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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 21, 1992 Page - 14 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) George Tucker, 1363 View Drive, said he is a long-time resident and this is the first time he has come to speak before the City Council . He said the assessments should be put to a vote and it should require two-thirds vote of the people. He noted street lighting and landscaping assessment district processes had been challenged at the Supreme Court level . He said he does not think a 10% cut back in services is needed to balance the budget. He said there should be a wage freeze, restructuring, and loans between the General Fund and Enterprise Funds. Lawrence Lancaster, 1132 Carpentier Street, said people are potentially going to pay $8.60 per month in five years. He said the City should consider other means of raising revenue. He said the Assessment District fees should be progressive based upon value of property. He said money to pay for street maintenance and street lighting should come from Vehicle License Fees. He said parking-meter fees should be raised. He said this matter should be put to a vote of the people. He said every employee who currently makes over $50,000 should be cut to $50,000 maximum. William Swann, representing Washington Homeowners Association, said the Association supports Bob Leigh's letter. He said they have 5,000 members, which represents a good cross-representation of the City. John Sullivan, 17760 Sweetbrian Place, Castro Valley, said he owns rental property in San Leandro and recognizes the need for revenue and would pay his fair share. He said $5 per month on a house versus the same per apartment unit and for commercial causes discrepancies. He discussed apartment costs and taxes in recent years. He said it is difficult for property owners to pass the assessments on to their tenants because there are vacancies in the 5-10% range so they do not generate adequate income. He said his typical tenant is older. He acknowledged the need for funds. Jeff Wise, 2079 Charlotte Avenue, said he attended meetings where Mayor Karp said this matter would be on the ballot. He read a poem that basically said that the federal and state governments tax people. He said it is wrong in a recession to increase fees. He said he lost his job and had to cut back and the City should also do so. Alicia Thieme, 464 Thornally Drive, asked how much the Acting City Manager's salary was and if his salary would be cut or frozen. She also asked questions regarding the Mayor's and City Council ' s salary. She said the City should look at Sunnyvale's plan to combine police and fire.