Resolution No. 39171 g
RESOLUTION NO. 3917
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY
WATER CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY TWENTY PERCENT
WHEREAS, water is California s most precious natural
resource and
WHEREAS,
have created
available to
and
current drought conditions throughout the State
an unprecedented shortage in the water supplies
water supply retail agencies and public agencies,
WHEREAS, a continuing drought into 1992 and beyond could
lead to even more severe regional water shortages, 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, insuring
that many communities in the State will suffer water shortages,
and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State
directed all communities within the State
plans and has directed the Department of
monitor water use, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water
California, in recognition of the
existing in the State, has begun to
deliveries in 1991 and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the
existing in the State MWD s Board
resolution on the California drought
immediate adoption of state and local
use and
of California has
to adopt rationing
Water Resources to
District (MWD) of Southern
critical water conditions
curtail agricultural water
critical water conditions
of Directors approved a
on March 12, 1991 urging
regulations to reduce water
WHEREAS, said resolution urges counties, cities, water
retailers, and other appropriate jurisdictions to develop and
implement a mandatory water conservation plan, including
ordinances regulations and orders, with a goal of reducing water
use by twenty (20) percent, and
WHEREAS, said resolution requests every city in MWD s
service area to alert its residents and businesses to the
necessity and means of saving water and to carefully monitor
water uses to prevent waste, and
WHEREAS, said resolution further requests every city in
MWD s service area to develop and implement specific water
conservation measures with a goal of reducing water use by twenty
(20) percent, and
WHEREAS, failure by the City of Cypress to implement
effective use reductions may cause a depletion of local storage
reserves threatening the viability of water service in a
continuing drought and threaten its participation in the MWD s
focal Projects Program or Conservation Credit or receipt of
increased MWD contributions and
WHEREAS, the City of Cypress has the power and authority to
adopt water conservation measures within its boundaries
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Cypress does
hereby resolve as follows
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Cypress
supports the MWD mandate that all water agencies, including the
Southern California Water Company reduce their water purchases
by twenty (20) percent for March 1991 with the likelihood of a
thirty (30) percent or greater reduction level by April 1991
1"
SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Cypress
authorizes the implementation of a voluntary drought conservation
program, with a goal of reducing water use by twenty (20)
percent, and if necessary thirty (30) percent or greater to
reduce the risk and severity of water shortages should the
drought continue into 1992
SECTION 3. That the City of Cypress will
a. Continue to audit its landscape irrigation systems to
maximize irrigation efficiency and adjust its
sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray
runoff and waste,
b. Not irrigate its landscape during the hot hours of the
day and/or during the morning and evening peak hours,
and will avoid watering on windy days,
c. Minimize water used to flush sewers or hydrants,
d. Not hose down driveways sidewalks and other paved
surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons
e Retrofit plumbing fixtures with low -flow devices,
except for those fixtures that require high-flow for
health or sanitary reasons,
f Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and
outdoor and will repair any leaks immediately
SECTION 4. That the City of Cypress urges its residents
and businesses to:
a. Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid
overspray runoff and waste
b. Avoid watering during the hot hours of the day and/or
during morning and evening peak hours, and avoid
watering on windy days,
c Install drought -tolerant trees and plants and efficient
irrigation systems
d. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling
system is used, except for health or sanitary reasons,
e Not hose down driveways sidewalks and other paved
surfaces, except for health or sanitary reasons
f Where possible, install pool and spa covers to minimize
water loss due to evaporation,
g.
Not allow hoses to run while washing cars, and to use a
bucket during the washing process and hoses with
automatic shutoff valves
h. Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures with low -flow devices
and install such devices in new residences and
businesses, and
i Check faucets, toilets and pipes, both indoor and
outdoor and repair any leaks immediately
j Large water users shall be encouraged to implement
water recycling and re -use processes
SECTION 5. That the City of Cypress requests that
a. Parks schools and golf courses not water during the
hot hours of the day during the morning and evening
peak hours, and on windy days, and
b. Restaurants, and other public places where food is
served, serve drinking water to customers only upon
request
SECTION 6. That the City of Cypress finds that a
continuation of voluntary measures to reduce consumption, will
best achieve the goal of conserving the water supply without
causing unnecessary adverse economic consequences.
SECTION 7 That, if voluntary measures do not achieve the
goal of a twenty (20) percent reduction in water use, or if the
drought condition continues into 1992, the City of Cypress may
consider the adoption of a mandatory water conservation program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Cypress at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of March, 1991
MAYOR OFT CI Y OF CYPRESS
ATTEST.
CITY CLERKO HE C TY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at
a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 25th day
of March, 1991 by the following roll call vote.
AYES 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Kerry Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSENT- 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS. Age
�i
CITY CL THE'CITY OF CYPRESS