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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 33 | Drought and Provide Direction on Further City of Alameda Water Reduction Efforts. The Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. (21-558) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of providing an additional minute for the presentation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. The Public Works Director completed the presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how many projects are needed to qualify for the $15,000 rebate from East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD). The Public Works Director responded each individual meter onsite is eligible for the $15,000 rebate; staff can pursue all nine sites; the rebate is currently only valid through the end of the calendar year; she does not know whether EBMUD will be extending the program. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the projects have to be completed by the end of the calendar year. The Public Works Director responded that she has not been able to get clarification from EBMUD. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will forward information from the EBMUD Manager of Water Conservation; she hopes an application submitted by the end of the year will suffice. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired where the $2.3 million will come from, to which the Public Works Director responded staff is currently looking at the General Fund. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the matter will be placed ahead of other requests for General Fund. The Public Works Director responded the matter of funding is up for discussion; stated staff is recommending Council input on a standalone budget item; Council can consider waiting until mid-year in order to consider multiple budget requests; the process is imperfect; staff is seeking direction on whether to move forward with the matter and return with a standalone budget amendment. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 25 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |