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Motion: It was m/s Narum/Olson to reopen and continue the public hearing to December 1, 2015. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin Councilmember Pentin rejoined the meeting and took his seat at the dais. 11. Continued to December 1, 2015— Update on Kottinger Gardens Project 12. Update on the Stage 3 Drought Emergency and consider a temporary suspension of the excess use penalties to March 1, 2016 Utilities Superintendent Dan Martin introduced the item and stated that there is a recommendation from staff for a change to the current drought ordinance enforcement. The recommendation is to continue the local emergency drought with the Stage 3 restrictions that will include all the restricted activities during this time of the year. This includes watering once a day, no washing of the sidewalks, et cetera that goes with this restriction. Staff is recommending for consideration the suspension of excess use penalties of the ordinance to be in effect until March 1, 2016. With the last four months, the State of California has reduced 28 percent, which is a good thing for the State of California. City of Pleasanton building meters reduced 41 percent and for the entire city, including residents and businesses, Pleasanton is currently at 37.7 percent. Mr. Martin reported that over 2 billion dollars of drinking water was saved this year. Overall, Pleasanton has increase in water conservation by almost a percent net total compare to 2014. Motion: It was m/s by Olson/Brown to accept the update and suspend the excess use of penalties as set forth in Section 9.30.100 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code through March 1, 2016. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 13. Continued to December 1, 2015 — Consider adoption of a resolution accepting the FY 2014/15 year-end operating budget report and designating General Fund reserves MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None COUNCIL REPORTS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 p.m. The Council extended a tribute to our nation's men and women serving in the military. We wish to honor the memories of those who have died in past wars in defense of our country, including those who have died in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Respectfully su. itted, Karen Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 14 of 14 November 17, 2015 •