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11~inutes -City of San Leandro Ciry Council and Page 2 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting -- June 14,1999 D. Bob Britton, 5240 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, addressed the Ciry Council as a member of the Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 21, and stated his support of organized labor to the employees that haul the City's garbage. He stated that, if the City chooses to contract the garbage service out, what may look like a good deal today, may not be a good deal after the initial contract period expires. E. Tom Guarino, 262 Davis Street, Representing the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council regarding the refuse issue on the Agenda. He stated concerns regarding the impacts on restaurants in the community, noting they are the most vulnerable. He urged extreme sensitivity to those businesses in our community. He also commented that last week the Ciry celebrated "Affordable Housing Week" and said the City Council needs to be sensitive to the rates charged in the community. He asked who would be targeted, what revenue would be generated, how those revenues would be expended, and what would be the role of the recently appointed Task Force on Refuse. F. Justin Agrella, 1231 - 148`s Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed refuse rates and noted the City's rates are already higher than Waste Management's rates. He feels this proposed increase would impact the senior population greatly. He concluded by stating he hopes the City Council will move forward with the proposed budget cuts and remain fiscally responsible. He would rather see garbage service privatized. G. Darlene Evans, 361 Bristol, addressed the City Council regarding afour-story hotel to be built; the proposed tree preservation ordinance; the Alameda County Fire Department and the lack of public awareness of their services; and garbage and recycling services, indicating that we need to meet our projected goals with respect to recycling. H. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed Proposition 218 Hearing on refuse rates and indicated there are unanswered questions regarding the connection between the Chamber, City, and restaurants. He spoke about the recent death of Carey Walker and Mr. Walker's commitment to getting information to the Ciry Council regarding redevelopment issues.