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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~Tuly 21, 2008 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS-CITY COUNCIL Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the Ciry Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A. Matter of Imposing Liens for Non-Payment of Delinquent Sewer Service Charges, 2008 Business License Tax, 2008 West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District Fees, Code Violation Penalties and/or Weed Abatement Charges, and Solid Waste Service Charges. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Ciry Manager Jermanis provided background on the matter and introduced Budget and Compliance Manager Mary Ann Perini. Ms. Perini gave a presentation, providing information on the lien process, and noting that the total number and amount of delinquent fees is less than last year. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Chad Pennebaker, Douglas Electronics, Inc., addressed the City Council, commenting that it was discovered that his tenant, Trappco, did not have a business license. Mr. Pennebaker expressed concern that, because Trappco was unable to pay its business license tax, the City is now holding him responsible for payment. Janie M. Kent, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that due to a disability, she has been unable to pay her bills, and has filed for bankruptcy. Ms. Kent stated that her utilities are being shut off and the garbage company plans to place a lien on her property. Ms. Kent commented that she came to the City Council meeting last year with the same problem. Nancy Cochran, MV Public Transportation, Inc., addressed the City Council, requesting that the City allow apportionment in determining business license fees. Ms. Cochran provided a letter to the Council, and stated that only four of MV Transportation's 200 employees provide services to the City of San Leandro. Gene Petersen, A Piano Warehouse, addressed the City Council, protesting the business license tax rate. Mr. Petersen suggested that the City give senior citizens a discounted tax rate. Enrico Lio, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, requesting that the Council waive the delinquent administrative penalties which he owes. Mr. Lio stated that he owned the oversized vehicles for which he was fined prior to the adoption of the ordinance, and he requested that his vehicles be grandfathered in. Teddy Tan, Theodore & Doris & Kanghong, USA, Inc., addressed the City Council, commenting that the business owner returned to China in 2005 and the