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which is compelling to him. He sees the use of recycled water as standard practice <br />in many areas, particularly, around the bay area with state of the art technology and <br />management practices for addressing what could be potentially theoretically, some <br />kind of harm. He read into the record a portion of a press relec se stating <br />recommendations from the Governor's task force to address California's broader <br />water si;ortage. It included the recommendation to seek to quadruple the use of <br />recycled water over the next 30 years. He stated that it seems to be irresponsible to <br />take away a vital resource from future generations to use it on our plants. <br />Karen Pace, resident of Redwood City, thanked Council for the time and energy <br />involved so far on this issue. She asked that Council take into consideration two <br />documents she disseminated. The first document issued by the State of California <br />Department of Health Services involves the issue of filtration of recycled water. The <br />article stated that there is yet to be demonstration of a correlation between trepidity <br />and pathogen concentration or the agent or cause of disease. This is a recognized <br />issue that needs to be addressed by the department and the water recycling <br />industry. Just because low levels of trepidity have been achieved, claims cannot be <br />made that they have achieved low pathogen concentration. The second document <br />is from the Water Reuse Foundation referring to an RFP for pathogen removal and <br />inactivation and reclamation plan. The quote stated that research should focus on <br />appropriate requirements for potable reuse applications where there is possibility of <br />direct human contact. In closing, Ms. Pace acknowledged that Redwood City is <br />clearly in a difficult situation, but it must not be done by creating a potential health <br />_ risk to our citizens, families, friends or her two young sons. <br />Dr. Paul Lofholm asked if his remarks were received and submitted them for the <br />record. He stated he is a concerned citizen on the subject of recycled water and <br />that there is a risk and no absolute guarantees. He stated that because there is a <br />potential risk that there is a liability to the city and its citizens because of the <br />presence of toxics in recycled water. He addressed DHS standards and stated that <br />they look at things they have monitored, but we have no idea of what the <br />contaminants are in the water system. He further stated that SBSA states that their <br />recycled water meets most of the drinking water standards and asks why they do <br />not bring it up to drinking water standards and use it. He states that according to <br />Marin Municipal Water District, desalinization is a better solution than recycled <br />water with the water being of a higher quality and the price going down and quality <br />going up which is important for the City to consider in their future deliberations. He <br />talked of the precautionary principle and cited various quotes. He reiterated his <br />suggestion that desalinization would provide a better quality product and should be <br />acceptable to all people in Redwood City. He pointed out his belief that the project <br />has risks and Council will need to decide what those risks are. He stated that he <br />thinks the City can provide a better product using desalinization as a way to solve <br />the water problems for the City and its citizens. <br />M/S Howard /Pierce to extend the meeting to 1:45 a.m. The motion passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote. <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2003 <br />MINUTES PAGE 15 <br />