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Mary Morrissey Parden stated that she has lived in Redwood Shores since 1989 and was speaking on behalf of the Redwood Shores Owners Association (RSOA) and prefaced her comments with her personal bias in not supporting the use of recycled water anywhere in Redwood Shores where children might be exposed. She reminded Council of the resolution adopted by RSOA and that the association's position has not changed. She stated that the common thread that RSOA wants Council to use is safety and that some areas where the use of recycled water would be acceptable are median strips, commercial areas and property where non spray watering can be implemented. She further stated that RSOA would support the conversion of turf areas to either groundcover or artificial turf where appropriate. She asked that the Redwood Shores residents not be ignored and that a compromise solution be reached so that all may move forward with feeling of adequate representation. Dennis Pentano, representing the San Mateo County Association of Realtors, stated the Association does not feel it is appropriate to comment on the medical or safety side of the issue. They did study the property value side and found the longest used project within the state which is Irvine Ranch. Irvine Ranch has been using reclaimed water for 30 years and in the Newport Shores development, 200 of the 500 homes use reclaimed water for irrigation. Conversations with the Irvine Ranch Water District with local realtors led the Association to the conclusion that there is no adverse impact with the use of reclaimed water on property values. On the contrary, reclaimed water and the guarantee of water for landscaping in periods of drought are considered to be amenities. He complimented the City on its proactive ness and stated that reclaimed water is not mentioned in any of the disclosure forms used in the sale of property. John Shelton stated his displeasure in the perception that the recycled water issue is one of Redwood Shores versus mainland Redwood City. He suggested that since the reclaimed water is not 100% as safe as Hetch Hetchy water, that water use be prioritized by first using the reclaimed water in areas least likely to be in 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 11