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Finance Director N/a
MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2009
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TIM D. BEREFT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
SUBJECT: SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 2009 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A
NEW WATER CONSERVATION
ORDINANCE No. 1365
SUMMARY
In response to potential water shortages, Metropolitan Water District (MWD) has asked water
service providers to update and adopt a water conservation ordinance by July 2009. Using MWD's
model ordinance, along with consulting other agencies, Tustin staff has drafted Water Conservation
Ordinance No. 1365.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council set a public hearing for June 2, 2009 to consider adoption of a
new water conservation ordinance to promote water use efficiency and reduce water waste.
FISCAL IMPACT
MWD's water conservation grants and rebate programs will not be available to the City and its
service area customers if a water conservation ordinance is not adopted by July 2009.
BACKGROUND
In May 2008, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report stating that Orange County faces a
looming water crisis and calling for water agencies to expand efforts to promote water conservation.
In June 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a statewide drought and issued an
Executive Order to take immediate action to address the serious drought conditions and water
delivery limitations that exists in California.
With no significant improvement in water supply in recent months, on April 14, 2009, the MWD's
Board of Directors voted to call for implementation of Water Supply Allocation Plan. The Water
Supply Allocation Plan will be implemented by MWD through a 10% reduction in imported water
and will be effective on July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
The adoption and enforcement of a water conservation ordinance is necessary to manage the City's
potable water supply to minimize the effects of any water shortage. This program is essential to
ensure a reliable supply of water for the public health, safety and welfare of the City and its service
area customers.
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Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer