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I Agenda - City of San Leandro City Council Special Meeting January 31, 2000 Page 3 B. AI Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, addressed the City Council regarding the garbage contract issue on the City Council Agenda later this evening, noting concerns with increased costs to residents, inequity when compared to Oro Lorna rates, the value of equipment being transferred to ACI, and issues with redistribution of overhead costs. C. Ronald Long, addressed the City Council as a former employee of San Leandro DisposaVSan Leandro Recycling. He indicated both agencies are fraught with many problems. He requested information regarding fees being charged to those agencies for their business licenses, as well as what amount Waste Management is paying for their business license. D. Paul Vargas, 872 Portola, addressed the City Council, indicating that, as a City Council Candidate, he has always promoted the privatization of the golf course and the garbage service; but, he stated he is not supportive of the proposal being presented tonight for privatizing the garbage service. He said he feels there are too many unanswered questions, indicating that the garbage contract being considered this evening was negotiated without any citizen input. He stated the City Council should not hide behind the City Manager with regard to this issue or the Real Property Transfer Tax that was discussed last week. He concluded by indicating the City Council should not act on the garbage contract before there has been comment made by the Citizen's Refuse Committee. E. John Sullivan, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed garbage contract with ACI. He said he went to a meeting which included Lou Pellegrini, and he now feels more confident and is supportive of the proposal before the City Council this evening. F . John Faria, 2410 Lakeview Drive, addressed the City Council in support of the proposed garbage contract with ACI, indicating the existing deficit will be paid back, the numbers in the contract look good, and this will help the City Council meet their AB 939 goals. G. Walter Hirt, 716 Warden Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding City sewer service and storm runoff fees. He indicated these fees should be put to a vote of the people, and the City Manager's increase in salary should be by a vote of the people, also. H. Ellen Geis, 834 Cary Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the Jarvis Act and Proposition 218. She said, if property taxes are raised, it must be voted on by the people and pass by a 2/3rds vote. She voiced concerns with how senior citizens will be taken care of by this new garbage service, indicating specific concerns with fees for certain sizes of garbage containers. She indicated she and many other senior citizens do not create enough trash to have it collected weekly.