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RESOLUTION No. 15418 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD <br /> IMPLEMENTING MANDATORY WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN COMPLIANCE <br /> WITH STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S MAY 5, 2015 <br /> EMERGENCY DROUGHT REGULATIONS <br /> Mr. Chinakotla, Public Works Director, provided a report (presentation on file) explaining <br /> all the outreach done to date on drought regulations. He said that voluntarily the <br /> community has done a 12% water consumption reduction. He explained the Governor's <br /> mandate was for 8%. Mr. Ghinnakotla explained the various measures that need to be <br /> followed by residents as the new regulations. He added detail on the fines for repeat <br /> violators. He expanded c�n what staff has been done to inform the community and is <br /> excited that residents have been responsive. He provided details on special programs <br /> that Public Works is implementing such as using Smart Meters for the top 100 water <br /> users. He added that they are focused on increasing the recycled water use. <br /> Mayor Gee and various Council Members were very appreciative of the presentation <br /> and all Redwood City is doing. Mayor Gee spoke about on site gray water reclamation <br /> and how this might be the next wave. <br /> M/S Foust/Pierce to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously by electronic <br /> vote. <br /> 11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended <br /> B. City Council Committee Reports <br /> Council Member Seybert said that at the last Board meeting of the Silicon Valley <br /> Clean Water the CEQA process is moving forward regarding the replacement of <br /> the force main, and the most preferred option is a tunneling option. This <br /> approach has been received well by the Redwood Shores Community. He <br /> thanked Public Works for presenting this to the Utilities Committee. <br /> Council Member Bain said he attended the first meeting of the Community <br /> Activity Energy was very well attended and it was a good review of why this is <br /> important and what the work plan will be. He attended the concert organized by <br /> Steve Penna and friend and 1,000 people were in attendance and 12,000 were <br /> raised towards the concerts downtown. He also attended the grand opening of <br /> the Dog Agility Park and it was a great success and people seem to be very <br /> happy that this is coming to fruition. <br /> Council Member Pierce attended the bucket brigade opening night to collect <br /> funds for the downtown concerns. She said all are welcome to volunteer. <br /> Council Member Aguirre said that she and Vice Mayor Foust welcomed a special <br /> group of ladies who want to bring awareness towards certain diseases. She <br /> provided details about this program. She thanked the Library for hosting the <br /> event. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ June 8, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 430 <br />