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more containers. He urged the City to get rid of BFI and get on with business and make money. Mr. Rocky Fredrickson said he was gone the night there was a change as to BFI. He said that BFI pays 15% of their account collection and the City is giving away money left and right. BFI did a grandstand. He said any increase on mobile home parks will increase their rents. He declared he agreed with Councilmember Bennett's stand against increases He said the Council has not cut any white collar jobs, He suggested that Council can use the interest in the bank accounts. CFDs Mr. John Sigaty, Chairman of the CFD Commission, asked if City Council has to actually pass or vote on the reformulation of taxes. He indicated MuniFinancial Services, Bond Counsel, is instrumental in coming up with the assessment each year. Because of the timing, he indicated that he will be gone in June and there will other CFD commissioners gone, as well, so there may be a problem as to a quorum. After brief discussions, with consensus, Mayor Fulp directed that this matter be placed on the agenda of May 2, 1995. Tract 14391-1 Mr. John Reichel requested special consideration for the next meeting in April regarding Tract No. 14399-1 for 15 homes on Meridian and $550,000 surety bonds. He said the construction loan is ready to fund. He said there had been a barrage of bad news and he did not want to see the loan disappear. He predicted the City will be collecting about $500,000 in fees. He stated he had receipts for everything, has delivered the bond and has a staff report. He said it was not an item that required a public hearing. Councilmember Hutton said the bond requirements have been met and signed off by the City Engineer. In light of the presentation, Councilmember Sandoval asked if it would be appropriate and possible to add the matter to tonight's agenda. City Attorney Biggs agreed there is a need to act as a concern has arisen after the posting of the agenda. She advised that the City Council can include the matter upon a two-thirds vote. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Sanders, to add this item to the agenda based on the finding that the urgent need arose subsequent to the posing of the agenda and pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b). After brief discussion, motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Hutton, to suspend Public Comment momentarily. Unanimous vote. Councilmember Hutton recommended approving the tract pending verification of all filings.