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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Item No.3 (continued) Jim Bewley, Manager, SBSA, referred to material provided to Council relating to operation of the system, its longevity, expansion planning and operating experience. Discussion followed and Mr. Smith, Mr. Bewley and Mr. Addiego replied to questions and commented concerning the fact that the proposed sewer rate does not include future construction but is for operations; that the only reserve is for operating; that phased increases were oot possible since it is unlawful to make a charge when the service was not available; the enthusiasum of Bay Area residents for the clean-up of the bay which is part of the cost; the fact that the only way rates can be reduced would be a subsidy from the general fund; the fact that operating costs are the same for all participants; the fact that collection costs within cities vary depending upon the age of the system and whether or oot pumps are required; and the fac t that other member agencies have adopted the new sewer rates. Mayor Stangel invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. MIS: BiagilMosher to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously and public hearing closed at 10: 10 p.m. In response to questions, Mr. Addiego reported how industrial usage is determined, and Mr. Bewley advised that "lifeline" rates are specifically prohibited by the Act. RESOLUTION AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 7529 RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE CHARGES Title read. MIS: Biagi/Britschgi RESOLUTION NO. 9191 adopted unanimously by roll call vote. ------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS None None ------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER 4. Bond Authorizations - General Improvement District No. 1-64 (per Council direction 7/19/82) Report of City Attorney 7/13/82 Reports of GID No. 1-64 Advisory Committee 8/3 and 8/23/82 Ron MacQuarrie, Chairman, GID No. 1-64 Advisory Committee, 558 Keelson Circle, referred to his Committee reports and to the recommendations contained in the report of August 23 distributed this evening. Mr. MacQuarrie read the report and commented upon its contents. In response to question regarding the $14 million recommended for "Unspecified emergency requirements", Mr. MacQuarrie said that the reference is to Redwood Peninsula only. Jack Murray, 568 Seahorse Lane, President, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association (RSHA) said that while Council has stated that it is not their intention to use the bond authorization (see Minute Order (181-86), he would prefer to have the entire authorization eliminated. Mr. Murray suggested that funds from other agencies liQuId probably become available in the event of emergencies. Discussion followed and in response to question, City Manager Smith stated that there is potential for seismic damage to levees, etc. in Redwood Shores, and it might be irresponsible to eliminate what might be necessary to solve problems quickly. Attention was called to the landslide situation in Pacifica and the current levee breaks in the Delta. Reg.Mtg. 8/23/82 Page 5 ~".~.~----~~-,..----"---~-----~~~,~."----- ~.~,~------~~,,-----~, ~- /' ~\