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<br /> 8. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> A. Water Utility Service Rates and Charges <br /> PWS Director Ingram explained the recommendations stating that although not <br /> mentioned in the staff report there is an obligation to use the Proposition 218 <br /> notification process as part of the annual rate setting. Given this change, the <br /> recommendation is to open the public hearing and leave it open until June 5, <br /> allowing for mailing and the 45-day period, so that anyone needing to learn more <br /> or protest may take advantage of that process. He further explained the Council <br /> Utilities committee's recommendation as outlined in the staff report. <br /> Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. <br /> Public Comment: <br /> John Lowe, Treasurer of a homeowners' association on Chelsea Way, stated that <br /> there are two rate structures, commercial and residential. He further stated that in <br /> his case there are 100 residences supplied by three meters and very quickly <br /> escalates to the high use rate of $4.32. He proposed a third rate that recognizes <br /> the number of residences supplied in order to keep the rates more reasonable. <br /> The average per household of 2.25 units is within the lifeline, but the entire bill is <br /> at top rate with a total of up to 225 units in one billing period. <br /> M/S Howard/Bain to continue the public hearing. The motion passed by a <br /> unanimous voice vote by those present. <br /> M/S Bain/Aguirre to: <br /> 1. Open the Public Hearing, receive the staff report and presentation, hear <br /> public comments, and continue the Hearing until the Council meeting of <br /> June 5, 2006; <br /> 2. Direct staff to conduct a Proposition 218 notification process to property <br /> owners. <br /> 3. On June 5, hear any additional public comments, and close the Public <br /> Hearing. <br /> The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present with <br /> Council Member Ira and Vice Mayor Foust absent. MINUTE ORDER 06-70 <br /> B. Downtown parking in-lieu fee <br /> Downtown Coordinator Zack explained the report. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S Hartnett/Aguirre to adopt the attached Resolution, which establishes a <br /> parking in-lieu fee for development in Downtown. <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 3,2006 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> .- <br />