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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 03 -22 B. Regional Water System — Implementation of Assembly Bill 2058 and Senate Bill 1870; (214) Council Member Ruskin stated that in 2002, three significant bills were passed through the State legislature and signed by the Governor, AB 1823 with which the State mandates that San Francisco repair the Hetch Hetchy system. The implementation to be considered at this time regards the other two bills. AB 2058 allows the City to set up and join the new water district that will enable the agencies to look out for own interests in terms of water conservation, recycling water and many other issues. The recommendation as stated below relates to AB 2058 and sets the public hearing to consider forming and becoming a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). Item number 2 deals with SB 1870 which established a funding authority asking the agencies to appoint an elected official to the office of the Director. 1) M/S Howard /Pierce to adopt RESOLUTION 14495 FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER TO FORM, AND BECOME A MEMBER OF, THE BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY; The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 2) M/S Howard /Pierce to appoint Redwood City Council Member Ira Ruskin to the Office of Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority, established pursuant to California Water Code Section 81600 et seq. for the term determined as provided in Water Code Section 81631(b) (SB 1870). MINUTE ORDER 03 -23 8:00 p.m. — Council Member Jordan left the meeting 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 11. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST 11. A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 1 -2003 and Bulletin No. 2 -2003. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 2003 AGENDA PAGE? MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 369