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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting-July 18, 2005 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A. Matter ofhnposing Liens for Non-Payment of Delinquent 2004-05 Sewer Service and Weed Abatement Charges, and 2005 Business License Fees (permits the City to place delinquent charges on the applicable fiscal year 2005-06 Alameda County secured property tax roll). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave an overview of the item and introduced Assistant to the City Manager Cynthia Battenberg. Ms. Battenberg provided additional information on the list of properties proposed for lien. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Steve Shepherd, property owner of 630 Williams St., addressed the City Council, commenting that he rents the property to a business, and stating that he feels it is unfair that the delinquent fees will be passed through to him as the property owner. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, agreeing with the previous speaker and commenting that he feels the meeting proceedings are being rushed. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Nardine asked whether the business or the property owner would be liable if a business within the West San Leandro Business hnprovement District failed to pay its fee. City Manager J ermanis indicated that he would ask the City Attorney to research the question and report back to the Council. Councilmember Santos commented on property owners that he believes have not been given adequate notice that their properties are subject to lien. Mr. J ermanis indicated that City staff will work with property owners to determine whether the liens have been levied properly. Some members of the Council expressed interest in reviewing the current process of imposing liens on property owners for non-payment of fees and expressing concern regarding the fairness of this practice. Mr. Jermanis noted that the process is not new, and property owners are made aware that there is a problem well before they receive the public hearing notice regarding the lien.