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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 12 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting -- June 14,1999 Vice Mayor Galvan stressed that he feels passing a large rate increase after eight years is irresponsible. He further added that, if the Ciry Manager says he can have the City out of the garbage business in six months, the City Council should hold him to it. He concluded by stating, if the City could recoup $1.2 million by selling the service, why pass a rate increase? Council Member Glaze said giving the Ciry Manager only six months to get out of the garbage business would place negotiations at risk and would result in an unfair negotiating posture. Tim Hansen, Finance Director, and Robert Rockett, Duector of Public Works Services, gave a presentation to the Ciry Council on the proposed rate increases. The City Council clarified that the City is getting close to meeting AB 939 goals. It was also noted there would be a 4% increase to restaurants to achieve the cost of services. It was also pointed out that these are not substantial increases. Council Member Grant commented on the need to survey the community regarding the issue of whether or not they want to keep the City's garbage service or go to privatization of service. Vice Mayor Galvan indicated he will not be supporting the proposed rate increases. He said he would only be supportive of increases to rates for recycling and drop boxes. In response to a City Council question, Mr. Rockett explained the Oro Loma service and rates as they relate to the City of San Leandro. The following Motion was then introduced: Minute Order No. 99-44, Matter of Criving Notice of Refuse Enterprise Fund Rate Increases (sets Public Hearing date of August 2, 1999, for a required Public Hearing, in accordance with Proposition 218, for adoption of property- related fees). (1051/1078/1934) The City Council approved the matter of giving notice of Refuse Enterprise Fund rate increases and set the required Public Hearing for August 2, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. M/S/C Loeffler and Lothrop. Ayes: 5; Noes: Galvan; Absent: Young Council Member Lothrop encouraged staff to make it very clear on the informational materials being sent out to the public that the proposed rate increases do not include an increase in service.