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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - November 6, 1995 Page - 8 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) Mayor Corbett said she met recently with staff and the president of the Manufacturers' Association. They discussed Dr. Goodrich's letter and ways to accommodate his request to do something other than gross receipts, but this was the only equitable method that would not negatively impact 80% of the businesses in San Leandro. Ray Luciano, 1330 Daily Drive, asked how the change would affect barbers. Mr. Jermanis explained it would be an overall increase of $18. He discussed the impact on part-time barbers and on mobilehome parks. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said any deals should benefit the average citizen who will be buying the product. He said the problem with Proposition 13 is the formula worked out many years ago and said the City can go to the State Legislature to have it changed. Joel DeWitt, 1458 - 138th Avenue, said he supported the skating rink and said there are many empty businesses. He said the City Council should talk to business owners on East 14th Street. Don Lee, Owner of San Leandro Electric, said he has seen a lot of companies move out of town. He said he just wants a fair tax for everyone. He said the City Council needs to look at other avenues for just and fair tax increases. He said he asked John Jermanis for a list of all the fees, taxes, and assessments being paid by businesses in San Leandro, but was unable to get it. John Jermanis said he gave Mr. Lee a list in response to what he understood Mr. Lee wanted. He said after Mr. Lee got the list, Mr. Lee asked for comparative information with other cities, which Mr. Jermanis can provide. Mr. Jermanis explained how gas taxes are collected and used. Mr. Jermanis said he will answer any questions he is asked. He said sometimes the questions are couched in such a way as to get a response that can be used in a presentation, not necessarily to get answers. He said people need to talk about the issues. City Council Comments Council Member Myers said the process has been going on since February 1995. There have been many meetings open to the public. The City Council is sensitive to the needs of the community, and staff has gone to the community to get input. The original plan was decreased by 50%. He understands the business community doesn't want to pay more, but the increase will only affect the larger businesses in San Leandro. He noted those businesses were not present. He supported the Business License increase.