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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 7 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -August 3, 1998 Van Fellner, 14404 Seagate Drive, addressed the Council, protesting all proposed increases, and said they don't receive the service they are paying for now. Stuart Brown, 15653 Cranbrook Street, addressed the Council and submitted several signatures in protest of the increased fees. He said the information presented tonight explains why the increases aze happening, and it would have been more acceptable, perhaps, had that information been available sooner. He feels the public could have been better informed before this evening's Public Hearing. Norman Stamm, 2488 Harborview Drive, addressed the Council, stating the Council is suffering from the legacy of Ellen Corbett. He feels this Council should change the direction of the City. He objects to all four proposed fee increases. Gladys Rollands, 2361 Marina Boulevard, addressed the Council in opposition to all the proposed increases in fees. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed fee increases and stated he feels this is taxation without representation. Harold Perez, 2052 Nester Court, addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed fees and stated he feels the City should be using monies that are in surplus to pay for this. John Rucker, 232 Lexington Avenue, addressed the Council, protesting the proposed fees, and stated this should be put to a vote of the people. Arturo Lopez, 194 Preda Street, addressed the Council in protest to all the proposed fee increases. Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. to 9:13 p.m. Ellen Geis, 834 Cary Drive, addressed the Council, indicating her support for those persons on staff who have dealt with particular issues relating to garbage pickup at her residence. She indicated they have always been very helpful. She continued by stating her opposition to the proposed fee increases and expressed her concerns regarding the lack of street sweeping on her street. Allan Lindsay-O'Nea1,14162 Outrigger Drive, addressed the Council against all the proposed fees. He indicated the City should consider a hiring freeze, instead. He remazked that the tax increase to the City is a pay cut to the public. He feels the City should cut administrative salaries only.