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Public Comment: Marge Parkhurst asked why the composition should be 50 -50 because she thinks it will be a difficult problem to solve and people who really do not want recycled water on children's playgrounds would work much harder to find a solution than people who say if we say what we already have it will go back to Alternative "E ". Rudy Luca asked about the composition of the task force and whether the City Manager would be involved in the process or the choice with his recommendation. Vice Mayor Ira stated that there would not be a majority of either proponents or opponents and that the subcommittee feels strongly that it is the Council's responsibility to appoint the task force. As a matter of practicality, the subcommittee will filter through the applications and make a recommendation to the Council. Rudy Luca stated he would like the Council to appoint an ad hoc committee to recommend the task force members to the Council. Kate Eckhardt stated her desire that there not be a stacked deck, that in order to not fail, it must be truly representative of the people that live in Redwood Shores and would be affected by the decision. She stated she will watch closely and if it is a stacked deck and intended to fail, they will come back to the City with a rejection of the entire decision and task force. Chet Yee stated that his recent involvement in this issue, as a trustee of the California Pharmacists Association, is around the concern about some of the elements that have not been clearly defined. He stated that he thinks it would be fair to have representation of the Safewater Coalition due to the enormous amount of time devoted in studying and calling upon experts to make presentations and educate Redwood Shores residents. Christina Lai stated that it disappoints or saddens the members of the Safewater Coalition that only three representatives would be appointed to the task force. She stated that once again the Coalition is asking for balance in representative make up of the task force. She asked for half of the representation to come from the Coalition and that she trusts Council will do the right thing and come to a good consensus. Carol Shelton read a speech by Karen Pace who was unable to attend the meeting and submitted the letter for Council. The statement requested greater representation from the Safewater Coalition citing the diversity of categories that it would represent. She commended Dr. Reeves on his facilitation abilities and lastly, stated that parks users are not Redwood Shores residents. JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 54