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Mr. Pico felt putting the liner in the old pipeline would help it be more structurally sound. He said he could ask LAVWMA the question, but felt it would not make a difference in the decision that is made tonight. Ms. Michelotti made a motion to take the option of seeking an easement and putting in a dual pipeline to the LAVWMA Board. She felt saving $2 million was worth the try, but stated she did not want to delay the project any longer than necessary. Mr. Pico withdrew his motion. He argued any attempt to change to a one pipeline option at this point in time, would be met with very strong resistance and seen as a political betrayal. He felt it could ultimately destroy the pipeline expansion. He did not want to proceed or create an issue. He questioned whether the single pipeline would stay at the 41.2 mgd capacity. He would not support a motion for a dual pipeline. Ms. Michelotti had a problem with taking a pipeline that failed and trying to save it. She felt it was a good idea if the construction could be done in one process and save money at the same time. Vice Mayor Ayala placed faith in the LAVWMA representatives. She wanted to uphold the intent of the election but also wanted to proceed with the most practical and cost savings course of action. - Ms. Michelotti understood the BART easement might be used. She had concerns that BART had not participated in the discussion of this alternative. Mr. Lum said the LAVWMA Board believes it can put both pipes in the BART easement, although they were still researching and verifying the language of the easement to ensure both pipes could be placed in the easement. Staff has not heard back from LAVWMA. LAVWMA is pursuing a course of action of putting both pipes in the easement without any burden on BART should any relocation be required in the future. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Vice Mayor Ayala, directing the LAVWMA representatives to take back to the LAVWMA Board Council's wishes to stay with the previous alignment; obtain the easement in the parking lot;- hold discussions with BART representatives regarding using the BART easement; and rescinding the request for a single pipeline. Mr. Pico asked if Ms. Michelotti was rescinding the previous decision to explore the one pipeline alternative. Ms. Michelotti said that is not part of the motion. Mr. Pico said there is an item on the LAVWMA Board's agenda to pursue Pleasanton's request for a one pipeline alternative. He said it would be extremely helpful .... to have the City Council rescind that request.