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order to avoid wastewater discharges to the bay. It is very difficult to compare projects. 6. A question about the South Bay cities involvement and wanting to know --- more about their experiences with residential uses. Several people have been invited to the September 16 session that have been directly involved or somehow connected with residential projects from various prospectives. 7. How many acre feet of water are going to the San Francisco Bay? SBSA Manager Bewley responded that the project on the averege day of the driest and hottest month 3.7M gallons of irrigation water on that day. On that day, in wastewater treatment, there will be 18-20M gallons a day. So, with the project they will use about ¼ of the water coming through the plant on the peak day of irrigation which coincides with the lowest flow days in the plant. 8. The difficulty in understanding Council being asked to approve a report without public input. PWS Director Ingram stated that the only action by Council tonight would be acceptance of a work product that was commissioned to be done as Council gathers information. The approval process would come later in the process. 9. Who is paying for the retrofit on the Homeowners Associations? The retrofits are completely paid out of the project and the budget assumes that the City would be proactive in doing the retrofit work, paying for change outs of equipment and any other requirements. 10. If there is use of a more unlimited source, such as recycled water, might some of the restrictions regarding landscaping be reviewed? City Manager .__ Everett stated that it would be a legitimate consideretion. 11. Comment regarding cutbacks during e drought. If during a drought a 30% cutback citywide must be made to be sure there is enough water for essential needs, it seems that an ordinance would be proposed that states there are no watering lawns in the city until the drought is over. 12.A question about any future project reliant on this study for future adoption. This question will be answered in the next item on the agenda. 13.A comment regarding "met with acceptance". Mr. Whitcomb stated that there have not been any customer complaints such as stinky water, stains on concrete or other factors that lead customers to discontinue the recycled water. 14. Will I pay more or less to irrigate my lawn with recycled water than with potable water? The price of recycled water has not been determined as yet, but this is an issue that will be discussed with the Utilities Committee and brought before Council in October. Council comments included direction to check into both the various programs in Southern California and other areas along with the public information process utilized. Any special issues regarding the geology and soil in Redwood Shores should be addressed. Council requested an accounting of the difference between REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 7 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 241