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John Spotomo, 1028 Harmony Lane, Redwood City, presented pictures of <br />existing structures which were used for the design of the proposed home and reviewed <br />the details of design and materials. He clarified that the roof would be a matte dark green <br />corrugated metal, which is non-reflecting. He also said the chimney will be painted <br />metal. There is not much rock on the ranch, so the house will replicate an adobe look. <br />He pointed out the road to the house on a drawing. <br /> <br />Ms. Ayala asked staff to comment on the water tank road. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said the road is already in and is more visible than the road to the <br />Spotorno house because it is on top of the ridge to avoid grading. It may be possible to <br />add landscaping to soften visibility in the future. <br /> <br />There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Dennis, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to authorize the <br />Mayor to sign the draft letter to Alameda County. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, Michelotti, Pico, and Mayor Tarver <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br />There was a break at 8:35 p.m. <br /> <br />The meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m. <br /> <br />Item 6c <br />Taxi Cab Rate Increase (SR 00:011) <br /> <br />Police Chief Tim Neal presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Mayor Tarver invited public testimony. <br /> <br /> Reza Ghorbani, 3596 B Utah Street, supported the staff report. The rate increase <br />is justified because gas prices, insurance rates, police permit fees, and other costs of <br />operation have gone up. He requested Council to consider a limit on the number of taxi <br />cab companies in the city. He believed there is free enterprise and felt the cab companies <br />should set their own rates and let the public decide which to use. <br /> <br /> Harry Mann also supported the rate increase for the same reasons stated by Mr. <br />Ghorbani and in the staff report. <br /> <br /> Sharif Akbari, 2008 Broadmoor Street, opposed the rate increase because of <br />effects on the taxi drivers. The various permit costs are already too high for the drivers. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 9 01/04/00 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />