RES-10961 Level I & II Water Supply ShortageRESOLUTION NO. 10961
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE RESCINDING THE LEVEL I
AND II WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE.
WHEREAS, a reliable minimum supply of potable water is essential to the public health,
safety and welfare of the people and economy of the southern California region; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions in the State of California have improved yet the State
continues to experience record dry conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange residents, business, and visitors reduced water use by
more than 25 percent compared to 2013; and
WHEREAS, one of the two main sources of import water for the region has improved;
and
WHEREAS, a statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions was declared by
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., effective January 17, 2014; and
WHEREAS, new regulations taking effect in June 2016 give Orange more autonomy to
set conservation goals based on local supply conditions, and the State Water Board expects
suppliers to continue to make water conservation a top priority as California enters the summer
months, when the opportunity for water savings is greatest; and
WHEREAS, the adoption and enforcement of a water conservation and supply shortage
program is necessary to manage the City's potable water supply in the short and long -term to
avoid, or minimize the effects of the drought and that such program is essential to ensure a reliable
and sustainable supply of water for the public health, safety and welfare, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Ordinance 05 -14 establishing a
Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program and Regulations, which included the
adoption of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 7.02 entitled the City of Orange Water Conservation
and Water Supply Shortage Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange as
follows:
That due to improved water storage conditions, the water supply has improved and
along with a reduction in consumer demand has together ensured that sufficient water
supplies will be available to meet anticipated demands.
2. Rescind Resolution No. 10865 declaring a Level I and II Water Supply Shortage.
Implement the Permanent Restrictions as described in Ordinance 05 -14 in order to
achieve the necessary water conservation required by the State.
4. Implement a voluntary 21 percent water conservation effort for all residents, business,
and visitors.
5. The restrictions imposed by this resolution shall be effective August 9, 2016.
ADOPTED this 9th day of August 2016.
ATTEST:
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Mary E. urp ity Clerk, City o ge
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF ORANGE
eresa E. Smith, Vayor, City of Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary E. urp , City Clerk, Cit f Orange
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