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Ms. Dennis agreed that it would be useful to pursue a uniform rate within the Tri- Valley. Ms. Michelotti referred to the issue of excellence in service and cleanliness. She believed that was market-driven. The City only checks for safety. Chief Neal indicated the taxi companies provide a public service by taking cars out of parking lots, having designated drivers, and conveniences to the business parks. It is a balancing act. It was moved by Mayor Tarver to approach the cities of Livermore and Dublin to charge a $2.00 rate. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to adopt Resolution No. 00-002, approving a flag drop rate of $2.00 for taxicabs. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, Michelotti, and Pico NOES: Mayor Tarver ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Item 6d (previously 4d) Proposed City Grant 2000 Application Packet and Guidelines (SR 00:012) Mr. Pico asked if all non-profit organizations had been notified of this change in policy. He was surprised there were no representatives at this hearing. James W. Wolfe indicated they were notified when this went to the Commission. Eileen Morley spoke with many representatives from those organizations. Mr. Pico was concemed about the phasing out of the support. He felt there is a difference in the role of a public agency in providing public support and public services versus that of a private foundation that might be helping to fund and establish certain programs. He felt there are ongoing public service needs that can only be met by a public agency. He felt the phasing of support would have a negative impact on those programs. He asked that more information be provided as to which currently supported agencies would be negatively impacted by this new guideline. He believed the city has supported immunization through the Valley Community Health Center for infants and other programs when the County of Alameda has cut funding. He did not want those programs on a stepped-down formula. He felt some flexibility was being taken away from Council's ability to provide public support where needed. He wanted that portion of the staff recommendation tabled until more information was available. Ms. Acosta explained that there is a grant process to give money to certain groups but over the years funding for many of those groups has been transitioned into the Pleasanton City Council 11 01/04/00 Minutes