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302 Councilwoman Garcia stated that although the City may be in compli- ance at the present time, this may not hold true in the future, and she felt it would be beneficial to the City to adopt the pretreatment ordinance as required by the E.P.A. After additional discussion, moved by Councilwoman Garcia, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to approve Staff's recommendation with regard to the proposed pretreatment ordinance as outlined. Motion carried, with Mayor Huntoon voting NO. Refuse Division Rate Increase Mr. McGee reported on conceptual approval of an increase in Refuse rates, advising that on February 7, 1983, the Utilities Commission recommended the following actions regarding trash rates: 1)that twice weekly residential service be maintained; 2) that residential and commercial charge rates be increased; 3) that a franchise fee be imposed on private haulers in the City of Colton. Mr. McGee continued the Community Services Department conducted a survey of citizens to determine their preference regarding residen- tial pickup. We received 2,712 responses out of approximately 8,000 forms sent. Of these responses, 759 preferred to retain twice week- ly pickup with increased rates, and 1,916 preferred once a week pick- up without a rate increase. Mr. McGee said before preparing the necessary ordinance revisions and resolutions for Council consideration and approval, Staff needs direction from the Council regarding some basic questions, as follows: Does the City want to continue picking up refuse, or contract out that work. If the Council wants to continue trash pickup, it is essential that we have a minimum of three additional new vehicles ready for operation on July 1, 1983• If the Council desires to continue pickup, authorization should also be given to request bids on vehicles prior to the end of the fiscal year. We estimate the vehicles, if purchased, to cost about $275,000, or, if leased on a five year closed end lease, to cost about $70,000 per year for five years. 2. If the Council desires to continue pickup, the choices must be made between once a week or twice a week residential pickup. If twice a week residential pickup is continued, the charge rate should be increased to $5.50 per month. Commercial pickup rates should be increased to $1.40 per yard independent of residential pickup, and a 10% franchise fee should be imposed on all haulers operating within the City. 3. If the Council desires to go to once a week pickup, the monthly residential charge rate can remain at the current $4.00 per month. Commercial rates would be increased to $1.40 and the franchise fee applied to the permit haulers. Mr. McGee also referred to a three-page report dated February 7, 1983, sent to the Utilities Commission, entitled "Evaluation of Refuse Collection in the City of Colton", and cost schedules enti- tled 11111 Reduced Cost Alternatives" and 11#2 Increased Rate Alterna- tives". Discussion then followed among Council Members and Staff with regard to once a week pickup and no increase in rates; twice a week pickup with an increase in rates; having the refuse service contracted out; and the necessity of purchasing additional refuse trucks. Councilman Rehrer moved that this matter be referred back to Staff for additional information and costs involved, and report back to the City Council at the meeting scheduled for April 5, 1983. Motion seconded by Councilman Rios. L� 1i i' e 3