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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro Ciry Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 5, 2008 A. Matter of Proposed Adjustments to City Fees and Service Charges and Taxes for Fiscal Year 2008-09 (approves proposed adjustments to City user fees and service charges for Fiscal Year 2008-09 as well as adjustments to the Emergency Medical Services Tax and Business License Tax, in accordance with the San Leandro Municipal Code). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis gave an overview of the item and introduced Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister and Budget and Compliance Manager Mary Ann Perini. Mr. Hollister and Ms. Perini gave a short PowerPoint presentation, describing the proposed increases to various fees and service charges, as well as increases to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Tax and Business License Tax. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that businesses are essentially tax collecting agencies, and they pass the cost of taxes, rates and fees on to their customers. Mr. Filipovich stated that we can no longer have taxpayers subsidizing taxpayers to fund local government, and the public should be consulted as to where budget cuts should be made before any taxes or fees are increased. Paul Vargas, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the recent California First Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling that Union City's 911 fee is illegal because it was not passed by a vote of the people. Mr. Vargas stated that San Leandro's 911 fee was not brought before the voters, and therefore San Leandro must refund any illegally collected fees and receive voter approval before any future increases can be made. Al Smith, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that as a small apartment owner, he opposes tax and fee increases as he must pass these increases on to his tenants. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Grant suggested that the City Council delay action on the approval of the 911 fee, which is Item B.E. on tonight's agenda, until it has had a chance to discuss the fee further. Resolution No. 2008-045, Resolution Amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Relating to Fees and Charges for Services Provided by City Departments (allows for annual increase in fees charged for services by City departments, to be effective July 1, 2008). (2318) A motion was made to adopt the resolution, with the exception of the increases to the Emergency Communication System Access Fee (911 Fee).