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44 Mr. Mercer stated that he would like to see the trails built and that he would prefer that these be done in coordination with EBRPD to come up with a better trail system on the Ridge. Ms. Scribner recommended that the resolution be clarified to indicate that the policies would apply only to those areas below the 670-foot elevation. It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Resolution No. 91-24 be adopted, conceptually approving the policies and standards regarding hillside open space and public access to open space, as set forth in the Staff Report. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Scribner, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Item 6c Connection Fees for Sewer Service (SR 91:56) Mr. Mercer declared the public hearing open on the application. Ms. Emily Carson, 2574 Skimmer Court, stated that in a letter she received on June 1, 1984, she was informed that the sewer expansion for the North Pleasanton district would be undertaken at no cost to current users. She inquired why her sewer rate is being raised at this time. Mr. Mercer told Ms. Carson that she pays for sewer use, which is different from the sewer expansion at North Pleasanton. He added that what is on the Agenda for discussion is user connection fee and not user fee. He assured her that she is not paying for new facilities. Ms. Rossi explained that the proposed $2.25 monthly sewer rate increase, which will be on the March 5th City Council Meeting Agenda, would pay for sewage treatment and the City's collection system that transports the sewage to the treatment plant. She clarified that the sewer expansion program is covered by separate funds. Ms. Mohr commented that a substantial amount of sewer funds is also used for maintenance and the replacement of old pipes. Ms. Kassandra Dale Ross, 1287 Greenwood Road, expressed concern about three issues connected with the increase in water - 10 - 2-19-91