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i Another Council Member noted that Redwood City has had a conservative approach but still the fact remains that "there are many hands in the pie". This Council Member is appreciative of all the efforts from the public but it will not be easy to meet the requirements set by the legislature. This Council Member does not believe the way the garbage rates are set is correct because while Council is setting garbage rates, there are three different containers/services being picked up and provided. Another Council Member asked about the labor negotiations and employee costs to verify that the costs are contained. Mr. Gibbons asked Mr. Feldman to address this matter and he shared details about the migration and the rates and future projections. Another Council Member would like to look at having elected officials being on the SBWMA board versus staff from the 12 agencies. This Council Member believes that because this board makes decisions that directly impact the residents, they were elected to represent, then it is critical to have elected officials at the table. This Council Member would also like to consider economies of scale. Mayor Aguirre voiced support for consolidation of administration to generate savings. Another Council Member inquired about the legislation requiring jurisdictions to get to 75% diversion. Mr. Puccinelli said he believes this is tied to AB 939 prohibitions and financial penalties. Mayor Aguirre asked for a forecast of what the community can expect in the future so that the increases are not taken all at once and are not double digit. Mr. Gibbons said that for the short term the rate increases will be tied to the contract and what is upcoming is the Ox Mountain agreement and its renegotiation in 2018 and the tipping fees. Mayor Aguirre opened the Public Hearing consolidate administration services he proposed other approaches. Public Comment: Matthew Reising, a resident and treasurer of a homeowner's association with 162 units in Redwood City, said he has spoken with Recology representatives, attended community meetings by South Bay Recycling, South Bay Waste Management Authority, and the City. He likes some of the ideas Council has proposed that the fee not be based on the can size given the need for reduction in landfill. He has a better understanding of the proposed fee increases, but is in opposition to the proposed door- to-door hazardous waste collection fee since 95 percent of residents are unlikely to use it and unnecessary increases should be prevented. Melissa Aderi, a resident and homeowner, said she supported the fee increase last year as her family is in support of recycling, and she agrees with the statements made by the previous speaker in being against the door-to-door hazardous waste collection fee. She opined that it is unfortunate that residents are being penalized for choosing to use smaller cans and produce less waste and that the proposed increase is high given that many people have had no or little salary increase and some are unemployed. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD January 9, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 06