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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 21, 1992 Page - 12 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Cozy Rodrigues, 919 Thornton Street, said she was born and raised in San Leandro. She and her husband are seniors and they are both ill . She said the Financial Plan is not fair or right and should be put on the ballot. Angie Encinas, 920 Thornton Street, said the City Council doesn't have the right to impose the assessments and this matter should be voted on by the people. She said she believes it is a tax. George Pierraldi , 1198 Jefferson Street, #101, said the Assessment Districts are a tax and are illegal . He said when there are layoffs in management the positions should not be filled. He spoke regarding 1978-79 revenue versus 1991-92. He said this is a result of bad management. He said radio stations are not needed; regular radio provides a public service. He asked if the golf course was under public contract. Rita Y. Hartley, 576 East Merle Court, said she was surprised the City Council would think of an increase at this time in our economy. She said if the City' s income is reduced they should simply cut back and cut the fat. John V. Silva, 3545 Del Monte Way, asked questions regarding City Council 's salaries. He said he feels the assessments are a tax. Paul Deffebach, Representing Western Mobilehome Association, 307 South B Street, San Mateo, asked for an explanation of the five-year increases. Mike Oliver said the increases provide the City Council the opportunity to look at a longer-term financial program. He said it costs approximately $100,000 per day to run the City and we are currently running $6,000 per day short. He said we are trying to work out long-term projections. He said there is no guarantee the assessments would continue for the five-year period. He said this matter must come before the City Council and to a Public Hearing each year. Mr. Deffebach said his Association recognizes the need to maintain police and fire services, but the Assessment Districts don't seem to be the best approach. He said he has no solutions, however, but does not support an escalation over a five-year period. Mahlon Duke, 400 Elsie Avenue, said he is a resident of San Leandro and also has a small business. He said the Financial Plan should be put on the ballot. He said it's time government was accountable. He said he gets calls from people looking for jobs every day. He said the solution is a 10% salary cut. He also said the Daily Review is not responsive to people.