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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 18, 1990 Page - 7 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued): the consensus is that they support the 90-day delay for the purpose of exploring and finding other methods to fund the short fall . He recommended formation of a task force to achieve these goals. Bob Leigh, President, Washington Homeowners Association, said he was happy to see the DARE Officer included in the budget. He also complimented the Police Department for instituting the SLSLAYA Program (San Leandro-San Lorenzo Associated Youth Agencies) . He also said he felt the time had come for a south area study, and he requested the City see what could be done about the gopher problems at the John Muir Junior High School multi-use field area. Gary Naman, 1470 View Drive, said he has a business in town and feels the Utility Users' Tax is unfair and sudden, and he urges approval of the 90- day deferment. Patricia Barker, Latchford Glass, said their employees are asking that the City find some other means of funding the short fall than the Utility Users' Tax. She said the employees are concerned about their jobs; she also presented a petition with signatures from their employees. Gary Jerritt, Controller for Latchford Glass, said he supports the 90-day delay. He said the Utility Users' Tax cap removal could hurt expansion of existing businesses. The City Council asked questions regarding companies who may be looking into co-generation or other alternative means of energy. Doris Porth, President-elect of the Chamber of Commerce, complimented the City on the budget. She said it was a good budget and easy to read. She encouraged the deferment of the tax-cap removal and the formation of a task force. She said the Chamber is willing to work at finding a way to spread the costs equitably. C. Tony Amaral , Chief Executive Officer, IROC, spoke regarding emergency preparedness containers developed by IROC. He said this is a self-contained capsule that would sustain a survivor in case of a disaster for 1 to 4 days. He said IROC is trying to get grants and he feels the City should look at ways of raising funds for disaster preparedness. He was asked to send information to the City Clerk on this matter. Gordon Green, 196 Farrelly Drive, said he recognizes the importance of large businesses and supports a 90-day deferment. He feels the City should go slowly and carefully on this process. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Perry, seconded by Council Member Corbett and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed.