RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN WHEREAS, in response to the severe drought of 2012-2016, new legislation in 2018 created a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) mandate replacing the water shortage contingency analysis under former law; WHEREAS, permanent water waste prohibitions contained in the City’s Water Service and Use Rules and Regulations remain in effect at all times; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara provided notice via e-mail on February 03, 2026, to local cities and agencies that the City will be updating its existing WSCP; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara prepared an updated WSCP to include six standard water shortage levels per California Water Code Section 10623; and, WHEREAS, on June 23, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed WSCP at a regularly scheduled meeting, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to present verbal and written testimony and evidence.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Approval of the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The Council has reviewed the WSCP at a regular public meeting conducted on June 23, 2026. Based on the evidence and testimony presented at the public meeting, the Council hereby approves adoption of the WSCP for utilization during times of drought or catastrophic supply shortages as recommended by Water Department staff.
2. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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ATTEST: ______________________________
Nora Pimentel, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference: 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan S:\Attorney\RESOLUTIONS\Form Resolution-City.doc
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