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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 20, 2005 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis responded to Mr. Perez's comments, describing the Airport Noise Insulation Program and noting that the Program does not provide for the insulation of walls. Mr. Jermanis reported that, in response to concerns about fireworks expressed by the Council and residents, the City will be taking a more aggressive approach to fireworks prevention this Fourth of July. A program has been developed in coordination with the Police and Fire Departments and the Public Information Officer. An important component of the program is informing the public that fireworks are not permitted in San Leandro. Information has been submitted to the local newspapers including an article by Chief Kitchen, notices were sent home with all school children, an article will appear in the City Newsletter and signs will be posted at 9 different locations at the entrances to the City. Mr. J ermanis displayed one of the signs, which were created by the Public Works Department. He also noted that a public notice will be displayed on the freeway reader board. During the Fourth of July weekend, Police and Fire will be prepared for the additional calls, and Police will confiscate fireworks and be prepared to issue citations. Mr. Jermanis stated that the City is doing its best to get the word out, the Police Department will do its best to enforce the fireworks ban and the Fire Department will do its best to respond to possible incidents caused by fireworks. He asked for cooperation from the community to abide by the law and not engage in the use of illegal fireworks. Councilmember Nardine commented that staff has gone above and beyond in its plan to address the fireworks issue. She expressed hope that at the next meeting, staff can provide a report on the amount of fireworks confiscated, how many citations were issued and how many injuries and arrests resulted from illegal fireworks activity. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an opportunity at this time to request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for the presentation of a staff report or other special consideration. Members of the Public may request the opportunity to address the City Council regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion. Consent Calendar was amended to remove Item 8.R. Item will be considered under Item 9. Items Removed from Consent Calendar.