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ii) Opposition to Assembly Bill 680 (214) <br /> <br />_ City Manager Everett stated that Assembly Bill 680 is legislation that pertains <br /> to a very limited area, the greater Sacramento area. In this particular instance, if <br /> it were to pass the State Senate and the Governor signs it, the State Legislature <br /> would have enormous authority over the distribution of sales tax. <br /> <br /> M/S Howard/Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14414 OPPOSING ASSEMBLY <br /> BILL 680- REALLOCATION OF LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUES <br /> <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. <br /> <br /> iii) Assembly Bill 1823 (Council Member Howard) (214) <br /> <br /> Council Member Howard asked if Public Works Services Director Ingram <br /> could keep Council informed on the status of AB 1823. <br /> <br /> Council Member Ruskin responded as both the Council liaison to Bay Area <br /> Water Users Association (BAWAU) and Chair to the Committee for Reliable <br /> Water Supply. He stated that a draft letter and resolution has been prepared and <br /> each of BAWAU's 29 member agencies, including Redwood City, are being <br /> asked to pass a resolution and a letter of support for the various kinds of <br /> legislation being introduced. AB 1823 was introduced into the Assembly by <br /> Members Papan, Simitian and Dutra, and Senator Speier will be introducing <br /> legislation. There will also be a companion legislation piece to AB 1823 that <br /> will enable the formation of a new water district that will encompass the 29 <br /> BAWAU agencies, without San Francisco. The initial purpose of that agency <br /> will be to enable the agencies to better contract for additional water supplies <br /> and wheel the water supply through the Hetch Hetchy system. He further stated <br /> that the draft resolutions and letters of support will be forthcoming and the <br /> agencies will be kept apprised of the status of the various legislation. AB 1823 <br /> is expected to be before Committee at the end of February. <br /> <br /> Recess: 8:10- 8:20p. m. <br /> <br /> C. Discussion and Follow-Up of City Council Priorities for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 <br /> and Fiscal Year 2003/2004; (205) <br /> <br /> Mayor Claire explained that a Council Priority Setting Session was held on January 26 <br /> and this topic is the follow-up to that session facilitated by Dr. Cecil Reeves. <br /> <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2002 <br /> MINUTES PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTES Book No. 59 <br /> Page No. 96 <br /> <br /> <br />