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41ft SPECIAL REPORTS Mayor Gerton stated that he had asked Mr. John Deetz to report on liquid petroleum. Mr. Deetz, owner of the Deetz Construction Company, reported that he has been using butane liquid petroleum in his equipment since 1931. He stated that the cost of butane was less than gasoline but more butane was needed to operate the equipment which resulted in about an equal cost for either type fuel. Mr. Deetz stated that the greatest advantage, in addition to the low emmission, was the longevity of the motor. He elaborated on the fact that oil needed to be changed only every 20.000 miles and the motors remained in excellent running con- dition. He also stated that he could supply the City Councilmen with any informa- tion they needed regarding liquid petroleum and recommended that they seriously consider the conversion of City vehicles and equipment to liquid petroleum. Mayor Gerton thanked Mr. Deetz for his report and indicated that the staff will be contacting him regarding this matter. ~ ..... 00 '-:) U ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS Engineer's Report Re: Assessment District No. 69-1. Tract No. 2892 (Longview) Mr. Fales stated that the proponents had requested that this public hearing be continued until January 26, 1910. It was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Spiliotopoulos that the public hearing on the Engineer's Report regarding Assessment District No. 69-l, Tract No. 2892, Longview. be continued until January 26, 1910. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None ReQuest of Pleasanton Garbage Service for increases in the rates charged for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse Mayor Gerton declared the public hearing open. Mr. Fales reviewed the report of the Assistant City Manager, dated November 20. 1969, Mr. Fales read the following questions to which the City Council must address itself: 1. Is the current level of service satisfactory? 2. What constitutes a "fair return"? 3. Should the Council postpone any decision regarding rates until such time as an audited record of expense for one full year has been obtained from the Company? 4. Should the City consider changing the administrative procedures with regard to billing. at this time? Mr. Edgar reviewed his report, dated December 2, 1969, regarding supplementary information relating to salaries that was supplied by garbage collection companies which serve the cities in the surrounding area. Mr. John Corley. Attorney representing the Pleasanton Garbage Service Company, explained the additional costs incurred by the Company to provide better service to their subscribers. Mr. Corley also explained that because the present Pleasan- ton Garbage Company had only been in operation three months at the time the statistical data was submitted to the City, the annual projection of expenditures was based on four times these costs. Mr. Corley elaborated on the entire opera- tion of the garbage service and on the previous experience of the new owners. Mr. Richard Seymour, 2381 Willet Way, stated that he felt the rates were excessive compared to other parts of the State. He also stated he favored a flat rate regardless of the number of cans to be picked up. Mr. Fales explained that in a number of areas, the garbage rate is low but the rates are subsidized by a tax rate. Mr. Dick Patton. representing the Pleasanton Valley Homeowners Association, stated that he, too, felt that there should be one rate for any number of cans as this would discourage people from dumping garden refuse in empty lots. Mr. Woody Pereira . 620 East Angela Street, stated he felt that the rate for the third can of garbage was proportionately excessive and some allowance should be made for the removal of garden refuse. Mr. Gorden Oliver, Muirwood Drive, stated that he did not think that statisti- cal data from a three months period of operation was sufficient to warrant a rate increase. He also asked what impact the new ordinance prohibiting backyard burn.. ing would have, in relation to additional garden refuse to be removed, and the subsequent revenue the Garbage Company would derive from this. 2.