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using the new rate manual, which proposed a 3.87% rate increase across the board. This application was reviewed by the City's consultants, Crowe Horwath and are consistent with City's rate manual. Staff further noted that this item was reviewed by the City Council's Waste and Recycling Subcommittee. The subcommittee recommended that the ninety-six (96) gallon cart customers would absorb any rate increase for thirty-five (35) gallon customers. This reallocation, which would result in a 9.77% increase for the ninety-six (96) gallon customers, was designed to encourage residents to use the smaller cart size. Comparatively speaking, Pleasanton's rates for the larger carts are well below market rate for this size cart, as well as less expensive than other adjacent communities. The subcommittee also engaged in discussion regarding a franchise extension, but deferred forwarding a recommendation to the City Council at this time so that staff, the subcommittee, and PGS could work through a variety of matters. Staff displayed a chart that provided an overview of labor costs, landfill disposal costs, the Consumer Price Index of 2.9%, and described the weighting process for evaluation. Staff described the percentage increase for each component and stated that the total would be 3.87% after the city's franchise fee was added in. Staff affirmed that these would be relatively modest increases across the board. Staff also provided comparison to other communities in Alameda County and conducted a review based on cities with similar size and population. Staff evaluated cities such as Livermore, San Leandro, Union City, and Dublin were evaluated. The proposed rate increases are well below market value compared to the other communities. Staff concurred with the subcommittee's recommendation of redistributing the cost increases for the thirty-two (32) gallon cart to the ninety- six (96) gallon users. Mayor Thorne confirmed with staff that residents could request an additional container and the recycling can is always 96 gallons. Also, the rate changes based upon the refuse container. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Noting there were no members of the public wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brown thanked staff and the outside contractor for their work on this item. She affirmed it was a good decision in order to minimize landfill use and get away from the large cans. She made a motion to support staff's recommendation. Councilmember Pentin seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Pentin to approve staff's recommendation for this item. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 22. Pulled from the Consent Calendar and moved to the regular agenda — Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2133 approving the application of Greenbriar Homes Communities for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning and Development Plan approval, as filed under Case PUD-25 Councilmember Pentin left the dais and exited the council chamber. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 15 December 15, 2015