City Council

(5) 26-0158 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Hydration Station Initiative Program, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Nazarian - Hutt): 1. REQUEST the Department of Water and Power (DWP), with assistance from the Department of Recreation and Parks, Emergency Management Department, and any other department as necessary, to report on the status of the Hydration Station Initiative Program, including its available resource budget for education and outreach, the current number of installed hydration stations, expansion completion timeline for the 2028 Olympic Games, and performance metrics on usage and maintenance. 2. REQUEST the DWP to report on a detailed plan for promoting public awareness of the DWP’s water quality testing, the safety and affordability of tap water compared to bottled water alternatives, and strategies to address documented concerns about tap water quality and perception in disadvantaged communities. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.