HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11419 rescinding Resolution No. 11353, returning the City of San Luis Obispo to the Monitor Stage of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 11419 (2023SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 11353,
RETURNING THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO THE MONITOR
STAGE OF ITS WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, the State of California received record-breaking rainfall during the
winter of 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2022, the California State Water Board adopted an
emergency regulation mandating increased restrictions on water use across the state;
and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2022, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 13.07.030,
the City of San Luis Obispo City Council enacted Resolution 11353 declaring that the City
enter into Stage 2, the “Warning Stage”, of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and
ordering water reducing measures; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-
23, terminating specific provisions of several State of Emergency Proclamations and
Executive Orders relating to drought dated between April 21, 2021 and March 10, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s total water use is within all water use requirements
established by the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City’s water supplies are estimated to provide greater than ten
years of water to the community, and are therefore sufficient as to warrant reversion to
the “Monitor” stage of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that:
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SECTION 1.Declaration. In compliancewith State of California water
conservation regulations, the City of San Luis Obispo hereby declares that it rescinds the
2022 Resolution No. 11353, returning the City tothe “Monitor Stage”,of its 2020 Water
Shortage Contingency Plan. Water Shortage Response Stages, attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Marx, seconded by Council Member Francis, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16day of May2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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Exhibit A: Water Shortage Response Stages
STAGE
WATER
SUPPLY
STATUS1
CITY ACTIONS
Monitor
5+ years of
available water
supply
City maintains existing water conservation staffing levels and budget that
supports meeting internal water efficiency goals and regulatory
requirements for water conservation, including ongoing public outreach.
Watch
< 5 years of
available water
supply
(up to 10% water
shortage)
City increases programs that encourage voluntary water conservation
including public outreach, rebate programs, and water efficient fixture
giveaways. City examines available alternative water sources
(groundwater expansion, recycled water filling stations, water purchase
agreements, etc.), City modifies internal operations to focus on decreasing
water loss and prepares for subsequent WSCP stages. City ceases any
short-term outside-City water sales/leases.
Warning
< 4.5 years of
available water
supply
(up to 20% water
shortage)
City implements time of use irrigation restrictions (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
City increases staffing, budget, and outreach to achieve additional
voluntary conservation savings while preparing for Alert-Critical stages.
Alert
< 4 years of
available water
supply
(up to 30% water
shortage)
City requires mandatory conservation measures including outdoor
irrigation restrictions (four day a week watering) and considers a Water
Offset Program for new connections.
Severe
< 3.5 years of
available water
supply
(up to 40% water
shortage)
City implements Water Allotment Program. Water Offset Program for
new connections may be increased (1.5:1 or 2:1 offset ratio). Allowable
irrigation reduced to three days per week.
Extreme
< 3 years of
available water
supply
(up to 50% water
shortage)
City continues to implement a Water Allotment Program with reduced
allotment levels. Water Offset Program for new connections may be
increased (1.5:1 or 2:1 offset ratio). Allowable irrigation reduced to two
days per week with optional additional measures limiting turf and spray
irrigation.
Critical
< 2.5 year of
available water
supply
(>50% water
shortage)
City continues to implement a Water Allotment Program at further
reduced levels (minimum for public health and safety). Irrigation no
longer permitted. Water Offset Program to cease and no new connections
permitted.