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public perception. She asked if the city had projected potential costs related to claims, injunctions or lawsuits that might occur. Carol Shelton showed a slide of alternative "B" stating that it finds 3,700 acre feet of water and should be the back up plan if the committee fails. It is best because it goes all over the city and allows the committee to pick and choose areas that are not homes, schools or parks. She referred to alternative "F" finding 2,138 acre feet of water but does not involve homes, parks or schools. She stated that the committee would have to go to the hills to find 2,100 acre feet of water. She stated that the committee is not necessary, that the consultants should go back and locate places not around children, name that alternative and move forward. She cited various problems with the committee and asked how they would be dealt with prior to the committee being established. Janet Borgens thanked Council, staff and Christina Lai for the time spent on the issue. She stated she doesn't want children hurt and supports the task force. She further stated she would like to be part of the process and supports reclaimed water. Robert Abbott asked about budgeting for any potential lawsuits and stated that the experts varied in their response to safe amounts of water. He posed a policy resolution to be required that no homeowner's association, housing, school, park or any other place where people live should ever get water before every member of the Council voting for the water shall have it in their immediate neighborhood area. Rudy Luca asked what the $43 million is going toward. Mayor Claire explained that it pays for pipe, pumping, storage, plant replacement and education. Council asked various questions and made various comments. M/S Hartnett/Pierce to extend the meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Recommendation: That the City Council formally approve a broadly- defined recycled water project that delivers recycled water for non - potable uses in a way that is both cost - effective and respectful of the concerns expressed by City residents: M/S Hartnett/Howard to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Redwood City Recycled Water Project and associated facilities REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 10 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 31