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Priority Focus Bulletin No. 26-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). 12.B, Various- i) Water Transit Authority (WTA) Citizens Advisory Committee - Update; Council Member Howard stated that Senator Perata authored a bill that passed creating the Water Transit Authority to study the future of ferry service in the Bay Area. The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), which is a subcommittee of the WTA, is composed of elected officials from Port Sonoma down to Sunnyvale and Moffitt Field. In 2004, a toll increase will be on the ballot and that has been identified as a possible funding source for the future of ferry service. The WTA has proved to be a very viable option. At this time, the proposal is for a $1.00 increase to the toll on the seven (7) Bay Area bridges. This would generate $125M per year. Four of the seven counties will be going out with sales tax measures in 2004. Council Member Howard stated that she will be bringing a report to Council for consideration and possible adoption of a resolution of support on August 5. ii) AB 680 (Steinberg) - Sales Tax* Redistribution SB 910 (Dunn) - Housing Elements, Fines, Penalties, and Lawsuits/State Seizure of Gas tax Council Member Howard stated that her interest in bringing these items before Council was to discuss whether further correspondence to legislators would be helpful. AB 680 at this time, is still in legislation and discussion ensued as to whether to send additional letters or make telephone calls. Public Comment: Bob Baldwin asked if letters are generated that it be included in the form of a press release so that the State authorities would see it in the press. Consensus by Council was to write additional letters. MINUTE ORDER 02-205 iii) Consider Rescheduling Council meeting of August 12 to August 19. Mayor Claire stated that he would be unavailable for the August 12 meeting and · polled Council to decide whether the second Counc meet ng in August should be held on August 12 or 19. Consensus was to poll the absent Council Members and hold the meeting on August 12 if he is the only one scheduled to,be absent. iv) Council Member Jordan referred to correspondence received from a resident on Harbor Court relative to recycled water. The letters reference damaging effects from recycled water use on landscaping and plant life. The resident submitted a report to the City and has circulated a petition in her neighborhood SPECIAL MEETING JULY 15, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 9