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399 habits if savings are to be made from reducing City services; and the possibility of reducing Street Sweep- ing on a trial basis to attempt to make a saving. Margaret Carli, Emerald Hill Road, suggested the City pick up leaves, compost them and sell the material. Mr. Pusich advised that large compost deposits create a health hazard because of odors, flies and other un- desirable insects, and suggested that those who would not pick up leaves on their own property are unlikely prospects as customers for leaf mold. Mr. Pusich also stated that the cost of a compost operation would ex- ceed the cost of hauling leaves away as at present. Ron Soucy, suggested that leaves which will collect becau"-se of the reduction in street sweeping, will create storm drain problems and no saving will be realized. Andy Bacigalupi, (see above), suggested the Public Works Department should operate with more flexibility rather than maintain a rigid schedule for street sweeping. Mr. Fales explained that the schedule is for the leaf- falling season only and operates on the basis of experi- ence. Mr. Fales also observed that labor unions limit flexibility of workers in municipal operations as well as in private organizations. ,.. . Carl A. Tagler, 44 Parker, Atherton, described the con- duct or street sweeping activities in the Town of Atherton. It was observed that if the Council approves a reduc- tion in the Street Sweeping Program, residents should be notified both of the reduction of service and of the fact that it was undertaken to achieve a tax savings. Zuma Francis, stated that cities have to operate in the same market as everyone else and costs are rising. Mrs. Francis suggested people might ask to have their wages rolled back also. Gordon Williams, 1731 Alameda de las Pulgas, spoke in opposition To the motion, stating that street conditions in the City will deteriorate if street sweeping services are reduced. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Barrett, Leipzig, Norris, Rhodes Noes : Councilmen Henderson, Williams and Mayor Weymouth (The Council recessed from 11:30 to 11:40 a.m. ) Frank Esposito (see above), described his experiences in attempting to obtain information from County offices with regard to the amount anticipated to be available to the City from property taxes this year, and inquired as to where the City Manager had been able to obtain figures. -6- Budget Study 5/31/75