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Erin Callaghan stated she is confused about the survey and the purpose of determining people's water usage. Jerry Feight stated his belief that as a customer he would end up with a baseline and if it were not met he would be penalized. Council comments included the need and understanding for the survey to be "voluntary" and that the opportunity to customize a baseline is a result of completing the survey. Consensus by Council was for staff to revise the mailing to residents so that concerns of the Council are addressed. M/S Claire/Pierce to proceed with the Bay Area Water Users Association "Interim Water Shortage Allocation Plan" (IWSAP) and schedule adoption of the Plan on May 14, 2001. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 01-66 B. Funding for Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (STOPPP); (802) Public Works Superintendent Harang explained STOPPP is a Countywide program in operation for some time of which Redwood City and the other cities in San Mateo. The program meets the requirements National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Since 1993, the County has not increased the funding for program, but the requirements have continued to become more stringent requiring more effort on the participating cities and the County. Public Works Services Director Ingram stated that two years ago, the City chose to discontinue authorizing the County to collect annual fees on the tax roll and instead fund through the sewer fund. He further stated that because this is a highly regulated activity, it becomes a fixed cost in the sewer bill even though the City has no control over it. Additionally, he stated, equity is most important because currently the fee is paid through the sewer fund and the recommendation is to utilize the parcel tax process, which equitably charges those who are benefiting which are parcels of land. i) M/S Claire/Howard to adopt RESOLUTION 14215 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF REDWOOD CITY REQUESTING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO IMPOSE CHARGES FOR FUND1NG THE FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 COUNTYWIDE STORM WATER NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM ("NPDES") GENERAL PROGRAM; The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 7, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 404