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0 20� programwould have to be borne by the customers and would be added to the additional 43% increase already anticipated to be imposed by San Francisco He stated that administratively the percentage re- duction is more economical and easier to handle with no added costs expected at this time. � ' In response to further questions, Mr Pusich commented concerning results of City investigations of cases where it has been claimed water conservation commenced some time ago, on the individual appeal o process contained in the ordinance, on the greater sophistication g of many industrial users with regard to conservation of water in their industry process, and advised that water flow restrictors merely reduce flow requiring more time to obtain the same quantity , of water, but would not damage appliances. (The Council recessed from 8 42 to 8 54 p.m ) Mayor Leipzig invited those present in the audience who wish to speak to do so Ken Aldrich, 1159 17th Street, stated that many of his questions had been answered during the presentation by staff, and urged that there be no cut for industry in water allocations, since ,7obs de- pend upon their remaining in business He suggested that any public fountains be turned off and asked that water bills reflect the allo- cation for the next billing period. It was explained that the City has no fountains and that industry is being asked to cut back only 10% with re9ard to processirig and 50% with regard to landscaping in recognition of the need f,or ,7obs Mr Fales observed that all ' contacts with industry suggest understanding of the situation and great cooperat�on in efforts to conserve water Mr Pusich advised that billing will indicate use in the same months the previous years and the 75% allocation for the next two-month period Charlotte Kelley, 1675 Alameda, commented concerning water use 6y her family of eight persons and that of other smaller households, stating a preference for a per capita program . y Roger Dieudonne, 1603 James Street, recommended the basic minimum allotment be raised to reflect what a family of four persons might use, suggesting households using only 10 units must be smaller households,that his family uses 14 units and that 14 units would , be a more reasonable minimum allocation It was pointed out that an emergency situation exists and attempts are being made to cut back on use of water, not to set a minimum based on average family consumption and that a household using 14 units would be expected to cut back on the portion above 10 units it was also pointed out that an appeal process exists for individuals with special circumstances Jim Knecht, 1720 Valota Road, representing Bill Enemoto of the nursery industry, advised that his industry uses minimal water in flower growing through use of drip methods, plastic tubes and hose Mr Knecht asked that the nurseries be considered industry for the � purpose of water allocation Mr Mitchell advised that nurseries i are classified as employee industry -5- � Reg Mtg 4/4/77