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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Mecting May 20, 2002 Pagc 13 Director Rockett statcd the majority of the fec increase will be used for corrective repmrs. Public Input I. Duane Dohse, Production Mana~er, Geor~ia Pacific, 1988 Marina Boulevard, and three colleagues addrcssed the City Council and stated thc numbers they have seen seem out of line. They advised a 10% increase in fees would be a hardship tor them and said their corporate office is threatening to closc this facility, which has been in San Leandro lex 50 years. ML Dohse requested a moratorium on fee increases until they are more in linc with neighboring communities. 2. Tom Guarino, San Leandro Industrial Roundtable, 262 Davis Street, addressed the City Council and stated the City is vcry competitive in attracting new business except for these fees. He recommended no adjustment in fees until the consultant reviews the issue. 3. Chuck Pershing, Pechiney Plastic Pkg., Inc., 2450 Alvarado Street, addressed the City Council and requestcd a moratorium on fee increases until thc City can take another look at the fces and treatment process. 4. Mike Tye, Saag's Products, 1799 Factor Avenue, addrcssed the City Council and stated the City should look not only to businesses for fee increases but at the WPCP for cfficiencies to lower costs. Mr. Tye indicated his independent compal1son showed the City's rates to be double those of Oro Loma and EBMUD. 5. Manuel Berher, Mi Rancho, 425 Hester Street, addressed the City Council and stated he opposes an increase in rates for his business, which has been in San Leandro for 4 6 years. D. Matter of Discussion of Legislativc Proposal (SB 1243) to Merge Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAC) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). No action requil'ed. (1102/1 003/1980) Mayor Young and all Council Members agreed to watch the progress of the mergcr and to bring it back to the City Counci I fe)r discussion as necessary.