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Discussion ensued concerning whether the previous motion included a request to rescind the rate increase or merely review that action. Councilmember Butler stated that regarding the election of commissioners, the determination of rates is obviously very complex and involved on all the data the utilities put forth and he did not personally know if the election process would get better people than appointed persons. Councilmember Butler stated there are many unanswered questions; would the Commission do its job when it reviews the last rate increase, what data would PG&E give them, technical decisions vs. political decisions, etc. He stated he felt the utility should manage its own affairs to re- duce costs but also has to remain healthy. He stated he was not prepared to take action on the information he has at this time. Cit ' Mayor Mercer stated he did not feel it is the y s purview to get involved and tell the utilities how to run their business; that it is a matter for each individual to get involved. Councilmember Mohr stated she felt responsible for representing her constituents, and felt it is in order to ask for a public hearing and review to make clear the position that the PUC took and how they arrived at that position for a rate increase. Councilmember Butler stated that it will cost the taxpayers money for such a review and he did not feel it would accomplish anything. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Resolution No. 82-110, supporting the Alameda County Board of Supervisors resolution requesting the Public Utilities Commission to re- open and review the new Pacific Gas and Electric rate structure, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Butler ABSENT: Councilmember Wood Status Report on Vicious Do~s Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 82:121) dated March 18, 1982, regarding this matter. Councilmember Mohr asked if the present ordinance covered attacks on other animals. Mr. Swift advised that it did not. After discussion, Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a draft ordi- nance which would have a broader scope than the existing ordinance, allowing a find- ing of "vicious" for dogs which have attacked other animals, threaten human beings, etc., for further review by Council. Police Department Destruction of Records Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 82:119) dated March 18, 1982, regarding this matter. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Resolution No. 82-111, approving the destruction of certain City Police Department records, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Wood 13. 3/23/82