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required, council sentiment suggested that due to the large turnout of interested citizens audience participation be allowed. 00 NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Corbett and carried unanimously that thirty minutes of discussion be allowed. Floor participation included Mrs. Robert Moody, 12858 La Barranca, Mr. Steve Purcell of Los Altos, Mrs. Lois Bogle, 2000 Page Mill Road, Mrs. Robert Leonard of Palo Alto, Mrs. Millie Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera, Mr. Harlow Williams, Newbridge Road, Mr. George Hays, 26735 St. Francis Drive, Mrs. Mark Hinton, 11571 Buena Vista Drive, Mrs. Irma Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road, Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, Mr. Vincent Otto, 26955 Orchard Hill Lane, Mr. Frank Wheeler, 27174 Elena Road and Mr. J. G. Gable, 11011 Magdalena Avenue. Councilman Grabowski stated his opposition to the Regional Park proposal stems from the denial to the electorate the privilege of expressing their opinion at the polls. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF DON T. HIBNER (January 1973). Council concurred that this item be deferred until the next meeting. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE - IAS ALTOS GARBAGE CO. Staff noted that the Los Altos Garbage Company has asked for a rate increase to be effective immediately, raising the minimum one can service from $1.90 per month to $3.40 per month. Mr, Paul Myers representing the Los Altos Garbage Company noted the contract executed in February, 1966 provided for regular rate reviews and allowed for a possible rate increase after three years or in 1969. He emphasized that this was the first rate increase requested and stated that although labor rates were $26.02 per day in 1965 and $39.54 per day in 1969, they had attempted to avoid an increase. He noted that this amounted to a 52% increase in wages over the contract period and that starting in July this would reflect a 65% increase when per day pay exceeds $43. In addition to the rising labor costs he pointed out the extra operating costs incurred by the equipment within the Town due to the distance between homes, the hilly terrain which results in more wear and tear and fuel consumption. Theunc11 discussion that ensued noted that current garbage rates in the area comnr:red to the Town's $1.90/Mo. - 1 Can Minimum were: V,odside - $3.20/mo - 1 Can Minimum Tortola Valley - 3.20/mo - 1 Can Minimum ..zmty 2.00/mo - 1 Can Minimum 3.00/mo - 2 Can Minimum Los Altos - 2.50/mo - 2 Can Minimum Cupe-tino - 2.40/mo - 1 Can Inside or 2 Cans Outside Minimum Since the projected figures were unaudited and 18 months old, the Council requested [ that current figures be submitted to enable a more realistic analysis. e A letter from Mr. Charles Boyenga, 12425 Hilltop Drive, inquired whether pickup at one point for five residents would allow billing at the 1 house/30 can lower rate. -3-