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distributed and the commercial bins will also be in place by April 10. Mayor Fulp said he had requested, and it will be on the Agenda for April 4, a presentation from the Public Works Department on the Plan to implement the refuse service, both residential and commercial; including what rates will be charged for the City's service. Mayor Fulp said he had asked for the presentation and asked that it receive Council approval. He said the way he sees and understand this issue, the private haulers would continue to serve until an approved plan is in place and that approved plan will not be in place until at least April 4, 1995. Mayor Fulp said he is now hearing that flyers will be sent out and that the City is going to take over regardless of whether an approved plan is in place or not. Mayor Fulp asked if the contingency was still in place, to have the private haulers continue service so that the transition can be implemented smoothly. Superintendent Rivera replied "yes". Councilmember Sandoval said he recalled that this matter would not have to come back to the Council for further approval, unless the rates are to affect the entire City. Councilmember Sandoval said he did not want anyone to think this was to be reconsidered at a future date; this matter had been decided. Mayor Fulp said perhaps the word "approval" is incorrect and just Council concurrence is necessary. Councilmember Sandoval said a status report by staff is all that is necessary, it does not require any concurrence. City Manager Martinez stated that Superintendent Rivera has been doing a tremendous job and his sphere of influence has been expanded. Mr. Martinez said he and the Director will work very closely to have the plan in place for the Council; however, the staff of the department has been working in record time and on their own time, knocking on doors, notifying the people of what will be required as far as containers, etc. Mr. Jesse Valdivia, Sr., 644 East "C" Street, spoke on behalf of the Taxpayers Association, saying they are opposed to the City approving an MOU with the County of San Bernardino for the hospital. Mr. Charles Jackson, 2568 East Topanga Way, said Councilmember Sandoval commented with regard to a senior citizens discount. Mr. Jackson said he understood that at one time there was a 10% senior discount and that it was discontinued because it was against the law. Mr. Jackson asked how can this be legal now. Mr. Jackson stated that the Police Chief's salary was cut by $10,000 and said if the package on budget cuts did not include a comparable cut for all department heads, that it should. City Attorney Biggs said there cannot be a discount for senior 4 VI n - . 11,995,