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Councilmember Brown read and presented the commendation recognizing the 45th Anniversary of Eden Housing. 13. Public Comment Jacob Smith said the issue of unleashed dogs in city parks is becoming an increasing problem, noting his own dog had been attacked several times by off leash pets. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Consider approval of the Recycled Water Feasibility Study and accompanying Water Supply Contracts with DSRSD and DERWA, and authorize staff to continue further recycled water program development Director of Operation Services Smith acknowledged representatives from DSRSD, DERWA, Hacienda Business Park and members of city staff who were integral in developing the proposed program and related contracts. He provided background information on the global water crisis in terms of supply and quality, the history of recycled water use which began in the late 1800s in California, and current state goals and mandates regarding potable water targets. He discussed the benefits of recycled water programs which include a sustainable and drought proof source of water that is locally controlled. While the proposed program relates to irrigation water only, the state will adopt regulations to use recycled water for groundwater recharge by next month and further regulations to augment surface water supplies with recycled water by December 2016. With the Delta fix as much as 20 years into the future, the Department of Water Resources is now using recycled water strategies to accomplish mid-term solutions to dwindling water supplies. The proposed program will also help the city to accomplish the state mandated goal of a 20% reduction in potable water use by 2020. The city's baseline was 244 gallons per person per day, with an interim target of 220 gallons by 2015 and 195 gallons per person per day by 2020. Despite a comprehensive water conservation program, Pleasanton is currently falling behind where it needs to be. In contrast, DSRSD has leveraged its recycled water program to achieve a drastic reduction to 120 gallons per person per day. Mr. Smith provided a brief overview of the Recycled Water Feasibility Study, which was prepared in partnership with DSRSD, DERWA, the City of Livermore and Zone 7. The purpose is largely to make the city eligible for state and federal loans and grants. The California Resources Control Board has already approved the study. Federal approval has been delayed as a result of the recent government shut down but as there is no federal funding to be eligible for, this does not provide any impediment to moving forward with the program. The study carefully assessed the current market, recycled water sources, analyses of facility, legal, institutional and environmental resources, and program alternatives. The project ultimately recommended by the study would replace 43% of Pleasanton's current irrigation demands, which equates to 10-12% of the overall demand and makes considerable progress towards accomplishing the 20% reduction. The City of Livermore has agreed to provide recycled water to certain portions of east Pleasanton until the city is able to obtain its own permit. Livermore is currently servicing El Charro Road and will soon expand that to include Val Vista Park and CLC. Mr. Smith reviewed the proposed Water Supply Contracts with DSRSD and DERWA, which solidify how the various facilities and infrastructure are to be integrated. The contract with DSRSD outlines the terms under which DSRSD will provide recycled water from its existing unused recycled water capacity to the city's program. He explained that in the 1990s DSRSD built a recycled water system known as Clean Water Revival. The program ultimately never moved forward, but some of the resulting infrastructure is still in place at the recycled water plant that Pleasanton contributed towards. As part of City Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 November 5, 2013