2021/05/11 City Council Resolution 2021-053 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
DECLARING A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY, IMPLEMENTING PHASE 1
MANDATORY MEASURES OF THE CITY'S URBAN WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN AND REQUIRING CUSTOMERS TO REDUCE WATER USE
BY TWENTY PERCENT
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park is empowered to provide water service within
certain boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park has the authority and responsibility to adopt water
demand reduction measures within its area of service; and
WHEREAS, due to the current water shortage emergency, a demand reduction of twenty
percent is consistent with regionally supported plans to manage the emergency, to ensure
adequate supply and to comply with regulatory directives; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending implementation of Stage 1 Mandatory measures of
the City's Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plan to respond to the water supply condition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Rohnert Park
declares a water shortage emergency and directs staff to implement a program of demand
management as defined by Stage 1 Mandatory of the City's Urban Water Shortage Contingency
Plan to realize community-wide water reduction of twenty percent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take
all actions to effectuate the implementation of the City's Urban Water Shortage Contingency
Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11t' day 2021.
CITY H ERT PARK
and Gi ' , Mayor
ATTEST: --
Sylvia Lopez Cu as, City Clerk
Exhibit A— Stage 1 Mandatory Conservation Measures
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Exhibit A
Stage 1 Mandatory Water Conservation Measures
1. The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff
onto adjacent property, non‐irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways,
parking lots, or structures is prohibited.
2. The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle is prohibited,
except where the hose is fitted with a shut‐off nozzle.
3. The application of potable water to driveways and sidewalks is prohibited except when
necessary to protect human health and safety.
4. The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature is prohibited,
except where the water is part of a recirculating system.
5. The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after
measurable rainfall is prohibited
6. Drinking water will be served only upon request at eating or drinking establishments.
7. The operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to
have towels and linens laundered daily.
8. Irrigation is limited to hours of 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.
9. All new construction shall comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
and the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and
Community Development requirements for irrigation systems.
10. Nonpotable water shall be used for construction purposes wherever feasible.