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July 2015

How to Stay Lawfully Dry and Fine-Free This Summer

BY KATE BRANSFIELD

This summer, we’ll all be waiting for arainbow during California’s worst drought onrecord. After Gov. Jerry Brown declared adrought State of Emergency in January, weCalifornians were hit with the first mandatorywater restrictions in the state’s history.

But the latest sign of hope in this diredrought has come this month when the statereported that residential water use declinedalmost 29 percent, the highest level of conserva-tion achieved to date for the month of May.

Santa Monica has been no stranger to theseconservation efforts, with the Office of Sustain-ability and Environment taking many efforts touse water efficiently and conserve water incompliance with state and local regulations.

You might have seen the public serviceannouncements around the city like the DoggyDishwasher banners. That’s all part of the cam-paign’s strategies for ways to save water, water

conservation rebates, the latest water-savingalternatives, and new services such as free waterconsultations.

The City of Santa Monica has a goal to bewater independent by 2020 and stop importingwater to ensure a safe and reliable supply ofwater for generations to come.

To keep from getting hit with a first-offense fine of $250 from the city (later viola-tions receive higher fines), here are the waterrestrictions imposed by Santa Monica munici-pal code 7.16.020:

• No watering of lawns or landscapesbetween the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on anyday exception for drip irrigation, maintenance,hand watering.

• No runoff is permitted from irrigationinto streets, alleys, driveways, sidewalks orstorm drains at any time.

• No hosing down of sidewalks, driveways,patios, alleys, parking areas or other “hardscapes.”

• Water must not be used to fill or maintain

levels in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes ordisplays unless a recycling system is used.

• Swimming pools must not be filled oremptied unless it is a first filling of a new pool,or necessary leak repair work is being per-formed.

• Water leaks from exterior or interiorplumbing must be repaired immediately.

• No washing of vehicles of any kind exceptwith a hand-held bucket or a hose equipped witha shut-off nozzle. No runoff permitted.

• Restaurants must serve water only uponrequest.

But there are things to do on our own, too.Santa Monica has ramped up water conserva-tion rebates. A Santa Monica resident canreceive up to $4,500 for replacing their lawnwith sustainable landscaping, while businessescan take advantage of rebates for high-effi-ciency urinals and toilets.

• By putting in a large rain barrel and cisternthat collects 500 gallons or more, you can receive

up to $2,000 for each cistern (Harvesting rainwa-ter from your rooftop protects the Santa MonicaBay, safeguards drinking water supplies, andadds a little excitement to your life and landscape- and can put money in your pocket.)

Finally, be vigilant in both your own homeand outside. Check for leaking faucets, toilets,and sprinklers, and replace or repair them.Drain everything to the sewer, use the dish-washer and laundry machines with full loads,shorten your shower time by two minutes, anduse a broom or scrub brush to clean your drive-way and other hardscapes, never a hose.

We’ve had to change our attitudes aboutwater in the last year, why not take advantageof this hot season and be water wise when itcomes to every aspect of our lives – Go to thebeach and use our nature playground to makethe most of Santa Monica.

For more information, visit smgov.net/water, email savewater@smgov.net or call310.458.8972.

To keep from getting hit with a first offense fine of $250 from the City of Santa Monica, read the water restriction rules below.

C A L E N D A R

July 17“Emerging Artists for Emerging Collectors” Opening Reception

5 pmhaleARTS Space2443 Main St.halearts.com

Cinema On the Street: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”

8 pmThird Street Promenade

1300 Blockdowntownsm.com/news/2015-summer-slate-free-events-third-street-promenade-

downtown-santa-monica

Starry Night Poolside Cinema AtThe Miramar Pool Club: “Willow”

8 pmFairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd.fairmont.com/santa-monica

July 18Hey There Muscles:

Workout Series With Lou Ferrigno& Family

9 amSanta Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Piersantamonicapier.org/heytheremuscles

July 21Classic Car Night

5:30 pmCalifornia Heritage Museum

2612 Main St.californiaheritagemuseum.org/

classic-car-night

July 23Twilight Concert Series With

Cubanismo and Chicano Batman7 pm

Santa Monica Pier200 Santa Monice Pier

santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts

Skirball’s Sunset Concerts With La Chiva Gantiva

8 pmSkirball Cultural Center2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.

skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts

July 24Starry Night Poolside Cinema

At The Miramar Pool Club: “How to Train Your Dragon”

8 pmFairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd.fairmont.com/santa-monica

July 25Hey There Muscles:

Workout Series With Lou Ferrigno & Family

9 amSanta Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Piersantamonicapier.org/heytheremuscles

Eat|See|Hear Presents: “Love Actually”

Outdoor Movie Event5:30 pm

Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Blvd.

eatseehear.com/schedule/christmas-in-july-featuring-love-actually

July 30Twilight Concert Series with JD

McPherson and Sarah Gayle Meech7 pm

Santa Monica Pier200 Santa Monice Pier

santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts

Skirball’s Sunset Concerts With Bassekou Kouyaté and

Ngoni Ba8 pm

Skirball Cultural Center2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.

skirball.org/programs/sunset-concertsJuly 31

Soak Your Boss for CharityBenefitting Heal the Bay

Third Street Promenade 1300 Block

downtownsm.com/news/2015-summer-slate-free-events-third-street-promenade-

downtown-santa-monica

Starry Night Poolside Cinema At The Miramar Pool Club:

“Night at the Museum”8 pm

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows101 Wilshire Blvd.

fairmont.com/santa-monica

August 1Hey There Muscles:

Workout Series With Lou Ferrigno & Family

9 amSanta Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Piersantamonicapier.org/heytheremuscles

August 6Twilight Concert Series With Ben Browning Of Cut Copy and DMA’S

7 pmSanta Monica Pier

200 Santa Monice Piersantamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts

Skirball’s Sunset Concerts With Hurray for the Riff Raff

8 pmSkirball Cultural Center2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.

skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts

August 7Starry Night Poolside Cinema

At The Miramar Pool Club: “Book of Life”

8 pmFairmont Miramar Hotel

and Bungalows101 Wilshire Blvd.

fairmont.com/santa-monicaAugust 8

Hey There Muscles: Workout Series With Lou Ferrigno & Family

9 amSanta Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Piersantamonicapier.org/heytheremuscles

August 13Twilight Concert Series With Sister Nancy and

Jesse Royal7 pm

Santa Monica Pier200 Santa Monice Pier

santamonicapier.org/twilightconcerts

Skirball’s Sunset Concerts With Aurelio

8 pmSkirball Cultural Center2701 N Sepulveda Blvd.

skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts

August 14Starry Night Poolside Cinema

At The Miramar Pool Club: “Kung Fu Panda”

8 pmFairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

101 Wilshire Blvd.fairmont.com/santa-monica