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RESOLUTION NO. 14-6915
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A DROUGHT
EMERGENCY CONDITION AND IMPLEMENTING SPECIFIED LEVEL
3 CONSERVATION MEASURES, TOGETHER WITH SPECIFIED
LEVEL 2 PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.56
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California has declared a drought
proclamation and the State Water Resources Control Board adopted a resolution of emergency
regulations for water conservation, including prohibition of certain water uses and ordering water
agencies to implement mandatory conservation measures. The City's water provider, California
Water Service, has informed customers of certain prohibitions, noting that customers are also
subject to any requirement imposed by a local governmental entity that further limits water use;
and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain consistency with the State's emergency proclamation,
consistent with the City's vision as an environmentally sustainable community, and to ensure City
customers are provided a consistent message, it is appropriate and necessary that the water users
within the City increase their level of water conservation; and
WHEREAS, overall consumer demand reduction of at least twenty (20) percent is require(
because the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied withou
depleting water supplies to the extent that there would be insufficient water for humal
consumption, sanitation, and fire protection, and the combination of measures will assist i1
achieving that goal.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERM
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council declares a Drought Response Level 3, "Drought
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Emergency Condition," and invokes only the following provisions of response levels 3 and 2 o
Chapter 8.56 applicable to all persons using potable water:
• 8.56.100.B.2: Cleaning Surfaces. Water shall not be used to wash, clean or clear any
sidewalks, walkways, patios, driveways, alleys, parking or similar areas, whether paved or unpaved;
except commercial or industrial establishments may use water broom, pressure washer or similar low
flow technology or water recycling systems when necessary to comply with health, safety, water quality
or other regulations verified by the approval authority. Pressure washers may be used to clean surfaces
in preparation for painting, construction, or occasional seasonal maintenance when other methods are
not practical.
• 8.56.090.B.1: WaterinIZ Days and Duration. Limit lawn and landscape watering or
irrigation to no more than two (2) days per week, provided that the City Council may by
Resolution limit lawn and landscape watering or irrigation to no more than one (1) day per week to
achieve a reduction of up to twenty (20) percent. Above -ground spray irrigation shall be limited to
no more than fifteen (15) minutes per watering station or area; this limitation shall not apply to the
use of recycled water to maintain public parks and facilities. This provision shall not apply to
commercial nurseries, drip irrigation systems, use of a hand-held bucket or similar container and/or
a hand-held hose equipped with a positive action quick -release shutoff valve or nozzle.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 8.56.110 of the Municipal Code this Drought Response
Level and restrictions herein shall remain in effect until the City Council adopts a Resolution
rescinding or modifying the drought emergency condition.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution,
shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said city; and shall make a minute of the
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passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council at which
same is passed and adopted.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of August, 2014.
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DENT t e City ounciI and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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14-6915
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 14-6915 was duly and regularly passed,
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a Regular
Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on August 26, 2014.
The vote was as follows:
AYES: Barragan, Fangary, Petty, Tucker, Mayor DiVirgilio
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Dated August 26, 2014
Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk