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Public Comment: Marian Vanden Bosch, resident and volunteer in the County parks for 20 years, has been behind this project for 10 years and stated her belief that it is the right direction and will benefit the greatest number of people. She encouraged support from Council. Bill Korbholz, Redwood City resident, has been involved in parks for many years and is Chair of the SMC Parks and Recreation Foundation. He emphasized the points by Ms. Bott and encouraged strong support for the enabling legislation. Kathy Korbholz, President of the Friends of Edgewood, stated that the Friends volunteered over 6,000 hours towards Edgewood Park in 2003 and one of the activities are docent led walks. She explained various activities that are in jeopardy at this time. She urged the passage of the enabling legislation. Recommendation: M/S Ruskin/Pierce to communicate Council support of enabling legislation to create a Countywide Park District to Senator Byron Sher. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 04-113 B. Redwood City Recycled Water Project- Production and Delivery of Recycled Water (802) Public Works Services Director Ingram explained with a PowerPoint presentation the principles of the proposed agreement between the South Bayside System Authority (SBSA) and the City of Redwood City and the implementation of the Recycled Water Project. Public Comment: Marge Parkhurst expressed her appreciation that PWS Director Ingram is sensitive to the concerns of the community. She stated that people are not opposed to the use of recycled water but they want to know that it is safe and testing the water will tell us how safe it is. She asked that the Council assume its role as leaders in the community whose primary job is to ensure their constituents' health and safety. She asked that the extra testing above what is required be done. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14,2004 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 236 ----- ---- ---.. -----