HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2014 ppp ph3 Revisions to 13.07Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Regulation Adoption Process
State Water Resources Control Board
releases draft regulations on July 8, 2014
Regulations adopted on July 15, 2014
Office of Administrative Law approves the
regulations and they become effective on
July 28, 2014
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Requirements
Adopt & enforce water waste
prohibitions
Institute mandatory outdoor watering
restrictions
Monthly water use reporting required
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Proposed Outdoor Watering Restrictions
THREE-DAY A WEEK SCHEDULE
Even numbered addresses:
Sunday, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Odd numbered addresses:
Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Outreach Plan
Consistent communication with the local media;
Stepped up use of social media tools like Facebook;
Online Information via the City’s website;
Billing inserts and direct mail information;
Use of existing outreach elements like the Resource
newsletter;
Printed information for use at Farmers’ Market and
other events;
Selected use of print advertising
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Next Steps
Second reading of the Ordinance and adoption on 9/2
Return to the City Council on 9/16 with a Resolution to
implement the mandatory watering restrictions effective
10/2
Move forward with the Outreach Plan
Provide the community with technical assistance
needed to comply with the regulations and prohibitions
Revisions to Chapter 13.07
Mandatory Emergency Drought Regulations
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 13.07 of
the City’s Municipal Code to include the
implementation of mandatory restrictions on outdoor
irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf using
potable water.
Authorize the transfer of $30,000 from Water Fund
working capital to fund an educational and public
outreach plan related to the City’s emergency drought
regulations.
Water Conservation Hotline Telephone Number:
805-783-7776
Online submittal form:
Slowater.org