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CITY COUNCIL MINUTE - April 6, 1983 L( F. GEnmzAL ORDERS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (continued) `I► 2. Solid Waste Management Authority - Councilman Allison Allison presented a report on the North Santa Clara County Solid Waste Management Authority dated 3/31/83 (on file at Tuan Hall). The report included background information on the Sk.%, status of existing landfill sites, transportation of solid waste, administration of the SL@4A Board and FY 1983-84 budget for the SM,%. In addition to recamwnding that the Council begin to explore alternative methods of dealing with long-term solid waste disposal, Allison further recommended that the Council request an amendment to the Joint Pa,ers Agreemnt to Article IV, Para- graph B, Sub -Paragraph 3 to the effect that a withdrawing party is liable for only those costs associated with the feasibility study. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to evaluate the possibility of an amencbmnt to Article IV, Paragraph B, Sub -Paragraph 3 of the JPA and if necessary to prepare such an amenclnent, as recommended in Allison's memo dated 3/31/83. G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Appointment to Environmental Design, Parks and Recreation Committee MOTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Hillestad and passed unanimously to appoint Richard Swan to the Fawironmental Design, Parks and Recreation Cammfttee. g 2. Study Session to discuss Priorities - Set Date A study session was scheduled for Monday, April 11, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss priorities. 3. PG&E Representative - Plan for Droved Service Stan Thomas and Brian Iahenev PG&E representatives, addressed the Council con- cerning progress in Town regarding electrical service and continuity of service. They noted that the tree -trimming project aas basically canpleted, a detailed walking patrol of the overhead lines had been undertaken and protective devices were being installed to help reduce restoration time (i.e. reclosure devices and sectionalizers). Shortages of manpower and equipment had contributed to delays during the severe winter months; however, September was seen as the completion date for several projects in Town. Concerning the area of communication, it was noted that in June the Mountain View and Sunnyvale offices were consolidating with the Cupertino office. With better equipment it was hoped this move world result in better service for the PG&E customers. Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, hoped PG&E would emulate Palo Alto's service to its customers which in Na. Soul's opinion was excellent. Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road, asked what percentage of outages were ue to tree problems. The response was 90-45%. C.Z