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Up to 50% Up to 35% 5 (Mandatory) 3b (Mandatory) More than 50% More than 35% 6 (Mandatory) 4 (Mandatory) The existing water conservation measures that correspond to each stage were adapted to fall within their respective percent tier of shortage level. In concert, Section 9.30.100 (Excess Use Penalties) was adapted to include the two new stages with a pattern of escalation based on the previously approved penalty scaling. Staff will bring forward a water supply update at an upcoming City Council meeting, which may include recommendations on the declaration of a water shortage level based upon Zone 7's actions at their September 1, 2021 meeting to discuss current water supply. Other Proposed Amendments Section 9.30.010 — Modification made in accordance with California Water Code (CWC) Section Division 1, Section 350, specifying the water supplier's "governing body" as the authorized authority to declare a water shortage emergency. Section 9.30.060 — In addition to the WSCP six stage framework, language has been incorporated to specify City Council's authority to enact Water Drought Rates as specified in PMC 14.04.070 and the Master Fee Schedule. Section 9.30.070 —Add the citation of CWC section requiring water suppliers to have the authority to penalize or charge for excessive water use. Section 9.30.080.A.2 —Adjusted the window of regular overhead irrigation to fall between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from the previous 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. to match neighboring Tri-Valley water agencies. In addition, this window is better for reduced water loss from wind and evaporation. Section 9.30.110.B.1 — Language added for clarification to allow for irrigation during otherwise prohibited hours for irrigation system checks and maintenance. Section 9.30.110.B.9—Added prohibited use of potable water as defined under PMC 14.04.060.G.7 (potable water for irrigation within recycled water use area), which was added to the PMC in February 2018. Section 9.30.120.B — Language added for clarification to assist in the understanding of what customer payment(s) are due when a customer undergoes the excess use adjustment process. Section 9.30.120.E.1 — Language added for clarification of when payment is due after the denial of an excess use adjustment appeal. A redline version of the proposed changes to PMC Chapter 9.30 is attached (Attachment 1). Page 3 of 4