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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 7, 2003 Page 5 This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager J ermanis introduced Finance Director Mike White, who described the fee adjustments proposed for adoption. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of staff. The Mayor and several Councilmembers objected to the $5.00 per field useage fee charged for reserving ballparks and requested it be renloved fronl the fee schedule. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Breck Greene, 42512 Long Hollow, Coursegold, CA, addressed the City Council, stating he has been a renter at the San Leandro Marina for over 10 years and has experienced a 600/0 increase in dock fees in 24 months without significant improvements to the facilities. Mr. Greene made suggestions regarding improved security and dry boat storage. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. City Manager Jermanis responded to Mr. Greene's comments, stating staff members have met with representatives from the Spinnaker Yacht Club to discuss the multiple-year strategy for implementing fee increases. Mr. J ermanis noted the fee increases are necessary to fund facility improvements, dredging costs and debt service. He remarked San Leandro's marina fees are comparatively low. Mr. Jermanis stated the City is looking into an ilnproved security system for the Marina. Councilmember Santos mentioned a recent meeting held at the Monarch Bay Golf Course regarding the proposed rate increases. Concerns were raised at the meeting which staff have taken into consideration. Councilmember Santos remarked staff are working to establish on-going communication with the berthers at the Marina. In reference to fees for parking permits, Mayor Young suggested consideration of a "floating visitor pass" for permit parking areas, such as those issued in Walnut Creek. Residents can share them with their guests between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. City Attorney Randolph noted that since the City would issue placards rather than bumper stickers, they could be used by visitors as the Mayor suggests. . Resolution No. 2003-094, resolution Amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Relating to Fees and Charges for Services Provided by City Departments and Increasing the Amounts of Certain Said Fees A motion was made by the City Council to amend the resolution by removing the fee increase for ballfields to the Little League and to adopt the amended resolution. M/S/C Santos and Glaze. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Stephens)