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AYES: Councilmember Larsen, Councilmember Waldeck, Mayor Corrigan Mayor Pro Tem HgMootlian, Councilmember Radford NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Council Recessed at 6:54 p.m. Council Reconvened to Open Session at 7:01 p.m. The Council now returned to consider Item 4.A. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution Increasing Sewer Service Charges in Both Palo Alto and Los Altos Sewer Basins (Staff. R. Chiu) Mayor Corrigan opened the Public Hearing. Public Works Director Richard Chiu presented the staff report. Mayor Corrigan read into the record the following: "When the Town increases its sewer service charges, it must follow the majority protest process under Proposition 218. Under this process, the Town cannot increase charges if a majority of the parcel owners subject to the charges present written protests. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the clerk will determine whether a majority protest exists in this instance. If you have a written protest, please submit it to the clerk before the conclusion of the hearing." Council discussion then ensued. Ex Parte Communications. Councilmember Larsen stated that he has been on the ad hoc sewer committee with several citizens advising and constructing sewer plans for the Town; there were several meetings on this topic to discuss the situation; he also disclosed that he has discussed proposed increases extensively and believes it is the best approach; he spoke with members of staff and the Finance and Investment Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Harpootlian stated that he attended the study session that the Town had for this topic and there were four or six residents at that meeting. There were no other disclosures. A Los Altos Hills resident spoke and questioned why the larger increases are necessary. Council discussion ensued. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2015