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• Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - October 3, 1994 Page - 2 - PRESENTATIONS (continued) Rose Johnson expressed her thanks on behalf of all of their clients. She said they are getting ready to launch their Christmas Basket Program, and they need items such as powdered milk, peanut butter, and toys. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items (including San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, and San Leandro Industrial Development Authority) or other items of public interest at this time. Comments regarding Public Hearing items will be heard during the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items (including San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, and San Leandro Industrial Development Authority) or other items of public interest at this time. Comments regarding Public Hearing items will be heard during the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda. A. Audrey Albers, 2037 Marina Court, said she received her recycling bill and has concerns regarding the method of billing. She said her tax bill included $55.20 for a full year of recycling, but the program will not start until November, so she is paying for four months of service she is not receiving. Bob Taylor, Public Works Services Director, said the bill is based on November 1995 through June 1996, a total of 20 months. He said the cost for the 20-month program was divided by 24 months and spread over the 1994-95 and 1995-96 tax bills. Ms. Albers said she is only receiving service for eight months in 1994- 95, yet being billed for 12 months. Mr. Taylor again said the contract price, which is $5.64 per month, was multiplied by 20 to develop a total cost, then divided by 24 to develop the $4.60 per month cost, which is on the tax bill . B. George Pierraldi , 1887 Cedar Avenue, asked why property tax payers are paying for recycling when the recycling company is making money by selling the materials they collect. Council Member Galvan said the City is under a mandate to do this program because of Measure D and State Law 939. Mr. Peraldi repeated that he feels the recycling company is making money on this program and the tax payers should not have to pay for it.