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Ms. Acosta responded to Mr. Pico's concern regarding the proposed rate structure. She explained the changes that could be made to this section (tier system) to accommodate landscaping, etc. There was general discussion regarding the use and rates for businesses versus use and rates for residential customers. Mayor Tarver spoke about the cost for water for a large family versus the cost for a single person. Mr. Cusenza and Ms. Rossi explained the breakdown of establishing the rates. Mr. Cusenza further explained that Zone 7 charges and the City rate. Ms. Mohr was pleased with the tier idea. She believed that there should be a benefit for those families and/or persons who conserve. She requested that staff ask commercial customers who wrap their back-flow devices in the winter to remove the wrap during the summer. It was moved by Mr. Pico, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, to adopt the Alternate IV rate structure adjustment with the exception of the elevation surcharge; directing staff to reconsider the non-residential and irrigation rate; and to develop a formula to provide a conservation incentive. - Mayor Tarvet did not support this motion. He believed that the proposed changes am not equal to all users. Ms. Scribner and Ms. Dennis supported staff recommendation. A substitute motion was made by Ms. Scribner, and seconded by Ms. Dennis, that Resolution No. 94-08, be adopted, amending Resolution No. 91-100 (Master Fee Resolution) to provide for revisions in the water rates and charges, and adopting Alternative IV for calendar year 1994 without exception. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Mohr and Scribner NOES: Councilmember Pico and Mayor Tarver ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 01/18/94 9