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four-year term. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian. Motion Carried 5 to 0: AYES: Mayor Corrigan, Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian, Councilmember Larsen, Councilmember Radford, Councilmember Waldeck NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None B. Presentation by a Representative of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Regarding the State of California's Water Project Tax (10 minutes) Jim Fiedler, Chief Operating Officer for the Santa Clara County Valley Water District, presented the County's position on the State of California's Water Project Property Tax. Councilmembers asked questions of Mr. Fiedler and received his responses. No action was taken. C. Presentation on the Governor's Drought Executive Order by Purissima Hills Water District and California Water Service (5 minutes each) Ray Collins, Administrative Manager for Purissima Hills Water District (PHWD), discussed the state water regulations. Ernie Solomon, President of PHWD and resident of Los Altos Hills, informed the Council that the District passed a resolution restricting outdoor watering. Ron Richardson, District Manager for California Water Service, stated that Cal Water customers were encouraged to start reducing water consumption in February 2014 to meet calls for restrictions. Additional restrictions are expected by early May based on the restrictions by the State. Councilmembers asked questions of Mr. Richardson and received his responses. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian moved to direct the Environmental Initiatives Committee to work with staff to review AB 1881 with the new standards from the state; if the new standards aren't available within a reasonable time, they will look at the existing model,• additionally the committee shall review the Town's current water use and within sixty days return to the Council with suggested changes. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Waldeck. City Council Special Meeting Minutes April 20, 2015