4. That the following measures are requested to be taken
within Agency's service area, with the goal being a
reduction of individual water use by at least ten
percent:
For Retail, Commercial, and Governmental Water Users:
s Do not hose down driveways, patios, sidewalks, or
other paved areas, but instead use a broom or
blower.
• Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoors
and outdoors, for leaks --.and repair them
immediately; and install water saving devices on
in -door plumbing.
o Water lawns and landscaping before 10:00 a.m. or
after 5:00 p.m., and do not overwater.
• Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid
overspray, runoff, and waste, and avoid watering
on windy days.
• Avoid allowing the hose to run while washing your
car, and instead use a bucket or an automatic
cutoff on the hose.
• When installing new landscaping, plant low water
demand trees and plants, and avoid large turf
areas, which consume large quantities^'of water.
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• Where possible, install and use pool and spa
covers to reduce evaporation.
• Parks, school grounds, and golf courses should not
be watered between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
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5:00 p.m., and reclaimed water should be used
wherever possible.
s Developers of commercial and industrial properties
should use low water use landscaping plants to
provide for permanent water conservation.
® Agricultural users should consult with the
Resource Conservation District in their area for
appropriate water conservation measures, and
implement them as soon as possible.
For the Agency:
• The staff is directed to take immediate measures
to support the water conservation measures
contained in the Urban Water Management Plans of
Santa Clarita Valley retail water distributors,
and to increase public information and education
by widespread distribution to citizens of water
conservation information.
• The staff and legal counsel are directed to
prepare, in cooperation with retail water
distributors, a proposed mandatory water
conservation program which can be implemented to
.conserve Agency water in the event of a declared
drought emergency.
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