Emergency Meeting of the City Council - Jun 10 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Adopt the resolution establishing the outdoor watering ban
Moved by Derek Gunderson · Seconded by Chad Roberts
Adjourn the meeting
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
the issue that we have is not a ground water issue it is a water plant capacity issue
no one cares about how green your lawn is if your house is burned down
we are far and above any place we've ever been before
People (7)
Deb McMillianMayorPresiding over the emergency city council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the emergency city council meeting.
“as mayor i'm calling an emergency meeting of the city council to discuss the implementation of an outdoor watering ban”
Opening the emergency meeting.
Dana HardyStaff/City ManagerProviding administrative and technical briefings on the water crisis.
1 quote
Providing administrative and technical briefings on the water crisis.
“the issue that we have is not a ground water issue it is a water plant capacity issue”
Clarifying the nature of the water supply problem.
Dave ShogherPublic Works DirectorMonitoring water plant data and troubleshooting supply issues.
1 quote
Monitoring water plant data and troubleshooting supply issues.
“we are far and above any place we've ever been before”
Regarding record water usage numbers.
Derek GundersonCouncil MemberFocusing on enforcement and the effectiveness of fines.
1 quote
Focusing on enforcement and the effectiveness of fines.
“no one cares about how green your lawn is if your house is burned down”
Emphasizing the importance of fire safety over lawn aesthetics.
Chad RobertsCouncil MemberParticipating in policy discussion and verification.
Participating in policy discussion and verification.
Judy BlackCouncil MemberParticipating in roll call and questioning.
Participating in roll call and questioning.
Alvin A BearCouncil MemberParticipating in roll call and motions.
Participating in roll call and motions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Emergency City Council Meeting, 12:33 PM
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Establishes an immediate outdoor watering ban for the City of Victoria.