Resolution 1991-22
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RESOLUTION 91-22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GILROY AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 89-11, 89-46 AND
90-16 REGULATING WATER USE.
WHEREAS, for the balance of 1991, adjustment of watering
regulations seems advisable,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Water Reduction
Program for 1991 shall be as set forth on Exhibit A attached
hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April 1991
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by the
following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, and VALDEZ
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NELSON
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: MUSSALLEM and HUGHAN
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION No. 91-22
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1991
WATER REDUCTION PROGRAM
Water Uses Prohibited:
1. Water waste, including, but not limited to, flooding or runoff on sidewalks,
driveways, streets, gutters and similar outdoor surfaces.
2. Cleaning/washing of sidewalks, driveways, filling station aprons, patios,
porches, parking lots or other paved or hard-surfaced areas, except for
cleaning/washing for health purposes, as required by the Public Health Code.
3. Washing of the exterior of dwellings, buildings and structures with the
exception of window washing and washing in direct conjunction with the painting
of the structure.
4. Use of water through a hose without a positive automatic or manual shutdown
valve on the outlet end of the hose. Commercial automobile washing is
permitted when water is recycled within an approved tolerance. washing of
one's residential car, bus, trailer or other motor vehicle shall take place on
one's designated watering day.
5. operation of decorative fountains, even if they utilize a recirculating system.
6. Use of water for construction purposes, such as consolidation of backfill,
unless no other source of water or method can be used.
7. Waste of water due to broken or defective plumbing, sprinklers, and
watering/irrigation systems.
8. Restaurant water service unless upon request.
9. Hydrant flushing, except where required for public health and safety.
10. Re-filling of existing private pools, except to maintain water levels.
blankets/covers are recommended.}
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11. Outside landscape irrigation except during specified hours and on specified
days. The following is the detailed plan for this provision:
a. Water shall not be used for any residential, business or industrial outdoor
irrigation purpose between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
b. The day that outdoor irrigation can occur will be directed by one's house,
industrial, or business address. If one's address ends in an even number,
one can irrigate on all of the even numbered days of the month. If one's
address ends in an odd number, one can irrigate on all the odd numbered
days of the month.
Example: If you live at 100 First street, you may use outdoor sprinklers
on even-numbered days of the month between the hours of midnight-
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-midnight.
Example: If you live at 101 First street, you may use outdoor sprinklers
on odd-numbered days of the month between the hours of midnight-
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-midnight.
c. Drip irrigation systems and the use of reclaimed water are exempt from the
provisions of this section.
other Requirements
1. Require water audit for large industrial, commercial, and multi-family
residential water users.
Bold print denotes changes to last year's program.
Revised 04/10/91
EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION No. 91-22
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 91-22
is an original
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the
8 th
day of
April
1991 ,
at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this
17th
day of
April
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