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I 8.A.c I Prescott City Council Study Session Meeting — 11/07/2017 Page 3 Mr. Lamar highlighted the data with regard to pre planning commission consideration and post planning commission consideration. Mayor Oberg shared that considerations have been taken with regard to public input pertaining to water, traffic, growth, density, airport, infrastructure, development, master plan, open space and zoning. Mr. Worley discussed the review and actions of the planning commission deliberations which resulted in a four to three vote with 21 conditions. As a result of the on-going negotiations between the City and Deep Well Ranch planners, many of the conditions have been addressed or will be addressed in the Development Agreement. All 21 conditions were discussed with regard to the status and development of each condition. r Mr. Worley also shared that planners and the Public Works Department continue to c discuss and propose modifications with development standards. Councilman Lazzell asked if they will still follow the city's road and sewer standards? Mr. Lamar stated yes. To Leslie Graser, Water Resources Manager, reviewed city and State of Arizona approved a water portfolio and specifically as it relates to the Deep Well Ranch reservation which a has already been accounted for. Ms. Graser discussed the water transmission line �;; easement, pre-annexations and water settlement agreement, water settlement i° quantities and unit allocations. The city's assured water supply report determined the available water for Deep Well Ranch water through the city's water portfolio. Alternative 2 water is the portion of the city's portfolio that contains the renewable supplies of c recharged and recovered surface water and reclaimed water. These quantities are separate and distinct from the groundwater category of the City of Prescott's assured `g water supply. The accounting of the city's water resources were discussed along with d reserves and availability. The Council and members of the public were encouraged to co view the City of Prescott Water Management water resources online. Mr. Paladini ; shared with regard to the water reservation increments one and two's water allotment n are legally binding contractual obligations of the city meaning it cannot be taken away 0 and would result in a lawsuit. Councilwoman Wilcox asked when the Big Chino pipeline c will be built. Ms. Graser stated an estimated three years. o N Councilwoman Wilcox inquired the cost of the pipeline and if an estimate was available d at this point. Ms. Graser acknowledged that an estimate is not readily available. E Councilwoman Wilcox shared concerns on approving a master plan which is contingent ; upon the building of the Big Chino Pipeline as the voters would have to approve an z° excess of 40 million dollars under the city's charter and voters may not be compelled to c do it. She finds it difficult to approve a master plan when there isn't a date when Big E Chino water will be available. Ms. Graser said the water is available. Mayor Pro Tern 0 Lamerson said that Prescott has sole discretion of the Big Chino which is estimated at a 3,600 acre feet and acknowledge a resolution with Prescott Valley will be used for mitigation. Councilwoman Orr shared that water is not only about growth but sustainability for Prescott's future. Mr. Paladini cautioned when talking about Big Chino, we need to limit the discussion as it relates to Deep Well Ranch. Mayor Oberg inquired as to added wells. Ms. Graser said yes, the wells were added. Jessie Baker, Assistant Airport Manager, presented information related to the airport. It was identified that the Deep Well Ranch fully meets all Federal Aviation Administration I Packet Pg.27 I