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that Caltrans is beginning to construct along the edge of the wetlands of Highway <br />101. <br />Public Comment: <br />Rudy Luca asked if the proposed recycling project does not get implemented, <br />what happens to the transmission pipe expenses. He also asked what the <br />difference in cost is from the Engineer's estimate. <br />Vice Mayor stated that the answer is unknown but the risk is worth it because of <br />the options it creates and if not done now, the cost will increase to a $6 -8 million <br />expenditure. PWS Director Ingram stated the cost is $300,000.00 less than the <br />Engineer's estimate. <br />Tom Cronin stated his support for the pipeline needed for not only the Seaport <br />Industrial area but the Downtown core area, for both commercial and eventually <br />landscaping use. He stated that the least expensive method for this would be to <br />partner with Caltrans. <br />Clem Molony, representing the Seaport Industrial Association, stating that a <br />number of those firms consume a fairly large amount of water and as a group, <br />support in concept the use of recycled water for industrial and landscaping use. <br />He stated that it makes sense from an investment point of view to support this <br />pipeline stretch. He further stated that the City needs additional sources of high <br />quality water so that Hetch Hetchy water can be used for drinking instead of being <br />used for landscaping. Given the State Law regarding infrastructure limits, if <br />housing Downtown and hospitals are desired, the City must invest in additional <br />sources of water. <br />Kate Eckhardt stated that there are other solutions to be explored. She further <br />stated that the majority must rule, urging inclusion of the public and knowledge of <br />the facts. <br />Peter Lim requested acceleration toward a financial model in order to make an <br />education decision on the issue. He stated that residents of Redwood Shores are <br />not opposed to use of recycled water, but opposed to mandatory use of recycled <br />water. <br />Manuel Sotomayor stated there should be better examination of all alternatives <br />and encouraged Council to consider doing that. <br />Sri Durga Cheng thanked those searching their souls and thinking of the well <br />being of all concerned. <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME <br />MINUTES <br />RUARY 3, 2003 <br />PAGE 9 <br />MINUTES Book No. 59 <br />Page No. 380 <br />