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impacted with the rate increase, but that the commercial sector recycling in the <br /> low 20's should be. She stated that the City should focus on the wood and other <br /> materials coming out of the construction sites. She stated that the City must <br /> address global warming and wants to see the steps taken toward carbon dioxide <br /> reduction with transportation, recycling, and energy issues. She commended the <br /> water saving toilet program. <br /> Andrew Komornicki, longtime resident, protested the increase and asked how the <br /> increase of 11% can be sustainable. <br /> Merrily Robinson stated that the Styrofoam vendor, FP International, received an <br /> enforcement citation because the wind was blowing the material into the storm <br /> drains. She suggested that maybe the City could support a better storage system. <br /> M/S Bain/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> voice vote. <br /> Council Members asked questions about the rate increase relative to the can size. <br /> Utilities Committee Chair Ira further explained the rate increase and <br /> recommendation. Council assured the community that many of the issues raised, <br /> have been raised by the Utilities Committee and Council and will be discussed <br /> going forward in the RFP process. <br /> Chad Wilson, General Manager of Allied Waste, stated that in reference to <br /> recycling of Styrofoam, he is working with SBWMA to find alternative programs for <br /> recycling that material. He confirmed that FP International was the company used <br /> and he continues to pursue this topic. He stated the Styrofoam must be baled with <br /> a corrugated end, sandwiched together, and bagged <br /> M/S Bain/Foust to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. The motion passed by a <br /> unanimous voice vote. <br /> Council strongly encouraged the General Manager to pursue the customer service <br /> concerns. Council stated that a customer service software program was first <br /> implemented in Redwood City and Allied Waste has since adopted the system. <br /> The City telephone no. to call for service issues is 780-7210. <br /> M/S Howard/Hartnett to: <br /> Approve by resolution a 10.75% rate increase effective February 1, 2007. For <br /> typical residential customers who have one 32-gallon container picked up once a <br /> week, the increase will amount to $1.82 per month. <br /> ADOPT RESOLUTION 14771 ESTABLISHING RATES OF CHARGES FOR SANITARY <br /> INSPECTIONS, COLLECTIONS, RECYCLING AND REMOVAL OF REFUSE IN THE <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ MARCH 26, 2007 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />