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MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 3,2005 process for placing the land into a federal trust for the tribe. This process requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (ElS) for the project, and the City has an opportunity to submit comments for inclusion in the ElS until January 21, 2005. Ms. Ornelas outlined some of the concerns identified so far, including increased traffic; environmental impacts; impacts to local law enforcement; issues associated with problem gambling; impacts on social services, workforce housing and local school enrollment; and possible impact on the City's ability to develop the San Leandro Marina. Ms. Ornelas described the activities involving the proposed casino in which staff has participated to date, including the joint San Leandro and Alameda Community Meeting on December 14, in which many residents spoke in opposition to the casino project, and the scoping meeting on December 15 presented by the BIA. She announced that the San Leandro and Alameda Chambers of Commerce will jointly host a meeting for the business community to discuss the casino proposal on Thursday, January 6 at the Oakland Airport Hilton. It has also been suggested that the City try to arrange a meeting with the Port of Oakland to discuss questions related to the sale of its property for this project. Ms. Ornelas reported that at the last City Council meeting, the Council expressed interest in considering a resolution opposing the casino project. Staff is seeking direction on the points to be included in the resolution, as well as any items to include in the comments the City will submit to the BIA. Mayor Young suggested adding to the list of concerns the impact from additional regional jets. Public Comments on Item 10.B. Jim Athey, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to the proposed casino and offering his assistance in supporting the Council's efforts to oppose the project. Al Rosenga, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to the proposed casino. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, noting that he has been contacted by an outside source trying to get him involved in this issue. Mr. Filipovich cautioned the Council not to "go overboard" in its opposition to the casino project. Don Moore, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to oppose the proposed casino. Mike Mahoney, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern regarding the potential harm to West San Leandro neighborhoods by the proposed casino.