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increases was known. Council also asked that those costs be absorbed into last year's budget, but that needs to be adjusted upward now to reflect true costs. The treatment costs from SBSA have also gone up about 5%, most of which is driven by regulatory changes in the wastewater and discharge environment. There are also some program changes. The staff recommendation is for a 4% monthly increase in the basic charge from $19.57 to $20.35, effective November 28, 2002. Vice Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. Public Comment: Rudy Luca stated that although the report was good, he still feels that the timing is not good due to the economy and unemployment in the city. He stated that he does not believe the residents of Redwood City can afford to pay the increase. M/S Hartnett/Howard to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MIS Hartnett/Pierce to INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27.100 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGES; The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. (802) MINUTE ORDER 02-297 B. A Public Hearing on the Amendment of Water Basic Service Charge and confirmation of existing water conservation usage rates (item continued from 10/7'/02 meeting); Public Works Services Director Ingram stated for clarification that the Utilities Committee asked that staff highlight the fact that a fairly aggressive tiered block rate structure for water exists on the commodity side, which is not being changed tonight. Those rates range from $.88 currently for what is termed lifeline, the first ten units of water that is critical for humans, all the way up to a current rate of $2.50 per unit for usage above 76 units per billing period. Sometime in late October or early November, staff will present a package of several action items related to conservation program elements that have finally come together and are ready to bring forward for approval. Staff is recommending that the increase be 3- 1/2% to adjust for increase in costs, taking the monthly cost from $10.44 to $10.80 per month with no increases in water usage rates recommended at this time. The increase would be effective on November 28, 2002. The overall effect on a water bill at 15 units of use is a $.36 increase per month or 1.87% for the average user putting Redwood City 14% below median and 21% below average. Vice Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. REGULARMEETINGOF CITY COUNCILANDGENERAL OCTOBER 14, 2002 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 287