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Vice Mayor Ira stated that staff has been asked to research the full ramifications of <br />going to a non - voluntary program, what that would mean in the rate structure, in the <br />financing structure and the overall supply structure. He stated his hope that if the <br />Council shows good faith by approving the policy that they will then be given in return <br />an open mind to examine the issues. <br />Public Comment: <br />Rudy Luca stated his confusion with the recommendation and policy on the item. <br />Council Member Jordan explained the recommendation as being a general <br />recommendation and the policy to pertain to existing residences and homeowners' <br />associations, not new developments where the choice would exist to purchase at that <br />point or not. <br />Christina Lai thanked Vice Mayor Ira on behalf of the Safewater Coalition and <br />continued to read her prepared statement on the issue. She asked for support of the <br />recommendation. <br />Phil Minton, President of Sea Crest HOA, and stated that he requested purple water <br />about two years ago for his location and it has been stopped in that region. He stated <br />while he appreciates the position of others, he would like to move forward and get the <br />purple water installed. A second item of concern regards construction that goes on <br />during rush hour where one of two lanes is blocked. <br />Peter Lim stated that the issue is not about drought or saving water, but development <br />in the eastern part of Seaport. He stated that credibility now exists after these <br />statements have been made and his anxiety is now reduced. He further stated that if <br />Council does not have enough information to support the policy then he questions how <br />there is enough information to spend $1.8 million on the sidewalks or bike paths on <br />Hwy. 101. <br />Council Member Ruskin stated that he believes drought is one of the reasons we need <br />recycled water but not the only reason. <br />Mayor Claire stated that there are two hospitals that will not locate in Redwood City if <br />there is not available water. <br />Leslie Todd states she does have anxiety and referred to a website where she <br />obtained medical information on cancer and recycled water areas. She stated that she <br />does not want to expose her young son or fetus she carries to these risks. <br />Dennis Wolfe stated that the issue is about giving the citizens the right to choose what <br />they want to do with recycled water, not what the City wants to do. He commended <br />Vice Mayor Ira on his comments that assure residents that their interests come first. <br />KtUULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2003 <br />MBJLJTES Book No. 59 PAGE 6 <br />Page No. 377 <br />