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5. SPECIAL ORDER(S) OF THE DAY A. Presentation - Update on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) for . San Mateo County - Carole Groom, President, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Jim Eggemeyer, Director of the Office of Sustainability, San Mateo County Carole Groom, President of the San Mateo Board of Supervisors, introduced Jim Eggemeyer, the Chief Coordinator for this project. She stated that all 20 cities in the county have agreed to participate in the CCA. She noted that the load data request sent to PGE will likely be received in June at which time the technical study can begin, which will be completed in August. The decision to form a CCA will take place after that study is completed. Mayor Gee asked Ms. Groom to explain was CCA means. Ms. Groom stated that CCA stands for Community Choice Aggregation, which concerns the creation of a county-wide organization which will deliver more renewable service to customers. She noted that residents' bills will still be issued by PGE, but more solar, wind, and other environmentally conscious power sources will be provided. Mayor Gee noted that the CCA Advisory Committee will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm for approximately 16 months. B. Presentation - Redwood City Water Conservation -Terence Kyaw, Assistant Public Works Director Terence Kyaw updated the Council on the drought condition and solutions. He noted that the snow level for this year was the lowest in 50 years and water usage in 2015 has increased because of the lack of rain and higher temperatures. He spoke about mandatory reductions and other water restrictions (presentation on file). Council Member Bain encouraged residents to take advantage of the rain barrel rebate program and he appreciates the recycled water program for residents. Council Member Pierce spoke about the Bay Area Water Supply Conservation Agency meeting that she attended, noting that while people are allowed to water twice a week, they should still be careful and judicious. Council Member Seybert asked about the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission allocation. Mr. Kyaw stated that the City is allowed 13-thousand acre feet per year and are currently using 9-thousand acre feet per year. Council Member Seybert noted that there have been tremendous conservation efforts but people still need to continue to preserve water. He spoke about the Recycled Water Fill Station Program and thanked Staff for working on it and helping it function. Council Member Aguirre noted that she and the Mayor were at the League of CA Cities policy committee meeting and there was a presentation on mandatory water restrictions. She stated she is very proud that Redwood City has a recycle water program. Vice Mayor Foust noted that she, Council Members Aguirre and Seybert had asked at the last Utilities Committee meeting for these kinds of updates on what the City is doing JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 13, 2015 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 359