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DRAFT MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro July 20, 2009 Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting A.Matter of Imposing Liens for Non-Payment of Delinquent Sewer Service Charges, 2009 Business License Tax, 2009 West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District Fees, Code Violation Penalties and/or Weed Abatement Charges and Solid Waste Service Charges. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Hollister gave background on the item and introduced Budget and Compliance Manager Mary Ann Perini. Ms. Perini gave a short PowerPoint presentation, providing information on the business license billing and lien processes. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Bina & Ramesh Murarka, Raju Murarka Properties , addressed the City Council, commenting that they pay the business license fee for their newspaper business, but were unaware of the need to pay a license fee to rent their building. Mrs. Murarka commented that when the need came to their attention, they filed an application in September 2005, but it was never processed. She expressed confusion about the business license fee rules, and she requested a waiver of the penalty due to the circumstances. The Murarkas stated that they did not receive renewal notices or a notice of a fee increase. th Dean ColdbrandtSan Leandro property manager for 1798 East 14 Street and , 240 Elsie , addressed the City Council, commenting that property owners are not properties. Mr. Coldbrandt commented that it should not be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure their tenant pays their business license. He added that if this practice continues, property owners should be notified earlier in the process. Chris & Tracie Kinser, Kinser Restoration & Construction , addressed the City Council, commenting that, due to the economic downturn, they were unable to pay their business license fee. Mrs. Kinser stated that she thought the business license would just expire if not paid, and there is a fee to cancel Kinsers requested that the business license fees, penalties, or both, be waived. Ted Kai, San Leandro resident , addressed the City Council, commenting that when he looked into opening a flower stand, he was told that he needed $1 million insurance coverage. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Hollister stated that holding the property owner responsible for non-payment of a common practice in most cities. He suggested that the properties of the two business owners and one property owner be removed from the list, and the Council could refer their appeals to staff for further review.