1991/02/26 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 46
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF ROHNER.T PARK TO INSTITUTE
A VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, water is a limited and renewable resource subject to
ever increasing demands; and
WHEREAS, the State and County of Sonoma have experienced several
years of low rainfall; and
WHEREAS, water must be managed and used efficiently so that the
benefit from each gallon is increased and so that populations and
economies may expand without increasing their demands for water; and
WHEREAS, residents of the City of Rohnert Park have a long and
strong history of interest in protecting our water resources; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City of Rohnert Park water
users to set an example of leadership in the efficient use of water;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to reduce water consumption to an
extent that would not occur without water conservation programs; and
WHEREAS, landscaping consumes about 50a of all water in urban
and suburban areas; and
WHEREAS, urban water districts are required to prepare and adopt
urban water management plans by December 31 of each year; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and economical for Rohnert Park to
coordinate and participate with the Sonoma County Water Agency, other
cities and water districts which are regular customers of the Sonoma
County Water Agency in developing and implementing water conservation
efforts and programs including preparing an annual Urban Water
Management Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Rohnert Park urges and requests all water users in Rohnert Park to
immediately begin voluntary water conservation efforts and practices
such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Run only full loads in your dishwasher and washing machine.
- Don't let the faucet run needlessly while cleaning vegetables,
brushing teeth, etc.
- Don't let water run while washing your car.
- Take shorter showers.
- Check for water leaks; don't leave faucets dripping.
- Set landscaping time clocks to minimum watering cycles to
conserve water.
Resolution No. 91- °2-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Rohnert
Park pledges to participate and cooperate with the Sonoma County
Water Agency and its regular customers in water conservation efforts
and programs including, but not necessarily limited to, the following
ten -point program:
1. Call for volunteer conservation by March 1, 1991.
2. Provide distribution of .in -home saving devices with discount
low flow shower head(s) offer.
3. Provide turf irrigation training seminars.
4. Develop appropriate landscape guidelines or incentive
programs.
5. Require 1.6 gallons or less per flush toilets for new and
remodeled construction.
6. Provide classroom teaching programs for 1st thru 12th
grades.
7. Locally boost individual and City water conservation
programs.
8. Participate in haul station network for rural areas.
9. Utilize recycled water where appropriate.
10. Provide public information.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 1991.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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