HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 110-1991RESOLUTION N0, 110-91
REVISING WATER EMERGENCY RULES AND REGULATIONS
RESOLVED, by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAME,
that:
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared a water
shortage emergency and established appropriate rules and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary conservation by the residents and
businesses of the City have resulted in overall water usage
substantially below the City's allocation from the San Francisco
Water System; and
WHEREAS, in view of such conservation efforts it is
appropriate that said rules and regulations be revised to allow a
landscaping allocation for all billing periods, reduced usage
cutbacks for multifamily residences, and additional landscaping
allocations for very large properties:
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council
hereby adopts the revised water rationing plan set forth in Exhibit
"A", attached hereto, effective December 3, 1991.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED_k�a-t�Resolution 46-91 is hereby
repealed.
I, JUDITH A. MALFATTI, City Clerk of the
City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the
2nd day of December 1991, and was adopted thereafter by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARRISON, KNIGHT, LEMBI, O'MAHONY, PAGLIARO
NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT; COUNCILMEMBERS: NON
CY�IY CLERK
EXHIBIT A
WATER RATIONING PLAN
RESOLUTION NO.
I. ALLOCATIONS
A. Allocations of water during the water shortage emergency
will be a per capita allocation for residential accounts
and a percentage reduction of 1987 usage for commercial
accounts and multifamily dwellings.
Single Family and Duplex
First Person 100 gallons/day
2nd -4th Persons 70 gallons/day for each person
5 or more persons 50 gallons/day for each person
Landscape Allocation
Lot Size Extra Allocation
Less than 10,000 Sq -Ft. 50 gallons/day
10,000+ sq. ft. 150 gallons/day
3/4 Acre + up to 300 gal./day*
*If water conservation measures implemented
Jun 1 - Nov 30 Dec 1 - Mav 31
Multi -Family 15% Reduction 7% Reduction
Food Related 20% " 10% "
Commercial, Industry
& Hotels w/food 25% " 15%
Irrigation/Parks 50% " 50%
Government, schools,
hospitals, churches 25% of 25%
B. Allocations for new accounts will be based on the number
of occupants of residential units and by considering
similar use data for commercial/industrial accounts.
C. A change in use will be reason to adjust the existing
allocation.
D. Limited banking is permitted. Accounts with existing
unused allocation may retain up to 10,000 gallons from
the 1990-91 rationing program. Beginning with meter
readings on or after June 1, 1991, an additional 10,000
gallons may be banked, up to a maximum bank of 20,000
gallons.
E. Residents who have not previously notified the City
regarding the number of residents in the dwelling unit
will receive an allocation for one person until the
information is received. All landscape allocations will
be established at less than 10,000 square feet lot size
for City residents and 10,000+ square feet for Burlingame
Hills (unincorporated) area.
II. WATER USE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
A. Water waste, flooding or runoff into the street or
gutters is prohibited.
B. Hoses cannot be used to clean hard surface areas
(sidewalks, driveways, roofs, awnings, etc.)
C. Hoses used for any purpose must have positive shutoff
valves.
D. Restaurants or hotel banquets can serve water only upon
request.
E. Potable water cannot be used to clean, fill or maintain
levels in decorative fountains. The use of groundwater
is permitted.
F. Additional water allocations will not be allowed for new
landscaping or expansion of existing landscaping. Low
water use landscaping designs and irrigation systems -must
be employed for new or renovated landscaping.
G. Water service connections for new construction will only
be granted if water -saving fixtures or devices are
incorporated into the plumbing system.
H. Use of potable water for consolidation of backfill, dust
control or other non-essential construction purposes is
prohibited. The use of groundwater and/or reclaimed
water is permitted when approved by the Department of
Health.
I. Verified water waste as determined by the City will serve
as prima facie evidence that the allocation assigned to
the water account is excessive. The allocation will then
be subject to review and possible reduction, including
termination of service.
J. Water used for all cooling purposes must be recycled.
K. The use of groundwater and/or reclaimed water is strongly
encouraged when approved by the Department of Health for
the following uses:
1. Irrigation of turf areas.
2. Irrigation of median strips.
3. Street or parking lot sweepers/washers.
L. Use of reduced water flow equipment for the washing of
fleet or dealer vehicles is strongly encouraged.
Positive shutoff valves must be used.
M. Broken or defective plumbing, sprinklers, or irrigation
systems which permit the escape or leakage of water must
be immediately repaired.
III. WATER USE IN EXCESS OF ALLOCATION
A. Penalties.
1) Excess water consumption is all billing units over
allocation.
2) Charges for excess water use shall be two times the
regular unit charge for each unit in excess of
allocation up to 110% of allocation. The charge
for excess water use shall be three times the
regular unit charge for each unit over 110% of
allocation up to 120% of allocation. The charge
for excess water use shall be five times the
regular unit charge for each unit over 120% of
allocation.
3) No excess use charge shall be applied to any
customer using less than 7,500 gallons per month.
B. Flow Restricting Devices.
The City Manager may, direct the installation of a flow -
restricting device under the following conditions:
1) The customer has been mailed or personally served
at least one written warning of being fifty percent
(50%) or more over allocation for a billing period
or has had at least two (2) written warnings of
violations of the use restrictions.
2) The restricting device shall be removed only after
a minimum 3 -day period has elapsed and only upon
payment of the appropriate installation and removal
charges.
3) After one removal of a restricting device, if the
customer is again fifty percent (50%) or more over
allocation for a billing period or receives another
violation notice of the use restrictions, the City
may install a flow -restricting device which shall
remain in place until this water rationing plan
shall terminate and the appropriate charge for
removal is paid.
4) No restrictor shall be placed on a customer using
less than 7,500 gallons per month.
5) Restriction devices may be installed or water
service discontinued if a customer fails to repair
broken or defective plumbing within five (5) days
after receipt of notice of the need for repairs.
C. Discontinuance of Water Service.
The City Manager may direct that water service be
discontinued for repeated violations of water use
restrictions under the following circumstances:
1) Notice of intention to terminate service shall be
delivered by certified mail or personal service.
It shall state that a hearing will be held before
the City Manager and shall direct the customer to
show cause why his service should not be
terminated. The notice shall be served at least
five (5) days before said hearing.
2) At the hearing the City Manager shall determine
whether or not the customer's service shall be
restricted, terminated or such other remedy as may
be appropriate. His decision may be appealed to
the City Council which may affirm, reverse or
modify his decision.
D. Charges for installation and removal of flow -restricting
devices are as follows:
Meter Size Installation Cost Removal Cost
5/8" to 1" $ 50.00 $25.00
1-1/2" to 2" 100.00 50.00
3" and larger Actual Cost Actual Cost
First installation to be a minimum of three days; second
and last installation ten days minimum. Actual cost
shall include all material, labor, equipment and overhead
charges.
The charge for discontinuance of water services shall be
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and shall be paid prior to
reactivating the service.
IV. EXCEPTIONS
A. When considering exceptions for allocations based on 1987
usage, the Director of Finance may use the Calendar Year
1986 if the water use records show that the customer
clearly conserved water in 1987 compared to 1986.
B. If a customer does not have a 1987 record, then the
amount of the allocation shall be established by
considering similar uses and/or standard usage data for
commercial usage, and a per capita standard shall be used
for residential accounts.
C. For special circumstances, the Director of Finance may
use comparable usage data from water records or
publications.
V. IMPLEMENTATION
A. This plan shall become effective upon adoption by the
City Council.