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demonstrate to San Francisco that a process exists to keep water usage within <br /> reasonable bounds. There will be a special workshop on July 27 at 9:30 a.m. at <br /> Sandpiper Community Center hosted by the Public Works Services Department and <br /> South Bayside System Authority. This will be informative as it relates to establishing <br /> a water-recycling program. Staffis recommending any additional money created be set <br /> aside in a recycled water account. Staff is also recommending that with estimated <br /> excess due to more water sales of approximately $112,000. or more residual dollars, <br /> money be set aside in an account for seed money to explore meaningful incentives or <br /> rebate programs for customers such as low flush toilets, rebates on efficient washing <br /> machines or dishwashers. <br /> <br /> Comments by Council included questioning differences between agencies' increases, <br /> asked if benchrnarked agencies had begun pilot recycling programs, asked about rates <br /> in service areas listed on ordinance, expressed interest in refunding to residents the <br /> surplus, suggested a water appeals provision be studied by Utilities Committee. <br /> <br /> M/S Jordan/Leipzig to not adopt the resolution that raises the lifeline rate, establish a <br /> policy that surplus be rebated to customers and rates go down further if a surplus <br /> exists. <br /> <br /> The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Jordan and Leipzig. <br /> Noes: Council Members Claire, HarmeR, Ira, Vice Mayor Ruskin and Mayor Howard. <br /> <br /> M/S Claire/Hartnett to adopt RESOLUTION 13671 AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE <br /> RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE REDWOOD ClTY WATER DEPARTMENT <br /> (PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT) RELATING TO WATER RATES; AND <br /> RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12797. (802) <br /> <br /> The motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Council Members Claire, <br /> Hartnett, Ira, Vice Mayor Ruskin, Mayor Howard. Noes: Council Members Jordan <br /> and Leipzig. <br /> <br /> C. PUBLIC HEARING on General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment for <br /> the northern portion of the property at 305 Walnut Street <br /> <br /> Assistant Planner Ekas explained the rezoning proposal. <br /> <br /> Mayor Howard opened the public hearing. There being no public participation, <br /> M/S Jordan/Ruskin to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> voice vote. <br /> <br /> Council discussion included asking whether the developer has considered housing on <br /> this property instead of commercial development. Encouraged staff and the Planning <br /> Commission be proactive in looking for areas in the City suitable for housing. Interest <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 JULY 12, 1999 <br />MINUTES Page No. 374 PAGE 4 <br /> <br /> <br />