HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 88-077� .
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A RESULUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII OF TFE C1TY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, AOOPTING A PROGRAM OF VOIUNTARY NATER OONSERYA-
T I ON TO REOIICE 4iATER CONSUMPT I ON BY TEN PER(�NT .
WHEREAS, because of inadequate rainfall, the State Department of Water
Resources declared 1987 to be a dry year, and 1988 a critically dry year, and
only the existence of water in storage has prevented the declaration of a drought
year, which may, nevertheless, be subsequently declared if stored water falls
below a critical level; and
WHEREAS, precipitation for the current water year has been
substantially below normal, particularly in the Watersheds of the imported water
supplies serving Southern California. and many communities in the state wili
suffer water shortages; and
WHEREAS, the governor of the state of California has asked all
Californians to conserve water on a voluntary basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert is a municipality concerned wfth water
conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has the power and authority to adopt
water conservation measures within its city's boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to
implement a voluntary drought conservation program wtth a goal of reducing water
use by ten percent to reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the
drought continue in 1989; and
BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Palm Desert will:
(1) Audit its landscape irrigation systems to maximize irrigation
efficiency; adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid
overspray, runoff, and waste.
(2) Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the day and/or
during the morning and evening peak hours, and avoid watering on
windy days.
(3) Install drought-tolerant landscape and low water usage irrigation
systems on public right-of-way wherever possible.
(4) Not hose down driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons.
(5) Retrofit plumbing fixtures with low-flow devices except for those
fixtures that require high-flow fixtures for health o� sanitary
reasons.
(6) Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor, for
leaks and repair them irtmediately.
BE IT FURTNER RESOLVED, the City of Palm Desert urges its citizens to:
(1) Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray,
runoff, and waste.
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(2) Avotd watering in the hot part of the day and/or during morning
and evening pe�ak hours, and evoid watering on windy days.
(3) Install drought-tolerant landscaping, low-r+ater-using native trees
and plants and efficient irrigation systems.
(4) Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is
uSed. except for health or sanitary reasons.
(5) Not hose down driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces,
except for health or sanitary reasons.
(6) Where possible, install pool and spa covers to minimize water loss
due to evapo�ation.
(7) Not allow the hose to run while washing the car, and to use a
bucket or a hose with an automatic cutoff valve.
(8) Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures With low-flow devices.
(9) Check faucets, toilets, and pipes. both indoor and outdoor. for
leaks and repair irtmediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Palm Desert requests that:
(1) Parks. schools, and golf courses not water durfng the hot hours of
the day, and on windy days.
(2) Restaurants, or other public places where food is served, not
serve drinking water to any customer unless expressly requested.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Palm Desert finds that a
phased program beginning with voluntary measures to reduce consumption will best �
achieve the goal of conserving the water supply without causing unnecessary
adverse economic consequences; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if voluntary measures do not achieve the
goal of a ten percent reduction in water use, or if a drought condition is
declared by the State of California, the City of Palm Desert will consider the
adoption of a mandatory water conservation program.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, on the 14th day of July , 1988, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST: I -
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CRITES, KELLY, SNYDER, WILSON AND BENSON
NONE
NONE
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JEf� M. BENSON, MAYOR
n CY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA
SHEILA R. GIL)ICGAN, CIT'� CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, IFORNIA