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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 14914 ESTABLISHING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR <br />LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION WATER RATES AND THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE <br />FOR CALCULATING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER USE BUDGETS FOR <br />LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CUSTOMERS <br /> <br />Justin Ezell, Public Works Water Superintendent presented the report (presentation on <br />file). Mayor Foust opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Public Comment <br />Lloyd Clary spoke about the challenge of keeping up with the bills and how all utilities <br />seem to be going up. He submitted to Council a detailed report on how hard it is <br />understand the charges and increases (on file). <br /> <br />Carole Wong on behalf of the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association Board spoke <br />about how this system rewards only users who are below the allocated water use. She <br />said that as an association it is harder to manage water usage. She explained what it is <br />needed to monitor the situation prior to it getting out of control. She asked for an email <br />alert from staff that makes this possible. She also suggested a smart irrigation control <br />system. Ms. Wong mentioned that the appeals process does not include a credit. <br /> <br />M/S Pierce/Hartnett to close the public hearing. Motion carries unanimously by <br />voice vote. <br />One Council Member asked if an email alert could be sent out to let users know who is <br />exceeding the allocated water usage percentage. Mr. Ezell said that was something <br />staff could look into. There were comments about the appeals process and its fairness. <br />Mr. Ezell explained that leak reports will be sent to staff and then this can be addressed <br />with the homeowner. <br /> <br />One Council Member suggested that email be used to send to residents reminders of <br />when the street sweepers are going to come by. Another Council Member suggested <br />reminder calls by geographical block. Staff offered to look into these possibilities. <br />Mayor Foust said that some of these suggestions will go to the Council Utilities <br />Committee for review and consideration. <br /> <br />M/S Pierce/Ira to approve recommendation 8.1. Motion carries unanimously by roll <br />call vote. <br />M/S Howard/Bain to approve recommendation 8.2. Motion carries unanimously by <br />roll call vote. <br /> <br />9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> <br />A. Legislation (information only) - This sub-section involves possible discussion <br />of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California <br />Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 44-2008. Council may direct staff to act on <br />positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority <br />Focus available in City Clerk's Department). <br /> <br />B. City Council Member Report of Conference/Meeting Attendance. <br /> <br />C. Council Reports on Committee Meetings Attended. <br /> <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />DECEMBER 8, 2008 <br />PAGE 5 <br />