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Mr. Pico believed there is an option for wastewater disposal during extreme wet weather periods up to the point when the LAVWMA expansion is completed. He did not think it was necessary to have an urgent position taken to inject into the groundwater basin. In assessing public opinion, a survey could be taken, but the best way would be to have an advisory vote. He pointed out that Pleasanton relies more heavily on the groundwater basin than other agencies in the Zone 7 service area. Mr. Lum presented the proposed ballot language options. Ms. Ayala preferred Option 4 and believed many people do not know about reverse osmosis. Option 4 is better because it explains the RO process better. Mr. Lum agreed most people don't understand the reverse osmosis process, but they do understand the concept of recycled water. That is why staff believed Option 3 was clear. ' Mayor Tarver agreed with Ms. Ayala. Saying a fountain is supplied by recycled water is not the same as purified wastewater. So this process is recycling water using the reverse osmosis technology, which is purified wastewater, and putting it into the groundwater basin that serves as our drinking water. Ms. Michelotti believed that the acronym RO should also be used along with the words reverse osmosis. Mr. Pico wanted the word "sewer" in there somewhere so people clearly understand what wastewater we are talking about. "Purified" implies the water is okay. Ms. Ayala agreed the average person may not understand what wastewater is. She wanted it very clear for the people. Mr. Pico said he could support Option 4 or an amended Option 6. Delete everything from "groundwater basin" to the end. "Should wastewater that has been treated with reverse osmosis (RO) technology be injected into the Valley's groundwater basin." Ms. Ayala was concemed that the language doesn't talk about the fact that the groundwater basin is our drinking water. Mayor Tarver opens the meeting for public testimony. Peggy Purnell, 2472 Via de Los Milagros, indicated she has been on the Groundwater Management Advisory Committee for Zone 7 for four years and has been reviewing these projects. She disagreed with the way DSRSD is advising the public. They confuse potable recycled water and recycled water for irrigation. She believed the public was confused about which is which. She believed the word sewage has to be used in the ballot language. She believed that because of the location of the injection wells, Pleasanton City Council 15 12/07/99 Minutes