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41.3 ~ ..... 00 '"":) u f....) Mrs. Karen Crowe, 4260 Mirador Drive, reported that her service was not satisfactory and also she felt a 50% increase in the rates was an excessive amount. Mr. Bob Neef, 749 East Angela Street, stated he thought the City staff should make a recommendation to the Council regarding the rates to be charged. Mr. Paul Loretz, 266 Spring Street, felt that three months of statistical data was not a sufficient amount of time to support a rate increase. Mr. Donald McDonald, Amador Pharmacy, felt the garbage rates should be in- creased. Mr. Corley answered questions and Mr. Bob Molinaro, owner of the pleasanton Garbage Service, explained how he was attempting to provide better service. He also explained why the third can cost seemed excessive. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the City Franchise fees, the impact of the new ordinance prohibiting backyard burning. and other pertinent factors. There being no further remarks from the members of the audience. it was moved by Councilman Spiliotopoulos and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that the public hearing be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis. Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Gerton recessed the meeting at 10:05 P.M. Mayor Gerton reconvened the meeting at 10:15 P.M. Mayor Gerton initiated the discussion on the four policy questions Mr. Fales emphasized in reviewing the Assistant City Manager's report of November 20th. by asking each Councilman for their comments. Councilman Rega suggested that the Council should consider What impact the new ordinance prohibiting backyard burning will have on the Garbage Company's service. He asked if he could be sent a copy of the last garbage contract and also requested information concerning the number of citizens who take their garbage to the dump. Councilman Rega also questioned the required setback for garbage cans and indicated he would like to see them set back 20 feet. In answer to the four policy questions, Councilman Rega stated that he felt the current level of service was satisfactory; that a fair rate or return would be something between 5 and 7~%; that the Council should not postpone an increase in rates for one year; and. that the City should explore the possibility of hilling for garbage. Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that he also felt the current level of ser- vice was satisfactory; that a 7~% rate of return was equitable; that a rate in- crease was warranted but that a review be made in April, 1970; and that he was not in favor of the City billing for garbage service. Councilman Beratlis stated that he felt the level of service was satisfactory; that a 7\% rate of return was equitable; that a rate increase should be granted within 30 days; and, that if it will decrease costs, the City should consider billing for garbage service. Councilman Beratlis also suggested that the City staff devise a system by which rate increases, rates of return, and other impor- tant factors, for franchise operations could be determined. Mr. Fales thoroughly explained all that would be involved in devising such a system. Councilman Reid, in answer to the policy questions, stated that he thought there was inadequate testimony to determine whether or not the current level of service was satisfactory. He also felt that there should be some standardization of just What services the rates should include. Councilman Reid indicated that he would concur with some reasonable rate of return; that he felt that he needed additional information to determine whether the rates should be increased at this time; and that Mr. Hirst investigate the legality of the City contracting with the Garbage Company to bill the garbage customers. Mayor Gerton agreed that there was not sufficient testimony regarding the current level of service; that 7~% rate of return was equitable; that the raise in rates should not be postponed until April, 1970; and that he did not have sufficient information to opine on the proposed billing for garbage by the City. Mayor Gerton also suggested that garbage service be made mandatory as he felt the citizens who were dumping their own garbage were contributing to the littering problem on the streets of Pleasanton. Mayor Gerton, in response to Councilman Beratlis' suggestion for a system to determine rate increases for franchised operations, stated he felt the City CouDcil should set their own criteria on these matters. 3.