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Mayor Ira explained that Proposition 1A was a compromise that was designed <br /> between the League of Califomia Cities and Govemor Schwarzenegger that <br /> agrees to endure finro more years of painful revenue losses, where $1.3 billion in <br /> local funds are diverted to the state in each of those years. In retum, a <br /> constitutional guarantee woutd be in place that this will not occur again. He urged <br /> support by the community of Proposition 1A and voting no on Proposition 65 <br /> which had already been placed on the ballot prior to this compromise. This does <br /> not increase taxes or take away any funding. <br /> Council Members urged support of Proposition 1A. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S Ruskin/Howard to adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 1A on the <br /> November 2, 2004 statewide ballot. <br /> ADOPT RESOLUTION 14603 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1A, THE "PROTECTION <br /> OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES" MEASURE, ON THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 <br /> STATEWIDE BALLOT <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with <br /> Council Member Hartnett and Vice Mayor Pierce absent. <br /> B. Redwood City Recycled Water Project <br /> Public Works Services Director Ingram and Manager of Engineering and <br /> Construction Chang explained both agreements before Council. He stated that <br /> there are five components to the multiple stage, multi year project — the <br /> treatment improvements, the distribution system and the customer site retrofits. <br /> Council Members expressed support and acknowledgement for all the work on <br /> this project. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> Christina Lai stated that a year ago she appeared and shared a class action <br /> lawsuit that had been filed on behalf of 25 families in the San Antonio, Texas <br /> area due to cross connection. She asked the Council to not allow the same thing <br /> to happen to residents in Redwood City. <br /> M/S Ruskin/Foust to: <br /> 1. By Motion, approve professional engineering services agreement with <br /> Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Recycled Water Project — Distribution System <br /> Design — Redwood Shores Project Area, and authorize the City Manager to sign <br /> agreement <br /> CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 23, 2004 <br /> JOINT MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br />