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THE CITY OF /1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT L pL EASANTON. September 1, 2015 Operations Services TITLE: APPROVE A TASK ORDER PURSUANT TO TRI-VALLEY SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE POLLING AND OUTREACH FOR USE OF ADVANCED RECYCLED WATER SUMMARY The City has been involved in a series of Water Policy Roundtable Meetings over the past 12 months with all of the local water agencies including Zone 7. The purpose of these meetings is to explore diversifying the water portfolio in the Tri-Valley for long- term sustainability. At the July 22, 2015, meeting, the agencies agreed to move forward on exploring the use of recycled water for Indirect Potable Water Reuse (IDPR). There was general consensus that advanced recycling could be a critical part of future local water supply portfolios, and that given the history of public concerns previously expressed in the Valley and the technical advances that have occurred, a public education campaign could help inform future decision making. Such a campaign should begin with a polling effort to provide a baseline for future comparisons in measuring the effectiveness of any such education efforts and to identify any major current objections to the expansion of water recycling. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to initiate the polling and education process Task Order under the Tri-Valley Intergovernmental Reciprocal Services Master Agreement, with costs shared by all the Valley's water suppliers. Pleasanton's share of the cost is estimated at $25,000. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The City of Pleasanton has agreed to be the lead agency on this project and execute a contract with a qualified consultant to assist the group in this process. The other agencies will reimburse Pleasanton for their share of the project. Funding for Pleasanton's portion is available in the City's Water Conservation Contracted Services account.