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Camille Fischer, a veterinarian and Recycled Water Committee Member, stated her interest in seeing the project go forward in a way that the community can embrace. She stated that cryptosporidium and giardia are two disease causing organisms that can be found in recycled water and are both are removed in similar ways and are similarly resistant to chlorination. She stated that it would be appropriate during the pilot program to measure the level of cryptosporidium present. She further stated that while water is a major way that cryptosporidium is acquired, foods and environmental services could be contaminated and an animal may ingest the one to ten spores necessary to set up an infection. Council asked various questions of staff and Jim Bewley and made comments such as needing to study further to know the amount of cryptosporidium dnd determine the effects of transmission on animals. Public Works Services Director Ingram stated that the City would continue to gather data as early as possible from the various resources both locally and through the international network of associations. He stated his belief that there would be a reasonable way to perform testing and compile data and it would not take long to come back to Council with how staff might accomplish that. He stated that a draft outline would likely be completed within the next 30 days and the rest of the work would commence with a report back in January. C. Vice Mayor Pierce - stated that the Redwood City Yellow Ribbon Committee has kicked off its drive and on the bins distributed throughout the city, there is information about the kinds of items our men and women overseas need. There is also a card writing drive for the care packages and Vice Mayor Pierce encouraged groups such as school classes, scouting troops or senior groups to participate. She encouraged checking the City website or contacting her for more information. D. Council Member Howard — stated that the ferry boat ride from the Port of Redwood City to the newly refurbished terminal in San Francisco was an excellent experience. The money planned to start water transit in South San Francisco and Redwood City is included in Measure A on the November ballot. E. Mayor Ira — stated that after analysis of the last election with a large voter turnout found that the entire ballot did not reflect that turnout. He reminded people to please vote the entire ballot that contains many important issues for the city, county and state. CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2004 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 342