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that Bonnie Brae Terrace in Belmont was able to provide cable tv for its residents and Chairperson Lloyd asked if he could check with Bonnie Brae to see how they accomplished this task. Ms. Jones-Thomas said the City has bought five units on Rolison Road but noted it was not recommended that this housing include seniors because of security and transportation issues. The Lone Star site on Franklin Street is within a couple of years of construction and will include approximately 500 units. The Main-Middlefield Project will include 83 to 85 units and will be 30% senior housing. She stated the Housing and Human Concerns Committee will be dissolved at 5:00pm on January 16. Fourteen applications have been received for the nine seats on the committee. Interviews with the City Council will be held on January 23 and appointments will be made January 30. ITEM 1-DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE RATES Financial Services Manager Judy Somers spoke about the proposed increase in garbage collection rates for Redwood City residents. She explained that fees to the City have increased due to cost of landfill and requirements for disposing of garbage. Costs at Ox Mountain have increased 50% alone. Recycling efforts mandated by the State have also increased our costs. Previously rates were shared evenly by other cities but it was discovered that each city was providing different types of services. As a result, each city will have their own rate based on what services will be provided. Proposed increases include an increase of 4.84% (or .50 cents) for a 40 gallon container; 10.5% for two 40 gallon containers; 60% for a 60 gallon container; Lifeline rates for one 20 gallon container would be reduced from $7.91 to $5.14 or 35%. Commissioner Anthony suggested publicizing the proposed rates before it gets approved by the City Council so that seniors and low income residents have a chance to speak out and mitigate the increases. The Commissioners discussed the fact that more recycling education needs to be done for the public and what opportunities there are to reduce their garbage output. It was suggested that BFI speak to seniors to help in their recycling efforts and also to the Senior Affairs Commission. ITEM 3 -TRANSPORTATION The Transportation Committee rescheduled their meeting for January 20 at 10:00am in the conference room of the Resource Building.