SR - RES-10961 - RESCINDING LEVEL 1 AND 2 WATER ALERTSAGENDA ITEM
1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 10961 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding the
Level 1 and 2 -Water Alert -Water Supply Shortage as detailed in Ordinance 05 -14 Water
Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program and Regulations.
12. SUMMARY
In response to improving water supply conditions, the City of Orange, as a water purveyor is able
to rescind the Level 1 and 2 water conservation measures.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 10961 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding
the Level 1 and 2 -Water Alert-Water Supply Shortage as detailed in Ordinance 05 -14 Water
Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program and Regulations.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
lb. Provide and Maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
2d. Effectively manage and develop City assets.
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6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Infrastructure Element Goal 6.0: Ensure water, sewer, and storm drain systems meet the needs
of residents and businesses.
Policy 1.1: Provide sufficient levels of water, sewer, and storm drain service throughout the
community.
Economic Development Element Goal 6.0: Provide sufficient infrastructure to support
anticipated economic development and growth.
Policy 6.1: Provide public improvements to support commercial, industrial, and institutional
uses.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
On January 17, 2014 in response to the ongoing severe drought conditions, Governor Brown
declared a State of Emergency to exist throughout the State of California. He implored all
Californians to reduce water usage by 20%. The Governor reaffirmed the proclamation on April
25, 2014. To implement reductions statewide, the State Water Resources Control Board
( SWRCB) enacted emergency regulations that were approved by the State of California Office of
Administrative Law and went into effect on July 28, 2014. Over the following two years the
Governor has issued Executive Orders (B- 26 -14, B- 28 -14, B- 29 -15, B -36 -15 and B- 37 -16) to
further respond to the changing drought conditions.
To comply with the Governor's orders and regulations, the City Council approved Ordinance 05-
14 which went into effect November 14, 2014. In summary, the ordinance called for the
implementation of some permanent water restrictions and four levels of water conservation that
could be implemented in the future if drought conditions persisted. In response to the State
mandated 28% water conservation, the City Council approved Resolution No. 10865, which
adopted the Level 1 and 2 — Water Alert — Water Supply Shortage as detailed in Ordinance 05-
14. This resolution implemented a maximum of two days per week of landscape irrigation from
April to October and a maximum of one day per week during the months of November to March.
Since the adoption of Ordinance 05 -14, and subsequent approval of Resolution 10865, Level 1
and 2 water use restrictions, water use in the City of Orange, along with most of the rest of the
state, has been steadily declining. The overall state water conservation effort, along with the
resulting winter rainfall, has resulted in a change in the water supply conditions across the state.
The Governor's latest Executive Order, B- 37 -16, on May 13, 2016, recognized the change in
water supply conditions and tasked the SWRCB to adjust emergency water conservation
regulations through the end of January 2017.
The new stance from the Governor has given water agencies some latitude to match water
restrictions with the unique conditions each agency faces in dealing with and maintaining a
dedicated water conservation effort that meets conservation goals moving forward. In June,
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2016, staff in coordination with Municipal Water District of Orange County developed and
submitted to the SWRCB the water conservation target level that indicated Orange as having
sufficient water supplies to satisfy its demands. Therefore, the City indicated to the State that no
water conservation target was needed.
In rescinding the Level 1 and 2 — Water Alert — Water Supply Shortage, the components of Level
1 and 2 would be replaced with the permanent provisions of Ordinance 05 -14 and would remain
in force and include the following:
• Watering or irrigation of landscaping is prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Watering or irrigation of landscaping is limited to no more than 15 minutes per day per
station.
• Washing down hard or paved surfaces such as driveways, streets, sidewalks, etc. is
prohibited.
• Watering or irrigation of landscaping in a manner that causes or allows excessive run -off
onto driveways, streets, sidewalks, etc. is prohibited.
• Using water to wash a vehicle is prohibited except by hand -held bucket or hand -held hose
equipped with a positive self - closing water shut -off nozzle.
• Obligation to fix leaks within 7 days.
• Re- circulating water required for water fountains and decorative water features.
Additionally, the irrigating of ornamental turf on public street medians is permanently prohibited
by the SWRCB.
The Resolution carries with it the implementation of a 10% water conservation goal for all
residents, businesses, and visitors. While it is believed that with the passage of Resolution No.
10961 water consumption will continue to trend as it has over the past two years, staff will
continue to closely monitor water consumption demand. If demand increases significantly or the
Governor, through the SWRCB, implements new mandatory conservation goals, staff may
recommend additional action to further reduce water demand.
8. ATTACHMENTS 77�1
• Resolution No. 10961
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2016
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 10961 (C2300.K)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding the Level 1 and II Water
Supply Shortage.
Water Manager Jose Diaz provided a brief staff report. He reported that the community
will be informed of the modified drought regulations through various means including the
City's website and social media.
MOTION — Alvarez
SECOND — Smith
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to adopt Resolution No. 10961.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER — None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 06-16 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Zone Change No. 1281-
16 amending the Santiago Hills Planned Community District Regulations.
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to her absence at the July 12,
2016, City Council meeting.
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy
ABSTAIN — Nichols
Moved that Ordinance No. 06 -16 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted
by the preceding vote.
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