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The City of Simi Valley will follow its own water restrictions

Posted by: Maven on May 31, 2009 at 6:37 am

This is from Friday’s Ventura County Star (sorry I missed it!):

Simi Valley’s new rule against watering in the daytime doesn’t apply to one of the city’s biggest users — itself. The city of Simi Valley exempted all city-owned properties — as well as parks and school district property — from a proposed new ordinance restricting water usage.

City Manager Mike Sedell said water officials have begun conservation efforts, but because there is a “huge investment in public infrastructure,” some exceptions had to be made. While the public agencies will be in full compliance eventually, he said the city has an obligation to keep parks and city-owned property in good condition. That includes the option of watering during the day.

One 36-year resident of Simi Valley thinks that is hypocritical. Tony Williams said he walked by City Hall recently and saw the sprinklers on during the day. “Why don’t they have to adhere to their own rules?” Williams said while doing yard work in front of his Georgette Place home.

The mayor and the city council say it was a mistake:

Simi Valley councilmembers said they didn’t know they had voted on a restrictive and long-term water conservation ordinance that exempted the city from the rules.

They want to fix that mistake.

Mayor Paul Miller said Friday he wants to correct the ordinance, and hold the city responsible for the same water use rules as residents — including no lawn irrigation during the day. “The city is absolutely going to follow its own rules,” Miller said.

You can read more from the Ventura County Star by clicking here and here.

May 31, 2009 · Filed Under Conservation

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