TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Erick Lee, Public Works Director
Sean Roberts, Maintenance Manager
Erika King, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion on Reducing Water Usage at Medians (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction about water usage on City medians.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no fiscal implication associated with the recommended action at this time. However, once the City Council directs staff on this matter, future funding appropriations may be required, and staff time and resources may be expended to accommodate this request.
BACKGROUND:
On June 21, 2022, and in response to California's persistent drought conditions, the City Council declared a Stage 2 Water Shortage and imposed drought restrictions in accordance with the emergency water conservation regulations enacted by the State Water Resources Control Board. Under the Council's declaration, and in conformance with state regulations, commercial, industrial, and institutional sites are prohibited from watering "non-functional turf" (grass that is ornamental and not used for recreation and community events) with potable water.
DISCUSSION:
On June 21, 2022, the City Council requested a discussion to reduce water usage for landscapes located on City medians.
The City currently maintains medians along six arterial streets:
* Artesia Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard
* Aviation Boulevard, between Artesia Boulevard to Manhattan Beach Boulevard
* Manhattan Beach Boulevard, between Aviation Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard
* Marine Avenue, between Aviation Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard
* Rosecrans Avenue, between Sepulveda Boulevard and Highland Avenue
* Sepulveda Boulevard, between R...
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