HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5285 RESOLUTION NO. 5285
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING WATER CONSERVATION
PRACTICES BY ALL WATER USERS IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
WHEREAS, the southern California area is in the fourth consecutive year of a
drought; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water District has declared a water shortage in
its service area, which includes the City of Downey, and has urged its member agencies to
voluntarily reduce water consumption 15 percent; and
WHEREAS, all member agencies and cities served by the Metropolitan Water
District have been requested to adopt a voluntary drought resolution; and
WHEREAS, failure to meet the 15 percent reduction may result in mandatory
reductions at greater levels later in the summer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Downey declares that a water shortage exists and requests and encourages all water users
to reduce water usage by at least 15 percent.
The following activities are hereby discouraged during this period of voluntary
conservation:
1. Use of a hose to wash walkways, driveways, parking areas, and other hard
surfaces;
2. Cleaning, filling, or refilling non - recirculating decorative fountains;
3. Serving water to restaurant customers unless expressly requested;
4. Water lawns and landscape areas between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and
5. Allowing leaks to continue without repairs.
City of Downey water users are further urged to consider the installation of
water efficient plumbing fixtures and the use of drought tolerant landscaping when
possible.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1990.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk ayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of
April 1990 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Hayden, Paul , Cormack, Boggs
NOES: Council Members: Barb
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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City Clerk