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of a $500,000 loan from the General Fund to the Cemetery Master Plan Implementation Reserve Fund; and designate the Parks and Recreation Commission as the primary advisory body for cemetery operation. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Olson 20. Update on drought and recommendation for 2016 Water Conservation Plan and adoption of the Urgency Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 to rename as "Water Management Plan" and add definition of low water user, amend process for excess use penalty suspension and modify water use restrictions Director of Operations Services Kathleen Yurchak presented an update on the drought and the City's water-conservation efforts addressing local and state rainfall and conditions, snowpack, that status of local reservoirs and the ground-water basin. She noted that the State is not over drought conditions and stressed the importance of continued water conservation. The State is asking water agencies to do a self-assessment and staff is working to complete it and submit it by the June 22 deadline. Ms. Yurchak addressed low-water users, water conservation and actions by staff to communicate the importance of water conservation, and highlighted items required by the State. Discussion followed regarding identifying low-water users, community outreach efforts, continuing to offer rebate programs and resources, discontinuing trucking of water, recycled water and increased collaboration between agencies. Mayor Thorne noted that there was no speaker to address this item. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown to approve the 2016 Water Conservation Plan and waive full reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2148 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 9.30 to rename as "Water Management Plan" and add definition of low water user, amend the process for excess use penalty suspension and modify water use restrictions. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Olson 21. Consider approval of a contract with Delta Engineering Sales, LLC in the amount of $7,181,782 for the design, procurement and installation of the City-owned portion of the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system Director of Operations Services Kathleen Yurchak introduced the item and addressed background, evolution in technology, prior pilot tests on different systems and vendors, and funding through CIP funding sources. A video regarding the AMI system was displayed. Assistant Director of Operation Services Leonard Olive provided a recap of the main project components. He addressed the new, ultrasound technology, effects on rates, availability of real-time information, privacy and security of information. Ms. Yurchak provided the timeline of the project and addressed other projects in the Department, including a new utility billing software system, meter audits, project costs, and recommendations. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 7,2016