AgdaPkt 2014-08-25 Closed and Joint with SA and Planning Amended

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8.B. - Page 3 • Watering of outdoor landscaping that causes runoff to adjacent property, non- irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots or structures is prohibited; • Using a hose to wash an automobile, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle is prohibited; and • Using potable water in a fountain or decorative water feature, unless water is recirculated, is prohibited. 2. Activate Water Shortage Contingency Plans Outdoor irrigation water use is restricted to no more than two days per week as follows: a) ornamental landscapes or turf not supplied through a dedicated irrigation meter with potable water shall only be irrigated twice per week as follows: addresses ending with an odd number shall only irrigate ornamental landscapes or turf on Mondays and Thursdays, and addresses ending with an even number shall only irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. It is prohibited to irrigate ornamental landscapes or turf with potable water on Saturdays, Sundays or Wednesdays; and b) for ornamental landscapes or turf that are supplied with potable water through a dedicated irrigation meter billed by Redwood City to customers through budget based water rates, the customer shall reduce irrigation usage of potable water by 20% of their allotted irrigation water budget. 3. Report Urban Water Use to State Water Board • Track City water use and report to the State Water Board by the 15th of each month pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Section 865(d). These temporary water conservation measures are implemented through the attached Resolution Implementing Outdoor Water Use Restrictions in Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board's Emergency Drought Regulations. As directed by the SWRCB, these mandatory water conservation measures will remain in effect for the 270 day period specified in SWRCB Resolution No. 2014-0038, or as extended by the SWRCB, unless the SWRCB determines that the restrictions are no longer necessary due to changed conditions. Outreach Plan Once approved by the City Council, staff will immediately begin outreach activities. Those outreach activities include communicating via weekly Enews, Next Door, social media, and other tools for reaching the residents and businesses. For example: door hangers for City and resident use to notify the resident when there is obvious over watering or signs of wastage. Staff anticipates also utilizing the MyRWC app for community members to let the City know when they observe water over-use at commercial, business, City, School, or residential properties. Staff will also send out a form City letter to reported over-users offering assistance in evaluating water use and implementing water saving tools. These notification measures will be evaluated over the initial six month implementation period for effectiveness in both communicating the issues and resolving over use. Modifications will be made throughout the trial period as necessary to clarify the messages.