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uncertainties within the report pertaining to the variability of allocation from the SFPUC (San Francisco Public Utilities Commission), natural variations in supply and demand, and climate changes. She opined that this should be addressed within the Plan. Council Member Foust requested that Ms. Cohen submit her reports in writing for the record (on file). Alan Carson spoke on the need to fully address concerns regarding the aquifer, people having wells, and water conservation. He submitted a letter (on file) and suggested that water taken out of the ground be reused via small drainage collection systems. Peter Dreckmeier, Bay Area Program Director for the Tuolumne River Trust, spoke on concerns about 60 percent of river water being diverted and the impacts on wildlife and the quality not meeting federal water standards. He thanked Redwood City for being a leader, particularly in regards to using recycled water and also recognized Mr. Justin Ezell for his work on this. He spoke in support of the recommendations and also acknowledged a Council Member for her work with BAWSCA (Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency). M/S Seybert/Gee to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0 by voice vote with Mayor Ira absent. Council thanked staff for their hard work. There was an interest in tapping into groundwater. Another Council Member congratulated everyone on staff and the - community for the efforts and progress made. One Council Member wanted to plan for 2016 and he was interested in expanding the area for the recycled water project or to sell recycled water. He is not interested in using it for park, school or residential areas but he agrees with using it for cooling and toilet flushing. He wants more time to elapse and more historical data to be made available and then revisit the item. One Council Member asked how many stakeholders attended the workshops and Mr. Ezell said about 43. This Council Member inquired about the penalties when a jurisdiction does not meet its goals. Staff explained that one of the repercussions is that the jurisdiction will not be eligible to receive grants. This Council Member wanted more economic benefit. City Manager Bell suggested having the Utilities Committee lobby our state representatives to consider different rewards for reduced use and penalties for over usage. Another Council Member did not want to have the state interfere any more. Vice Mayor Aguirre asked about innovative ways to get to a surplus and how it took us about 10 years to be about one percent surplus. Mr. Ezell said this has been achieved thanks to a combination of approaches. Vice Mayor Aguirre would like a list of the awards and the grants that the City has received for its efforts. There was a question about the expanded recycle area into downtown and how there might be a need to have Council pass a policy to consider applicants paying their fair share for the future and to not make it retroactive. Another Council Member agreed with this approach and he noted how it is too late to do dual plumbing in the Cinema downtown area. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENC,Y BOARD June 13, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No. 341