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Council Members comments included that in updating the document each comment made from the public process has been incorporated and that numerous examples of communication outreach occurred. While successes have been ongoing the need is clear that constant monitoring and improvement is necessary. The point was made that in a drought Redwood City has been able to purchase as much water as needed and has done better than others on the Peninsula or the Bay Area in having planned for the future. The statement should be clear that the community is assured that this is the safe, prudent, reliable and fiscally responsible way of proceeding. Clarification was made that the executive summary does go to the State. Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. Gail Rabbe commended staff and Council on the public workshops and stated that her comments had been incorporated. Her comments at this time pertained to the plan going forward. Ms. Rabbe stated her first point is that the discussion on the City's need for a buffer to help weather the multiple year drought scenario should continue. Her second point was that it is critical that the plan be effectively woven into the upcoming discussions about the General Plan. She stated her last and most important point is that the plan should not be put on the shelf as it contains numerous assumptions, targets and projections on three key factors that will impact the future water reliability. These include passive and active conservation measures, recycled water projects and future development. She stated that the Council should establish a formal periodic review process. Ira /Aguirre to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Recommendation: M/S Hartnett/ira to by resolution, adopt the City of Redwood City Urban Water Management Plan 2005, (UWMP) incorporating all changes described in the attached "Recommended Changes to Draft UWMP ", and direct staff to compile and submit the final UWMP document to the State of California Department of Water Resources within 30 days. (802) RESOLUTION 14684 ADOPTING URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2005 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 69