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Mayor Thorne invited public comment. Sue Compton, Axis Community Health, said the Tri-Valley health center relies on Measure A funds to support the residents of this and neighboring communities. Axis boasts five service sites, three of which are located in Pleasanton, that serve 14,000 people annually. Measure A funds support Highland Hospital, which Axis depends on, as well as local clinic sites. More recently, capital funding was used to help support implementation of an electronic medical records system and soft development costs for construction of a new clinic. She explained that with the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, an extraordinary number of people have shifted over to Medi-Cal and as a result no longer have access to other forms of care. Last year Axis reported $500,000 in uncompensated care, which she estimated would double with the loss of Measure A funds. She assured the Council and public that the reports required to receive funding are thorough and demonstrate exactly where each dollar goes, how many patients were treated and how many visits were provided. Councilmember Narum asked how much Axis received in Measure A funding in 2013. Ms. Compton stated that Axis received $250,000 for the community project and HealthPAC project combined. Marlene Petersen, Senior Support Program Director thanked the city for its continued support. She described the senior support services funded by Measure A, which include in-home mobility and rehabilitation, medication management and in-home counseling programs. This combination of fitness, nutrition and mental health support is of immeasurable benefit to the community's seniors and is only made possible with the support of Measure A. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she has shared her own positive experiences with the Senior Support Program a number of times and thanked them again for everything they do. Mayor Thorne closed public comment. 19. Public Hearing: Consider adopting a resolution declaring a Stage 3 Water Shortage and mandating a 25% reduction in water usage; a resolution proclaiming a local drought emergency; and introducing an ordinance to amend Municipal Code §§9.30.080 and 14.04.060 to prohibit outdoor irrigation during rain Director of Operation Services Daniel Smith presented the staff report, which requests that the Council adopt a resolution declaring a Stage 3 Water Shortage and mandatory 25% reduction in water usage. Staff is also recommending that the Council declare a local drought emergency, which would allow staff to take certain logistical and expenditure actions on an immediate basis as needed. As is required by law, staff would report back to the Council monthly and request that the local emergency be extended if appropriate. He reminded the Council and public that the Tri-Valley, which receives its water from the State Water Project, has been harder hit than some other Bay Area cities which get their water from other suppliers. The final snowpack declaration on May 1, 2014 was only 18% of the average, with actual water content only 7% of normal. On April 16, 2014 Zone 7 notified all Tri-Valley retailers that deliveries for 2014 would be only 75% of the normal demand, which resulted in staffs recommendation for a 25% mandatory reduction. Approximately ten days later, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order asking all Californians to redouble their efforts to conserve water. Several days after that the Department of Water Resources announced it would deliver 5% of the requested allocation to the State Water Project, although not until September 1, 2014. Unfortunately this requires that Tri-Valley retailers make it through the hottest months of the year with the existing water supply from Lake Del Valle and the groundwater basin. It is imperative that communities save every drop of water possible just to meet basic needs throughout the summer period. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 20 May 6,2014