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City Manager Fialho discussed the real world impacts of the request on Pleasanton. He explained that the city is its own largest consumer of water, with the bulk of use going towards the maintenance of medians, city parks, the golf course and other facilities. The city has and will continue to lead by example and will reduce its consumption by 20%. He requested patience and cooperation from the community during this time and assured them that while parks and other facilities may not be as green as in years past, the city is very mindful of not losing these assets in which so much has been invested. Councilmember Brown asked and Mr. Smith confirmed that upcoming water bills will contain information on how to conserve, as well as the hotline number. Staff also plans regular outreach and events to help disperse this and updated information to the public. Councilmember Brown asked and Mr. Smith confirmed that city either has or will be reaching out to some of its larger water users, including the school district and Hacienda Business Park. Mayor Thorne asked and Mr. Smith confirmed that staff has preliminary ideas on how to leverage the zero interest loans from the state. Mr. Smith said staff has already confirmed for the state that it can and will prepare a recycled water project that can be completed in 2 years if the funding is provided. There is also potential to get funding forr the scalping plant that would provide recycled water to both Bernal and the golf course. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Mike Moran said that with the increase in population as well as industrial and agricultural use, water will continue to be an issue. He asked, and Mr. Smith confirmed, that residents can report wasteful practices via the hotline. He suggested that the city institute a program to encourage rainwater collection. He said he has experimented loosely with it himself for several years and thought that some guidance from the city, such as making collection barrels available at cost, would be particularly helpful. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she would like staff to look into Mr. Moran's idea, particularly for those who garden to produce food. Mr. Smith said he would look into the issue and implement some set of tools, if appropriate. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Cook-Kallio, to adopt a resolution declaring a water shortage and implement Stage 1 of the water shortage contingency plan by requesting that all water customers voluntarily reduce water usage by twenty percent. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 12. Review and approval of the. Elements and Design for the Oak Woodland Area of the Bernal Property Mr. Fialho introduced the item, stressing that part of the strategic process for this project is to allow for its construction in such a manner to include recycled water infrastructure. Staff does not anticipate bringing forward an action to go out to bid until late spring or early fall and if water conditions in the Tri- Valley worsen significantly, there will be an opportunity to pull back if needed. Assistant City Manager Bocian outlined the two specific recommendations, which are to approve the schematic plan for the Oak Woodland Area and to provide staff with direction to begin to address the issue of construction of a dog park within the Bernal Property. The Bemal Property is currently City Council Minutes Page 4 of 15 February 4,2014