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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 November 20, 2006 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— Councilmember Badger asked the presenters to address the “skip effect,” or the sound bouncing off the wall and up the hill. Mr. Kinoshita described reflected noise, the potential for which would be closer to the freeway than up the hill, would be masked by the traffic noise itself, and would be an increase of less than two decibels. He stated that the residents in Bay O Vista should not experience any additional traffic noise as a result of the sound wall. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the fill out a speaker card Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. None. 4. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SAN LEANDRO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. fill out a speaker card When you address the City Council, you should and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Fred Reicker, Bay O Vista Improvement Association, addressed the City Council, expressing concern regarding noise reflected upward from the sound wall toward Bay O Vista and the unopposed portion of the sound wall on the east side of the freeway. Mr. Reicker urged the Council to elicit new public input on the sound wall project. Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, suggesting the “No Right Turn on Red” sign at Davis Street near Costco be illuminated. Mr. Perez commented on sound walls in his neighborhood. Linda Perry, Halcyon/Foothill Homeowners Association, addressed the City Council, commenting on the public process for the I-580 sound wall project and requesting that the Council ensure there is a process for keeping residents informed. Ms. Perry commented that she believed the sound levels have increased since the last measurements were taken. She requested that notification issues be addressed.