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MINUTES Page 15 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting-July 18, 2005 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. A. Minute Order No. 2005-038, Matter of Nomination of Member to Human Services Commission (District 3)-Dennis Chin. (2024) The City Council approved the nomination of Dennis Chin to the Human Services Commission (District 3). M/S/C Nardine and Grant. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Discussion of Planning Review Process for Approved Parking Exception at 555 Floresta (reviews the approval process for Use Permit for reduced off-street parking for the new 9,000 sq. ft. commercial/retail building at existing shopping center). (1511) City Manager Jermanis gave background on the item. Planning Manager Debbie Pollart outlined the City's Site Plan Review process and the details of the Board of Zoning Adjustments' approval of the 555 Floresta project. She reported that staff has provided three options that would allow greater City Council involvement in the process: 1) amend the Zoning Code to allow items to be "called-up" to the City Council; 2) select certain items for review by the City Council Business Development Committee; or 3) amend the Municipal Code to change role of the BZA to a recommending body for certain specific projects. Councilmember Nardine commented on the parking study and the lack of available parking spaces in the shopping center parking lot. She expressed concern regarding the current process which allowed a new 9,000 square foot building in an area where parking is already severely limited and that this type of project should be reviewed by the Business Development Committee. Councilmember Grant echoed Councilmember Nardine's comments regarding the parking situation at the shopping center. She expressed surprise and disappointment that the Council did not have an opportunity to review the project prior to approval. Councilmember Grant suggested two alternative options: 1) the Council receive an advance calendar of items to be heard by the BZA; or 2) the Council review the items scheduled to be heard by the BZA and remove items it wishes to act upon. Councilmember Santos stated that he has complete faith in his district representative to the BZA. He further stated that he feels the current process is excellent and should remain unchanged. Mayor Young expressed agreement with Councilmember Santos, adding that Councilmembers make appointments to the BZA and receive all BZA agendas. She suggested that the Council should address any concerns about projects coming before the BZA with the City Manager.