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MINUTES Page 5 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 19,2005 the BID assessment formation process, additional grant funding applied for and received for shuttle operations, and the expanded shuttle route. Mr. Sims noted that 100% of the businesses in the BID have paid the assessment. LINKS Shuttle Executive Director Gordon Galvan gave a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the LINKS Shuttle; funding, cost and rider information; and the need for continued operation of the Shuttle to serve the West San Leandro business community and residents and the Davis Street Family Resource Center. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Bella Comelo, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, speaking in support of the LINKS Shuttle and commenting on problems with AC Transit service. Catherine Brewer, representing the Davis Street Family Resource Center, addressed the City Council, reading a letter on behalf of Executive Director Rose Padilla Johnson. Ms. Padilla Johnson's letter expressed support for the LINKS Shuttle for both CalWorks recipients and workers in West San Leandro. DeeAnn Louis, North Face employee, addressed the City Council on behalf of herself and seven co-workers. She commented that the LINKS Shuttle provides North Face employees with economical and reliable transportation to work and to local businesses. She commented favorably regarding the service and drivers. Bertha Santos, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to retain the Shuttle and commenting that AC Transit Line 55 "takes too much time." Elvera Gonzalez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of the Shuttle. She commented on the friendly, helpful service provided by the Shuttle drivers and the need for the Shuttle by low-income wage earners like herself. Michael Jacobowitz, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in opposition to the BID. He commented that there are defects in the process, including businesses which are leaving San Leandro but still allowed to vote. He commented that the program overhead is too high, and the City should supervise the program. Mr. Jacobowitz further commented that the protest votes which have been cast using his form are votes for continuing protest and disestablishment ofthe BID. Michelle Jeter, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding problems with AC Transit service and the superior safety of the LINKS Shuttle service. She urged the Council to retain the LINKS. Darryl Ray, Alpha Innotech Corporation, addressed the City Council in support of the LINKS service. He commented that he and his employees have used the service. Mr. Ray stated that business owners in San Leandro have received benefit from being in this community, and it is important to give back to the community.