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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 2692 - Amending Title 14 (Utilities) Chapter 14.09, Water Shortage Contingency Plan �RDINANCE NQ. 2692 AN ORDINANCE QF THE CITY CC�UNCIL aF THE CITY OF RETID�NG AMENDII�G TITLE 14 {UTILITIES}, CHAPTER 14.09 {WATER SH+QRTAGE C+�NTINGENCY PLAN) BI' AMENDING SECTIONS 14.f�4,030 (DEFIIl�ITIfJNS), 14.09.040 WATER SHI�RTAGE STA+GES), ANTI 14.09,450 (WATER Cl`�NSERVATIt�N/WATER SH+ORTAGE EMERGENCI? RESpC1NSE STAGES) FOR THE PURPtJSE C�F CONSERVATIC}iV 4I�' WATER AND T4 CONFCI THE CITY'S WATER MANAGEMEI�T AND CCJNSER'VATION EFF+DRTS WiTH REG1U]LATIONS AD►OPTEI) B�THE STATE OF CALIFCIRNIA WHEREAS, the City Cauncil �f the City of Redding adopted Chapter 14.Q9 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan) at its regular meeting an April 7, �015; and updated on November 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, the availability of saurce water fc�r the City of Redding may be affected by numerous factors including regulatory rnandates imposed by the State Water Resources Ct�ntrol Baard and/ar surface water diversion curtailments imposed by the United States Bureau of R.e�lamation under the provisions of the Redding Settlement Contract anci the Buckeye Water Service Contract; and WHE AS,water produetion facilities failures,water distribution infrastructure failures; cantamination af supply, c�r other�`actors rnay result in emergency conditions that threaten the water utilit�'s ability to provide for public health and safety, ancl W�IEREAS, the Urban Water Management Plan requires reviewing, and if needed, making any updates or policy changes, and amending or re-adopting the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, at a minimum, every five years; NOW TI�EREFt?RE, THE CITY C�DUNCIL OrF THE CITY OF R.EDDING DOES O AIN AS FCILLUWS: Section 1. Title 14 (Utilities}, Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan); Section 14:49.030 is amended tc�read in its entirety as follows; 14.09.030 Definiti�ns For the purposes 4f this Plan,the following,definitions shail apply; Automatic irrigation system: any system of one or rnore devices controlled by any means other than a manually operated, tnomentary action,valve c�r switch, which emits water into the air more than one inch fr�m the discharge pc�rt of the device{sj. Fbr the purposes c�f this Chapter,rnomentary actian shall mean a device that permits the flflw of water only sa long as a persan manually holds fhe valve or switch in the open or�n position. 1 City Manager: the head of the administrative branch of the City governrnent with all the duties and responsibiiities�et forth in Chapter 2.08 afthis Code: As applies to this chapter, City Manaber may delegate his/her authority. Conservation: tht�se practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce the consumption of water,reduce the loss or waste af water,improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase th� recycling atzd reuse c�f water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or alternative uses. Customer:any person,campany,or t�rganization using water supplied by the City of Redding. I)omestic water use: water use for personal needs or for household or sanitary purpases such as drinking, bathin�, heating, cooking, sanitation, or fi�r cleaning a residence, business, industry, or institution. Drip irrigation system: a permanently installed automatic watering systern which applies water directly to or under the surface c�f the soil or, porous tsoaker) hoses fitted with both a pressure reducing device set at ten psi maximum �nd an accurat� pressure rnonitoring gauge. In no case shall any such system emit water more than one inch into the air frc�m any discharge port or arifice: Landscape irri�ation use: water used far the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens (including but not limited tt� orchards, fruits and vegetables, herbs, and demonstration gardens), golf c�urses,parks, and rights-af-way and medians. Non-essential water use: water uses that are not essential, nc�r required for the protection of public;health, safety, and welfare, including; (a) irrigatian of landscape areas, including parks,athletic fields, and golf courses,except otherwise provide� under this Plan; (b} use af water ta wash an� motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle; (c) use af water fic� wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lats,tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; (d) use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection, (e} flushing gutters ox permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; (� use af u�ater to fill,refill,,or add to any indat�r or outdoor swimming poals or jacuzzi- tYpe pools, 2 (g) use of water in a fauntain or pond for aesthetic or scenic puzposes except where necessary to support aquatic life, (h) failure tt� repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s), and (ij u�e af water frorn hydrants for constructian purposes ar any other purpose other than firefighting. Normal Year Safe operating capacity: the maximum amaunt of potable yvater which, expressed in millions c►f gallons per day{MGI7), the City is safely capable r�f delivering ta the City's water distribution syst�m at any given time frorn: 1) The totai av�ilable from the City°s water treatment plants; (2) The tfltal available from the City's groundwater wells; and (3) Total available from other potable water saurces that may be added in the future�r, due to regulatory changes that lncrease or decrease water�vailability,from existing facilities/sources. Normal Year Supply: water source allacation has not been reduced or negativeiy impacted. Seven-day Running Average Water Demand: the daily average of the amount of water pumped ta the Cit�'s water distribution system from a�l available sources far the period beginning at 12:Ofl a.m. on the seuenth calendar day priar to the date the calcul�tion is made and ending at 12:D0 a.m. on th�date the calculation is made; State VVaterResources Cantrt�l Board:the agency designated by the Legislature of the State of California to regulate and manage surface water diversions and water rights �vithin the state. The State Water Resources Control Board rnay have the authority to reduee or suspend water diversion rights under ce�-tain conditions: Vehi�le wash facility: a business that washes vehicles with water or a water-based product, including self-service car washes, fu11-service car washes, roll-overlin-bay style car washes, and fleet maintenance wash facilities. Waste: causing or permitting a flow of water frorn a City water main or service line,to run into any river, creek �r other natural watercourse or drain, superficial or underground channel, or into an�sanitary or storm sewer,any street,road 4r highway, or upon the lands of another person ar upon public lands except as necessary fc�r the proper operation of any public water supply system. S�ection Z. Title 14 {Utilities), Chapter 14.Q9 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.040 is arnended to read in its �ntirety as failows: 14.09.04U Water Shorta��e Stages 3 The Gity has developed a six (6j stage cantingency plan to reduce demand by up to fifry percent (50%) during a severe ar extended vvater shortage even:t or State mandated conservatian effort involving both voluntary and mandatory stages. The City Manager shall morutor �vate� supply andlor demand canditions csn a continuc�us basis and shall determine when conditions warrant initiatic�n or termination of Stages 2 thraugh 6 of the Plan. The Water Shortage Contingency Flan is based on available water supply cc�tnpared to nortnal water supply and will be used to consider if water shortage event restrietions shall be implemented. t`�ther circumstances may also be considered, including but not lirnited to the time c�f year, weather forecasts, temperature, experience and economic feasibility; the vfllume of water available thraugh allocati�ns, volume available from groundwater wells, and quality of the wate� prc�dueed from each source. Public notificatian af the initiatian or terrnination of conservation respc�nse stages 2 through� shall be by means of publication in a newspapet:of general circulation, radia and television announcements, web site announcements, and signs posted in public places,along with warnings of violations posted on private property. The Stages 2 through 6 criteria described belaw�re based on running average of the seven- day water demand expressed as a percentage Qf the water system safe operating capacity andJor enfc�rcing mandatc�ry water use restrictions irnposed by the State af California. Stage 1 Conservation Measures are in effect regardless of any calculation of supply c�r demand. The City Manager can declare a water supply emergency exists based on; l. Major water line breaks; ar�ump ar system failures occur, which cause unexpected loss of capability ta provide water service; or 2. Surface water supply curtailments imposed by the regulatory authority;or 3. Natural or man-made contamination of the water supply source(s); or 4. Consumer demand fc�r water reaches a defined percentage of the system's safe operating capacity. A. Stage 1 — Year-Rouncl Water Conservation Measures (Voluntary Water Conservat�on Practices & Best Management Practices) Established - Stage � year-round water c€�nservation measures are those comrnon-sense practices designed ta prevent waste of th� finite water resr�urces available tc� the City af Redding water service area. Such measures,as pro�ided in Section 14.09,050{A),are in effect year-round and are independent of any calculation of the system's safe c�perating capacity, shortage, or abundance af�upply. The voluntary eliminatian af water wasteful acts is the most basic, common-sense approaeh to reducing waste of water resources. Residents of the City of Redding are asked to always be mindful c�f the value of all natural r�sources. B. Stage 2-1V1Coder�te Water Shc�rtage Conditions 4 Requiiements for initiation—The City Manager shall initiate Stage 2r and customers shall be required ta comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses` provided in Section 14.09.050{B) in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrietians betvveen ten �ercent {14°l0) and twenty pereent (20%0) imposed by the State of California, ar where a water supply emergency is declared and the City Manager determiiZes that this stage is appropriate to addre�s the emergency. Requirements for terrnination- Stage 2 shall terminate at 12;01 a.m, on the day following the notice of the declaratian by the City Manager that the c�nditions triggering Stage 2 have ceased to exist for a period of fourt�en(14) consecutive days: Such declaration rnay be made priar to the expiration of the 14-day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circurnstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant andlflr a prolanged,period c�f precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 2, 5tabe 1 shall go into effect. C. Stage 3--Medium Water Shortage Canditions Requirements for irutiation- The City Manager s�all initiate Stage 34 and cu�tomers shall be required ta camply with the requiremei7ts and r�strictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050{C) when the seven�day running average daily water demand excee�s eighty percent ($0%) of the safe operating capaciry for a period of seven (7) cc�nsecutive days; or in respanse to the imposition of rnandatory water �se restrictic�ns between twenty percent{20°l0)and thirty percent{30%)imposed by the State af California, or where a water supply emergency is declared and the City Manager determines that this stage is apprcapriate to address the emergency. Requirernents fr�r terrninatian- Stage 3 shall terminate at 12:01 a,m. on the day f�allowing the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the conditions triggering Stage 3 have ceased to exist for a period of 14 consecutive days. Such declaration may be made pria� tt� the expiratifln af the 14-day peri�d if, in the discretion of the City Manager; extraordinary circumsta�ces exist, such as the accurrence of signi�'icant and/c�r a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the terrnination af Stage 3,the�ity Manager, based upon the existing c�nditions, has the diseretion to determine whieh appropriate stage tc� initiate and the water conservation measures set f�rth in that stage shall b�come effective. D. Stage 4—Severe Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiatian- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 4,and custt�rners shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on cerkain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(D) when the City Manager determines� that the seven-day running average water demand exceeds eighty-five percent (85%} of the safe operating capacity; for a period of seven (7} c�ansecuti�ve days; or in response to the irnposition of mandatory water use restrictians between thirty percent (30%) and furty percent (40°10) impased by the State of California; or where a water supply emergency is declared and the City Manager determines that this stage is apprapriate to address the emergency, 5 Requirements for terminatian- Stabe 4 shall terminate at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the conditions triggering Stage 4 have ceased ta exist for a periad of fourteen(14) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior tc� the expiration of the fourteen (14) day period if, in the discretian af the City Manager, extraardinary circurnstances e�ist, such as the occurrence of significant and/ar a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 4, the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions, has the discretion to determine which appropriate st�ge tc�initiate and the water conservation rneasures set forth in that stage shall becr�me effective. E. Stage 5—Critical Water Shortage Conditians Requirernents far initiatian- The Cit�Manager sh�ll initiate Stage 5, and austomers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050{E) when the seven-day running average water demand exceeds ninety percent (90%) of th� safe operating capa�ity for a period c�f seven (7) consecutive days; ar in response ta the imposition of mandatary water use restrictions between forty percent (40°l0) and fifty percent (50%0) imposed by the State of California; or where a water supply emergency is declared and the City Manager determines that this stage is appropriate to address the ernerg�ncy. Requirernents for termination-Stage 5 shall terminate at 12:01 a,m. on the day following the natice of the declaratic�n by the City Manager that the conditians triggering 5tage 5 have eeased to exist for �period of three {3) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the three (3) day periad if, in the discretian of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the�ccurrence of significant and/or a prolonged peric�d of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 5, the City Manager, based upon the exist�ng conditions,has the discretic�n tt�determine which appropriate stage t� irutiate and the water conservati�n measures set farth in that stage shall become effective> F. Stage b—Emergency Water Sl�artage Conditions Requirements fc�r initiafiion- The City 1Vlanager shall initiate Stage 6;and custamers shall be reguired to comply with the requirements and restrictions c�n certain non-essential water uses pravided in Section 14.09.050{F) when the seven-day running average water demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) af the safe c�p�rating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of rn�ndatory water use restrictions of fifty percent(50%) imposed by the State of California; or where a water supply emergency is declared and the City Ivlanager determines that this stage is apprapriate to address the emergency. Requirements for�ernzination-Stage 6 shall terminate at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the canditions triggering Stage 6 have ceased to exist for a p�riod of 3 consecutive days. Such declarati�n rnay be mad�prior to the expiration of the 3-d�y peric�d if,in the discretion of the City Manager,extraordinary circumstances exist, such �s the accurrence of significant and/or a pralonged period af 6 precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 6,,the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions, has the discretion to determine which appropriate stage to initiate and the wa��r conservati€�n measures set for�th in that stage shall become �ffective: Section 3. Title 14(Utilities),Chapter 14.09{Water Shartage Contingency Plan), Section 14.�9.050 is amended to read in its entirety as follows; 14.Q9.050 Water C�nservatio ater Shar-tage Ernergency Response Stages The City Manager sha11 rr�anitor Stage 1 conservation and water supply andlor demand conditic�ns daiiy and, in accordance with the triggering criteria set forth in Section 14:09.040; shall determine that a water shortage candition exi�ts and shall implement the followir�g actions upan publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation: A. Stage 1 —Year-rounrd Water Cc�nserv�tian Measures (Valuntary Canservation Practices and Best Practices} Goal. Elirninate wasteful practices to help preserve and protect €�ur finite water resaurces. Widespread adherence to common sense valuntary conservation practices will elirninate or delay the xequirement ta initiate mandatory restrictions required under stages 2-6 of this Plan. 1. Voluntary Landscap�e Watering Cons�rvation Practiees: A. Landscape watering with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is str�ngly dis�auraged 9:00 a.m. and b.00 p.m. a: Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number should water only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday and only within the designated time. b. Custamers whose street addresses end with an even number should water only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and t�nly within the designated time. 2. Best Managernent Pract�ces: Customers within the water service area shauld engage in the fc�llowing best management practices: a. P�table water should be applied to outdoor landscapes in a manner that dc�es not cause runoff such that water flows c�nto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public sidewalks, rc�adways,parking lats or structures. b, Customer should not use a hr�se that dispenses}�c�table water ta wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-aff 7 nozzle or deviee attaehed to it that causes it to cease dispensing water immediately when not in use. c: Potable water should not be applied to driveways and sidewalks for r�utine cleaning or debris removal. The use of a pressure vuasher to clean hard stiirfaces including driveway, sidewalks, and oufidoc�r dining areas is permissible when such action is necessary to prc�tect the public health and safety. d. Potable water should not be used in a fountain or other decorative water features, except r�here the water is part c�f a recirculatzng systern. e. Gustt�mers should nc�t apply potable water to o�tdoar landscapes during and u�r ta 48 hours after measurable rainfall. f The serving of drinking water other than up�n request in eating or drinking establishrnents, including but not lirnited to restaurants; hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food ar drink a:re served, is prohibited. g. To pramote water conservation, operators of hotels and motels shauld provide guests with the option af choosing not to have tc�wels and linens laundered daily: The hotel ar matel should prominently display natice c�f this optian in each�athrc�om using clear and easily understood langu�ge. 3. Public Facilities� Water service ta landscape maintenance districts, parks, cemeteries, and c�ther public facilities are encouraged ta cotnply vvith the restri�tions set forth in the 5ection. 4� Canstruction Projeets: Constructit�n projects are encouragetl to implement common sense water conservation practices. B. Stage 2-Moderate Water Shortage Condit�ons Goal; Achieve a reductian in total daily water demand or in respc�nse to the imposition of mandatary water use restrictions between ten percent(10°1a)and twenty percent{20%} impc�sed by the State of Cal�farnia. A11 Stage 1 valuntary best management practices set fdrth in Section 14.�9.050(A)(2)are mandatory in Stage 2,plus the following: 1, Landscape wateiing by any means including automatic irrigation systems, hose-end sprinklers, tirip irrigation, and hanc�-held hose is proh�bited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 8 a. Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number may water only on Wednesday, �'riday, and Sunday and only within the permitted time. b, Customers whose street addresses end with an even nurnber rnay water anly on Tuesday, Thursday; and Saturday and t�nly within the permitted time. 2. Fubiic Facilities: Water service to landscape maintenance districts; parks, cerneteries, and other public facilities shall comply with the restrictions set forth in Sectic�n 14.09.�50(A)(1). 3. Construction Projects: Water service for canstruction projects shall be addressed on a case-b�-case basis: 4. Penalty: Any custorner in violation of Stage 2 requirements shall be first notified of the regulatic�ns and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatary Stage 2 r�quirements after notice and warning is pravided shall be punishable by an administrativ�fine of$5�:00 per day or per t�ccurrence. C. Stage 3 -Me+diurn Water Shortage Conc�it�ons Craal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily water demand is less than eighty percent{80%)of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven(7) consecutive days; or in resp�nse to the imposition of mandatary water u�e restrictions between twenty percent(20%0)and thirty(3{�%) imposed by the State af California, All Stage 2 requirements apply plus the follovving: Water R.estrictions: Watering shall be kept to a maximum af thirty {30� hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler system and eighteen (18) hours a week when utilizing drip and/c�r hand watering; Enhanced Penalty; Any custamer in violatian of Stage 3 requirernents shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty assaciated with continued vic7latit�n. If the violation is not timely corrected, any contin�ed violation of rnandatory Stage 3 requirements after nQtice and warning is provid�d shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$200.00 per day or per occurrence. D. Stage 4—Severe Water Shortage Conditions Goal; Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day nzru�ing average daily water demand is less than eighty-five percent(85%}of the safe operating capacity for a period o�sev�n (�) eor�secutive days; or in response tt� the irnpasition af mandatory water use 9 restrictions between thirty percent (3�%) and forry percent (40%) impc�sed by the State of Galifarnia. All Stage 3 requirements apply,plus the following. (1) Watering shall be kept to a maxiinum of eighteen(18)hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler systern and eighteen{18} h�urs a week when utilizing drip and/or hand watering. (2) The fallowing uses af water are prahibited. a: Operati�n of any ornamental fc�untain, pond or other ornamental water feature for aesthetic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life. b: Washing dawn buildings ar structures for purposes other than imrnediate fire prc�tection. (3) Vehicle washing at a cammercial vehicle wash facility is prahibited at all times except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.A person awning or operating a vehicle wash facility sha�l take affirmative actzon tc� prevent use of the vehicle wash facility dur�n�the prohibited hc�urs specified herein. Such actians s�iall include pc�sting a sign indicatinb that the vehicle wash facility is clased and preventing vehicular access onto the property or into the washing bays. In additic�n, the ownerJoperator may alsa choose ta disable the washing me�hanisms ta prevent caperatic�n. (4) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violati�an of Stage 4 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and wamed of'the penalty associated with continued violatian. If the violation is not timely corrected, any cantinuecl vir�lation of mandatory Stage 4 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable b� an administrative fine of$400.00 per day or per oecurrence. E. Stage 5—+Critical'Water Shortage C'c�ncl'ttions Gc�al: Achieve a reductian such that the seven-day running aVerage daily water demand is less than ninety percent{90%}of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven(7) consecutive days,or in response ta the impc�sition ofmandatory water use restrictions between forty percent (40%) and fifty percent (50°l0) imposed by the State af Califarnia. All Stage 4 requireznents apply,plus the following< (1) Use of water for dust control. (2} Use of bulk potable water obtained from the City for construction purposes. 10 (3} Use of residential water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike,boat,trailer, airplane or other vehicle other than by a persan w�shing any public safety vehicle on public property. (4) Fillii�g, refilling, ar adding water to swirnming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools, which are located outside. (5) Using a fire hydrant pursuantto a temparary fire hydrant permit. (6) Outdoor Iandscape watering, including handheid irrigatic�n, with potable water is prohibited at a11 times. (7) No perrnits for new, additional, ar expanded vvater service connectionsg rnet�rs, or service lines shall be granted. An exce�tion applies where the City has already issued either a final plan far a residential lot or a commercial building permit ft�r the site ar the construction project that requires the water service. {8) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violatian uf Stage 5 re�uirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned ofthe penalt�associated with continued violation:. If'the violation�s nc�t corrected timely, any continued violation of mandatory Stage � requirements after nc�tice and warning is provided sha11 be punishable by an adrninistrative fine of$500.00 per day gr par crccurrence. F. Stage 6—E�nergency Water Shortage C�nditions Gaal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily d�mand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%0) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) cansecutive days;or in response tc�the irnposition of mandatory water use restrictions of fifiy percent(SO°lo) imposed by the State of California. All Stage 5 requirements a}�ply,plus the fallowing: (l) Vehicle washing at a comrnercial vehicle wash facility is prohibited at all times. (2) Enhanced Penalty: A�y custc�mer in vialation c�f Stage 6 require�nents shall be first notified of the regulations and wamed of the penalty associated with continued violation. Tf the violation is not corrected timely, any continued violatian c�f rnandatory Stage 6 requirernents after nc�tice and �uarning is provided shall be punishabie by an adrninistrative fine of$1,a�0.0�per day or per occurrence. 1l Section 4. The Council hereby finds and determines that the enactment of this ardinance is exempt fram review pursuant to the California Enviranmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21 QOQ et seq.){"�EQA"j because it has no p�tential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment ar a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in ihe environrnent. This Ordinance is e�empt from CEQA pursuant to the "corrunon sense"exemption(14 CCR 15061(b){3)), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adc�ption of the Ordinance will have a significant effect an the environrnent. Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereaf to any persan or circumstance is heid invalid,the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such pravision will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. Sectian 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty{30)calendar days after the date of its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify the adoptic�n thereof and cause publication according to law. I 12EBY CERTIFY that the foregc�ing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the Sth day of May, 202�, and was duly read and adoptcd at a regular meeting on the 19th day of May,2026,by the following vate: AYES: COITNCIL MEMBERS: -Audette,,Ur.Dhanuka,Munns,Resner,and Littau NOES: �COLTNGIL ME ERS:-None AIBSENT: COUNCIL ME ERS: -None ABSTAIN. CCIUNCII.,ME E12S: -None ,.� � � r � , � f - ^ : LITTAU,Mayor ATTEST: F+[�RM APPRO`VED: . , � �r '` � .�. �; °w`�..� x_ / SH.ARI.ENE TIPTON,City Cierk BENJ L, S QCK,Interim City Ahtorney 12