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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 4 - San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - June 15, 1998 B. Matter of Adoption of the City Manager's Proposed Budget, 1998-99 Fiscal Year; Including Proposed Increases in Fees and Charges for Services Provided by City Departments; and Fees and Charges for Services Provided by the Building Regulations Division of the Development Services Department. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, John Jermanis gave overall comments about the budget and noted that, due to the defeat of Measure "I" in June, the 5700,000 shortfall is proposed to come from the economic uncertainty reserve to balance the budget. The issue of this shortfall will be referred back to the Finance Committee for further study of revenues and/or possible program reductions. Tim Hansen, Finance Director, gave an update on the total Budget, General Fund Budget, and Revenues. Bob Rockett, Public Works Director, went over the Enterprise Funds and the proposed increases to fees. Council recessed at 8:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Council asked and had questions answered regarding various aspects of the budget. Mr. Rockett explained, if the City goes to curbside service for refuse, they would be able to hold the rate constant for the next five years. It was noted the purchase of equipment for such a program is costly, and this is a program that would take some time to implement - it could not be done immediately. Council, in response to the information regarding the upcoming Wearing about the proposed increase in storm water, refuse, and recycling fees, and the appeals process, expressed their concern that they get more than a handful of people at the Hearing. Council Member Glaze suggested that perhaps some type of community response form could be mailed out to residents to get more of an overall response from the community. The Hearing was then opened to the public. David Horn, 296 Broadmoor Boulevard, Representing San Leandro Community Counseling Services, addressed the Council regarding the de-funding of their gang prevention program through San Leandro High School. He noted there are other persons here this evening to address the Council regarding this issue, as well.