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not working in Pleasanton? He pointed out that AT&T's regional operating center is in <br /> Pleasanton; Pacific Bell is in San Ramon and there is a hub of major corporate enterprise that <br /> causes little businesses like his to migrate to Pleasanton. To cause his business to pay for this <br /> infrastructure is an irabalance. When he sat on the Planning Commission, he required <br /> development to pay for its impacts. He has tried to understand why it is his employees that is <br /> causing this overflow use of park facilities. He believes it is really the kids who are moving in <br /> to town and flooding the soccer fields, rather than adults flooding the softball fields. He urged <br /> Council to consider the economy. His lease is up and his landlord wants to know if he will <br /> execute the 120 day option to renew and stay in Pleasanton. Council's vote tonight will <br /> determine whether his business, which he started five years ago, stays in town. <br /> <br /> Ron Capilia, 4263 Jensen Street, Vice President of CanAm Plumbing at 151 Wyoming <br /> Street, felt the proposed tax would have a negative impact on his business. His f'n'm is still <br /> suffering from the worst five years of recession in its operation. It cannot afford this tax. His <br /> firm does business throughout the Bay Area and has chosen to locate in Pleasanton. They aim <br /> have employees who do not live here. He feels this tax would remove any hopes of giving his <br /> employees a raise this year. He felt the people of Pleasanton should vote for this tax and pay <br /> for the facilities from a bond measure. He urged Council not to approve the tax. <br /> <br /> Brian Swift indicated the fee would only be applied to employees actually working in <br /> Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Frank Berlogar, 2200 Vineyard Avenue, said that what bothers him is the principle of <br /> what this fee represents. The City made a deal with every commercial property owner building <br /> in Pleasanton. The property owners received approval and the City made exactions at that time. <br /> For Council to now go back and try to collect more represents bad faith, a lack of integrity and <br /> sends a bad tone to the business community. He agrees that those with a condition should be <br /> required to pay the fee pursuant to the staff recommendation. <br /> <br /> Robert Philcox, 2411 Crestline Road, asked if the proposal to charge every business $100 <br /> for every employee is still on the table. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver indicated that was not staffs recommendation. There are three proposals: <br /> a business license fee increase; a parcel tax; and a general obligation bond. In terms of options <br /> or alternatives for assessing everyone equally, the above three alternatives have been suggested <br /> and would require a 2/3 vote of the people. <br /> <br /> Mr. Philcox indicated he had called around and felt many businesses are not aware of <br /> the implications of something like this. He reminded Council how much business has done for <br /> this community. Individuals and corporations have invested a lot to locate in this area and <br /> provide sales taxes, property taxes, business taxes, and provide jobs for thousands in town. This <br />-- creates the economic stability and growth for this area and given us many amenities. All the <br /> nice things in town do not come from property tax from residential development. He does not <br /> understand why Council would send such an anti-business message. It is unfair to tax business <br /> <br /> 12/05/95 -12- <br /> <br /> <br />