0638RESOLUTION NO. 638
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING WATER CONSERVATION
PRACTICES BY ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING
A WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION PLAN
WHEREAS, Southern California is in its fifth consecutive year
of drought; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District, through the West
Basin Municipal Water District and the California Water Service
Company have implemented mandatory water reduction of thirty
percent (30%); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage water
conservation practices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to serve as a conduit to
disseminate water conservation information to residents; and
WHEREAS, proper education pertaining to sound techniques of
water conservation represents an efficient way to effect the use of
less water.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills,
California, does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The following activities within the City of
Rolling Hills are hereby encouraged during this time of drought:
1. Watering of lawns and landscaped areas should occur
between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Persons
are encouraged to inspect their irrigation and plumbing
systems in order to prevent leaks, water run-off,
seepage, low head drainage, overspray or other similar
conditions.
2. Any manual watering of lawns or landscaped areas, or
washing of vehicles should be conducted with a hand held
hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle.
3. Residents are discouraged from allowing water to run-off
of any landscaped areas onto streets, other paved areas,
or adjacent properties.
4. Residents are encouraged to sweep paved areas, including
driveways, parking areas, tennis courts or patios, and
are discouraged from cleaning these areas with the use of
water.
5. Residents are encouraged to maintain pool equipment in
sound order to prevent leaks. Topping off of pool water
is discouraged except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m. The use of recycled water systems is
encouraged in decorative fountains or artificial lakes.
6. Residents are encouraged to install low volume toilets
and single handle control mechanisms for sinks and
showers.
SECTION 2. WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION PLAN. Listed below
are activities which will be undertaken by the City of Rolling
Hills in an effort to provide water conservation education
information to residents:
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1. The City Manager or designee, is hereby directed to
obtain an adequate number of pamphlets from the
Metropolitan Water District, West Basin Municipal Water
District, California Water Service Company, or other
appropriate public or private agency for distribution to
the public. Said documents shall contain water
conservation information material which will assist
residents of the City to comply with the suggested water
conservation mitigation strategies suggested in this
Resolution.
2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby directed to
solicit assistance from service clubs in or around the
City to assist in the disbursement of this information to
residents.
3. Periodic water conservation tips are hereby directed to
appear from time to time in the City Newsletter.
4. Materials that provide important information on water
conservation measures are to be on display in the City
Administration Facility lobby. The City Manager, or
designee, will ensure that an adequate supply of
materials is always on hand for residents desirous of
obtaining information.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby directed to affix his
signature to this Resolution, and the City Clerk, or duly
authorized Deputy is directed to attest thereto.
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The foregoing Resolution No. 638 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING WATER CONSERVATION
PRACTICES BY ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING
A WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION PLAN
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
at a meeting on April 22, 1991 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Heinsheimer;
Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None aa
Deputy City Clerk
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