Emergency Meeting of the City Council - Jun 10 2021

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Implementation of an emergency outdoor watering ban

Water plant capacity issues and water quality degradation

Fire protection capacity and water reservoir levels

Current water usage vs historical data

Enforcement mechanisms for water restrictions

Votes (2)

Adopt the resolution establishing the outdoor watering ban

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Derek Gunderson · Seconded by Chad Roberts

Adjourn the meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Judy Black · Seconded by Alvin A Bear

Notable Quotes (4)

as mayor i'm calling an emergency meeting of the city council to discuss the implementation of an outdoor watering ban

Deb McMillian
Watering banOpening statement

the issue that we have is not a ground water issue it is a water plant capacity issue

Dana Hardy
Water InfrastructureExplaining the cause of water system stress

no one cares about how green your lawn is if your house is burned down

Derek Gunderson
Fire protectionJustifying the watering ban for fire safety

we are far and above any place we've ever been before

Dave Shogher
System CapacityDescribing record-breaking water production metrics

People (7)

Chad RobertsCouncil Member

Participating in policy discussion and verification.

Judy BlackCouncil Member

Participating in roll call and questioning.

Alvin A BearCouncil Member

Participating in roll call and motions.

Places Mentioned

Victoria City CouncilDear Runs neighborhood

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Emergency City Council Meeting, 12:33 PM

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Unspecified Resolution

Establishes an immediate outdoor watering ban for the City of Victoria.

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Emergency Meeting of the City Council - Jun 10 2021 - Victoria Recorder