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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 June 16, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PMCity Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Councilmember Prola led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. B. Roll Call PRESENT: Members Grant, Gregory, Prola, Souza, Starosciak, Stephens; Mayor Santos ABSENT: None 2. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Presentation on Drought Impacts by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Board of Directors Member Doug Linney. EBMUD Director Doug Linney gave a presentation, describing the current drought conditions in California, which have resulted in a water shortage emergency and the implementation of mandatory water rationing in the EBMUD service area. Director Linney informed the Council and audience that the water use reduction goal for single- family residential is 19% and multi-family residential is 11%, with a 15% overall reduction in water use. Director Linney described water use restrictions and surcharges that are being imposed, as well as various rebates and water conservation programs being offered. A 10% increase is being proposed for single-family residential customers; however, customers that achieve the 19% water use reduction goal will see an overall reduction in their water bill, while a less than 10% reduction in water use will result in a surcharge on amounts used above the 10% threshold. Increases and surcharges would take effect on August 1, 2008, if confirmed by the EBMUD Board. EBMUD offers resources to help customers achieve their water use reduction goals. Additional information is available on the EBMUD website: or by calling 1-866-40-EBMUD. Director Linney rep such as the Freeport Project, which will provide water from the Sacramento River