CC Resolution 12974 - Rescinding Stage 3 and Enacting Stage 1 of City's Drought MeasuresRESOLUTION NO. 12974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL TO
RESCIND STAGE 3 AND ENACT STAGE 1 OF THE DROUGHT MEASURES AS
DEFINED BY THE CAMPBELL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.34 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT WATER SUPPLY UPDATES
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2021, The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
declared a water shortage emergency condition in Santa Clara County and called for a
15% reduction in water usage County wide as compared to 2019 usage, 33% of 2013
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WHEREAS, on June 23, 2021, Campbell's water retail supplier, San Jose Water
Company, supported Valley Water's call for water conservation and implemented Stage
3 of the agency's Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom extended his previous
drought proclamation to include Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2021, the City of Campbell City Council enacted Stage 3 of the
City's Drought Measures in correspondence with the State's water conservation goal; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2023, as a result of water supply changes, Governor Newsom
ended the call for water conservation across the State; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2023, Valley Water rescinded its mandatory water shortage
stage and continued to leave specific water restrictions in place; and
WHEREAS, San Jose Water Company subsequently ended its drought allocation and
surcharge program, and enacted Stage 1 potable water use restrictions; and
WHEREAS, staff has evaluated the current water conservation policies from both Valley
Water and San Jose Water Company and has identified the City's Stage 1 Drought
Measures to be consistent with these polices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby as follows:
The City of Campbell City Council rescinds Stage 3 and enacts Stage 1 Drought Measure
as defined in Chapter 8.34 of the Campbell Municipal Code to correspond with the Actions
of Governor Newsom, Valley Water, and San Jose Water Company:
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Landry, Bybee
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
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Anne Bybee, Mayor
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Andrea San rs, City Clerk