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Ivrnutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page 15 August 17, 1998 G. Resolution No. 98-93, Resolution Approving Parcel Map 7261 and Underground Utility Agreement, 701 Fremont Avenue; Gardner Associates (provides for subdivision of existing, approximately five-acre parcel into two lots [Parcel 1 - 119,871 square feet; Parcel 2 - 97,905 square feet]; Owner: Gardner Associates). (1690) M/S/C Galvan and Lothrop. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 H. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken. The City Attorney reported that no actions were taken. 8. OPEN FORUM Open Forum is limited to 3 minutes maximum per speaker, 15 minutes total. A. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the Council regarding the CPI discussed earlier. He indicated people are subject to the CPI and we are just "spinning our wheels." He referenced the water-run-off fee and indicated water has been running off since the beginning of time, and there is no need for a fee. He feels this is taxation without representation. There should not be a storm water run-off tax. B. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council, stating he disagrees with the City Attorney's explanation of the process under Proposition 218. He commented on Measure "I," which failed at the polls in June, and indicated the fees are now back to what they were before. He added that the "means" test should be, if it affects the taxpayer. He further indicated recycling is at the curbside now, and people don't have a problem with that. He concluded by stating there is no way Oro Loma can take over service for all of San Leandro without it costing a lot to do it. C. George Pieraldi,1887 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council, asking how he could get on the committee to be formed regarding rates? D. Paul Vargas, 872 Portola Drive, addressed the Council and read a letter from Joel Fox, President of the Taxpayers' Association regarding Proposition 218. He indicated storm-water charges should not be exempt from voter approval. E. Justin Agrella, 1231-148` Avenue, addressed the Council, confirming the sewer fees will be increased and charged as such, effective July 1. He feels the increase should be effective September 1. He stated he is glad the City will be looking into privatization of services.