RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE TO FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.06 PERTAINING TO WATER USE RESTRICTIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
In response to Executive Order N-7-22 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 28, 2022 regarding a statewide drought, and in accordance with the City of Fullerton Municipal Code Section 12.06, City Council declared a Level 2 water shortage emergency. Restrictions shall become effective June 10, 2022 and remain in effect until City Council determines the water supply shortage has ended or it implements another phase. The City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan outlines water restrictions imposed by Level 2. The City will implement Level 2 along with the clarification and amendments as follows:
LEVEL TWO WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE
A Level Two Water Supply Shortage includes the restrictions of a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage and corresponds to water savings of up to twenty percent. A Level 2 Water Supply Shortage sets a required savings determined by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
City staff have set a conservative water savings goal of twenty percent until such a time that the SWRCB assigns a required savings for the City of Fullerton. City staff will retain the administrative authority to set the required savings up to twenty percent based off guidance from the SWRCB. Should the SWRCB set the required savings above the administrative authority of City Staff, City Council must approve a change in the Level of the Water Supply Shortage recommendation.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROHIBITED USES OF WATER
Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Demand Reduction Actions:
Customers may irrigate three days per week turf watering when using potable water. Even numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Odd numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Customers may water plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens additional days using only drip irrigation or hand watering. No watering non-assigned days except for short periods of time for adjusting or repairing the irrigation system. Customers have no restriction on watering using reclaimed water, provided that the customer posts signs that identify reclaimed water use.
Filling or refilling ornamental lakes and ponds is prohibited. Ornamental lakes and ponds that sustain aquatic life of significant value and were actively managed prior to the storage declaration are exempt.
Pools and Spas – Require covers for pools and spas.
Pools – Allow the filling of swimming pools only when an appropriate cover is in place.
The Water Department will administer additional internal water saving procedures to meet the demand reduction required of this level.
Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Demand Reduction Actions
Watering or irrigation of vegetated areas is prohibited between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm except by use of a handheld device, hose equipped with an automatic shutoff device or for adjusting or repairing an irrigation system for short periods of time.
Restaurants may only serve water upon request.
Lodging establishment must offer opt out of linen services.
Commercial, industrial and institutional equipment must be properly maintained and in full working order.
All non-essential water use for nurseries, public entities, commercial and industrial use should stop.
The Water Department will administer additional internal water saving procedures to meet the demand reduction required of this level.
EXISITING PROHIBITED USES OF WATER
The Permanent Water Conservation Requirements listed in Fullerton Municipal Code Chapter 12.06.060 will remain in effect alongside the Level 2 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
WATER SUPPLY CONTINGENCY PLAN ENFORCEMENT
The City’s Public Works Director, or designee, shall be the Enforcement Officer to enforce the restrictions outlined in this resolution and in the WSCP as provided in the Fullerton Municipal Code Section 2.09.080.
The above conditions shall become effective June 10, 2022.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON ____________
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Fred Jung
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
Date
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