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6.1.A. - Page 7 <br />Natalia Kozu Bov, a resident for 30 years and a senior, expressed her appreciation for <br />local government, but opposes the garbage rate increase. She spoke about not <br />understanding the increase by percentages, made comparisons between the previous <br />service provider and the current one, said service should go back to once a week for <br />garbage collection and once every two weeks for greens (recyclable) collection, and <br />that there should be no increases. She said there has been no increase in social <br />security and questioned what the penalty might be if one cannot pay something she <br />does not want to happen. <br />M/S Ira /Pierce to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. <br />Dr. Bell said that staff is looking at the composition of the Board and the JPA agreement <br />and what it would take to change its composition. This will come back via the Utilities <br />Committee and staff found out there is a Strategic Planning session of the SBWMA and <br />that is an opportunity to share the City's position. Dr. Bell also added that Brian Ponty <br />and Mike Gibbons have been asked to look at some projections of the rates being <br />considered and will come back to the Utilities Committee. <br />One Council Member said that he would like to look at other alternatives including other <br />types of oversight approaches instead of elected officials. This Council Member would <br />like to see options on the table. This Council Member would like to hear more about the <br />hazardous waste fee. One Council Member did not want to include this fee. One <br />Council Member talked about the transition and how there were challenges shifting <br />providers and how the logistics did not go smoothly. <br />Council shared concerns with the future charges and how jurisdictions will match <br />mandates. Another Council Member also noted that the change in provider was <br />difficult. This Council Member appreciates Recology's dedication and attendance of all <br />the meetings to make sure they are responsive. One Council member thanked the <br />community members who came out tonight and appreciated the input. Mayor Aguirre <br />expressed her preference to have elected officials at the SBWMA board, she would also <br />like to review efficiencies because Redwood City asked our employees to make <br />sacrifices and concessions. Another Council Member concurred with having elected <br />officials in this board. <br />M/S Bain /Ira to approve the solid waste rate increase but exclude the hazardous waste <br />fee. One Council Member wants to have a five -year forecast and his focus is on the <br />future. The Vice Mayor would like a mid -year update and he would like to have staff and <br />a group of possibly elected officials represented at the SBWMA Board. The Vice Mayor <br />also noted that the closure of Ox Mountain will be an issue in 2018, 2020 and 2030 and <br />he wants to plan for such fact now. <br />Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. <br />There was Council consensus on reviewing the possibility of having elected <br />officials at the SBWMA board and looking at efficiencies as discussed. <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD January 9, 2012 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />