SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS BANOS AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LOS BANOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTIONS 9-6.11, ET SEQ REGULATING THE USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR THE IRRIGATION OF NONFUNCTIONAL TURF On November 4, 2026, the Los Banos City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1219, which proposes to amend Chapter 6 of Title 9 of the Los Banos Municipal Code to add sections 9-6.11, et seq regulating the use of potable water for the irrigation of nonfunctional turf. The Ordinance defines relevant terms, including "functional turf," "nonfunctional turf," "potable water," "recreational use area," "community space," and "disadvantaged community." It prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf for the classes of properties and according to the compliance schedule established by applicable state law. For property owned by the City, a local public agency, or a public water system and located within a disadvantaged community, the prohibition will commence on January 1, 2031, or when a state funding source becomes available to fund conversion of the applicable nonfunctional turf to climate-appropriate landscaping, whichever occurs later. The Ordinance provides limited exceptions where potable water is necessary to protect trees or other perennial non-turf plantings, address an immediate health and safety need, or where such use is otherwise authorized or exempt under applicable state law. Property owners subject to the Ordinance must comply with the applicable prohibitions, maintain landscaping without prohibited irrigation, provide information reasonably requested by the City to verify compliance, and complete any certifications or reports required by state law or regulation. The Ordinance may be enforced by the City Manager, Public Works Director, Code Enforcement Officer, or another person designated by the City Manager. Violations are subject to the administrative, civil, and other remedies available under the Los Banos Municipal Code and applicable state law, and any person receiving an administrative citation or other enforcement action may appeal pursuant to the procedures set forth in Title 1, Chapter 4 of the Los Banos Municipal Code. The Ordinance does not require removal of existing functional turf or removal or replacement of nonfunctional turf before the applicable state-law compliance deadline unless another provision of state or local law expressly authorizes or requires such action. The Ordinance also authorizes appropriate City officials to take reasonable implementation measures, including public education, identification of potentially affected City-owned properties, funding applications, and coordination with water and state agencies. The City Council will consider final adoption of this Ordinance at the regular City Council Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2026. VIONNA LIN ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Nov. 11, 2026 WEX#26-283