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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager July 24, 2000 Subject Resolution of Support for Bay Area Water Users Association Recommendation Adopt a resolution in support of Bay Area Water Users Association (BAWUA) concerns regarding the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Regional water system. Background On April 3, 2000 BAWUA General Manager Arthur Jensen delivered a report to the City Council entitled the "Future of Our Water Supplies". The purpose of the presentation was to assist the Council in becoming conversant with a growing range of concerns related to the SFPUC's management of the regional water system. Redwood City - and many other cities - purchase 100% of all potable water from the SFPUC. On April 14, 2000, BAWUA held a symposium for elected officials and governing bodies of the 30 BAWUA member agencies to make public the range of concerns regarding future water supply, and to identify and articulate seven expectations that the SFPUC should immediately act upon. Mayor Ruskin and Council Member Pierce (Council Utilities Committee member) attended. On April 25, 2000, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a long- term Water Supply Master Plan at a Commission meeting attended by many BAWUA members, elected officials and staff. Mayor Ruskin testified in support of the adoption of the Water Supply Master Plan. By adopting this resolution, Redwood City will join other BAWUA agencies responsible for collectively providing water to over 1.4 million residents, businesses, industries and institutions in urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to meet expectations for sustaining an adequate and dependable water supply for current and future customers. Alternative Do not approve the resolution Fiscal Impact None Manuel Rosas ~ Public Works Superintendent Peter Ingram V Public Works Services Director (j {~~-- Ed Everett City Manager Attachment Resolution Cover Letter --- T