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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2022
TO: Board of Directors, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 FROM: Department of Public Works
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION LIMITING OUTDOOR WATERING TO
ONE DAY PER WEEK
Subsequent to the preparation of this staff report, the Calleguas Municipal Water District (Calleguas) requested that stakeholders participate in a newly developed Drou ght Response Task Force. Calleguas has requested that each stakeholder select two or three representatives from the f ollowing areas: Elected Official , City Manager (or designee), and Public Works.
Calleguas has indicated that the purpose of the Drought Response Task Force is to foster a unified and organized drought response by providing local jurisdictions with a platform for coordination and collaboration, timely drought related updates, access to resour ces, and opportunities for idea sharing. This eff ort will encompass coordination and collaboration from a broad range of leaders in their service area.
Task Force meetings will occur monthly initially via Zoom during daytime hours and include regular updates from Calleguas on the water supply, new regulatory requirements, and resources and materials that are available to support local water providers and residents. Additionally, participating agencies will have an opportunity to report on local conservation efforts and brainstorm new ideas or concepts that could support an organized drought response. By working closely together and coordinating a fluid response, stakeholders can align response protocols and generate unified public messaging for water purveyors and communities across southeast Ventura County.
The first meeting of the Drought Response Task Force is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.
Staff requests that the City Council select a Council Member to partic ipate in the Task Force.
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Ronald K. Fuchiwaki, Director
Department of Public Works
SUPPLEMENTAL
AGENDA ITEM NO.
9B