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MINUTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-February 6, 2006 some of the homes. Mr. Jermanis indicated that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 to review the various options ofthe Army Corps of Engineers. Councilmember Starosciak commented that the floodplain issue has been ongoing for many years. She noted that the matter is under the jurisdiction of Alameda County Flood Control and primarily affects District 4 and the homes along Trojan and Burkhart which back up to the flood control channel. Councilmember Starosciak commented that the flood control chmmcl does not have the capacity in the event of a 100-year flood, and the homes adjacent to the channel with a FEMA-guaranteed loan must have flood insurance. She noted that the purpose of the meeting will be to consider a feasibility study. Mayor Young asked Councilmember Starosciak to request that the person in charge of the meeting ensure that the City of San Leandro is added to the Flood Control District's mailing list. Councilmember Nardine congratulated Jack Papazian on his election as President of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Starosciak commented that Mr. Papazian supports the City's Business License Tax measure, and she welcomed his leadership as President of the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Starosciak expressed disappointment that the Shoreline Cleanup was postponed this past Saturday. She commented favorably on the wonderful Lunar New Year celebration arranged by Library staff. Councilmember Starosciak expressed appreciation to Mr. Perez for distributing the brochure on the Community Preservation ordinance. She asked if the information from the brochure could be placed on the City's website for ease of community access. Councilmember Stephens commented on the anger and frustration expressed by residents of Lewis Street. He noted that several of the residents spoke before the Council in November 2005, relating problems with a neighbor who parks many vehicles loaded with junk on the street and stores junk in his yard. Councilmember Stephens indicated that the situation is worse than before, and he appealed to City staff to solve the problem that is within the City's legal bounds to do so. Councilmember Santos echoed the favorable comments regarding the Lunar New Year event at the Library. He commented on a problem that was reported to him regarding homeless individuals sleeping on the Library grounds and other related issues, and requested that staff look into the problem. Councilmember Santos requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Jim Denegri, whose father was a former BZA member, and Carme1ita Cinco, who was a board member on the Marina Faire Homeowners Association. Mayor Young announced the following presentations were made in the last month: . A contribution from the Mayor's Community Fund was made to Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) . A Commendation was presented to Dan Walters upon his retirement as President from the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce . A Proclamation was issued to the Alta Mira Club on the celebration of its 99th Birthday