City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: James Pease, Public Works Director
Date: 06/09/2022
Subject: Mandatory Water Conservation Measures
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to consider approving a resolution that would enact the emergency water conservation measures called for through Executive Order N-7-22 by Governor Gavin Newsom and adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board on May 24, 2022.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RIPON ORDERING MANDATORY WATER
CONSERVATIONS MEASURES
WHEREAS, the State of California is experiencing serious drought conditions; and WHEREAS, Section 13.04.310 of the Ripon Municipal Code prohibits excess use and wasting of water; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2021, May 10, 2021, July 8, 2021, and October 19, 2021 the Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist throughout the State of California due to extreme and expanding drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2022 the Governor issued Executive Order N-7-22 that in part requires the State Water Resources Control Board to consider adopting emergency regulations in an effort to conserve water throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2022 the State Water Resources Control Board adopted Resolution No. 2022-0018 requiring urban water suppliers to implement mandatory water reductions which requires the City of Ripon to implement by June 10, 2022, at a minimum, all demand reduction actions identified in the water shortage contingency plan for a shortage level of ten (10) to twenty (20) percent; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018 the City of Ripon passed Resolution No. 18-34 that instituted certain mandatory water conservation measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ripon does hereby repeal Resolution No. 18-34 and institute the following mandatory water conservation measures which will remain in effect until such time as the aforementioned mandatory water conservation measures are lifted and the City Council adopts a resolution repealing this Resolution:
Outdoor water use prohibited from 10 am to 6 pm; 1
During the months of November through February, all properties within the City of Ripon with an even address are only allowed to water landscaping on Saturday; 1 During the months of November through February, all properties within the City of Ripon with an odd address are only allowed to water landscaping on Sunday; 1 During the months of March through October, all properties within the City of Ripon with an even address are only allowed to water landscaping on Tuesday and Saturday; 1 During the months of March through October, all properties within the City of Ripon with an odd address are only allowed to water landscaping on Wednesday and Sunday; 1 The use of water for washing vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, or cleaning of building exteriors is only allowed during the same outdoor watering day/time restrictions previously described and with the use of an automated shut-off nozzle on the hose; Water use for decorative water features, such as fountains is prohibited except where water is used for a pond that supports aquatic life. Decorative fountains must incorporate a water recirculation system;
Draining and refilling of pools, spas, and ponds shall only be allowed for health, maintenance or structural considerations, after approval by the Public Works Director.
Request for approval must be in writing to the Director; No irrigation of ornamental landscapes during and 48 hours following measurable rain fall;
It is prohibited to use water to wash driveways, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, aprons and other exterior surfaces except for sanitation, public health and safety and fire protection purposes;
No application of water to outdoor landscaping in a manner that causes excessive runoff; excessive water use is defined as “water that leaves the property of origin in a continuous flow of any dimension for 150 feet from the property, or for more than five minutes in duration.”
All water leaks, breaks, malfunctions within a water users plumbing, distribution or irrigation system shall be repaired within 24 hours from the time it is discovered; Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily and prominently displayed notice of this option; Restaurants and food service establishments prohibited from serving water except upon request;
The use of potable water for construction and dust control is prohibited; The use of potable water is prohibited for the irrigation of non-functional turf2at commercial, industrial, and institutional3sites. The use of potable water is not prohibited to the extent necessary to ensure the health of trees and other perennial non-turf plantings or to the extent necessary to address an immediate health and safety need; The irrigation with potable water of landscapes outside of newly constructed homes and buildings shall be in a manner consistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that when the City of Ripon becomes aware of a violation of this resolution, a written notice shall be delivered to the property by first class mail. Upon repeated violations, a penalty will be assessed, as set forth in the Ripon Municipal Code Section 13.04.580, except that each violation shall result in penalties as set forth below:
First violation within one year period $50
Second violation within a one year period $100
Third violation within a one year period $200
Any additional violation within a one year period $400 1 Exceptions may be granted in writing by the Public Works Director for the purposes of establishing newly installed landscape areas, edible crops for personal consumption using a drip system, or properties that require additional watering days due to the size of the area to be irrigated (e.g., schools, parks, etc.). 2 “Non-functional turf” means turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes 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 community events. 3 “Commercial, industrial and institutional” refers to commercial water users, industrial water users, and institutional water users4and includes homeowners’ associations, common interest developments, community service organizations, and other similar entities but does not include the residences of these entities’ members or separate interests.
4 “Institutional water user” means a water user dedicated to public service. This type of user includes, among other users, higher education institutions, schools, courts, churches, hospitals, government facilities, and nonprofit research institutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Ripon this 9th day of June, 2022, by the following vote:
THE CITY OF RIPON,
A Municipal Corporation
By ________________________________
DEAN UECKER, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________
LISA ROOS, City Clerk