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CityCouncil | 2008-08-05 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - -AUGUST 5, 2008- - -7:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson convened the Regular Meeting at 7:38 p.m. Councilmember deHaan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present : louncilmembers deHaan, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - 4. Absent : Councilmember Gilmore - 1. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (08-321) - Presentation by East Bay Municipal Utility District ( EBMUD ) Representative Doug Linney regarding drought. Doug Linney, EBMUD Ward 5 Representative, discussed the current water shortage. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Homeowner Associations are on board with water conservations measures. Mr. Linney responded all Associations have been encouraged to get in contact with EBMUD because they have better opportunities to save more water. Councilmember deHaan stated recycled water from the Davis plant is used at the Golf Course; inquired when landscaping grade recycled water would be available. Mr. Linney responded there are plans for recycled water to go to Alameda Point, but he is not aware of plans to go to the Golf Course; that he has asked staff to look into the complaints about the water causing some salinity; staff ensures him that they are working on the matter and the issue can be solved without bringing in water from the other plant. Vice Mayor Tam stated EBMUD requested Public Works staff to cease using fire hydrants for street sweeping purposes, which is an essential service to meet water quality requirements; inquired whether there is a way to allow Public Works to get recycled water at the Golf Course instead of having the trucks get water near the Bay Bridge; further inquired whether an interim measure could be put in place until the matter is resolved. Mr. Linney responded that he would be happy to work with the City Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 August 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-05.pdf |