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MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 19, 2005 Jorge Duarte, Duarte Drywall, addressed the City Council in support of the LINKS Shuttle. Mr. Duarte commented regarding the importance of the Shuttle service to his business and employees, as well as the savings in time, money, gas and parking. Harry Burks, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of the LINKS Shuttle. He commented that he and his father use the Shuttle, and it would create a financial hardship for many riders if the Shuttle was discontinued. Virginia Collins, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of the LINKS Shuttle. She submitted a petition with over 500 names of Shuttle riders who request that the Shuttle be retained. Ismael Reyna, Oakland resident, addressed the City Council in support of the LINKS Shuttle. Mr. Reyna commented that he works at the San Leandro Marina, and the LINKS service is perfect for him. He urged the Council to retain the Shuttle service. Stephanie Brooks, Copper Harbor Company, addressed the City Council in support of the Shuttle. Ms. Brooks stated that she has ridden the Shuttle for two years, and it is a great benefit for West San Leandro residents, businesses and employees. She commented regarding reliability issues with AC Transit's service. Rick Rodrigues, Oceanic Worldwide USA, addressed the City Council in support of the Shuttle. He commented that it is a great service and very reliable. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding the way the Shuttle service is funded. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Galvan made additional comments regarding the parties opposed to the BID, questioning their methods of persuading businesses to vote against the BID. The City Council recessed from 8:37 to 8:49 p.m. Mr. Jermanis announced that the votes have been tallied and an unofficial count has been obtained. Mr. Sims reported that 144 valid protest ballots were received from businesses within the BID and subject to the assessment, for a total of 46.9% protest. The protests were received on the green protest cards which were mailed to the businesses by the City, as well as on the protest ballots designed and distributed by Michael Jacobowitz. Mr. Sims noted that it has not yet been determined whether those individuals who signed the protest ballots have the authority to do so, and so the total is not yet certified. Mr. Sims reported that there are 387 businesses eligible to vote in the District, with a total of approximately 12,700 employees. The votes for each business are equal to the number of dollars of assessment the business would pay.