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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - March 22, 1993 Page - 3 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) E. Monty Martin, 14838 Lark Street, said he has property and is doing work on it. He said he finds this interesting. He said he would like to comment at the end of the meeting and discuss what he has observed. Vice Mayor Faria said this was the time for public comments and comments were not taken at the end of the meeting. Mr. Martin said people should form an ad hoc group to meet after the City Council meeting and discuss what happened in detail . 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Matter of Proposed 1993-94 City Budget Strategies. The City Council will continue its discussion from the March 15, 1993, City Council Meeting. Mike Oliver, City Manager, said the Motion before the City Council , if approved, would adopt the budget strategy for the 1993-94 fiscal year. He said the City Council would not be adopting the budget tonight. He said an actual document would not be brought to the Council until the last Friday in May. He said, what they are telling staff is what direction to pursue. He said the budget strategies will require a major reorganization, and personnel shifts and program changes will be incorporated into the budget. He said it is crucial to get through this evening so staff can begin preparation of the budget. He said he must notify affected employees and discuss contractual obligations with other agencies. He said tonight's action does not predispose the City Council to any decision, and the City Council will adopt the budget in the form that they choose. He said this Motion will give staff the ability to put the budget together and to schedule Public Hearings for the Real Property Transfer Tax and Utility User Tax. He said it does not approve the taxes but does give staff direction to go ahead. He said the City Council had questions at the last meeting, and he hoped the staff report addressed them. Council Member Perry said most of her questions were answered. She said she hoped the computers at the library and in Recreation could keep statistics so program usage could be tracked. Council Member Kerr said he appreciates that this is a strategy. He said he cannot see finalizing anything before the Public Hearing. He said this is necessary to give the City Manager authority for planning. Council Member Corbett said she echoed Council Member Kerr's comments. She said there is concern in the community that the Public Hearings will happen after tonight. She said decisions cannot be made until after the Hearings, and this is just to give some sort of direction.