City Council

2. Water Bill Discount\nThe City Council will consider: (AS)\na. Review and discuss the information presented regarding a potential conditional, one-time water bill\ndiscount program that would take effect only if the proposed Utility Users Tax (UUT) measure is approved\nby voters in the upcoming Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2026;\nb. Provide direction on the final program parameters to be incorporated into the resolution, including:\n1. The discount percentage and total one-year program amount, such as a 10% discount resulting\nin approximately $2.2 million in water revenue not collected;\n2. Whether comparable relief should be provided to customers served by non-City water providers,\nincluding Golden State Water customers, and whether General Fund resources should be used\nfor that purpose; and\nc. Adopt a Resolution establishing a conditional, one-time water bill discount program, effective only upon\nvoter approval of the UUT measure, incorporating City Council direction provided during this meeting, and\nauthorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the program, subject to final\napproval as to form by the City Attorney.