(A) In the event the City Manager determines that water supply conditions require the implementation of Stage II, Stage III, Stage IV, Stage V, or Stage VI of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, or parts thereof, the following actions shall be taken:
(2) The City Council shall adopt a resolution affirming the declaration made by the City Manager.
(3) Within ten days after adoption of the resolution, the city shall publish a copy of the resolution in a newspaper used for the publication of official notices.
(B) None of the restrictions contained in Stage II, Stage III, Stage IV, Stage V, or Stage VI of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, shall be applicable and subject to enforcement until the City Council adopts a resolution imposing the restrictions at a duly noticed public hearing. Such restrictions shall continue until repealed by resolution of the City Council.
(C) The City Manager shall direct staff to provide public education material and notices to all water users advising them of the actions taken by the City Manager and the water use restrictions included in the water stage of action.
(D) In the event that the City Manager declares, and the City Council approves, implementation of Stage VI of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan ("Severe Shortage or Catastrophic Incident"), the City Manager may also request specific reductions in water allocations to conserve water for the greatest public benefit. The City Council shall declare a Water Emergency in the manner and on the grounds provided in Cal. Water Code § 350 before the City Manager's requested reductions may take effect.
(Ord. 1662, passed 10-15-14; Am. Ord. 1762, passed 7-21-21)