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182 <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver agreed with Ms. Mohr's comments but said that this <br /> is a separate issue. He wanted Council to pursue a different rate -- <br /> structure for 60- and 90- gallon cans because there is more <br /> processing for 90 gallons of garbage than for 60 gallons. He felt <br /> that people should be discouraged from creating more garbage. <br /> <br /> Mr. Inderbitzen stated that when the automated pick-up system <br /> was established the Company bought 90-gallon cans. There is a one, <br /> two and three can rate in the City. The 90-gallon cans are tagged <br /> to the two can rate. He suggested phasing in a 60-gallon can rate <br /> over a period of time. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer asked about the delay of this matter from the <br /> July meeting. <br /> <br /> Mr. Inderbitzen pointed out that the staff report tags the <br /> rates to an effective date of June 26th. Therefore, the residents <br /> would be back billed to June 26th. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br /> public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr remarked that Council should give staff direction to <br /> continue discussions to determine how the smaller can at a lesser <br /> rate could be offered. This would encourage people to recycle and <br /> reduce their waste flow. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler remembered the discussion when the automated 90- <br /> gallon can service was implemented and that it was tied to the 60- <br /> gallon can rate. He agreed that if Council were to look at a <br /> distinction in rates, there would not be much room to go downward <br /> on the 60-gallon rate. He supported having discussions on this <br /> matter. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer stated that he considered this in a different <br /> manner. He said that when this came before Council previously, <br /> people had two or three 30-gallon cans. The automated system (90- <br /> gallon can) saved a substantial amount of money in labor costs <br /> especially combined with the recycling program. This program <br /> allowed the people of Pleasanton to throw everything away and <br /> Pleasanton Garbage Service would recycle it at the picking <br /> stations. Curbside recycling is more expensive because three <br /> containers are needed plus a different type of truck is used to <br /> pick up the materials for recycling. Mayor Mercer explained that <br /> the City agreed that the Garbage Service should buy 90-gallon cans <br /> for the recycling plan, and that this cost was covered by the last <br /> rate increase. Now, was Council recommending that the 90-gallon <br /> cans be eliminated and 60-gallons brought back to use? <br /> <br /> 8/18/92 4 <br /> <br /> <br />