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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 28, 2008 amount people would be willing to pay, he asked Mr. Carter to develop an alternative rate, which lessens the burden on residential properties. Vice Member Stephens acknowledged Councilmember Grant's interest in moving forward with all three measures. He requested that the Council vote on each measure individually. Public Comments on Item 2.F.: Mayor Santos read from a speaker card submitted by Andrew Basoyan, San Leandro resident, who had to leave the meeting. Mr. Basoyan requested that the Council, in considering all the proposed ballot measures, include an exemption for low-income seniors over 62, with instructions and adequate timeframe to claim the exemption. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the proposed ballot measures, and the effects they would have on senior citizens. Charles Gilcrest, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, suggesting alternative ballot language for the proposed 911 Tax. Tom Silva, representing the Rental Housing Owners Association (RHOA), requested, and was granted, five minutes to speak. Tom Silva, representing the RHOA, addressed the City Council, expressing the RHOA's support for the UUT and 911 Tax, but serious issues with the Police Services Parcel Tax. Mr. Silva provided documents to the Council providing summaries of recent local elections and public opinion polls. Mr. Silva commented that the RHOA is interested in increased police services; however, it would like to see a measure that is equitable and would be passed by the voters. Mr. Silva stated that the RHOA could support a flat parcel tax of under $50 per parcel, but not at a rate of $24 per unit. He suggested possible alternatives to the proposed rates. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that rates, fees and surcharges are all taxes. Mr. Filipovich stated that renters will incur the greatest impact from the measures, as their rents will increase. End of Public Comments on Item 2.F. The Council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the merits and drawbacks of the measures. A motion was made by Councilmember Prola, seconded by Vice Mayor Stephens, to adopt the resolution placing the Utility Users' Tax Ordinance on the November 4, 2008 ballot.