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296 Mayor Bury noted the presence of former Mayor Sidney Herkner, and presently a member of the Board of Directors, South County Garbage Disposal District, and invited him to speak on a matter that would come before the Council of Mayors the following day. Mr. Herkner reported that the Board had met that day, and referred to a letter addressed to the city councils in the county from M. D. Tarshes, County Manager, which had included a proposed joint powers agreement regarding solid waste management. He said it was discussed at some length and motion was made that the Board did not have objections to approval of this agreement. He indicated there were additional points he felt should be spelled out, and after additional discussion, he voted in favor for the sake of unity; however, he was concerned about the generality of the proposed agreement and felt it overlooked provision for disposal of rubbish such as garden clippings, etc., as opposed to garbage. He gave comparisons of usage by Redwood City residents of the South County Disposal Site on Marsh Road, and that of neighboring cities, and apparently Redwood City uses the site more than all the rest combined. He was concerned with the way in which the agreement is written, which gives the County authority to tell Redwood City where it can dispose of rubbish, and suggested alternatives. It was anticipated that eventually Ox Mountain would be the primary disposal site for the County. Councilman Petersen, who was expected to represent Council in Mayor Bury's place at the Council of Mayors meeting, asked that in the event the matter came to a vote at that meeting, Council inform him if there was a specific action they wished taken. In additional discussion, the consensus was that while the concept was acceptable, no definite position be taken until additional information is available. Mayor Bury asked that Mr. Herkner provide a written report and recommendation for consideration by Council, and expressed appreciation of Council for Mr. Herkner's efforts and diligence. C014MUNICATIONS : County of San Mateo, Mr. Tarshes, County Manager, concerning proposed joint agreement for disposal problems. (Copy submitted to Council) Southern Pacific Transportation Company, re application before Public Utilities Commission to increase passenger fares. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, San Mateo office, advising preliminary population count for Redwood City at 54,170. Personal appearance by Mr. Andrew Bacigalupi criticizing delay in letters of thanks to the Citizens Advisory Committee, Councilman Keckley moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. MARIAN MCCRINDLE, City Clerk