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5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) <br />Robert Slusser, representing the "Tis the Season committee, stated that the event on ' <br />December 7 was different that in the past and he thanked City staff, particularly, Gary <br />Hover. Mr. Slusser asked for feedback from the community. <br />Rudy Luca stated that despite the conditions of why the City is embarking on a $37M <br />recycling project that will only result in more increases in our water rates, he asked, if <br />the Council really wants to keep increasing taxes to pay for a project that Redwood <br />Shores neighbors are opposed to and that other Redwood City residents will <br />subsidize. He asked that Council consider turning down the project and go on with <br />more important issues. He stated that the project is not sufficient and is not proper at <br />this time. <br />Christina Lai stated that the concerned citizens hope that the Council has the <br />compassion to accommodate their concerns with recycled water in residential areas. <br />She submitted to the Council, on behalf of the Safewater Coalition, a petition signed <br />by 750 Redwood Shores residents. She requested that the City Clerk document <br />deliverance of the petition. She also presented endorsement letters from various <br />Homeowners Association Boards within the Redwood Shores neighborhood. She <br />thanked the supporters who came to the meeting seeking a resolution of this matter <br />that is fair to all involved, especially the citizens living in the area that may be directly <br />affected by this. <br />Dennis Wolfe, Vice President of the California Republican Assembly, stated his <br />reason for attending the meeting was to watch how the Council delicately maneuvers <br />through the process of changing parts of the water delivery system in the City from <br />totally fresh water to a combination of fresh and recycled wastewater. He urged the <br />Council to balance personal political goals with true, honest and effective leadership. <br />Philip Nettle, President of Shorebird Homeowners Association, stated he is <br />representing 192 homeowners, taxpayers and voters in his community who are <br />extremely upset and concerned by the City's attempt to force partially treated <br />wastewater on the grounds of their residential property. He stated his Board of <br />Directors, after considerable research and consultation with numerous environmental <br />experts, has concluded that there is insufficient scientific data presently available to <br />support the contention that recycled water is safe. <br />Erik Oliver, representing the Ventana del Mar Homeowners Association, stated that <br />the Board representing 244 units, voted to oppose treated wastewater on lawns, <br />backyards and homes. He stated that there are concerns that they will be forced <br />against their own judgment to be exposed to substances that will in all likelihood, <br />cause injury over the lifetime of living in their homes and lower the value of their <br />homes. He urged the City to find other sources of water and not punish the existing <br />homeowners. <br />REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL, BOARD OF DECEMBER 9, 2002 <br />EQUALIZATION AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES PAGE 2 <br />