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. - - migration to the end of the month pick-up service led to decreased use of weekly service which led to decreased revenues. '-- Mr. Day described BFI's proposal of alternating weekly pick-ups of green waste and recyclables instead of the end of the month service; and the continued special pick-ups for a fee, and the two semi-annual ITee pick-ups. Gino Gasparini, BFI, explained the process for approval of the proposals, getting all the cities of the JPA on board, and agreed that October 1 was optimistic. Councilman Claire stated he received 22 calls regarding the end-of the month service, that it was very important to the people of Redwood City, and asked BFI to do some research on lifeline rates. MEMO 2/6/96 2) Open public hearing; Mayor Hartnett declared the public hearing open at 9:24 p.m. 3) Hear public comment; Mayor Hartnett called upon those in the audience who had submitted speaker's cards and wished to address this issue. --- Jack Anthony, 1216 Johnson Street, asked the Council for specific details as to why an 8.5% increase was needed, and justification for taking away the end of the month service that was so popular. Mr. Anthony added that it is tough on seniors now and asked for more information on the lifeline rate. Trish Nordby, 2025 Jefferson, co-chair of the Roosevelt Homeowners Association, expressed the concern of her neighbors about a proposed service change, especially in light of a rate increase. Steve Howard, 907 Katherine Street, asked Council to explain what incentives to cut costs or keep costs down does a monopoly have, and if Council does not agree to the proposed rate increase, what other collection agencies are available? 4) Close public hearing; MIS: HOW ARD/RUSKIN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE AND HEARING CLOSED AT 9:32 P.M. MINUTE ORDER NO. 96-028 "'-" MINUTE BOOK NO. 54 Special Meeting Minutes Page No. 061 February 5, 1996 Page 9