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THE CITY OF 12 -�-�: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTON. December 21, 2021 Operations Services TITLE: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.30 WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN TO ADJUST IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS AND MAKE OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS SUMMARY On October 5, 2021, City Council approved the introduction of amendments to Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 9.30 Water Management Plan, to align with the 2020 update to the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). During the meeting discussion, the recommendation was made to examine further the opportunity to align the number of irrigation watering day(s) restrictions more closely with our neighboring water agencies' corresponding requirements. The proposed irrigation watering day restriction amendments reflect alignment with Dublin San Ramon Services District's (DSRSD) current Stage 2 requirements. In addition, further amendments, minor in nature, were made for language clarity and ease-of-use code interpretation. This includes added language to limit the reduction requirements for medical patient- care facilities to preserve life and safety services. This item is introduced for adoption under an urgency ordinance due to the Local Drought Emergency and Stage 2 Water Shortage currently in effect. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that City Council adopt the Urgency Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 Water Management Plan, to adjust the one day per week cool season watering day restriction window to fall between November through March, and additional minor amendments. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Adoption of the amendments will require updating the City's Water Shortage Contingency Plan, which requires public notification, public hearing, and adoption. The cost associated with WSCP amendment facilitated through the City's 2020 Urban Water Management Plan consultant, and notification posting is estimated at $10,000.