R10831City Council Meeting August 12, 2014 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NO. 10831 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA DECLARING A STAGE 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE
WHEREAS, in order to respond to drought emergencies, the City of
Santa Monica City Council has adopted a Water Shortage Response Plan
( "WSRP "); and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica is granted the authority by State
Water Code sections 350 et seq., by Santa Monica Municipal Code Sections
7.16.030(b) and (c), and by the WSRP to declare a water supply shortage and
to adopt by resolution regulations and restrictions on the delivery and
consumption of water in order for the City to comply with water use restrictions
imposed by federal, state or regional water agencies or to respond to
emergency water shortage conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown
Jr. proclaimed a drought emergency in the State due to severe drought
conditions and requested that all urban water users immediately reduce their
individual water use by 20 percent; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board
adopted an Emergency Regulation for Statewide Urban Water Conservation
which prohibits the
use of potable water for outdoor irrigation and other activities, and requires urban retail
water suppliers, including the City of Santa Monica, to implement all requirements and
actions of their water shortage contingency plans that imposes mandatory outdoor
irrigation restrictions; and
WHEREAS, water conservation is the easiest, most efficient and most cost
effective way to quickly reduce water demand and extend supplies into the next year,
providing flexibility for the City to manage its water supply and systems efficiently, and
making it less likely that the community will experience such dire circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOW:
SECTION 1: Declaration of Water Supply Shortage. As a result of severe and
persistent drought conditions occurring throughout the State of California, effective
immediately and in accordance with Water Code section 375 et seq., Santa Monica
Municipal Code section 7.16.010 et seq., and the City of Santa Monica Water Shortage
Response Plan, the City Council declares a Stage 2 Water Supply Shortage as set forth
in the City of Santa Monica Water Shortage Response Plan effective August 12, 2014.
All applicable provisions of the WSRP shall apply while the Water Supply Shortage shall
be in effect. This declaration shall remain in effect until it is amended or rescinded by
the City Council through resolution.
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Resolution and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. In accordance with
Water Code Section 376 the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in
the official newspaper within 10 days after its adoption. This Resolution shall become
effective upon adoption pursuant to Water Code Section 375 et seq.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Attachment 2
Current Santa Monica Water Conservation Policies, Programs, Incentives and
Resources
(Detailed information available at .sustainablesm.org /water )
Policies
• Green Building Ordinance (SMMC 8.108) — Requires new construction to comply
with Water- Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Standards
• Water Conservation Requirements (SMMC 7.16.020)
• No watering between 10 AM to 4 PM any day of the week
• No irrigation runoff and overspray
• No hosing hardscapes such as driveways, sidewalks and patios
• No washing vehicles with a hose that does not have a shut off nozzle and
no runoff from washing vehicles
• No wasting water
• No leaks
• No fountains without a recirculating system
• No food establishments shall serve water unless requested
• Urban Runoff Mitigation (SMMC 7.10.050) requiring new
development/redevelopment to either store and use stormwater for non - potable
purposes, infiltrate, or evapotranspire
Rebates
• Landscape Rebates
• Cash for Grass — $1.50 /square foot
• Drip Irrigation System — $1 /square foot
• Sprinkler System — $0.75 1square foot
• Water Harvesting Rebates
• Rain Barrel /Cistern — up to $2,000
• Downspout Redirect — up to $40
• Other Water Efficiency Rebates
• High Efficiency Clothes Washer— up to $300
• High Efficiency Toilet— up to $100
• Weather -Based Irrigation Controller — up to $200 per controller
• Metropolitan Water District Rebates available to SM water customers
o Weather -Based Irrigation Controllers - $25 per station
• Large Sprinkler Rotary Nozzles - $13 per set
• High- Efficiency Tank Toilets for businesses - $150
• High- Efficiency Flushometer Toilets for businesses - $200
• Zero Water and Ultra Low Water Urinals - $250
• Laminar Flow Restrictors - $12 per restrictor
• pH- Cooling Tower Controller - $1,750
• Cooling Tower Controller - $625
• Dry Vacuum Pump - $400 per 0.5 horse power
• Connectionless Food Steamers - up to $685 per compartment
• Ice - Making Machines (Tier III) - up to $1,200
Education & Outreach /Professional Training
• Website, Social Media, Seascape, Sustainable Santa Monica Newsletter,
AltBuild, SM Festival
• Free aerators and showerheads distributed to Santa Monica residents
• California Friendly Garden Training
• Sustainable Landscape Professional Training
• Green Garden Academy
• SustainableWorks — Water workshop
Green Business Certification /Bay Saver Fee
• Free water audits for businesses
• Free faucet aerators
Infrastructure /Demonstration Sites
• Airport Avenue Demonstration Gardens
• City Hall Demonstration Garden
• SMURRF Water for Irrigation
• Measure V rainwater harvesting infrastructure
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Adopted and approved this 12`h day of August, 2014.
Robert Holbrook, Acting Chair
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10831 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 12th day of August, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, McKeown, Vazquez, Winterer
Acting Chair Holbrook
NOES: Councilmember: None
ABSENT: Councilmember: Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
ATTEST:
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Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk