HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10566 Implementing Mandatory Restrictions on the Outdoor Irrigation RESOLUTION NO. 10566 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA,
IMPLENIENTING MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS ON THE OUTDOOR
IRRIGATION OF ORNANIENTAL LANDSCAPES OR TURF WITH
POTABLE WATER
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014 the State Water Resources Control Board adopted
California Code of Regulations ("CCR"), title 23, sections 863, 864 and 865 (the "Emergency
Regulations"), which require, among other things, that urban water suppliers implement all
requirements and actions of the stage of its water shortage contingency plan that imposes
mandatory restrictions on outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water;
and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo ("City') is an urban water supplier subject to
the Emergency Regulations; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014 the San Luis Obispo City Council adopted an
ordinance amending Chapter 13.07 of the City's Municipal Code in order to comply with the
Emergency Regulations; and
WHEREAS. by this Resolution, the City intends on implementing all requirements and
actions within its Water Shortage Contingency Plan restricting the use of potable water for the
outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf.
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby implements Section 13.07.030(6) of the
Municipal Code and hereby limits the outdoor irrigation of ornamental landscape or turf with
potable water to three days a week in accordance with the following schedule:
• Even numbered addresses - Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Odd numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday and Friday
SECTION 2. Effective Date and Term. The effective date of this Resolution is October
2. 2014. This Resolution shall remain in effect until and shall automatically expire on April 25,
2015 unless the State Water Board extends or rescinds the Emergency Regulations in which case
this Resolution shall be so extended or shall so terminate so that the restrictions on outdoor
irrigation set forth in Section 1 above run concurrently with the life of the Emergency
Regulations.
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Resolution No. 10566 (2014 Series)
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Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh and Smith.
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: Council Member Carpenter
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16`h day of September 2014.
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APPROVED AS T FORM:
C istme Dietrick
City Attorney