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RESOLUTION No. 122-06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
SUPPORTING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that Purissima Hills Water District,
supplier of Hetch-Hetchy water to Los Altos Hills, is over its contractually entitled
quantity by 35%.
WHEREAS, Los Altos Hills residents are among the highest per capita users of
the Hetch-Hetchy water system and have incurred penalties in the past.
WHEREAS, the Hetch-Hetchy He chy water system is nearing capacity to meet the
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needs of the Bay Area.
WHEREAS, there are no planned expansions of the Hetch-Hetchy water system.
WHEREAS, the electrical energy used for water distribution is about 20% of the
cost of Purissima Water, and statewide, water distribution is among the highest users of
electrical energy.
WHEREAS, new landscaping shows a systematic increase in water usage with
large lots showing the greatest water usage.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does
hereby RESOLVE to support one or more of the following water conservation measures:
1. Work with Purissima Hills Water District to inform homeowners of their
potential water usage in new landscape projects and to recognize the benefits
of water efficient landscapes without undue burden to the homeowners.
2. Consider incentives for property owners meeting certain water conservation
criteria.
3. Promote water conservation through public education.
REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED I' A th day of Dece e , 2006.
BY:
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ATTEry
City Clerk