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7 7 before development. R is time to put your money where your mouth is. There is also an opporUmity to cooperate on a regional basis. Many problem require regional solutions. In addition, $55 million has already been spent to upgrade the current facility. Its full potential will not be realized unless the pipeline is built. You have bought the stereo and need to buy the speakers to make it work. He felt pressure will be removed from DSRSD for the need for RO if the pipeline is built. There is the potential for an environmental catastrophe if this pipeline breaks. Finally, Council needs to live up to its commitments. He asked Council to move forward in every respect with the LAVWMA project. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Dennis inquired about the status of the appeal to the State Water Quality Control Board regarding the decision of the Regional Board's decision. Mr. Ronsh said the matter is still pending and there is no indication when the matter will be heard. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to (1) proceed with the LAVWMA Export Pipeline Project even though an agreement with DSRSD restricting reverse osmosis groundwater injection has not yet been obtained; and (2) direct staff to continue to pursue an agreement with DSRSD restricting reverse osmosis groundwater injection except with P!ensanton's approval Mayor Pico requested an amendment to the motion to add a staff member to the DSRSD Liaison Committee. Ms. Michelotti and Ms. Ayala agreed to the amendment. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Campbell, Dennis, Michelotti and Mayor Pico NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ms. Dennis indicated she had reviewed the ballot measures regarding the pipeline project and RO. The pipeline project was supported by the entire Council. A large part of that support was due to the fact that there was a growth constraint and cost savings in doing the replacement and repair at the same time. This was a benefit and the agreements were draRed to protect the ratel:myers. There have been many years in design of the pipeline so the residents and Council would be comfortable with the project. The measure regarding RO asked the community whether it supported the project as proposed by DSRSD and whether Council should support the project. There are many issues involved in linking the pipeline and RO that have results that the voters were not asked to consider, such as potential cost to the community of making such a linkage. She did not feel authorized to pursue linkage when there are significant costs to the community. She agreed Council needs to work to conre31 the RO situation by working with DSRSD and Pleaminion City Council Minutes 17 12/05/00