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Councilman Greenalch presented the Water Committee's Interim Report and discussion ensued regarding recommendation of monitoring and notifying highest 10% of water overusers using a weighted formula to incorporate proportionality; banking remaining at one to one; new letter for census forms; and San Francisco Water Department rate increase. Mrs. Chaffee, 546 Sunset Way, Redwood City asked Council how the current rationing program identifies misallocations, those people whose allocations are so high they can have lush lawns, while others have had to let their lawns become dirt patches; discussed the principle of fairness in the rationing program; and asked if newcomers will continue to be penalized? Councilman Greenalch advised the Council Water Committee is reviewing entire rationing plan; the City has an appeal process in place; focus has been on wasters, but will begin to review allocations; and Ordinance 2018 lists prohibited uses. Councilwoman Buchan reminded everyone there is a May 15th deadline for application of approved Water Policy Report of November 14, 1990 for water allocations to the Redwood City Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. (Minute Orders 90-181 and 91-064) MEMO 5/7/91 MIS: MurraylBury to approve procedures to notify and monitor the highest ten percent (10%) of water overusers, based on a weighted formula, who have exceeded their allocations in two (2) consecutive billing periods; to advise by letter that a special meter reading would take place, to be followed by a second reading seven to ten (7-10) days later and to install a water restrictor for 7 days if allocation has been exceeded; and, if overuse continues, to install a permanent restrictor during the duration of the rationing program, subject to due process. Carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-088 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIS: MurraylGreenalch to grant a matter of privilege and readdress the vote on the Consent Calendar, specifically, Item 1 d. Carried by unanimous voice vote. MIS: Greenalch/Murray to have Vice Mayor Bury's vote on Item 1 d. be recorded as a negative vote. Carried by unanimous voice vote, with Councilman Claire abstaining as he was not present for the original vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-089 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor La Berge declared a recess at 8:50 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 1991 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 50 Page No.246 "T