AgdaPkt 2003-08-25 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

conclusion, he stated that it is his best medical judgment that the proposal to use recycled water for the purposes outlined poses no credible medical risk for the residents of San Mateo County. PWS Director Ingram summarized that recycled water is not new in California, in the country or the world and has a long and safe history, especially in the state of California. He displayed a map showing some of the major sites throughout the state with recycled programs in place and described many of the projects. He concluded with saying that a reliable water supply is an essential benefit to our community that assures the city's future and the well being of our citizens. He strongly recommended adoption of the resolutions and approval of the project in the near future. Council questions ensued and included why our water allocation is so unfair to the city's residents versus other communities obtaining water from the SFPUC, property disclosure requirements, emerging components, cost benefit analysis and the qualifications of Dr. Atkinson -Barr. Recess: 9:52 -10:16 p.m. Mayor Claire reiterated the rules for public comment and asked Council to amend the rules to allow for individuals up to nine minutes if speaking on behalf of others whether present or not. Public Comment: Clem Molony, an environmental health and safety manager for 25 years with 20 years of expertise in water and toxics, stated he mentions his credentials to those who are sincerely concerned with whether there is validity to the health hazards issue. He stated that he has studied the Safewater Coalition's questions, the addendum answering those questions, attended every meeting and is saddened that the Safewater Coalition has been misrepresenting and exaggerating the toxics issue for a year. He stated that there is no health hazard from his studies and the presentations and thanked the Coalition for asking the questions and City Council for answering the questions. Dennis Wolfe, as a proponent of recycled water, gave accolades to Dr. Deresinski and stated that there is a dilemma as to whether recycled water is safe. He stated that it is important to answer that question because it is going to impact the community. He asked that Council drink the water that was on display and find out which side is presenting accurate evidence. Ron Crates, speaking as a resident of Redwood City and having served as the Redwood City School Superintendent for the last 14 years in Redwood City, stated that he has some experience on the topic. He stated that he had served as Superintendent in the Phoenix area where water really is the issue and irrigation with recycled water was the norm. He stated that he never heard of any child or REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 9