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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - October 16, 1995 Page - 10 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Myers, seconded by Council Member Perry, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the Public Hearing was closed. Council Member Myers said his company does work in San Leandro, and this is not going to make or break them from doing business. He said this process started in February at budget time when the Finance Committee recommended fee increases, and there have been numerous public meetings. He said the Council is very sensitive to business needs and noted the last business license increase was in 1988. He said he wants to see the City, Chamber, and Manufacturers' Association continue to work hand-in-hand for the betterment of San Leandro. He said he would like Mr. Jermanis to work out issues with concerned businesses and present an ordinance at the next Council meeting. The following Motion was then introduced: Minute Order No. 95-74, Motion Regarding Proposed Change in the Method of Computation of the Business License Fee. (1203) On motion by Council Member Polvorosa, who moved its approval , seconded by Council Member Kerr, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the City Council directed staff to work with interested parties, investigate their concerns, and incorporate them into an ordinance to be presented to the City Council on November 6, 1995. Vice Mayor Kerr said the City needs to continue to look for ways to cut expenses. Council Member Galvan said it is the City Council 's obligation to make sure its house is in order before asking for additional revenues. He suggested formation of a committee to talk about ways to realize savings and cut costs. Mayor Corbett thanked Council Member Galvan and noted that the Finance Committee performs that task. Council Member Perry said that is the job of the Finance Committee. She said the budget review process at the beginning of the year is the appropriate time to review these issues. She said she would like staff to work on the Professional , Semi-Professional , and Part-time categories in the business license fees, as well as car dealerships and the impact on fleet sales. Council Member Loeffler agreed the fees related to car dealers need to be restructured. He said he appreciates the business community's remarks and understands the issue of principle. He said the City is not dependent on property tax but a series of things, and agreed the Finance Committee can look at making cuts.