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MINUTES Page II City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 19, 2005 Kathleen Warner, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing agreement with the previous speaker's comments. Adam Warner, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, reading from the poem, "Sara Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" to illustrate one of the problems with the neighbor at 411 Lewis. Gene Privette, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing agreement with the statements made by Scott Warner. He commented that he recently counted 13 vehicles owned by the neighbor at 411 Lewis. He requested the Council's assistance in dealing with the problem. Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, requesting clarification on the monthly cost of the red light camera enforcement program. He commented regarding similar problems in his neighborhood with garbage and parked cars. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis commented that Councilmember Stephens has alerted the City to the problems at 411 Lewis Avenue. Mr. Jermanis commented on the City's inability to cite or tow vehicles that are properly registered. He indicated that staff is looking into the possibility of adopting amendments to the City's local ordinance to allow the Police Department to cite the types of nuisances that were reported tonight. Mr. Jermanis noted that currently, the City cannot enforce any problems that are not visible from the public right-of-way, but can enlist the assistance of the Alameda County Health Department when a serious health threat exists. He indicated that the City has an ordinance requiring all households to have garbage service and will check with ACI to determine whether the resident at 411 Lewis is in compliance. City Attorney Williams commented that the California Vehicle Code generally preempts the City from enacting laws to regulate operable vehicles parked on public streets. However, the cities of Oakland and Stockton have adopted local ordinances to abate vehicles considered to be public nuisances. Ms. Williams noted that, based on the pictures that were presented, there maybe opportunities for abatement and enforcement of some of the vehicles. Mr. Jermanis suggested that it might be beneficial to hold a City Council work session on the subject of strengthening the City's Community Preservation Ordinance. He indicated that he will discuss the Lewis Avenue situation with the Police Chief to determine what current enforcement measures can be taken. Councilmember Nardine asked whether State law can be used to address an individual who becomes a danger to himself or others. She pointed out the recent tragedy that occurred when three boys became trapped and died in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle and expressed concerns that junk and vehicles on the subject property could pose a dangerous situation. Ms. Williams indicated that the Police Department or the Alameda County Social Services Agency could make the assessment as to whether the individual meets the criteria under Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Chief Kitchen commented that any large