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MINUTES Page 5 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 7, 2005 systems to provide recycled water for irrigation only in accordance with state requirements to the Monarch Bay Golf Complex, Marina Park, the Marina Park/Parcourse, road medians near and around the Monarch Bay Golf Complex and Marina Park; and Oyster Bay Regional Park). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave an overview of the item. Interim Public Works Director Mike Bakaldin provided additional background on the item and introduced Water Pollution Control Plant Manager Dean Wilson. Mr. Wilson gave a short PowerPoint presentation, providing details of the proposed project and the recommended action for Council consideration. The Hearing was then opened to the public. David R. Williams, Director of Wastewater, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), addressed the City Council, stating that EBMUD submitted comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). These comments expressed concerns that the MND did not provide detail regarding whether there would be an adequate supply of available effluent to serve EBMUD's current and future customers and that the MND did not address the City's need to secure the approval of EBMUD in order to purvey water in EBMUD's existing service area. He indicated that EBMUD is planning an expansion of its recycled water service in San Leandro. Mr. Williams noted that EBMUD is not opposed to the project; however, it would like additional time to review the technical report in order to ensure that the project does not impact EBMUD's ability to serve its current and future customers. Mr. Williams requested that the City Council either adopt the MND and direct staff to work with EBMUD to allow time to review the technical report and provide its approval, or delay the adoption of the MND. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern that while the project will be funded through taxpayer revenue, it will not benefit all residents. Charles Gilcrest, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that he served on an EBMUD committee examining water demand and usage. He noted at that time, only about 10% of San Leandro's wastewater was being recycled. Mr. Gilcrest stated that this project would free up potable water for other uses, and he urged the Council's approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Grant recalled problems with the grass at the municipal golf course. Staff indicated that the problem was caused by salt blowing onto the golf course from the Bay and not from the use of recycled water. Councilmember Nardine commented that, as the City's representative on the East Bay Dischargers Authority (EBDA), she has been involved with this issue for about a year.