Resolution - 2008-47RESOLUTION NO. 2008-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A WATER SHORTAGE
EXISTS AND IMPLEMENTING A VOLUNTARY WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Covina is aware of the critical water
shortage; and
WHEREAS, precipitation has been substantially below normal in the watersheds of the
imported water supplies serving Southern California, and many communities in the State will
suffer water shortages; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Water Resources has declared a drought condition
exists throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) is recommending that cities enact
water conservation measures to reduce water consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina lies within MDW'S service area and receives all
its water from MWD via the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District connections; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does
hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that a water shortage exists.
SECTION 2. The City Council urges its residents to reduce their water consumption by
making voluntary water -saving efforts such as those listed below:
1. Adjust sprinklers and irrigation systems to avoid overspray, runoff, and waste.
2. Avoid watering in the hot part of the day and/or during morning and evening peak
hours, and avoid watering on windy days.
3. Install/replace landscaping with drought tolerant trees and plants and water saving
irrigation systems; mulch around plants to hold water in soil.
4. Shut off decorative fountains unless a water recycling system is used.
5. Do not hose down driveways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces.
6. Install pool and spa covers to minimize water loss due to evaporation.
7. Do not allow water to run while washing the car; use hose with an automatic cutoff
valve.
8. Turn off water while brushing teeth and scrubbing dishes.
9. Retrofit indoor plumbing fixtures such as showerheads and toilets with low -flow
devices.
10. Check faucets, toilets, and pipes, both indoor and outdoor for leaks and repair
immediately.
11. Use energy efficient appliances.
12. Take shorter showers.
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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
Mayor erri Lane
ATTEST:
City Clerk Lurie Carrico
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting held thereof on the ls` day of July 2008, by the following vote of
the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Touhey, Lane
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sanderson
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk aurie Carrico
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Att ney AvAold Alvarez-Glasman