HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-13 - Resolution No. 14-01RESOLUTION NO. 14 -01
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CALLING FOR ENHANCED WATER USE EFFICIENCY EFFORTS
WHEREAS, the state of California is experiencing record dry year conditions, with
2014 projected to become the driest year on record; and
WHEREAS, effective January 17, 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. declared a
statewide state of emergency due to drought conditions; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) has
indicated that its water storage reserves, committed to meeting regional
drought demands, remain relatively healthy at nearly 2.4 million acre -feet
and, as such, does not intend to institute mandatory water reductions
within its service area for 2014; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan has declared a Water Supply Alert calling for all cities,
counties, member agencies and retail water agencies to implement
extraordinary water use efficiency measures, adopt and implement local
drought ordinances to preserve regional storage reserves; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Water District of Orange County ( MWDOC) has adopted a
resolution calling for enhanced water use efficiency efforts to extend
regional water supplies for Orange County residents and business; and
WHEREAS, MWDOC and its member agencies are increasing their public messaging
to create a heightened awareness of the state's water supply conditions;
and
WHEREAS, increasing and applying efficient water use habits today is the responsible
thing to do and will help ensure Orange County has enough water to
maintain our quality of life and thriving economy; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous resources and programs to assist us in our
countywide water use efficiency efforts, including rebates for water saving
devices and information on water - saving strategies at www.
bewaterwise.com, www.mwdoc.com and www.ylwd.com.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District does hereby encourage its constituents to take the necessary actions to
reduce their water usage through enhanced water use efficiency measures in an effort
to extend stored water supplies and prepare for a prolonged drought; and
Resolution No. 14 -01 Calling for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency Efforts
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Yorba Linda Water District will coordinate with
the Municipal Water District of Orange County and its member agencies to develop a
unified regional message and significantly accelerate its outreach efforts in order to
communicate the need for additional water use efficiency efforts to local public officials,
residents and businesses.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February 2014, by the following called vote:
AYES:
Directors Beverage, Collett, Hawkins, Kiley and Melton
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
ATTEST:
Steve Conklin, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
RobeNt R. Kiley, President —t
Yorba Linda Water District
Resolution No. 14 -01 Calling for Enhanced Water Use Efficiency Efforts