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touch with humans and finally use it in parks and front yards. He read a letter into the record dated July 22, 2003 from Gossamer Village Owners Association. Alan Bygdnes stated that he has lived in Redwood City for 73 years and things have changed. Citing statistics, he stated that the current drought is manmade created by the City. The city is currently using water at a rate of 10% over its water allotment, the 10% increase in living units, plus the new offices and realty spaces at Pete's Harbor will add approximately 11 % more demand on the city's water supply. The staff solution is to build a $43 million plant to recycle sewer water for Redwood City and Redwood Shores. He stated his problem with Item 8B is that staff proposes using recycled water that is contaminated with surviving infectious organisms and chemicals for irrigation of parks, playgrounds and sporting fields in Redwood Shores and Redwood City. In summary, he asked that a revision be added that prohibits the use of recycled sewer water on parks, playgrounds and swimming pools in Redwood City or Redwood Shores. Secondly, he asked that the resolution be changed to reflect this revision. M/S Ira /Howard to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Dr. Martin Atkinson -Barr stated that Dr. Deresinski displayed contemptuous behavior unbecoming Bob Parkhurst asked whether the report was obsolete or not. He asked if the decision is being made at this time, why is the purple pipe being installed on the freeway. He asked if a reasonable choice could be made to not use recycled water in playgrounds. Rudy Luca asked how the City is not going to use more water with the various developments being planned. He asked the Council to reject the proposal. Laleh Shahideh thanked Council for responding to her e-mail and stated she moved to Redwood Shores in November. She stated that had she known about the project, she would not have purchased the property. She stated that based on her findings as director of student services at the University of San Francisco, she checked with her colleagues in the environmental studies program and environmental science, and asked the Council to oppose the project pending further investigation. She gave many suggestions and points to consider. Kate Eckhardt stated she is not a proponent; she is a realtor with a biomedical background. She stated that Mr. Pentano spoke in error. She stated that all the diseases we know are related and the correlation will be drawn. She further stated that you cannot ruin an area for the benefit of another and that it is unconstitutional and unfair housing. Tom Bornheimel stated that democracy works and we use too much water. He stated that 40% of the increase occurred in Redwood Shores. He further stated REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28,20M MINUTES PAGE 11