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Council Member Hartnett stated that by adopting the first resolution, the City can proceed with the recycled water project and whether or not the second resolution is adopted, the question still remains as to what the project actually will look like. The second resolution speaks to the safety and he, personally, feels that a conclusion can be made that it is safe. He further stated that the resolution can either be passed or delayed. M/S Howard /Hartnett to extend the meeting until 3:00 a.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. M/S Hartnett/Howard to: 2. Adopt a resolution finding that the use of recycled water for landscape irrigation is safe, is environmentally responsible, and can contribute to the health, safety and welfare of all Redwood City residents Council Member Howard stated that she has done her due diligence in studying all of the evidence and all of the information. She further stated that having read and heard the testimony this evening she still believes that recycled water is safe for its intended use in parks and medians. Council Member Pierce supported the motion because there is still the opportunity to decide what the project will look like and where it will go. She stated she does not want to go against the community and stated that people across the west are facing the same issue of not enough water. She further stated that business is what pays for services in the community and we need schools, children, parks and a good quality of life. She suggested that the community start working together and take responsibility toward finding solutions. Council Member Ruskin stated that it is a difficult situation. He further stated that he promised Christina Lai that when it finally came time to make a decision on the health and safety factor that he would decide, based upon listening to everyone, looking at everything and making the decision based upon what he thought to be the truth. He stated that after hearing all of the evidence, he truly believes that it is safe for the uses to which it is intended. Mayor Claire stated that for him, the subject began in 1991, and that he has difficulty with the experts on both sides. He mentioned the various presenters and stated that he studied where recycled water has been used and what the outcome has been. In the 40 years it has been used in Irvine, California, he has not found one report of any difficulties. Because he still has concerns, particularly, with pharmaceuticals, he urged future City Councils to work with the community and forestall the implementation in any parks or playgrounds as long as possible. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 20 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 20