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4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NONE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing to introduce new water rates. (1204-02) Affidavit of Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the City Clerk Department. REPORT: Director of Finance, September 14, 1992 Finance Director Ramchandani presented the staff report and through overhead slides, illustrated past, present and future water rate structures and actual costs. Director Ramchandani advised that Redwood City had not raised rates over the last three years, but due to lower water consumption and lower revenues, the City now had to pass on the 110% increase by the City's supplier, the City of San Francisco. Director Ramchandani advised that the new structure established a Life Line Rate of 1-5 units in a billing cycle, and the pass through would be charged equally per unit to all water customers inside and outside the city limits, except the Life Line customers. Director Ramchandani described projected deficit and deferment of improvements and maintenance, and demonstrated how Redwood City rates would still compare favorably with surrounding cities. In response to questions from Councilman Murray, City Attorney Schricker advised that the reference to Redwood Shores in the proposed resolution was a historical reference and a part of the Municipal Code and would be addressed when the Code is revisited and revised. Mayor La Berge opened the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. and invited anyone who wished to speak to please do so. The following people addressed the Council: Mary Ann Hanson, Turnsworth Avenue, Redwood City, asked why the percentage increase was not the same for everyone. Councilman Greenalch, chairman of the Council Water Committee, answered that the intent of the increase was to have water customers pay only for the actual increase per unit charged to Redwood City from its supplier, the City of San Francisco. Nita Spangler, Edgewood Road, Redwood City, spoke about the need to charge actual costs and not keep rates artificially low or defer maintenance or improvements; and, described the need for a new filtration plant in Hetch Hetchy, and other investments in the infrastructure. Regular Meeting Minutes September 14, 1992 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page No. 187 ,.. ._-,. _. ...