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~'~ Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 12 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -July 19,1999 D. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the proposed Charter Amendment and added that, if an Initiative is proposed, it will result in a partisan election. He added that he intends to address the City Council Rules and Communications Committee regarding this issue. He continued by stating anything the City Attorney puts on paper will have to be made public and could betaken to another attorney for an opinion. He stated further that $200,000 is a lot of money for school fees and that it will be incoming year to year, not just one time. E. Paul Vargas, 872 Portola, addressed the City Council regarding expenditures for the Library retrofit, indicating he feels they are outrageous. He urged the City Council to reject the bids, set new limits on spending, and re-bid the project. He concluded by stating he is glad Chief Bob Maginnis has resigned, as he feels he has not done anything for the City. Council Member Lothrop left the City Council Meeting following "Public Comments.") 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies 1. Report Regarding Measure D Rate Change and Davis Street Transfer Station Facility Fee Increase. The Mayor reported on the Alameda County Recycling Plan that is in place. She said the new General Plan for the Recycling Plan also included a report on Measure D rate charges and changes and the Davis Street Transfer facility increase. She noted she was at the final meeting when the Recycling Board voted on the 24% COLA, retroactive increase. She commented that every City represented on the Board opposed that increase of 24% for many different reasons. The Recycling Board voted to place aCost-of-Living Adjustment, beginning in 1999, in the General Recycling Plan, which has yet to be voted on by the Waste Management Board and by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. At this time, a 24% COLA increase is off the table. B. Reports on City Council Committees 1. Report from the City Council Facilities Committee. -- Request to Place Acceptance of Donation of Sand Volleyball Courts at Marina Park by McGuire and Hester Construction Company on the August 2, 1999, City Council Agenda for City Council Consideration. Council Member Glaze reported on the request.