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Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Nibert 17. Introduction of proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of Battalion Chiefs, Local 1974 with term ending June 30, 2025 Recommendation: Obtain public input and provide comment regarding the key elements of the tentative agreement negotiated between IAFF, Battalion Chiefs and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The item will be scheduled on the July 18, 2023, City Council meeting for consideration and approval. Veronica Thomas, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, and Tim Davis from Burke Williams and Sorensen, gave a presentation. Mayor Brown opened public hearing. There being no public comment, Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Mayor Brown called a recess at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened at 8:49 p.m. 18. Consideration of the following Waste and recycling matters: a. Consider and adopt a resolution to approve rates for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collections for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 as required by the Franchise Agreement between the City and Pleasanton Garbage Service Inc Recommendation: Waive the full reading and adopt Resolution No. 23-1407 approving rates for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection for fiscal year 2023/2024 as required by the franchise agreement between the City and PGS. • Staff Recommendation — Adopt a rate increase of 7.3 percent as indicated by index rate application after the adjustment for mid-year special rate adjustment in rate period five. • Alternative Recommendation 1 — Adopt a rate increase of 6 percent, employing the 6 percent cap allowed in the Franchise Agreement, and carry-forward $417,786 (1.3 percent) to rate period seven. • Alternative Recommendation 2 — Adopt a rate increase of 6.65 percent, employing the 6 percent cap allowed in the Franchise Agreement, and carry-forward $210,033 (0.65 percent) to rate period seven. Becky Hopkins, Assistant to the City Manager, and Dave Hilton, consultant with HF&H, gave a presentation and responded to questions. Mayor Brown opened public hearing. The following individuals provided comment: Gordon Galvan. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. b. Adopt a resolution to direct that the funds in the 35-gallon residential cart migration liability account held by Pleasanton Garbage Service Inc., be remitted to the City by September 30, 2024, and those funds be held in the City's PGS special revenue reserve Fund 171 to be used for waste and recycling related expenses City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 June 20, 2023