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2004. She hoped to remove some of the people's fears to know it is decreasing in the waterways. She also spoke about the historic landmark preservation ordinance and acknowledged it is a Council priority and will come forward within the next year or so. On page vii-32, she noted a typographical error in footnote 27. On page vii-32, Policy 1, she wondered if there should be a statement about protecting the quality of water. She asked if a program 4.11 could be added to "support Zone 7 in implementing its stream management master plan so as to protect and enhance the water quality of streams and underground water." She wanted to make sure there is something in the General Plan that made sure the water quality is protected. She then referred to page vii-34, program 4.1 and the discussion of reverse osmosis. She wondered when Council would have discussion about the use of reverse osmosis treated water for roadway medians and golf courses, etc. as a conservation measure. Other communities are doing that. Principal Planner Stern said the technology is not at a point where it is cost effective to do so. Council member McGovern felt if the city is looking for long-term conservation, there should be discussion about the use of reclaimed water on the golf course. Principal Planner Stern said the possibility is being included in the General Plan. Assistant City Manager Bocian assumed that would be discussed in the future, but did not believe there were any immediate plans. Director Wolfe said there are no immediate plans, but noted Val Vista Community Park was also double-plumbed for the same reason. In discussions with DSRSD, concerns were expressed about the water quality and the salts in the reclaimed water. Once staff sees that issue addressed, and then it would be open to further discussion. Councilmember McGovern asked if something could be included in the water element that staff would research the use of water reclamation and reverse osmosis for irrigation of medians and the golf course. She then referred to Policy 5 regarding conservation of water resources, and did not feel the city was looking for ways to conserve water. She wondered if there should be a program or policy that would say that the city would be looking at development in the community trying to find ways to be more water conscious and using plantings of drought-hardy plants, etc. Mayor Hosterman referred to the Ahwahnee Water Principles, which encapsulate all those opportunities for water conservation. Perhaps Council should discuss whether to include that. Councilmember McGovern felt conservation meant using natural resources well and trying to save water. Principal Planner Stern clarified that there are a number of policies in the Public Facilities Element that talk about use of drought-tolerant landscaping, water conservation generally and incentives to be used to encourage that. Council member McGovern then turned to page vii-41 and indicated she wanted to make sure the gravel pits/chain of lakes is available for public access trails and recreational opportunities. She did not see that under Policy 13 and suggested adding a Program General Plan Workshop Minutes 8 August29,2006