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MINUTES City of San Leandro City COlUlcil Meeting-January 9, 2006 Page 2 damages sustained. Mr. Hollister reviewed the resolutions recommended for adoption by the Council. Councilmember Santos commented regarding a resident of Neptune Drive whose property is covered with debris from the storms. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the City is including this resident's property as part of the overall storm damage to the shoreline and is assisting the property owner in getting the property cleaned up. Concern was expressed by members of the Council regarding the reopening of the Bay Trail before the next high tide. It was the consensus of the Council to delay the reopening ofthe trail until after the next high tide at the end of January. Mayor Young commented on an email received by the Council from a resident who was concerned that funding for the local emergency would take funds away from other areas in the country which have more serious needs. Mr. Jermanis indicated that any FEMA funds received by the City would not take away from other areas. He noted that it is viewed as a role of State and federal governments to assist local governments in these emergency situations. Additionally, the City would be remiss if it did not apply for funding, particularly since it does not have the money to perform the repairs. . Resolution No. 2006-005, Resolution of the City of San Leandro Ratifying the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Director of Emergency Services Resulting from the Winter Storms of 2005-06. (2648) M/S/C Starosciak and Nardine. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Stephens) . Resolution No. 2006-006, Resolution of the City of San Leandro Requesting that the Governor Proclaim a State of Emergency and Request a Presidential Declaration. (2648) M/S/C Starosciak and Nardine. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Stephens) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments may be limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. Heidi Finberg, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council m support of the Council's action. Darlene Evans, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the reopening of the Bay Trail should be delayed until March. Lou Filpovich, San Leandro resident, commented on the history ofthe trail.