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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page 4 August 17,1998 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. Required Public Hearings, in accordance with Proposition 218 for adoption of property-related fees, were conducted and Closed on August 3, 1998. City Council will discuss proposed rate increases under "Continued New Business." 4. PUBLIC C011~IIVIENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person; however, at Council's discretion, based upon the number of speakers, the time allotted maybe less. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. A. Morgan Rice, 663 Valita Drive, addressed the Council regarding a Proclamation he received for "San Leandro Historical Society Membership Week," August 31 through September 4, 1998. B. Walter Hirt, 716 Warden Avenue, addressed the Council regarding his opposition to an increase in taxes. He stated he is disgusted with the way the City is being run. He would support an initiative to place the taxes on the ballot. C. George Pieraldi, 1887 Cedar Avenue, addressed the Council, stating the Council never thinks of the senior citizens on Social Security or Civil Service Annuities. He is opposed to the proposed increases in taxes. D. Bustin Agrella, 1231-148` Avenue, addressed the Council, stating his opposition to all the proposed tax increases. He commented on the impacts on seniors, as well as new homeowners. He added that the City needs to "roll up their sleeves" and live within their means. He strongly feels services should be put out to bid. E. Paul G. Vargas, 872 Portola Drive, addressed the Council and thanked the people in the audience who came to the meeting tonight. He further stated that the people should not be penalized for the frugality of taxes in the past. He believes they are being taxed for the mismanaging of not being able to live within the City's means. He further commented that he feels the storm water run-off charges should be voted upon, according to his interpretation of Proposition 218. F. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the Council, stating there should be no increases in taxes, fees, or assessments. He feels the City should be living within their means.