RESOLUTION NO. 2022-100
A Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, california, DECLARING A LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE AND rescind Resolution NO. 2016-106, the current level 1 water supply shortage declaration WHEREAS, at the June 15, 2009 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4122 a “Water Conservation and Water Supply Shortage Program” (“Water Conservation Program”) that became effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Water Code Section 376; WHEREAS, the Water Conservation Program allows the City Council to declare by Resolution a water supply shortage level, and states that the conservation requirements shall take effect on the 10th day after the water shortage level is declared; and WHEREAS, on March 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newson issued a Drought Emergency Proclamation due to the dire drought conditions and the need to conserve more; WHEREAS, Water Code Section 1058.5 grants the State Water Resources Control Board the authority to adopt emergency regulations in certain drought conditions. On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted a Resolution to implement an Emergency Water Conservation requirement; and WHEREAS, to ensure the City meets the Emergency Water Conservation requirements set forth by the State Water Resources Control Board, the City has determined that a critical twenty (20) percent reduction in potable water use from 2020 levels is required and that a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage be declared and implemented by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pomona as follows:
SECTION 1. In addition to the Water Conservation Program’s permanent water conservation requirements established by Ordinance No. 4122, the City Council hereby declares a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage throughout the City and directs the City Manager to implement the following Level 2 water conservation requirements:
Limits on Watering Days. Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water during the months of April through October is limited to two (2) days per week on the following schedule:
Odd addresses on Monday and Thursday
Even addresses on Tuesday and Friday
During the months of November through March, watering or irrigation of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no more than one (1) day per week on the following schedule:
Odd addresses on Tuesday
Even addresses on Thursday
This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation zones that exclusively use very low flow drip type irrigation systems when an emitter produces more than two (2) gallons of water per hour. This provision also does not apply to watering or irrigating by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, or for very short periods of time for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an irrigation system.
Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within 48 hours of notification by the City unless other arrangements are made with the City.
Limits on Filling Lakes or Ponds. Filing or refilling ornamental lakes or ponds are prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals are of significant value and have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of a supply shortage level under this division.
Limits on Washing Vehicles. Using water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to, any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat, motor home or trailer, whether motorized or not, is prohibited except by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container, a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle or device, by high pressure/low volume wash systems, or at a commercial car washing facility that utilizes a recirculating water system to capture or reuse water.
Limits on Filling Residential Swimming Pools and Spas. Refilling of more than one (1) foot per week, and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas with potable water is prohibited, except upon written authorization from the City Manager or designee.
Other Prohibited Uses. The City may implement other prohibitions on water uses as determined by the City, upon reasonable notice to customers.
Suspension of Non-Functional Turf. To prevent the unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation, the use of potable water is prohibited for the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. Non-functional turf is ornamental and not regularly used for human recreation or for civic or community events. Non-functional turf does not include sports fields, and turf that is regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Ordinance No. 4122, the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to publish this Resolution in a local newspaper within seven (7) days of adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2022.
CITY OF POMONA:
______________________________
Tim Sandoval
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________ Sonia Carvalho Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Pomona at a regular meeting thereof held on June 6, 2022 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2022-100
June 6, 2022
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