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homeowner with the amount of watering they should be doing. Another rebate available this <br /> year will be weather-based controllers for residential and commercial. <br /> Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio questioned the rationale behind the 20%, and Mr. Smith said he was <br /> not sure there was a lot of science behind it, but the State will most likely change this. He said <br /> as the number starts to grow, it will be more and more difficult to meet, which is where recycled <br /> water will be more heavily used. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio to adopt the Draft 2010 Urban Water Management <br /> Plan. Motion carried by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Sullivan, Thorne, Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: Councilmember McGovern, Mayor Hosterman <br /> MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br /> Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio said re-districting maps are due to be finalized August 15 and that some <br /> sections of Senate Districts that will end up with two State Senators. She spoke with the City <br /> Manager about this, as the City has been asked to send a letter, which is due Friday, asking <br /> that we retain the current election schedule. They would number it in odd districts so the City <br /> would continue to have representation for those two years. <br /> Mr. Fialho added that this is not unique to the valley. Because of the complexity of the new <br /> maps and numbering, these are some of the holes that must be fixed. They have asked cities to <br /> do to inform the Commission that this is an issue for the region so they can correct it in their <br /> deliberations. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan noted the City could end up having a special election, and he <br /> questioned whether not having a State Senator for two years was unconstitutional. Vice Mayor <br /> Cook-Kallio described those Senate districts impacted and at risk. <br /> Councilmember Thorne questioned if an emergency resolution was needed, and Mr. Fialho said <br /> staff is looking for direction that it adequately communicate to the California Commission that <br /> there is a problem to be addressed. <br /> There was consensus of the Council to direct staff to communicate to the California Commission <br /> that the problem of Pleasanton not having a State Senator for two years should be addressed. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS - None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. The Council <br /> extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the <br /> memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who <br /> have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. <br /> -.Respectfully s miffed, <br /> C e ialz <br /> City C rk <br /> City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 June 21,2011 <br />