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by recipients of~grant funds. Mr. Brown stated that data used was from the Census reports that the City paid for, and that other City data was also used. He addressed the problem of satisfying the State and Federal governments concerning their thoughts that Pleasanton is using a bad rate structure and the one proposed would now make it equitable for obtaining the grants. Mayor Brandes spoke to the policy of granting senior citizens a discount concerning their utility bills and that sewer charges should fall into this same category. Mr. Brown explained water, garbage, and sewers are discounted for senior citizens. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open on this item. Mrs. Betty Rider, 4393 Mirador Drive, spoke challenging that single-family resi- dences use twice as much sewer service as multi-unit families, and star this would be discrimination. Mr. Ken Devore, 3543 Yellowstone Court, addressed Mr. Lawson and confirmed how Mr. Lawson arrived at his figures. Mr. Lawson confirmed that Mr. Devore understood his calculations but stated that same formula could not be applied to industrial users. Mr. Lawson explained this matter. Councilmember Butler stated that sprink- ling does not go into the sewers. Councilmember Mercer cited an example, Tenneco. Mr. Walker explained the overall rate increase is 10% from all uses. Mayor Brandes confirmed that the increase would hold for 2+ years and that single-family residences would be increased from $15.60 to $17.10, and that multiples would be decreased from $15.60 to $9.60. Mr. Walker stated that the total amount of revenue comes to within $1,000.00. Mr. DeWitt Wilson. 1784 Beachwood, spoke to single-families in Pleasanton using 280 gallons per day while Union City uses 220 gallons per day in single-family homes. He stated he did not agree with any of the report offered. Mr. Lawson explained it relates to the income of a community, age of community, etc. He stated Antioch and Pittsburg vary from 10-15/day and they are neighboring communi- ties. He stated that 80 gallons per capita per day is used in Stockton but 70 gal- lons per day per capita is what is usually seen; the poorer the community the higher the usage. Councilmember Wood stated he thought there was a fairer distri- bution of charges than that proposed. Mr. Lawson again explained the equity. Mr. Brown stated that as LAVWMA approached the 80% expenditure level and that before the 80% can be paid we have to come up with a recognized equitable system before they can be paid and the City of Pleasanton does not have an equitable policy according to the State. He stated the consequences are very severe if this distri- bution is not approved. He added that this is the first time the City has had to meet the criteria of the State and that a revenue program had to be approved. He stated in answer to Councilmember Butler's statement that based on hard data, census material which the State and Federal governments would accept, the rates proposed are equitable. Mr. William Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, spoke stating he concurred with the previous speaker and felt that the rates proposed are discriminating and stated that he does not want to subsidize commercial or multiples. Mr. Brown stated that the rate structure proposed does not have one group subsidizing the other; there is no relationship. There being no further testimony on the 1979-80 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement'Program, Amendments to 1978-79 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and Changes to Sewer Rates, Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed on these items. 6. 6/26/79