HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 15,666RESOLUTION NO. 15,666
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ADOPTING A PROGRAM
OF VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, 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 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a voluntary water
conservation program, with a goal of reducing water use by
10 percent, to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages
is hereby implemented; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of National City urges
its citizens 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 recycl-
ing system is used, except for health or sanitary reasons;
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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. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and
outdoor, for leaks and repair immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City
requests that:
a. Parks, schools and golf courses 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 ex-
pressly requested;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of National City
finds 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June , 1988
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GEORGE H. EISER, III -CITY ATTORNEY
GEORGE H4 WATERS, MAYOR