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Councilmembers to the subcommittee. He stated that if approved, staff expects to report back to the <br /> Council within 9 months with a recommendation on the outstanding issues. <br /> Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. <br /> Victor Bailey said he had little issue with residential rates but does object to being woken between 5:15 <br /> and 5:30 a.m. every Thursday morning by PGS trucks. He asked that PGS adjust their route to start in <br /> a less residential area such as the aquatic park. He asked where the City stands with regards to the <br /> second noise barrier along the railroad tracks. He also noted that no additional parking has been <br /> proposed as part of the aquatic center expansion and asked why the City does not impose the same <br /> standards upon itself as it does others. <br /> Mayor Hosterman explained that these items are not on the agenda and therefore the Council cannot <br /> comment. She recommended that Mr. Bailey speak with staff for an update regarding the railroad noise <br /> barriers. <br /> Councilmember Sullivan said he was under the impression that PGS is not allowed to begin service in <br /> residential neighborhoods until 6 a.m. <br /> Mr. Bocian said that is not the case but that PGS has been very responsive when approached with <br /> similar complaints in the past. He and Mr. Fialho agreed to follow up on the matter <br /> Gordon Galvan, PGS, said PGS is a family owned business that has provided quality refuse and <br /> recycling service for the City of Pleasanton for over 40 years. He acknowledged that the current <br /> operating agreement is outdated and that it could benefit from updates that better meet the needs of <br /> the City, PGS and today's consumers. He said he looked forward to working together to create <br /> solutions that work for everyone. He said that while the garbage and recycling business might seem <br /> very simple on the surface, it is layered in complexities, regulatory requirements, and constantly <br /> fluctuating costs. The uncertainty in these cost centers and regulatory requirements add to the expense <br /> of providing services that needs to be accounted for in the new rate adjustment. He asked that the <br /> Council support the staff recommendation for the 5% rate adjustment and to take the next few months <br /> to discuss those areas that lack consensus, with the goal of creating an agreement that satisfies all <br /> parties. <br /> Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Thorne indicated his support for the staff recommendation. He agreed there are a <br /> number of outstanding issues. He also advised that as the end of the franchise agreement approaches, <br /> the City needs to consider whether or not to go out on a competitive basis for the next franchise as <br /> most other Alameda County cities do. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Hosterman to approve the staff recommendation. Motion passed by the <br /> following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman <br /> Noes: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. <br /> 17 <br />