HomeMy WebLinkAbout7506_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7506
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IMPLEMENTING MODIFICATIONS TO ITS WATER CONSERVATION
PLAN TO STAGE 11
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed a proclamation of a state
of emergency which stated 2014 was projected to be the driest year on record and that snowpack
was only 20 percent of the non-nal average as of the date of the proclamation; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed a proclamation of
continued state of emergency which requested Californians limit their water use and asked that
water used for outdoor irrigation be limited; and
WHEREAS, due to the limited results of the prior actions, on July 15, 2014, the State
Water Resources Control Board ("State Board") approved Resolution No. 2014-0038 adopting
sections 863, 864, and 865 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Regulations");
and
WHEREAS, the Regulations, among other restrictions, limit usage for irrigation, restrict
water from being used for washing sidewalks and driveways, and prohibit irrigation that causes
runoff, and
WHEREAS, the Regulations remained in effect for 270 days after filing with the
Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2015, because of the continued drought, the State Board
adopted new regulations ("New Regulations") adding additional water use restrictions to the
prior Regulations; and
WHEREAS, as required by New Regulations, effective on March 27, 2015, City is
required to implement New Regulations, which expire December 31, 2015; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
Section 1. The City of Redlands remains in Stage II, Mandatory Compliance, of its
water conservation plan.
Section 2. Potable water customers of the City of Redlands with even numbered
addresses are restricted to irrigating only on even numbered calendar days, and potable water
customers of the City of Redlands with odd numbered addresses are restricted to irrigating only
on odd numbered calendar days.
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Section 3. The application of potable water is prohibited to outdoor landscapes
during
and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall.
Section 4. Operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of
choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel shall prominently
display notice of this option in each guest room using clear and easily understood language.
Section 5. The City Council hereby determines that the approval of this Resolution is
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the state's CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that approval of this Resolution may have a significant impact on the
environment.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 7" day of April, 2015.
'Traul W. Foster, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam Irwin/, CitClerk
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I, Sam Irwin, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on
the 7°i day of April, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Gilbreath, Barich, James; Mayor Foster
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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