AgdaPkt 2016-10-17 Closed and Special Joint SA PFA

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7.A. - Page 3 • Stage 5 water shortage (greater than thirty percent reduction). The stages were designed to reduce the use of potable water by cutting discretionary uses first, and then by allocating water based on individual need, not historic use. Rather than relying on cutting water use by a percentage, the City has identified a number of actions that will achieve the desired water use reduction goals such as watering landscapes only two or three days per week, not filling swimming pools, and not flushing water mains. As water shortages increase, allocations will be set to meet the desired reduction goal. The WSCP has been updated to meet all current requirements as set forth by Governor Brown during the current drought and the regulations and statues as set forth by the State Water Resources Control Board and California Water Code. Further, California Water Code Section 375 et. seq. authorizes the City to adopt a Water Conservation Program (WCP) to impose additional regulations and restrictions on the delivery and consumption of water within the City's service area. Staff recommends, in addition to the WSCP, adoption of a WCP to prohibit nonessential water use and ensure compliance with the Governor's orders and State regulations. Ordinance No. 2062 is therefore proposed to be rescinded and will be replaced with a new resolution that is fully consistent with the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. A resolution (as opposed to a new ordinance) offers more flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in State requirements and will be brought to the Council for approval at the next scheduled City Council meeting. ALTERNATIVES The City Council may direct staff to further refine the Water Shortage Contingency Plan and return to Council at a later date. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact related to rescinding this ordinance or for adopting the new Water Shortage Contingency Plan. However, in the event of a prolonged water shortage, conservation may result in reduced water sales and operating revenue potentially requiring water shortage related surcharges on water use. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This Ordinance and Water Shortage Contingency Plan is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources).