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Christina Lai stated that because nobody is able to give assurance about what this means in the future, we are still looking at the recycled water project, the health study and might lose the policy adopted on February 3. If for some reason, by joining this agency, it would force recycled water onto any residents, the Council would be a laughing stock as well. She stated the timing is not right and that we should wait until all health issues on the recycled water project are addressed. Pat Dixon asked what would occur by joining the agency, such as the ability to obtain more water or limiting the amount of water available. Council Member Ruskin stated that it would enable the 29 agencies to begin to look out for its own interests, to conserve water, to seek additional water supplies, work as a group and act as a water district. M/S Hartnett/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. M/S Hartnett/Pierce to ADOPT RESOLUTION 14515 DECLARE FINDINGS REGARDING FORMATION OF AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. M/S Jordan /Hartnett to appoint Council Member Ira Ruskin to the office of Director of the Board of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 03 -63 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - 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. 8 -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) B. Water Supply Update; Vice Mayor Ira stated there have been inquiries and this is a status update on water assurance and where it should be in 2010. This report will be a part of the Council agenda to remind us of what is necessary and information will be added as needed. He pointed out that on Page 2 it states that there will be between 30 and 40 site audits in March and April of 2003 to bring the conservation program under control. The City REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 415