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A. Water Supply Assessment for the Proposed Kaiser Hospital Campus Expansion Project; (802~304) Public Works Services Director Ingram explained that this is the second water supply assessment the Council has seen in the last few months. He stated that the contents and findings are essentially the same as the previous in that nothing has changed in the City's total water supply situation. The only difference would be any project specific projections or calculations of water demand of the water supply of Redwood City. Council questions ensued and Council Member Ruskin clarified that for the first time, State Law requires any city which has a large scale development proposal to do a water supply assessment. It is an objective finding as to whether or not there would be enough water for the proposed project. The finding is folded into the Environmental Impact Report when that comes up. This finding is simply a report of the availability of water supply. Public Comment: Christine Lai thanked Council Member Ruskin for the explanation relative to Marina Shores Village. She stated her concerns about the Redwood Shores residents' reaction to the approval of this finding. M/S to Ruskin/Hartnett to approve the Water Supply Assessment for the proposed Kaiser Hospital Campus Expansion Project pursuant to State of California Water Code § 10910 (g) (1). (Water Supply Assessment for the Proposed Kaiser Hospital Campus Expansion Project). The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 02-323 B. Application to Participate in a Regional Large Landscape Water Conservation/Application Audit Program; (802) Public Works Services Director Ingram stated that this is a request to apply for a regional program for water conservation focused on large landscaping and the context is within a Statewide effort to develop best management practices for water conservation. The City is a signatory to the California Urban Water Council Memorandum of Understanding which is composed of several hundred agencies that have agreed to make sure water is used as wisely as possible. The most recent context is increasing pressure related to the CalFed Bay Delta Court and other activities at the State level applying additional pressure on urban water users to demonstrate efficiency and wise ness in water usage. PWS Director Ingram explained the work that Redwood City has already done in this area and he further explained the large landscape water conservation program. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 304