HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10635 Manditory Restrictions on Outdoor Irrigation of Ornamental Landscape or TurfRESOLUTION NO. 10635 (2015 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING MANDATORY
RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR IRRIGATION OF ORNAMENTAL
LANDSCAPES OR TURF WITH POTABLE WATER
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2015 the Governor issued Executive Order B -29 -15 which
requires the State of California to reduce water use by 25 %; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015 the State Water Resources Control Board adopted
regulations mandating the City of San Luis Obispo reduce water use by 12 %; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2015 the San Luis Obispo City Council adopted an ordinance
amending Chapter 13.07 of the City's Municipal Code to include two day a week outdoor
watering restrictions and limiting irrigation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, by this Resolution, restricting the use of potable water for the outdoor
irrigation of ornamental landscapes or turf by limiting irrigation to two days a week and between
the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will assist the City in complying with the State Water
Resources Control Board 12% water reduction requirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby implements Section 13.07.030(B) of the
Municipal Code;
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby limits the outdoor irrigation of ornamental
landscape or turf with potable water to two days a week in accordance with the following
schedule:
• Even numbered addresses - Tuesday and Friday
• Odd numbered addresses - Monday and Thursday
SECTION 3. Effective Date and Term. The effective date of this Resolution is July 16,
2015. This Resolution shall remain in effect until the State Water Board rescinds or allows
expiration of the Emergency Regulations and the City Council formally rescinds its Drought
Emergency declaration.
Upon motion of Mayor Marx, seconded by Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members Carpenter, Christianson, and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
R 10635
Resolution No. 10635 (2015 Series)
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16`" day of June, 2015.
Mayor n Marx
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO-fORM:
istine Dietrick
ity Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this �Z ' day of '7::S-,, t �� o