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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes June 30, 2020 <br />review and bring current rate standards. Ms. Neel stated that many cities charge <br />fees to recover street maintenance but not charge in this manner. Ms. Neel stated <br />there was discussion in the work session to have a fee through the utility bill and <br />those fees charged cost recovery. Mayor Hughson stated she would like for more <br />trucking companies that are causing a lot of wear on our roads to pay instead of <br />doubling it for the few companies who have been paying. Ms. Kirwin, Community <br />Enhancement Initiatives Manager, stated the application fee is $100 and it's for <br />solid waste and not revenue generated by new construction. Mr. Lumbreras stated <br />that part of the dilemma is how to enforce the program. There are various trucks <br />for different businesses driving through the streets and not sure of an effective way <br />to administer the fee but staff can do more research. This alternative was a quicker <br />way to present to Council. Mr. Lumbreras stated that there were challenges in <br />terms to administering and operations. <br />Council Member Baker suggested to remove the word "waste" and make the <br />program just on "Commercial Hauler Permit", which would expand the program <br />to many more trucks. Dr. Mihalkanin agreed because many of these large trucks <br />are destroying some of our curbs and streets. Council agreed that that we should <br />look at this program and enforcement. Mayor Hughson noted that we know about <br />construction projects and they know, from bids for work, how many trucks with <br />what materials will be needed for the project. Council consensus is to see what <br />programs other cities may have. Mr. Lumbreras will see what can be done. Ms. <br />Derrick noted delivery trucks to bars and convenience stores. <br />As for the Waste Haulers, council consensus is that small increases over several <br />years may be in order, but not doubling the fee. <br />Council provided direction on the following items: <br />Tax Rate for FY21: to proceed with Scenario B - tax rate @ 7% growth. <br />Commercial Waste Hauler Permit: Council consensus is to proceed with a gradual <br />fee increases. Council also gave direction for staff to research construction haulers <br />on how many trucks will be used to build a project. In addition, we can look at <br />beer trucks and other local delivery trucks that are here every day. Council is also <br />interested on how it will be enforced. <br />Mayor Hughson stated that staff salaries will be left to City Manager's decision <br />and he will find a balanced budget. <br />Laurie Moyer, Director of Engineering provided the presentation on <br />City of San Marcos Page 7 <br />