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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 21, 1992 Page - 13 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Ellen F. Geis, 834 Cary Drive, said she was on the Associated Homeowners subcommittee that wrote the letter to the City Council . She said they assumed the delegates to Associated Homeowners have instructions from their Associations but some of them cannot vote. She said her bulletin went to 1 , 128 homes in the Estudillo area. She said it was her understanding when they met with the Mayor in October that money was needed to retrofit fire stations and City Hall but this matter would be put to a vote. She discussed the increase in her Utility Users' Tax. Garry A. Loeffler, 235 Begier Avenue, said he is impressed by what' s been happening in the community. He said the people are sharing their feelings and perceptions. He noted a 30% turnout at the last City election. He said he depends on the City for high-quality services for the youth of our community. We have a tendency to go to other places to find solutions; he believes solutions lie in the community. He said restructuring in the way we do business is needed. He noted an article in the Daily Review related to the City of Sunnyvale's consolidation of police and fire positions and that they had saved 30%. He said we were all trying to recycle, etc. , that the community must get together and share more. He said the solution is not taxes but restructure of funding and personnel . Tony Yacek, 1636 Daniels Drive, said the Japanese say Americans are lazy. He said he asked what had to be done to get this matter on the ballot. Mr. Yacek asked if employees of the City who don't live in San Leandro are assessed. Mr. Meyers said no, it would only be properties. Mary Beth Barloga, 346 Oakes Boulevard, said as an elementary school principal she is aware of the need for disaster preparedness and said we cannot wait to implement the Disaster Preparedness Program. She said she and her husband support the Financial Plan and the Assessment Districts• in order to maintain the quality of life in San Leandro. Mike Pretto, 775 Bridge, said he is willing to make the investment that he is asked to make to keep San Leandro the best place he can to live in. He said he supports Step 1 of the Assessment District plan. He said the City can cut expenditures through reductions in salary and employee benefits. He said although he supported Step 1 of the plan he was doubtful if the other steps would be necessary. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said he has another financial plan to propose. He said the survey results on the Financial Plan are "smoke and mirrors. " He said he felt the one-time wage freeze was hypocritical . He said employees protect their wages at the cost of service. Lee Ness, 2321 Belvedere Avenue, said he has studied the San Leandro budget for the last 15 years. He said the Assessment Districts are needed. He said cuts that would have to be made without the Assessment Districts would completely destroy life in San Leandro.