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253 any pressure or delivery infrastructure problems with its water at this time. (7) How has the absence of the Vineyard Avenue pipeline affected water delivery. (8) Is Zone 7's reliability factor in terms of its projection of the water it can supply the City 50% or 70%. Mr. Mercer pointed out that the off-set program, which would require anyone who wanted to build a house to pay for the retrofitting of other houses, would cut down the amount of sewage and water use. Ms. Scribner stated that the City needs to take action immediately and could start by enacting an ordinance which would require retrofitting for resales and low-water landscaping on all new developments. Water conservation methods could also be included with the issuance of building permits. She requested staff to get figures on the overall off-set program, including a table which would show the number of retrofittings a person would need to do, based on the amount of water that the new house will use. It was moved by Ms. Scribner, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, to give direction to Staff to prepare an ordinance concerning a water off-set program and a low-water landscape program for new development, including a requirement to retrofit on resale and upon · ~. issuance of building permits. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Scribner, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Butler ABSTAIN: None Mr. Tarver summarized the public testimony presented at the May 7, 1991 Council meeting regarding moratorium on water hook-ups: (1) Almost all who testified asked Council for caution and better planning, and most favored a moratorium. (2) Residents are losing investment and should not be asked to conserve water while developments continue to be approved. If there is not enough water now for current residents, how can the City supply more water for new developments. There should not be mandatory rationing to provide water for new developments. (3) Council has been too supportive of development, and residents need to be protected. Council should develop a standard for development based on all the issues covered under the SAVE Initiative, including sewer, water, and schools. (4) A building moratorium is logical; development money is not a good enough reason to stress infrastructure and to take care of business. (5) Specific limits should be established. Residents are paying more for less water; there is insufficient water available, even with a 25% reduction in use; the City's - 10 - 6-18-91