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He opined that we have a unique system with Hetch Hetchy and he related one recent <br /> experience where a fire hydrant was corroded due to age. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance amending Redwood City Code <br /> Section 38.5 –Water Service Charge. <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDING SECTION <br /> 38.5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO <br /> WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES <br /> Council asked questions of Mr. Jensen regarding the macro level and Mr. Jensen <br /> responded. He shared some additional good news on the Public Utilities Commission. <br /> Another Council Member thanked Mr. Jensen for what he presented and recognized an <br /> award on Water Conservation and found this to be a timely presentation. Mr. Ezel then <br /> explained that the goal of Redwood City is to keep our infrastructure reliable and solid. <br /> M/S Gee/Seybert to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried by voice vote. <br /> One Council Member justified the work of the Utilities Commission and how this is a <br /> tremendous challenge. Vice Mayor Gee made comments of gratitude to the Members of <br /> the Community. <br /> City Clerk Vonderlinden reported that 32 letters were received in protest. <br /> M/S Seybert/Ira to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance. Motion carried <br /> unanimously by electronic vote. MINUTE ORDER 12-088 <br /> B. Approval of Sewer Service Charges. (802) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance amending Redwood <br /> City Municipal Code Section 27.100—Sewer Service Charges. <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY AMENDING <br /> SECTION 27.100 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF <br /> REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICE <br /> CHARGE <br /> Mr. Kyaw, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the report and he started by <br /> thanked Ms. Marilyn Harang for her contributions to this matter and the entire Public <br /> Works Division. He also thanked Bill Ekern, Director of Community Development and <br /> Russell Nahara, Management Analyst for their assistance with the presentation <br /> (presentation on file). He then covered the collection and waste water services and how <br /> South Bayside System Authority (SBSA is a joint power authority). He noted that the <br /> entire Sewer system is supported by an Enterprise Fund. He then covered the issues <br /> impacting the rates and why the proposed sewer rate increase is needed. He also <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 108 <br />