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ORDINANCE NO. 2176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.20 RECYCLED WATER USE FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AND SECTION 14.04.060 USE OF WATER SERVICE WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton supports the use of recycled water for landscape irrigation as a beneficial alternative water supply to protect the limited potable water supply during all levels of water supply availability, in accordance with Section 13550 et seq., of the California Water Code and Section 65605 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, Municipal Code Chapter 14.20 Recycled Water for Landscape Irrigation sets forth the regulatory guidance on the mandatory connection of eligible water irrigation meters within the recycled water use area for landscaped areas within new and existing development, as well as a defined process of exemption from connection to the recycled water system; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton supports Governor Brown's Executive Order B-40-17 recognizing the importance of the permanent elimination of wasteful practices of potable water use; and WHEREAS, the amendment to Municipal Code Section 14.04.060 Use of Water Service will expand the definition of potable water waste to include the use of potable water for landscape irrigation through dedicated irrigation meters within the recycled water use area, unless otherwise exempted from recycled water connection as specified within the Municipal Code. or determined unable to connect by the City; and WHEREAS, the amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 14.20 will include a failure to comply section to set forth the parameters of expected customer cooperation in the process of connecting to recycled water service, and recognize the potential need for discontinuance of exempted potable water irrigation meters to protect public health and safety during times of potable water shortage if declared under activation of Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 Water Management Plan; and WHEREAS, these amendments support the General Plan Water Element provisions regarding sufficient water supply and water recycling (see Goals 1 and 4, Policies 1 and 4, and Programs 1.5 and 4.5). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Finds that the amendments to the Municipal Code have no possibility to have a significant effect on the environment per Title 14 California Code of Regulations §15061(b) (3). SECTION 2. Amends Municipal Section 14.04.060 Use of Water Service as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. SECTION 3. Amends Municipal Code Chapter 14.20 Recycled Water Use for Landscape Irrigation as set forth in the attached Exhibit B. SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15 days after its adoption in "The Valley Times", a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Pleasanton, and the complete ordinance shall be posted for fifteen (15) days in the City Clerk's office within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. 1