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7 RELATING TO PROHIBITED WASTE DISCHARGES” ORDINANCE j. : “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTIONS 31-30, 31-31, 31-35, AND 31-59, AND REPEALING SECTION 31-33, OF CHAPTER 31 (UTILITIES) OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED” RESOLUTION : WATER SUPPLY PLAN Mr. Norris said we need to differentiate that there are two processes and two plans for the local and state water supply plans, but he said hopefully they will converge. He said tonight we are talking about the local plan, not the State plan. He read the proposed resolution. He said it is his opinion and, he believes that of others, that the plan may not go far enough regarding maintenance dredging of the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir and water conservation. He said staff was asked to amend the original resolution to include a request for a study of maintenance dredging and to increase water conservation efforts. He thanked citizens who have been involved in this issue. Dr. Brown said he has put people’s concerns into two categories: those that do not want trees cut down at Ragged Mountain and those who are concerned that Council chose the more expensive option and is ignoring common sense. He said the issue for the latter concern is how much water can be gotten by just dredging. He said if we cannot obtain enough by dredging we have to build more capacity elsewhere. He said the cost to build the dam 15’ taller is only $7 million more. He said it does not work economically to build to a height of 30’ and dredge. He said the beauty of the current plan is it allows water to course through the Moorman’s and Rivanna Rivers. He agreed that we should look at maintenance dredging of SFRR. Mr. Taliaferro said he is open to looking at dredging, but he does not want to delay implementation of the plan. He said it is important to have an adequate water supply. Ms. Edwards said, as a sidebar comment, that she thinks this is more about what it means to have a City Manager/Council form of government and the role of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (and all other authorities). She said it is a matter of how we get information from staff, process that information, and determine the right thing to do for the greater good. She said she is now more comfortable with the plan because we will explore dredging and increase water conservation. She said she appreciates people on both sides providing her with information. She said a lot of people have not been involved in the process, but trust Council to make a decision. She said she supports the water supply plan and the resolution. Mr. Huja said he has received advice from many people. He said he still has some concerns about the plan. He said taking the long term view, the system needs to be sustainable and dependable. He said the primary criteria for him is what is in the best interest of the full community in the long term. He said the plan with the resolution as amended meets that criteria. Mr. Norris said he wants to make clear that Council is asking Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority to commence a feasibility study of dredging. Regarding conservation, he said it is not empty language. He said if dredging is feasible and we can find reliable ways to conserve, it opens up the possibility that pieces of the plan, such as the height of the dam, could be revisited. He said he believes in the fundamental of the plan, keeping our water supply local and addressing environmental concerns. Dr. Brown moved the resolution approving the water supply plan as amended to include a dredging study and increasing water conservation efforts, Mr. Taliaferro seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. WHEREAS , the Charlottesville community has been engaged in a lengthy public process to develop consensus on a local Water Supply Plan that will ensure an adequate