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Mr. Smith explained that residents can go to their local hardware store to purchase a tank for collecting <br /> the free recycled water that they can then transport home for outdoor watering, following a brief <br /> learning session that takes approximately five minutes. He said the program has turned out to be a <br /> wonderful success with both residents and businesses and urged interested community members to <br /> contact the city or DSRSD for additional details. <br /> Vice-Mayor Pentin asked how staff anticipates structuring the surcharge schedule next summer, <br /> assuming the drought were to continue to this extent next year. Specifically, he asked if a user who <br /> failed to meet their target once this season and then once again next summer would be considered a <br /> first or second time offender. <br /> Mr. Smith explained that there are a number of variables to consider, though it is unlikely that the city <br /> would remain in Stage 3 throughout the winter. Given that, it is also unlikely that any proposal <br /> presented to the Council next year would include this calendar year. He also confirmed for Vice-Mayor <br /> Pentin that for this year, offences are cumulative even if not incurred in consecutive billing cycles. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked how much rain would be needed to restore the aquifer running <br /> through town and stop the damage being caused to some nearby homes. <br /> Mr. Smith it would take a significant amount of precipitation, perhaps several storms of at least an inch <br /> of rainfall in a fairly short period of time, for the ground to swell back. <br /> 6. Adopt a resolution declaring as surplus two fire engines, and authorize the City Manager to <br /> execute an agreement with Pleasanton Downtown Rotary to donate these engines to <br /> Pleasanton's Sister City, Tulancingo, Mexico <br /> Fire Chief Miguel presented the staff report, requesting the Council's permission to declare as surplus <br /> one 1985 Type fire engine and one 1991 Type 6 fire engine. He explained that both vehicles have <br /> exceeded their useful life, with their maintenance costs now exceeding their value. He also explained <br /> that following a recent trip to Tulancingo, Pleasanton's Sister City, it was established that the Mexican <br /> city was very much in need of and would be pleased to accept the two vehicles for their own use. Staff <br /> is therefore also requesting authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement to donate the <br /> two engines, with assistance with their transport to come from Rotary Club of Pleasanton, once the <br /> appropriate details are resolved. <br /> Mayor Thorne asked if it is correct that retired vehicles cannot legally be used in the United States. <br /> Chief Miguel explained that there are some emissions issues related to the Type 1 engine that would <br /> cause some issues once the vehicle is taken out of service. <br /> Mayor Thome explained that Tulancingo has only one fire station to service the metropolitan area that <br /> houses nearly 200,000 residents, and that these fire trucks are truly important to them. <br /> Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked how they would be transported. <br /> Chief Miguel said they would most likely travel via lowboy to the Mexican border, in order to conserve <br /> their useful life, where Rotary Tulancingo would then takeover the remaining journey. <br /> Vice-Mayor Pentin inquired about some of the mechanical compatibilities. <br /> Chief Miguel confirmed that Tulancingo, as with many Mexican cities, uses the same types of couplers <br /> and other systems as the United States. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 October 21,2014 <br />