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Rich Hegeman stated that he shares some of the safety concerns. While investigating some of the concerns he encouraged working with Peter to address alternatives. His suggestion is that perhaps desalinization is a good solution, reverse osmosis may be a good solution, or combining those by using reverse osmosis and using the same pipes as the Hetch Hetchy water. Kate Eckhardt stated that she does not think anything should be done without representation or it would be a misuse of power. The residents should be duly informed and medical experts should be brought to bear. As a former broadcast reporter, she stated she has done documentaries on the topic and that there are ramifications. She stated that contamination of pipes and groundwater is irreversible. She summarized by asking that water be obtained from the right source. Art Ross, representing 170 homes in Beacon Homes HOA, stated that there was unanimous support to object to using recycled water on front lawns and children's play areas. Alternatively, there was support for recycled water in areas where landscaping is ornamental such as commercial and industrial areas. Patricia Dixon cited various posted areas in El Dorado or Granite Bay using recycled water for landscaping. She referred to her time on the water board where consideration of recycled water to be used in median strips and parks only was discussed. She encouraged education on chloramines which will be in the drinking water. She stated that if the recycled water proposal is approved all development proposals should be tabled until the water supply is replenished. Council made various comments related to the policy. M/S Jordan /Ruskin to implement Council policy on Recycled Water Use in Residential Areas: Policy: Redwood City will not make the use of Recycled Water Mandatory to existing residences or Homeowners' Associations. Vote on motion: Ayes: Council Members Hartnett, Howard, Jordan, Ruskin, Vice Mayor Ira. Noes: Council Member Pierce and Mayor Claire. MINUTE ORDER 03 -28 10. STAFF REPORTS- A. Construction Deposit to the California Department of Transportation for Highway 101 Recycled Water Transmission Line; (304) Public Works Services Director Ingram explained the item for consideration as approval of payment and authorization of construction to proceed on a 24 -inch diameter recycled water transmission line that would run underneath the bike path REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 379