Discussion and possible action on the 2025 Drought Contingency Plan (amended June 2026) drought stage change based on anticipated water inflow, as requested by Council Members Carolyn Vaughn, Eric Cantu, and Gil Hernandez: 8.3. Stage 2 - Moderate Water Shortage Trigger for initiation - Stage 2 begins when the combined storage level declines below 30%. Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses described in section 10. Trigger for termination - Stage 2 may be terminated when the combined storage levels increase above 40%. Upon termination of Stage 2, Stage 1 becomes operative. 8.4. Stage 3 - Critical Water Shortage Trigger for initiation - Stage 3 begins when the combined storage level declines below 20%. Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain non-essential water uses described in section 10. Trigger for termination - Stage 3 may be terminated when the combined storage levels increase above 30%. Upon termination of Stage 3, Stage 2 becomes operative.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

July 21, 2026

On agenda

July 28, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Jul 28, 2026 no action taken