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MINUTES SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1993 The City Council of the City of San Leandro met in an Adjourned Session in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date at 8:00 p.m. , Mayor Faria presiding. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Corbett, Kerr, Myers, Perry, Polvorosa; Mayor Faria ABSENT: None 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. None 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Matter of Adoption of City Manager's Proposed Budget, 1993-94 Fiscal Year, Including Proposed Changes in Fees. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, discussion began with the: - Resolution Amending Title 12, Chapter 5 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Relating to Fees, Charges and Classification of Users for Sewer Services Provided in Accordance with the Uniform Wastewater Discharge Regulations (adjusts sewer services user fees and charges, effective July 1, 1993) . Bob Taylor, Public Works Services Director, said State and Federal regulations require that any municipal agency that receives grant funds must complete a study every two years to ensure funds are adequate to operate the facility and ensure replacement. He introduced Craig Lawson, the City consultant. Craig Lawson said he has been preparing these studies for the City for the past five years. He said the studies are based on the Full Cost of Service philosophy. He said San Leandro's facility was built in the 30's, when the sewer flow was much higher than today. He said the rate of flow has decreased, primarily in the industrial area; and, as a result, there are certain fixed costs that can be reduced and certain fixed costs that cannot be reduced. He said staff is looking at ways