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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, Page 3 San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -June 21,1999 Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the City Council regarding the former lease agreement with Mulford Gardens for maintenance of their park and asked if that money was needed to balance their budget. He also remarked that the Consent Calendar includes many resolutions that appear to be giving away money. Kai Bender, 261 Begier Avenue, addressed the City Council questioning the actual cost to renovate City Hall. He also expressed concerns with the transfer- station fees, privatization of garbage services not necessarily being the solution, and questioned how much overtime is spent in various departments. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the budget and questioned how the City Council can act on this when it is not clear how much anything actually costs. He said he would like to see the budget state the actual costs for each department. He asked, if the revenues are greater than expenditures, why is a shortfall being indicated? He continued by questioning why there is a discrepancy in tax dollars between cities and why the City of San Leandro is cutting back when other cities have money. Justin Agrella, 1231 - 148` Avenue, addressed the City Council, asking for a copy of the City's last audit, a copy of the cost-allocation study recently done, and indicated he sees the recommendations for cuts in the proposed budget but commented that the budget is going up 7% from last year's budget. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council regarding an Initiative Petition being circulated to change the Vehicle License Tax; grants that are forthcoming; and said the City's budget does not talk about debt. He concluded by stating the Mayor's raise in salary incurred debt for San Leandro residents and continued by reading an article from a newspaper regarding "debt." Darlene Evans, 361 Bristol, addressed the City Council, commenting that athree- year plan for budgeting is a good thing. She also voiced concerns with Internet accessibility in schools, library hardware and software, and the proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance, which she feels should be expanded. She further commented on garbage service, which she feels should be retained for residents only, and that the Ciry should pursue a sports complex. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Galvan and Loeffier. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 Council Member Loeffier expressed frustration with the budget process and the lack of information on costs for the Deferred Compensation Fund, CalPers, Social Security, as well as litigation over the last 10 years. He noted he has been told