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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, Page - 6 - 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 Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, clarified the fees being proposed regarding water run-off and commented on City water not being cleaned before it goes to the bay. He asked for a schedule of when streets are cleaned and clarified with staff that there will be no refunds due to " 11 the failure of Measure I on the June ballot. He concluded by stating that what is being proposed is taxation without representation. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, addressed the Council, suggesting that, on future Agendas, the Resolutions' wording should read as proposed annual "adjustments" and not annual "increases" in fees. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Galvan and Lothrop. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Loeffler Council Member Lothrop voiced concern regarding youth violence and the San Leandro Community Counseling Project. She proposed Council take this issue head on. She proposed that this issue be funded in an amount of E50,000 and work together to come up with guidelines, and perhaps a RFP (Request for Proposals) process, for the funding of a program to address these needs. She feels the Council needs to take a serious stand and to work together with teen young men; and, in some instances, with young women. She feels that putting this issue on the City Council/School Board Agenda would be a great idea. Council Member Young stated that sounds like an excellent idea. She proposed the City withhold 10% reserve funding in the community based organizations for emergency funding. She feels that would provide options when things come up. Council Member Polvorosa questioned the funds from the passage of Measure "H" and inquired if they could be used for funding this proposal? The City Manager responded that Measure "H" is anew revenue source, and it has not been appropriated to a specific program. He further noted the proposals by Council Members Lothrop and Young could be discussed at the Finance Committee level for future funding. It was noted the Finance Committee could discuss the use of Measure "H" funds, as well. Council Member Glaze commented that there is a need to take a look at the Human Resources budget for community-based programs. They have been holding the line for same time now - there is a need to look at increased funds. He also commented that there is a need to find a funding source for the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), as well as making them a part of this to help determine where monies should be spent. He concluded by stating the City cannot continue to hold the line on funds available when needs are increasing in community-based programs.