September 9, 2009 > Milpitas City Council Milpitas City Council September 1, 2009 Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Member Richard Santos stressed the importance of letting people know that there are resources available for conserving water. The water district performs free inspections for leaks. Even though Milpitas gets most of its water from Hetch-Hetchy and not the water district, Santos is pleased with Milpitas' conservation efforts. Remodeling of the old library into the new Senior Center is still on schedule to open next summer. Public Forum The assistant Director for the Milpitas Community Concert Band addressed the council about the diminishing role of the band in community events, stating that it has come to his and Director Jeff Yaeger's attention that the band's services would not be required at this year's Veteran's Day Ceremony.