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Desk Item1pW N OF COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: JUNE 16, 2015 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: LES WHITE, INTERIM TOWN MANA MEETING DATE: 06/16/15 ITEM NO: 15 DESK ITEM SUBJECT: WATER CONSERVATION A. EXTEND THE WATER CONSERVATION URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR TEN MONTHS, FIFTEEN DAYS B. REVIEW OPTIONS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON WATER USE REDUCTION IN TOWN PARKS REMARKS: After the initial Staff Report was distributed, staff received the attached public comment. Attachments 1 -3 (Previously received with Staff Report on May 28, 2015): 1. Staff report from May 5, 2015 Council meeting including Attachments and Addendum. 2. Draft Urgency Ordinance Adopted at the May 5, 2015 Council Meeting. 3. Draft Ordinance adding Town Code Chapter 27 Article VI. Attachment 4 (Previously received with Desk Item on June 2, 2015): 4. Public Comment received from 11:01 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Attachments 5 -7 (Previously received with Staff Report on June 11, 2015): 5. Multi Jurisdiction Conservation Requirements 6. Los Gatos Park Irrigation Maps. Public Comment received from 11:01 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015 through 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015. Attachment 8 (Previously received with Addendum on June 15.2015): Public Comment received from 11:01 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 through 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015. Attachment received with this Desk Item: 9. Public Comment received from 11:01 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 through 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015. PREPARED BY: MATT MORLEY /vl,T Director of Parks and Pub is Work Reviewed by: Town Manager Town Attorney From: Handrsi [mailto:handrsi@aol.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 6:58 PM To: Town Manager; Council; Steve Regan; mmorelv(&Iosgatosca.gov Cc: handrsi(a)aol.com; boniourgaryPaol.com Subject: updated petition with 138 signatures Bachman Park & Docs given to Mayor Send copy of Petitions and Bachman Action list and Bachman talking points to manager, Sregan and mmorely cc tome ATTACHMENT 9 cf /k LOS GATOS CITIZENS OPPOSED TO THE TOWN CESSATION OF WATER TO THE SOUTH HALF OF BACHMAN PARK NEAR ELLENWOOD . CITIZENS WANT INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVES. Date NAME ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE SIGNATURE 2�� flat -6 LOS GATOS CITIZENS OPPOSED TO THE TOWN CESSATION OF WATER TO THE SOUTH HALF OF BACHMAN PARK NEAR ELLENWOOD . CITIZENS WANT INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVES. LOS GATOS CITIZENS OPPOSED TO THE TOWN CESSATION OF WATER TO THE SOUTH HALF OF BACHMAN PARK NEAR ELLENWOOD . 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CITIZENS WANT INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVES. From: Lucia Family [lucia @lucia4.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 4:20 PM To: BSpector Subject: SAVE BACHMAN PARKNPH June 15, 2015 Dear Vice -Mayor Spector, We are writing in regards to the watering of Bachman Park, a neighborhood meeting place. We have lived directly across from this park at 225 Belmont Avenue for well over 30 years. This park was established in the 70's by the surrounding neighbors and the playground at that time was even featured on the cover of Sunset magazine. The Town of Los Gatos through the years has always notified the neighbors and asked for our input on big decisions. When money, labor or supplies have been an issue the neighbors have always pitched in to keep it a wonderful place to visit. We do not understand why the town has gone to such an extreme watering schedule with complete disregard to the neighborhood and residences. The weather this spring has been mild and already the park is 75% yellow and the heat of summer is still to come. There are also sections of the park where the water has been turned off, directly affecting adjacent neighbors. There is no doubt that California is heading towards one of the worse droughts on record and that sacrifices must be made. Homeowners that rely on San Jose Water must meet the required restrictions. Many have to give up their, green lawns, vegetable gardens, flower beds and water features. The town not held to the same restrictions or penalties, and who has already reduced Bachman Park's water usage 25% in 2014 should continue to water the entire park at last years levels. As an elected town leader we ask that you please be mindful of the benefits in providing beautiful areas for the town residences to enjoy during this trying period. The town square and community center do not provide a bbq picnic and recreational space for the gathering of family and friends. We ask that you please reconsider the proposals by Sara Walker. On our behalf, she is asking many questions, has researched watering alternatives and has many suggests on how the park can retain is beauty. We support her campaign to "Save Bachman Park ". Thank you for your consideration. It is our hope that this can be resolved quickly before the park is unable to recover. If we can be of any help do not hesitate to call. Best regards, Mary ,g dreg Mary & Greg Lucia 225 Belmont Avenue (408) 354 -9222 From: Vida Parsi (mailto:vidaparsi @vahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:57 PM To: Council Subject: Green Space Dear Council, I am writing to you to request preservation of green space of our town. Our parks are the place for us to enjoy green space in this drought. Thank you for your consideration Vida Parsi Sent from my Whone From: WM L. REAGAN [mailto:reaeanla @msn.comj Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:51 PM To: Council Subject: Bachman Park Please restore water to Bachman Park to at least Zone 2 level two times a week. Keep the grass from dying- it's not necessary and will cause the town a lot of expense at some point. We believe that the Council should repeal the Urgency Ordinance. There was no public hearing or input. Thanks so much. We are William and Sally Reagan at 209 Belmont Ave. Sent from my iPhone - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Meredithomalley [mailto :meredithomallev @yahoo.coml Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 3:30 PM To: Council Subject: Bachman park water I have been contacted by a neighbor on the Los Gatos Main email list to "save Bachman Park." I am Unable to attend the council Meeting on June 16 but I would like to add my input. I would like to support the Council's earlier decision NOT to water our city parks - -any city parks -- during this extreme drought, including Bachman Park. Brown grass is the least of the sacrifices we can make to ensure that we have water for drinking, showering and other essential human needs. I also believe that use of recycled water should not go to watering parks and lawns but for watering gardens and other uses that support human survival. I would also like to know why LGHS still has a very green lawn -- likely still being watered. Many of us are doing our part to conserve and LGHS should be part of this effort. I support discontinuing watering this lawn as well. Brown is the new green! Thank you. Sincerely Meredith Walley 39 Reservoir Road Los Gatos 95030 Sent from my Whone