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Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda Jocelyn Combs expressed opposition to Item 2 and the CCLC coalition in general. She praised the state's recent legislation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) for making it financially viable for her to build one and spoke about the City's difficult process. Matt Maciel expressed support for City Council attempting to maintain as much local control as possible during the ADU discussion at the last meeting and believes aligning with the CCLC coalition is good for the City. Becky Dennis expressed opposition to adopting the CCLC resolution and suggested it would sign the City up for tactics proven not to work. She expressed concern that a majority of the Council is listed as endorsers on the CCLC website and have violated the Brown Act's prohibition on serial meetings. She stated the City can no longer delay the need to address the affordable housing issues created by Pleasanton's financial success. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Attorney Sodergren said he could not speculate on any potential Brown Act violations without knowing the level of communication between Councilmembers. Vittoria Tommasini requested the Council take steps to better enforce Alameda County's mask mandate echoing the priorities of the new science-driven Presidential administration. She noted several Bay Area cities have a system of fines and citations for non-compliance. In response to Vice Mayor Testa's inquiry, City Attorney Sodergren confirmed City Council chose not to agendize the item. Douglas Miller praised staff's work in improving Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery to make it the most beautiful park in town. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 11. Provided direction on City Council priority "Continue to Participate with Regional Agencies on Studies of Water Supply Alternatives Including Potable Reuse", CIP 18151 funding allocation of $300,000 for Tri-Valley Potable Reuse Studies, and authorized the City Manager to inform regional agencies of City Council action Director of Operations and Water Utilities Kathleen Yurchak reported the Tri-Valley Water Liaison Committee (TVWLC) was established in 2014 with representatives from the Zone 7 Water Agency, California Water Service, Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD), and the cities of Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. She advised the outcome was the formation of the Tri- Valley Intergovernmental Reciprocal Master Agreement for better coordination with the intent to save money and streamline processes. Director Yurchak reported that during the 2015 drought the TVWLC focused its efforts on long- term water supply reliability. She added the goals were set, not only because of the drought and climate change disruptions to the Delta but also because the State Water Project annual allocations progressively decreased. She reported options to improve long-term water supply City Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 February 2,2021