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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 8. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - Council Member Howard reminded the community of the Annual Spring Clean-up and free mulch giveaway on Saturday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m. She stated that the Public Works Yard on Broadway is the meeting place and a barbecue sponsored by the San Mateo County Credit Union will occur after the event. 9. STAFF REPORTS - A. Interim Water Shortage Allocation Plan; (802) Public Works Services Director Ingram introduced staff from the Bay Area Water Users Association Staff and other Public Works Services staff involved in the presentation. He stated that all 29-member agencies are targeted to adopt the plan by June. PWS Director Ingram began the review of the plan. BAWUA staff explained what the plan is, some of its main features, specific effects on Redwood City and the adoption process. Council comments included the concern that other agencies have not participated in conservation, and the need to investigate as a unified group the lobbying of legislators for assistance in building of facilities Public Works Services Superintendent Rosas explained the allocation process. Council Members expressed concern that the survey and allocation process be seen as voluntary. 8:30p. m. - Council Member Hartnett arrived at the dais Public Comment: Mark Moulton, Habitat for Humanity, stated that one of the tremendous pieces of topography in Redwood City is throughout the last 75 years the channeling of rainwater has occurred with asphalt paving and disposed. He stated that the opportunity exists for the community to avoid increased utility costs by being proactive and sending the water back into the aquifer by collecting it, purifying it to some extent and sending it back into the landscape. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 7, 2001 -- MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 403