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General Fund. Director Ingram stated that getting cars off the streets so the sweepers can do their job is a major problem, and more education to raise public awareness will be conducted in that area. In response to Council questions, Director Ingram described the CCAG and County plans that have been in place for over three (3) years, and the amount of money the County has collected. Director Ingram stated that if the Council approved the present recommendation and the fee for service, the County, through its funding mechanism of the Flood Control District, would charge Redwood City property owners a lesser amount. Director Ingram stated that the County plan is aimed at best management practices and has targeted several known polluters, such as gas stations, with special educational materials. 2. Open public hearing; Mayor Gasparini opened the Public Hearing at 8:58 P.M. MINUTE ORDER NO. 95-148 3. Hear public comment; Mayor Gasparini called on those audience members who had submitted speaker's cards: Manfred Maier, 196 Orchard Avenue, spoke in opposition to this fee for service stating his business was not serviced by the storm drain system. Jack Greenalch, 111 Wellesley Crescent, former Councilman, urged the Council to vote "yes" on staffs recommendation stating that all mandates are not bad, and this was a quality of life issue that was worth paying for. Bonnie Miller, 1224-5th Avenue, seconded Mr. Greenalch's comments and described her neighborhood and the flooding she and her neighbors are forced to endure during heavy rains. Mrs. Miller stated that the past year, due to storm drain cleaning efforts they experienced the least flooding in years, and urged the Council to support a program that addressed flooding in Friendly Acres and pollution of the bay as well. Dom Infantino, 1861 Palm Avenue, read a letter from the San Mateo County Association of Realtors urging a "no" vote on the tax as it would discourage home buyers. Mr. Infantino urged Council to vote "no" on funding City services through a property tax as it sets a bad precedent, and suggested a direct billing would be more appropriate if the City insisted on raising money to fund the program. Peter I. Hughes, 18 Admiralty, stated that the Council should not let itself be dictated to by an outside agency. Mr. Hughes stated he could not support this fee for service this year, but would support it next year if warranted. MINUTE BOOK NO.53 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 282 July 24, 1995 Page 10 -~.