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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-October 17, 2005 Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding the meeting of October 3, 2005 and the lack of news coverage regarding the LINKS Shuttle. He commented regarding the board and commission appointment process and the ability of members of the public to raise a point of order. (Following Public Comments, the City Council continued its discussion on Public Hearing Item 3.B.) 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis responded to Mr. Hemiques' comments. He commented that the Police Department has investigated Mr. Henriques' allegations, found no evidence of a hate crime on the part of Kinkos, and does not intend to pursue the matter further. Mr. Jermanis stated that the Police Department supports Mr. Henriques' right to distribute his literature in a public venue. Mr. Jermanis commented that the subject of clean air is one in which the Council is very interested and involved. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the City has worked with ACI to convert its diesel trucks to clean air vehicles. He noted that he would share with staff the literature provided by Ms. Aborashed and will work to identify ways to implement the ideas. Mr. J ermanis expressed appreciation for the efforts being undertaken to promote clean air in the community. City Attorney Jayne Williams addressed some of the procedural issues raised by Mr. Filipovich. Regarding the public's right to raise a point of order at a Council meeting, Ms. Williams indicated that this is inappropriate. At a business meeting of the City Council, any member of the City Council can call for a point of order through the Chair. The public can raise issues under Public Comments, but cannot call for a point of order. She commented that the press has no obligation to cover City Council proceedings. 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. Public Comments on the Consent Calendar Item 8.E.: Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing his disagreement with the statements made by the City Attorney under Item 6 and commenting