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Home My WebLink About _ 9.11(f)--Amend Water Shortage Contingency Plan Ordinance GI �" Y C� F � � �- ' � ° � � i � CITY OF REDDING �� REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 5, 2026 FROM: Michael Webb, Assistant City ITEM NO. 9.11(� Manager/Public Works Director ***APPROVED BY*** 1" a;��l'6�"e. .. s�.: : acy�Vfa a�et Pu�,Iiv A G>rl��,C?ecect~rr 4:.P'?G:'�(s 1 ��.an�l 'e .�r�.a4 scv Vfa a�et 1'ublic'6 c>rh�,17ecect~rr 4..Q�_>+:a.'. mwebb@cityofredding.org wtarbox@cityofredding.gov SUBJECT: 9.11(�--Consider Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities), Cha ter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contin enc Plan). Recommendation Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding Water Shortage Contingency Plan: (1) Offer an Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Tit1e 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan)by amending Sections 14.09.030 (Definitions), 14.09.040 (Water Shortage Stages), and 14.09.050 (Water Conservation/Water Shortage Emergency Response Stages) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading, to allow for extended hours for outdoor watering to better accommodate reasonable lifestyle schedules; (2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to 1aw; and (3) Find that adoption of the ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) —Common Sense Exemption. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact with thee recommended action. Alternative Action The City Council may choose not to approve the recommended action and provide alternative direction to staff. Report to Redding City Council Apri130, 2026 Re: 9.11(f)--Amend Water Shortage Contingency Plan Ordinance Page 2 Background/Analysis The State of California Department of Water Resources recently released its final draft of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) guidebook, which includes new requirements for agency Water Shortage Contingency Plans (WSCP). The City of Redding's (City) 2025 I7WMP is due July 1, 2026, and must contain a colnpliant re-adopted WSCP. Staff has reviewed the current City WSCP adopted in 2021 as Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.09, and completed updates to ensure compliance with the state regulation as required. This WSCP update allows for extended hours for outdoor watering to better accommodate reasonable lifestyle schedules. Environmental Review Staff has reviewed the action and determined that it is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. CEQA applies only to actions which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The action has been reviewed and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Council Priority/City Manager Goals • This agenda item is a routine operational item. Attachments Draft Ordinance Strikeout Ordinance Notice of Exemption � �' '� � .� .�'�t .� � ORDINANCE NO._ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING TITLE 14 (UTILITIES), CHAPTER 14.09 (WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14.09.030 (DEFINITIONS), 14.09.040 WATER SHORTAGE STAGES), AND 14.09.050 (WATER CONSERVATION/WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE STAGES) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVATION OF WATER AND TO CONFORM THE CITY'S WATER MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS WITH REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding adopted Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan) at its regular meeting on April 7, 2015; and updated on November 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, the availability of source water for the City of Redding may be affected by numerous factors including regulatory mandates imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board and/or surface water diversion curtailments imposed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation under the provisions of the Redding Settlement Contract and the Buckeye Water Service Contract; and WHEREAS, water production facilities failures, water distribution infrastructure failures, contamination of supply, or other factors may result in emergency conditions that threaten the water utility's ability to provide for public health and safety; and WHEREAS, 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 THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.030 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.030 Definitions For the purposes of this Plan,the following definitions shall apply: Automatic irrigation system: any system of one or more devices controlled by any means other than a manually operated,momentary action,valve or switch,which emits water into the air more than one inch from the discharge port of the device(s). For the purposes of 1 this Chapter, moinentary action shall mean a device that permits the flow of water only so long as a person manually holds the valve or switch in the open or on position. City Manager: the head of the administrative branch of the City government with al1 the duties and responsibilities set forth in Chapter 2.08 of this Code. As applies to this chapter, City Manager may delegate his/her authority. Conservation: those practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce the consumption of water,reduce the loss or waste of water,improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or alternative uses. Customer: any person,company,or organization using water supplied by the City of Redding. Domestic water use: water use for personal needs or for household or sanitary purposes such as drinking, bathing, heating, cooking, sanitation, or for cleaning a residence, business, industry, or institution. Drip irrigation system: a permanently installed automatic watering system which applies water directly to or under the surface of the soil or,porous (soaker) hoses fitted with both a pressure reducing device set at ten psi maximum and an accurate pressure monitoring gauge. In no case shall any such system emit water more than one inch into the air from any discharge port or orifice. Landscape irrigation use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens (including but not limited to orchards, fruits and vegetables, herbs, and demonstration gardens), golf courses,parks, and rights-of-way and medians. Non-essential water use: water uses that are not essential, nor required for the protection of public, health, safety, and welfare, including: (a) irrigation of landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except otherwise provided under this Plan; (b) use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle; (c) use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways,parking lots, 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 or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; 2 (fj use of water to fill,refill,or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or jacuzzi- type pools; (g) use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life; (h) failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s); and (i) use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purpose other than firefighting. Normal Year Safe operating capacity: the maximuin amount of potable water which, expressed in millions of gallons per day(MGD), the City is safely capable of delivering to the City's water distribution system at any given time from: 1) The total available from the City's water treatment plants; (2) The total available from the City's groundwater wells; and (3) Total available from other potable water sources that may be added in the future or, due to regulatory changes that increase or decrease water availability,from existing facilities/sources. Normal Year Supply: water source allocation has not been reduced or negatively impacted. Seven-day Running Average Water Demand: the daily average of the amount of water pumped to the City's water distribution system from all available sources for the period beginning at 12:00 a.m. on the seventh calendar day prior to the date the calculation is made and ending at 12:00 a.m. on the date the calculation is made. State Water Resources Control Board: the agency designated by the Legislature of the State of California to regulate and manage surface water diversions and water rights within the state. The State Water Resources Control Board may have the authority to reduce or suspend water diversion rights under certain conditions. Vehicle wash facility: a business that washes vehicles with water or a water-based product, including self-service car washes, full-service car washes, roll-over/in-bay style car washes, and fleet maintenance wash facilities. Waste: causing or permitting a flow of water from a City water main ar service line, to run into any river, creek or other natural watercourse or drain, superficial or underground channel, or into any sanitary or storm sewer, any street,road or highway, or upon the lands of another person or upon public lands except as necessary for the proper operation of any public water supply system. 3 Section 2. Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.040 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.040 Water Shortage Stages The City has developed a siY (6) stage contingency plan to reduce demand by up to fifty percent (50%) during a severe or extended water shortage event or State mandated conservation effort involving both voluntaxy and mandatory stages. The City Manager sha11 monitor water supply and/or demand conditions on a continuous basis and shall determine when conditions warrant initiation or termination of Stages 2 through 6 of the P1an. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan is based on available water supply compared to normal water supply and will be used to consider if water shortage event restrictions shall be implemented. Other circumstances may also be considered, including but not limited to the time of year, weather forecasts, temperature, experience and economic feasibility, the volume of water available through allocations, volume available from groundwater wells, and quality of the water produced from each source. Public notification of the initiation or termination of conservation response stages 2 through 6 shall be by means of publication in a newspaper of general circulation, radio 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 below are based on running average of the seven- day water demand expressed as a percentage of the water system safe operating capacity and/or enforcing mandatory water use restrictions imposed by the State of California. Stage 1 Conservation Measures are in effect regardless of any calculation of supply or demand. The City Manager can declare a water supply emergency exists based on: l. Major water line breaks, or pump or system fail�ures occur, which cause unexpected loss of capability to provide water service; or 2. Surface water supply curtailments imposed by the regulatory authority; ar 3. Natural or man-made contamination of the water supply source(s); or 4. Consumer demand for water reaches a defined percentage of the system's safe operating capacity. A. Stage 1 — Year-Round Water Conservation Measures (Voluntary Water Conservation Practices & Best Management Practices) Established - Stage 1 year-round water conservation measures are those common-sense practices designed to prevent waste of the fmite water resources available to the City of Redding water service area. Such measures,as provided in Section]4.09.050(A),are in effect year-round and are independent of any calculation of the system's safe operating capacity, shortage, or abundance of supply. The voluntary elimination of water wasteful acts is the most basic, common-sense approach to reducing waste of water resources. Residents of the City of Redding are asked to always be mindful of the value of all natural resources. 4 B. Stage 2 -Moderate Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation—The City Manager shall initiate Stage 2�and customers sha11 be required to 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 restrictions between ten percent (10%) and twenty percent (20%) 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 emergency. Requirements for termination - Stage 2 shall tenninate at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the conditions triggering Stage 2 have ceased to exist for a period o�fourteen (14) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 14-day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 shall go into effect. C. Stage 3—Medium Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 3, and customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(C) when the seven-day running average daily water demand exceeds eighty percent (80%) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between twenty percent(20%)and thirty percent(30%)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 emergency. Reguirements for tern�ination - Stage 3 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 3 have ceased to exist for a period of 14 consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 14-day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 3,the City Manager,based upon the existing conditions, has the discretion to determine which appropriate stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage sha11 become effective. D. Stage 4—Severe Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 4, and customers sha11 be reguired to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(D) when th� City 1Vlanager 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) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrietions between thirty percent (30%) and forty percent (40%) 5 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 emergency. Requirements for termination - Stage 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 to exist for a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the fourteen (14) day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or 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 stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage shall become effective. E. Stage 5—Critical Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 5, and customers 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 the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between forty percent (40%) and fifty percent (50%) 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 emergency. Requirements for termination- Stage 5 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 5 have ceased to exist for a period of three (3) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the three (3) day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 5, the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions,has the discretion to determine which appropriate stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage shall become effective. F. Stage 6—Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 6, and customers sha11 be reguired to comply with the reguirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(F) when the seven-day running average water demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions of fifty percent (50%) imposed by the State of California; or where a water supply emergency is declared and the City 1Vlanager determines that this stage is appropriate to address th� emergency. Requirements for tern�ination - Stage 6 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 6 6 have ceased to exist for a period of 3 consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 3-day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of 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 water conservation measures set forth in that stage sha11 become effective. Section 3. Title 14(Utilities),Chapter 14.09(Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.050 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.050 Water Conservation/Water Shortage Emergency Response Stages The City Manager shall monitor Stage 1 conservation and water supply and/or demand conditions daily and, in accordance with the triggering criteria set forth in Section 14.09.040, shall determine that a water shortage condition exists and shall implement the following actions upon publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation: A. Stage 1 —Year-round Water Conservation Measures (Voluntary Conservation Practices and Best Practices) Goal: Eliminate wasteful practices to help preserve and protect our fmite water resources. Widespread adherence to common sense voluntary conservation practices wi11 eliminate or delay the requirement to initiate mandatory restrictions required under stages 2-6 of this Plan. 1. Voluntary Landscape Watering Conservation Practices: A. Landscape watering with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is strongly discouraged 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 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. Customers whose street addresses end with an even number should water only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and only within the designated time. 2. Best Management Practices: Customers within the water service area should engage in the following best management practices: a. Potable water should be applied to outdoor landscapes in a manner that does not cause runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public sidewalks, roadways,parking lots or structures. � b. Customer should not use a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached 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 routine cleaning or debris removal. The use of a pressure washer to clean hard surfaces including driveway, sidewalks, and outdoor dining areas is permissible when such action is necessary to protect the public health and safety. d. Potable water should not be used in a fountain or other decorative water feat�ures, except where the water is part of a recirculating system. e. Customers should not apply potable water to outdoor landscapes during and up to 48 hours after measurable rainfall. £ The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served, is prohibited. g. To promote water conservation, operators of hotels and motels should provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel should prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language. 3. Public Facilities: Water service to landscape maintenance districts, parks, cemeteries, and other public facilities are encouraged to comply with the restrictions set forth in the Section. 4. Construction Projects: Constructionprojects are encouragedto implement common sense water conservation practices. B. Stage 2 -Moderate Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction in total daily water demand or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between ten percent(10%)and twenty percent(20%) imposed by the State of California. A11 Stage 1 voluntary best management practices set forth in Section 14.09.050(A)(2) are mandatory in Stage 2,plus the following: 1. Landscape watering by any means including automatic irrigation systems, hose-end sprinklers, drip irrigation, and hand-held hose is prohibited 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, Friday, and Sunday and only within the permitted time. b. Customers whose street addresses end with an even number may water only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and only within the permitted time. 2. Public Facilities: Water service to landscape maintenance districts, parks, cemeteries, and other public facilities shall comply with the restrictions set forth in Section 14.09.050(A)(1). 3. Construction Projects: Water service for construction projects shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis. 4. Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 2 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 2 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$50.00 per day or per occurrence. C. Stage 3 -Medium Water Shortage Conditions Goal: 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 response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between twenty percent(20%)and thirty(30%)imposed by the State of California. All Stage 2 requirements apply plus the following: Water Restrictions: Watering shall be kept to a maximum of thirty (30) hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler system and eighteen (18) hours a week when utilizing drip andlor hand watering. Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 3 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 3 r�quirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative �ne of$200.00 per day or per occurrence. D. Stage 4—Severe Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily water demand is less than eighty-five percent(85%)of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven 9 (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between thirty percent (30%) and forty percent (40%) imposed by the State of California. All Stage 3 requirements apply,plus the following: (1) Watering shall be kept to a maximum of eighteen(18)hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler system and eighteen (18) hours a week when utilizing drip and/or hand watering. (2) The following uses o�water are prohibited: a. Operation of any ornainental fountain, pond or other ornamental water feature for aesthetic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life. b. Washing down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection. (3) Vehicle washing at a commercial vehicle wash facility is prohibited at all times except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A person owning or operating a vehicle wash facility shall take affirmative action to prevent use of the vehicle wash facility during the prohibited hours specified herein. Such actions shall include posting a sign indicating that the vehicle wash facility is closed and preventing vehicular access onto the property or into the washing bays. In addition, the owner/operator may also choose to disable the washing mechanisms to prevent operation. (4) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 4 requirements shall be first noti�ed of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 4 reguirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$400.00 per day or per occurrence. E. Stage 5—Critical Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction 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 to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between forty percent (40%) and fifty p�rcent (50%) imposed by th� State of California. All Stage 4 requirements apply,plus the following: (1) Use of water for dust control. 10 (2) Use of bulk potable water obtained�rom the City for construction purposes. (3) Use of residential water to wash any lnotor vehicle,motorbike,boat,trailer, airplane or other vehicle other than by a person washing any public safety vehicle on public property. (4) Filling, refilling, or adding water to swimming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools, which are located outside. (5) Using a fire hydrant pursuant to a temporary fire hydrant permit. (6) Outdoor landscape watering, including handheld irrigation, with potable water is prohibited at all times. (7) No permits for new, additional, or expanded water service connections, meters, or service lines sha11 be granted. An exception applies where the City has already issued either a final plan for a residential lot or a commercial building permit for the site or the construction project that requires the water service. (8) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 5 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not corrected timely, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 5 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$500.00 per day or per occurrence. F. Stage 6—Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions of fifty percent(50%) imposed by the State of California. All Stage 5 reguirements apply,plus the following: (1) Vehicle washing at a commercial vehicle wash facility is prohibited at all times. (2) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 6 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not corrected timely, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 6 reguirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$1,000.00 per day or per occurrence. 11 Section 4. The Council hereby finds and determines that the enactment of this ordinance is exeinpt from review pursuant to the Cali�ornia Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.)("CEQA")because it has no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the "common sense"exemption(14 CCR 15061(b)(3)), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid,the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty(30)calendar days after the date of its adoption, and the City C1erk sha11 certify the adoption thereof and cause publication according to law. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the Sth day of May, 2026, and was duly read and adopted at a regular meeting on the day of , 2026, by the following vote: AI'ES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MIKE LITTAU,Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: SHARLENE TIPTON,City Clerk BENJAMiN L. STOCK,Interim City Attorney 12 , � .� � ' ;� � `� p � PRIOR LANGUAGE: S � t� NEWLANGUAGE: �I��r��°I�� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING TITLE 14 (UTILITIES), CHAPTER 14.09 (WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14.09.030 (DEFINITIONS), 14.09.040 (WATER SHORTAGE STAGES), AND 14.09.050 (WATER CONSERVATION lWATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE STAGES) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVATION OF WATER AND TO CONFORM THE CITY'S WATER MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS WITH REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding adopted Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan) at its regular meeting on April 7, 2015; and updated on November 16, 2021; and WHEREAS, the availability of source water for the City of Redding may be affected by numerous factors including regulatory mandates imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board and/or surface water diversion curtailments imposed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation under the provisions of the Redding Settlement Contract and the Buckeye Water Service Contract; and WHEREAS, water production facilities failures, water distribution infrastructure failures, contamination of supply, or other factors may result in emergency conditions that threaten the water utility's ability to provide for public health and safety; and WHEREAS, 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; and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.030 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.030 Definitions For the purposes of this Plan,the following definitions shall apply: 1 Automatic irrigation system: any system of one or more devices controlled by any means other than a manually operated,momentary action,valve or switch,which emits water into the air more than one inch from the discharge port of the device(s). For the purposes of this Chapter, momentary action shall mean a device that permits the flow of water only so long as a person manually holds the valve or switch in the open or on position. City Manager: the head of the administrative branch of the City government with all the duties and responsibilities set forth in Chapter 2.08 of this Code. As-� applies to this chapter, City Manager may delegate his/her authority. Conservation: those practices, techniques, and technologies that reduce the consumption of water,reduce the loss or waste of water,improve the efficiency in the use of water or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a supply is conserved and made available for future or alternative uses. Customer: any person,company,or organization using water supplied by the City of Redding. Domestic water use: water use for personal needs or for household or sanitary purposes such as drinking, bathing, heating, cooking, sanitation, or for cleaning a residence, business, industry, or institution. Drip irrigation system: a permanently installed automatic watering system which applies water directly to or under the surface of the soil or,porous (soaker) hoses fitted with both a pressure reducing device set at ten psi maximum and an accurate pressure monitoring gauge. In no case shall any such system emit water more than one inch into the air from any discharge port or orifice. Landscape irrigation use: water used for the irrigation and maintenance of landscaped areas, whether publicly or privately owned, including residential and commercial lawns, gardens ��[��ct��.��c� �� a��r��,�.��.��°�� _ '` a ��_��r�� golf courses,parks, and rights-of-way and medians. Non-essential water use: water uses that are not essential, nor required for the protection of public, health, safety, and welfare, including: (a) irrigation of landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except otherwise provided under this Plan; (b) use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbik�, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle; (c) use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; (d) use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection; 2 (e) flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; (� use of water to fill,refill,or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or jacuzzi- type pools; (g) use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life; (h) failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s); and (i) use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purposes other than ��-��'��$�� ro�� • Normal Year Safe operating capacity: the maximum amount of potable water which, expressed in millions of gallons per day (1�'�� ), the City is safely capable of delivering to the City's water distribution system at any given time from: 1) The total available from the City's water treatment plants; (2) The total available from the City's groundwater wells; and (3) Total available from other potable water sources that may be added in the future or, due to regulatory changes that increase or decrease water availability,from existing facilities/sources. Normal Year Supply: water source allocation has not been reduced or negatively impacted. Seven-day Running Average Water Demand: the daily average of the amount of water pumped to the City's water distribution system from all available sources for the period beginning at 12:00 a.m. on the seventh calendar day prior to the date the calculation is made and ending at 12:00 a.m. on the date the calculation is made. State Water Resources Control Board: the agency designated by the Legislature of the State of California to regulate and manage surface water diversions and water rights within the state. The State Water Resources Control Board may have the authority to reduce or suspend water diversion rights under certain conditions. V�hicle wash facility: a business that washes vehicles with water or a water-based product, including self service car washes, full-service car washes, roll-over/in-bay style car washes, and fleet maintenance wash facilities. Waste: causing or permitting a flow of water from a City water main ar service line, to run into any river, creek or other natural watercourse or drain, superficial or underground channel, or into any sanitary or storm sewer, any street,road ar highway, or upon the lands of another person or upon public lands except as necessary for the proper operation of any public water supply system. 3 Section 2. Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.040 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.040 Water Shortage Stages The City has developed a six (6) stage contingency plan to reduce deinand ��up to fifty percent (50%) during a severe or extended water shortage event or State mandated conservation effort involving both voluntary and mandatory stages. The City Manager sha11 monitor water supply and/or demand conditions on a continuous basis and shall determine when conditions warrant initiation or termination of Stages 2 through 6 ofthe Plan. The Water Shortage Contingency Plan is based on available water supply compared to normal water supply and will be used to consider if water shortage event restrictions shall be implemented. Other circumstances may also be considered, including but not limited to the time of year, weather forecasts,temperature, experience and economic feasibility,the volume of water available through allocations, volume available from groundwater wells, and quality of the water produced from each source. Public notification of the initiation or termination of conservation response stages 2 through 6 shall be by means of publication in a newspaper of general circulation,radio 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 below are based on running average of the seven- day water demand expressed as a percentage of the water system safe operating capacity and/or enforcing mandatory water use restrictions imposed by the State of California. Stage 1 Conservation Measures are in effect regardless of any calculation of supply or demand. The City Manager can declare a water supply emergency exists based on: 1. Major water line breaks, or pump or system failures occur, which cause unexpected loss of capability to 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 for water reaches a defined percentage of the system's safe operating capacity. A. Stage 1 - Year�Round Water Conservation Measures -(Voluntary Water Conservation Practices and Best Management Practices) Established - Stage 1 year-round water conservation measures are those common sense practices designed to prevent waste of the finite water resources available to the City of Redding water service area. Such measures,�as provided in Section 1409.050(A),are in effect year-round and are independent of any calculation of the system's safe operating capacity, shortage, or abundance of supply. The voluntary elimination of water wasteful acts is �.��°��-��--�� the most basic, common-sense approach to reducing waste of water 4 resources. Residents of the City of Redding are asked to always be mindful of the value of all natural resources. B. Stage 2 -Moderate Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation—The City Manager shall initiate Stage 2�and customers sha11 be required to 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 restrictions between ten percent (10%) and twenty percent (20%) 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 emergency. Requirements for termination - Stage 2 shall tenninate at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the conditions triggering Stage 2 have ceased to exist for a period of fourteen(14) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 14-day period if,in the discretion of the City Manager extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 shall go into effect. C. Stage 3—Medium Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation - The City Manager shall initiate Stage 3,,, and customers sha11 be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(C) when the seven�day running average daily water demand exceeds eighty percent (80%) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between twenty percent(20%)and thirty percent(30%)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 emergency. Requirements for termination- Stage 3 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 3 have ceased to exist for a period of 14 consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 14-day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of signi�cant and/or aprolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 3, the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions, has the discretion to determine which appropriate stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage; shall become effective. D. Stage 4—Severe Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 4, and customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain 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) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between thirty percent (30%) and forty percent (40%) 5 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 emergency. Requirements for termination - Stage 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 to exist for a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the fourteen (14) day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or 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 stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage shall become effective. E. Stage 5—Critical Water Shortage Conditions Requirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 5, and customers 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 the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between forty percent (40%) and fifty percent (50%) 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 emergency. Requirements for termination- Stage 5 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 5 have ceased to exist for a period of three (3) consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the three (3) day period if, in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 5, the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions,has the discretion to determine which appropriate stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage shall become effective. F. Stage 6—Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Reguirements for initiation- The City Manager shall initiate Stage 6, and customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses provided in Section 14.09.050(F) when the seven-day running average water demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of the safe operating capacity far a period of seven ('7) eonsecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrietions of fifty percent (50%)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 emergency. 6 Requirements for termination - Stage 6 shall tenninate at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the notice of the declaration by the City Manager that the conditions triggering Stage 6 have ceased to exist for a period of 3 consecutive days. Such declaration may be made prior to the expiration of the 3-day period if,in the discretion of the City Manager, extraordinary circumstances exist, such as the occurrence of significant and/or a prolonged period of precipitation. Upon the termination of Stage 6, the City Manager, based upon the existing conditions,has the discretion to detennine which appropriate stage to initiate and the water conservation measures set forth in that stage shall become effective. Section 3. Title 14(Utilities),Chapter 14.09(Water Shortage Contingency Plan), Section 14.09.050 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 14.09.050 Water Conservation/Water Shortage Emergency Response Stages The City Manager shall monitor Stage 1 conservation and water supply andlor demand conditions daily tt�s�s and, in accordance with the triggering criteria set forth in Section 14.09.040� shall determine that a water shortage condition exists and shall implement the following actions upon publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation: A. Stage 1 —Year-round Water Conservation Measures (Voluntary Conservation Practices and Best Practices) Goal: Eliminate wasteful practices �-��-�� to help preserve and protect our finite water resources. Widespread adherence to common sense voluntary conservation practices will eliminate or delay the requirement to initiate mandatory restrictions required under stages 2-6 of this Plan. 1. Voluntary Landscape Watering Conservation Practices: A. Landscape watering with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is strongly discouraged ��g—��- -��^ �---�� ° � , p�-between the hours of ` ��:�:00 a.m. and e ��: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. Customers whose street addresses end with an even number should water only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and only within the designated time-�� . 2. Best Management Practices: Customers within the water serviee area should engage in the following best management practices: � -a. Potable water should be applied to outdoor landscapes in a manner that does not cause runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public sidewalks, roadways,parking lots or st�ructures. b. Customer should not use a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle or device attached 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 routine cleaning or debris removaL The use of a pressure washer to clean hard surfaces including driveway, sidewalks, and outdoor dining areas is permissible when such action is necessary to protect the public health and safety. d. Potable water should not be used in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system. e. Customers should not apply potable water to outdoor landscapes during and up to 48 hours after measurable rainfall. £ The serving of drinking water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served� is prohibited. g. To promote water conservation, operators of hotels and motels should provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily. The hotel or motel should prominently display notice of this option in each bathroom using clear and easily understood language. 3. Public Facilities: Water service to landscape maintenance districts, parks, cemeteries, and other public facilities are encouraged to comply with the restrictions set forth in the Section. 4. Construction Projects: � �"��s��t projects are encouraged to implement common sense water conservation practices. B. Stage 2 -Moderate Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction in total daily water demand or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between ten percent(10%)and twenty percent(20%) 8 imposed by the State of California. All Stage 1 voluntary best management practices set forth in Section 14.09.050(A)(2) are mandatory in Stage 2,plus the following: L Landscape watering by any means including automatic irrigation systems, hose-end sprinklers, drip irrigation, ��hand-held hose;-�� BH�'r� is prohibited between the hours of�` ` � � ��:00 a.m. and � �"�:00 p.m. � � °W�. � a. Customers whose street addresses end with an odd number may water only on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday and only within the permitted time� ° . b. Customers whose street addresses end with an even number may water only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and only within the permitted time . 2. Public Facilities: Water service to landscape maintenance districts, parks, cemeteries, and other public facilities shall comply with the restrictions set forth in Section 14.09.050(A)(1). 3. Construction Projects: —Water service for construction projects shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis. 4. Penalty: -Any customer in violation of Stage 2 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 2 reguirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative �ne of$50.00 per day or per occurrence. C. Stage 3 -Medium Water Shortage Conditions Goal: 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 response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between twenty percent(20%)and thirty(30%)imposed by the State of California. All Stage 2 requirements apply plus the following: Water Restrictions: Watering shall be kept to a maximum of thirty (30) hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler system and eighteen (18) hours a week when utilizing drip and/or hand watering. Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 3 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued 9 violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 3 requirements after notice and warning is provided 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 running average daily water demand is less than eighty-five percent(85%)of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven (7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions between thirty percent (30%) and forty percent (40%) imposed by the State of California. All Stage 3 requirements apply,plus the following: (1) Watering shall be kept to a maximum of eighteen(18)hours per week when utilizing a sprinkler system and eighteen (18) hours a week when utilizing drip and/or hand watering. (2) The following uses of water are prohibited. a. Operation of any ornamental fountain, pond or other ornamental water feature for aesthetic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life. b. Washing down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection. (3) Vehicle washing at a commercial vehicle wash facility is prohibited ° �s-except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A person owning or operating a vehicle wash facility shall take affirmative action to prevent use of the vehicle wash facility during the prohibited hours specified herein. Such actions shall include posting a sign indicating that the vehicle wash facility is closed and preventing vehicular access onto the property ar into the washing bays. In addition, the owner/operator may also choose to disable the washing mechanisms��-to prevent operation. (4) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 4 requirements sha11 be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not timely corrected, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 4 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$400.00 per day or per occurrence. E. Stage 5—Critical Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily water demand is less than ninety percent(90%)of the safe operating capacit�for a period of seven(7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions 10 between foriy percent (40%) and fifty percent (50%) imposed by the State of California. All Stage 4 requirements apply,plus the following: (1) Use of water for dust control. (2) Use of bulk potable water obtained from the City for construction purposes. (3) Use of residential water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle other than by a person washing any public safety vehicle on public property. (4) Filling, refilling, or adding water to swimming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools, which are located outside. (5) Using a fire hydrant pursuant to a temporary�re hydrant permit. (6) Outdoor landscape watering, incl�uding handheld irrigation, with potable water is prohibited at all times. 7) No permits for new, additional, or expanded water service connections, meters, or service lines shall be granted. An exception applies where the City has already issued either a final plan for a residential lot or a commercial building permit for the site or the construction project that requires the water service. (8) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 5 requirements shall be �irst noti�ied of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not �� °��c� ��, any continued violation of mandatory Stage 5 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$500.00 per day or per occurrence. F. Stage 6—Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Goal: Achieve a reduction such that the seven-day running average daily demand exceeds ninety-five percent (95%) of the safe operating capacity for a period of seven ('7) consecutive days; or in response to the imposition of mandatory water use restrictions of fifty percent(50%)imposed by the State of California. All Stage 5 requirements apply,plus the following: (1) Vehicle washing at a commercial vehicle wash facility is��r��prohibited. �-� . 11 (2) Enhanced Penalty: Any customer in violation of Stage 6 requirements shall be first notified of the regulations and warned of the penalty associated with continued violation. If the violation is not-��-�,�-�-�-�-��°.�-�:�� , any continued violation of mandatory Stage 6 requirements after notice and warning is provided shall be punishable by an administrative fine of$1,000.00 per day or per occurrence. Section 4. The Council hereby finds and determines that the enactment of this ordinance is exeinpt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.)("CEQA")because it has no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the "common sense"exemption(14 CCR 15061(b)(3)), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect thirty(30)calendar days after the date of its adoption, and the City Clerk sha11 certify ythe adoption thereof and cause publication according to law. 12 t�TICE OF EXE PTION TO. 0 Office of Planning and Research FTtOM; City of Redding 140d Tenth Street; Rootn 121 Public Works Department Sacrarnent�, CA 95$14 777 Cypress Avenue Redding;CA 96001 � Shasta�ounty Clerk Gounty of Shasta P'.O.Box 990880, 1643 Market Street Redding, CA 96099-0880 Project Title: Wat�r Shortage Cantin�ency_Plan Ordinanee Update Praject Location—Specffic: City of Reddin� Project Lacation—Ciiy; Reddin�Pro,ject Location—Couniy> Shasta Descrip�ion of Project: The City of Reddin�is amendin�Title I4(Utilities�,Chapter 14.09(Water Shortage Gontingency Plan) by amending Sections 14.�9.030 (I?efinitions}, 14.09.440 {Water Shorta�e Stages) and 14.09,05{� (Water Conservation/Water Shorta�e Emergency Respanse Sta�es). The purpose of the amendment is to make clarifications and update the water shorta�e contingency rectuirements ta extend watering hours. Narne of Public Agency Approving Prajec�; City af Redding Name of Person or Agency Car�ying t7�ut Project. Brandan Bishc�p, VVater Conservation St�ecialist Exempt Status: (check one) C] Ministerial [Sectian 2I080(b)(l); 15268] CI Declared EmergerYcy [Secti�n 21(780(b){3); 15269(a)] ❑ Emergency I'roject CSection 21080{b)(4); 15269{b)] L� Statutory Exemptions.State code nurnber: d Common Sense Exemption{This project does not fall within an exempt class,but it can be-seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment(14 CCR 15061[b][3]): � Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ❑ No exceptions apply that would bar tlle use of a categorical examption(PR.D 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2}. Reasons why prt�ject is exempt: CE(7A applies only to prolects which have the perter�tial for causing;a si;nificant effect on the envirc�ntnent. The t�raject has been reviewed and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibilitv that tl�e activit�y have a si�nificant effect on the-e�avironment;therefore,the activity is not subject to CEQt�. Lead Agency Contact Persans Amber Kellev Telephone. 530.225.4Q4b If Filed 6y Applicant; 1. Attach certified document of exemptian finding. 2. Has a notice c�f exemption been filed by the public agency approving tlle project? o Yes o No � S�gnature• ,�.� �. .�"' ' � "��"" �? r��.��.�.� Date: �� Title: Envirolvmental Cam liance na er �Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: 0 Signed by Applicant ��t��r �-t�,. �;'��