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proposed bond issue needed for this project. He suggested that a fee of $1.00 per month per dwelling unit and pro-rata increases to industrial users for sewer ser- vice might be possible as a means to accelerate the eventual "phase-out" of the Sunol Plant. Mr. Fales indicated that the suggestions of Mr. Bigger have considerable merit. Mayor Gerton asked Mr. Fales to investigate these suggestions and prepare a report for the Council to review. Mr. Fales reviewed both the report on the proposed Sewer Connection Fee in- crease, dated March 9, 1970, and the Supplemental to that report, dated March 11, 1970. Mr. Fales stated that there was an immediate need to increase the Sewer Con- nection fees to eliminate the loss the City is taking because of the increase in connection fees V.C.S.D. is charging the City. Mr. Fales stated that the sugges- tion of Mr. Bigger, as well as other suggestions, can be studied, but for the pre- sent time he would recommend increasing the fees in order that this revenue can be estimated in the 1970-71 Budget. Councilman Rega stated that he favored a flat service connection fee as used by some cities over a charge by the number of bedrooms per unit. Councilman Rega pointed out that, with the flat rate charged by V.C.S.D., the larger homes subsidizing the smaller homes. Mayor Gerton suggested that he was in favor of charging a fee according to the number of bedrooms but to increase the one and two bedroom homes to $185.00 from the recommended charges of $112.00 and $171.00 sewer coonnection fees and to charge $200.00, $269.00 and $318.00 for three, four and five bedroom homes. Mayor Gerton indicated that the City would be receiving $10.00 over the V.C.S.D. flat charge of $175.00 on one and two bedroom homes besides considerably more on larger homes, that would be placed in the fund that is to be used for the phase-out program. Councilman Rega concurred with these charges. After considerable discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Spiliotopoulos that Ordinance No. 592, amending Ordt- Dance No. 467, increasing the sewer connection fees on new dwellings to $185.00 for one and two bedrooms; $220.00 for a three bedroom; $269.00 for a four bedroom; $318.00 for a five bedroom home; and a flat $145.00 for each multiple dwelling with one and two bedrooms, and charge the same as for houses on the three, four and five bedroom multiples, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Getton NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Spiliotopoulos that the reading of Ordinance No. 592, be waived. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Keid asked the staff to arrange a Sewer Study Committee meeting with V.C.S.D. as soon as possible. Frgposed Increase in the Water Service Fees Mr. Fales reviewed the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated February 9, 1970, regarding the proposed Water Rate Increase necessitated by Zone No. 7 increase in water rates to the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Fales stated he concurred with the conclusions contained in this report and recommended that the basic water rate be increased as follows: 1st 1,000 cu.ft. or less: a. Inside City $4.60 b. Outside City 5.10 Next 4,000 cu.ft. .15/100 cu.ft. Over 5,000 cu.ft. .12/100 cu.ft. Mr. Fales noted that an increase as shown in the above amounts would bring the basic water rate back up to the rate charged prior to November, 1968, at which time it was reduced $.50 per month. Mr. Fales stated that Zone No. 7 water rate sche- dule has increased almost 38% and in order for the City to off-set this additional cost for water, an extra cost must be charged to the water subscribers. Councilman Reid made reference to the residents of Pleasanton Gardens who are en a fixed income and use far less than the minimum amount of water for the basic costs.