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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~Iuly 28, 2008 large retail parcels such as Bayfair Center, and multi-unit dwellings and apartment complexes, have a higher percentage of calls than single family dwellings. There was discussion regarding the tax rate for single-family residential and multi- family/mobile home units, and interest was expressed in considering a lower tax amount. Councilmember Souza withdrew her motion, with Councilmember Grant accepting the withdrawal of the motion. A motion was made by Councilmember Grant, seconded by Councilmember Souza, to adopt the resolution placing the Police Services Parcel Tax on the November 4, 2008 ballot; with revisions to the ordinance to reflect a tax rate for Residential-Single Family of $60.00 per unit and Residential-Multi Family/Mobile Home of $24.00 per unit; with the low income senior citizen rate reduction and sunset clause as stated in the ordinance; and with revisions to the ballot language as recommended by City Attorney Williams. Resolution No. 2008-099, Resolution Establishing November 4, 2008, as the Date for an Election on a Proposed Ballot Measure Seeking Voter Approval Relating to the Implementation of a Police Services Parcel Tax, Establishing the Policies and Procedures for Such an Election and Requesting that the County of Alameda Conduct Such an Election (proposes a measure to generate approximately $2.6 million in revenue to sustain the current level of police services, and authorizes the Revenue Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to prepare an argument and a rebuttal argument in favor of the measure). Estimated Cost: $7,500. (1055/3142) Adopted with revisions to ordinance and ballot language M/S/C Grant and Souza. Ayes: 5; Noes: 1 (Stephens); Abstain: 1 (Starosciak) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City 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. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Dee Anna Ramirez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern regarding excessively loud music from vehicles that drive down her street from 5 to 20 times a day. Ms. Ramirez stated that the problem has gotten out of control, and has made her daily life miserable. Mr. Jermanis responded to Ms. Ramirez's comments, noting that the problem had been brought to his attention by Vice Mayor Stephens. Mr. Jermanis pointed out that, in order to issue a citation for the excessive noise, a police officer must observe the violation. He added that he would work with Police Chief Attarian to see what could be done to address the problem, and will follow up with Ms. Ramirez.