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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 21, 1992 Page - 10 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The City Council took a five-minute break from 9:30 to 9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened with Vice Mayor Glaze in charge. Edwin Jardine, 14372 Locust Street, said he has lived in San Leandro 35 years. He said 30 years ago Bonaire was a community of young adults. He said right now most of the residents are retiring or retired and trying to get by on a limited income. He said because of the economy everyone has had to pay increases for utilities, vehicles, sales taxes, etc. , and it has put a strain on their limited income. He said he has had to take a wage freeze and give up his cost-of-living raise or the plant where he works would be closed. He said now the City is trying to impose another tax instead of tightening their belts. He said they should stop unnecessary spending. Mike Luciano, 1330 Daily Drive, said all cities are facing the same problem. He asked if the City is laying off people, why they had hired them in the first place. He said he does not want to see anyone get laid off. He did not feel the meter maids should be eliminated because they produce revenue. He said 35% of all people in San Leandro are seniors and they have lost revenue. He said everyone except fire, police, and part-time employees should be required to work a four-day week. Susan Goodman, President of the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association, spoke regarding the Associated Homeowners letter. She said Broadmoor is a member of Associated Homeowners and shared their concerns, but she said her Association had not voted on this matter yet. She said they have invited Acting City Manager Mike Oliver to come to their next meeting to discuss the Plan. She said she felt the seminar and the survey were steps in the right direction to get people involved and to get their input. She said she does not see this issue as an all or nothing matter. It is important to be aware of people on fixed incomes, but the young families who need services must also be recognized. She said the City Council should put all the information they have received together before they make their decision. Florence Ruha, President of the Floresta Homeowners Association, said a number of people are on fixed incomes and these are hard times for them. She said she has gotten many telephone calls. She said there are a number of people who have fixed incomes and no money, many have suffered wage freezes and have to live within their incomes. She said this matter should be put on the ballot. Sandra Nielsen, Owner of Sandev Mobilehome Park, said hers is a senior park. She said there should not be cuts to police and fire but the City should see what else they can cut out of the budget. She said if the assessments are placed on mobilehome parks she will have to pass the cost of the assessment on to their tenants in addition to their regular rent increase.