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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City COlUlCil and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 17, 2006 - Passed to Print M/S/C Badger and Starosciak. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 C. Matter of Consideration of Placing a Measure on the June 6, 2006 Ballot to Increase the Business License Tax [proposes a ballot measure to increase the business license tax which, if passed, would generate an additional $2.1 million in revenue (escalated for inflation) annually effective January 1, 2007]. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager J ermanis gave an overview of the item and introduced Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister. Mr. Hollister gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on the increases to the business license tax proposed to be placed as a measure on the June 6, 2006 General Election ballot. He noted that staff has worked extensively with the Chamber of Commerce to develop the business license tax rate structure to ensure that it would be equitable, and the Chamber's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to support the ballot measure. Mr. Hollister outlined the plan for education and outreach for the ballot measure by the City and the Chamber of Commerce. He noted that a revised resolution has been distributed to the Council containing the modified ballot language and other minor additions. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro fesident, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to the proposed business license tax and stating that the City of San Leandro should be run more like a business and operate within its means. Heidi Finberg, CEO, San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council, expressing appreciation for the collaborative process that has been used to draft the ballot measure. Ms. Finberg stated that the Chamber looks forward to working in partnership with the City to see the measure pass in June. Paul Vafgas, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to the business license tax measure and commenting that the tax increase is not needed. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. . Resolution No. 2006-007, Resolution Submitting to the Qualified Voters of the City of San Leandro, at the June 6, 2006, General Municipal Election a Ballot Measure Amending Section 2-2-500 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Relating to Business License Fees; Approving the Form of the Ballot Question; Setting forth Procedures for Ballot Argument and Directing the City Clerk to Submit the Measure to the City Attorney for Impartial Analysis. (1055/3078/3079)