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Mr. Hutton then reviewed the alternatives and financial impact, advising the fund account supporting dump charges will need to be increased by $120,000 to $238,000 per year, even if no other tipping rate or opera- tional increase were considered for the current fiscal year; or reduced services should be considered to offset the increase in dumping fees. Mr. Hutton stated the proposed FY91-92 residential refuse collection fee is $13.96 per month or a 28% increase over the current fee. The propoposed commercial collection fee also represents a 28% increase. Mr. Hutton stated alternatives to landfill disposal must be a priority now, not only to hopefully decrease landfill tipping costs, but to re- duce the total environmental impact related to landfills. Material re- covery facilities, or resource recovery, is the primary goal and, al- though it is becoming increasingly accepted by individuals, the private industry needs to increase its need for recyclable materials, creating a more stable market for this resource. Mr. Hutton concluded Staff recommends the City Council waive full read- ing and pass First Reading of Ordinance No. 0-18-91, setting Refuse Rates for both commercial and residential pickup. Mayor Gonzales asked if anyone present desired to speak on this matter. Councilman Rehrer stated he would not be in favor of raising these rates. Moved by Councilman Lofy, seconded by Mayor Gonzales, to close the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Councilman Lofy asked if this matter has been reviewed by the Utilities commission. City Manager Stratton stated the Utilities Commission has been involved with a portion of the increase in the rates. Mrs. Stratton suggested the Council consider First Reading of the Ordinance, and this matter could be returned to the Utilities Commission for their review before final adoption of the Ordinance. Mr. Henry Mendoza, 464 West I'M" Street, Colton, said he felt this matter should go back to the Utilities Commission for discussion. Moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Lofy, to refer the proposed Sanitation Rate increase matter to the Utilities Commission for discussion and review. Unanimous vote. Recycling Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. .1 AU G 2 0 1991