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to implement this program. A PowerPoint presentation summarizing details was provided and is incorporated in the Minutes. Mr. Salmon commented about the possible costs of taking fiber from the street into individual units of large housing complexes, if wi-fi is not used. He suggested being very explicit about providing this street service, and future fees and costs must be taken into consideration during the planning stages. Executive Director Mousavipour further explained, in response to an inquiry, details concerning materials to be used; copper, coaxial cable or satellite are used, but packages must be purchased; one of the goals of this project is to make things more affordable for businesses and residents. Many different types of technologies will be reviewed, and an RFP process will determine services that are available. It was noted that the City must take action now to keep current with other cities. He also provided information on the funding mechanism, which is part of the RFP, and it will then be determined which expert company meets the most requirements of the RFP. The project would generate revenue on the business side. It was noted that this item is informational at this point. This may go before Council in approximately one year. 5. PHASE 1 WATER SHORTAGE DECLARATION — IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S PHASE 1 WATER SHORTAGE {Strategic Plan Nos. 5, 6F} Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided a PowerPoint presentation which is incorporated into the Minutes. He also noted that lots of options are being studied for further action. It was clarified that Santa Ana is moving from Phase 2 to a Phase 1 shortage. Executive Director Mousavipour explained that plans are in place to take the savings from not watering and borrowing $1 million from reserves to convert some major intersections into drought tolerant medians. A timeline will be provided soon. Additionally, the desalination project was addressed, and Mr. Saba shared that the Coastal Commission and Water Quality Control Board will consider the Poseidon Project. Consumption and distribution are at issue, and Chairman Sarmiento noted that he would not be pleased about the possibility of moving water to another part of Orange County. Updates will be provided. 6. SANTA ANA SAFE MOBILITY PLAN PRESENTATION {Strategic Plan No. 5, 6B} Executive Director Mousavipour introduced this item and Drusilla Van Hengel, Principal of Nelson Nygaard, who made the presentation. The presentation is incorporated into the Minutes. Committee member Benavides requested a list of the 14 peer cities which were referenced on Page 2 of the presentation. Chairman Sarmiento commented on achieving higher percentages than those on the presentation in order to prevent Development & Transportation Council Committee Minutek July 7, 2016