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J\lINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 7, 2004 Page 6 In response to concerns raised by Mr. Filipovich, Councilmember Santos asked the City Attorney to comment on the authority by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency to conduct a joint public hearing. City Attorney Williams stated that the meetings of the City Council and Redevelopnlent Agency are joint meetings and are noticed as such. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency are two separate decision-making bodies and have the authority to hold joint public hearings and issue concurrent agendas. The previous public hearing was listed and noticed as a joint public hearing, and it was clearly specified as to which body was responsible for each action. Ms. Willianls further noted that it is the custom and practice of many cities in which the City Council members also serve as Redevelopment Agency board Inembers to conduct the business of both agencies in this nlanner. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Connnents are lilnited to 3 minutes per person. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be detennined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to ll1ake conunents on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Jeff Kerry, Kerry & Associates, 1121 Brookvale Drive, addressed the City Council regarding his objection to the Tequila Grill's dumpster being left on the sidewalk. He referenced a letter he sent to the City in July 2003 on the subject and stated that the situation has not changed much since that time. John Manuel, 13122 Neptune Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the selection of the two community representatives to the Oakland AirpOli Master Plan Stakeholder C0111mittee. He stated that he welcomed the new faces but questioned the qualifications of the two people selected. He requested that the Council deny the approval of the representatives. Francois Gallo, NAACSL, 979 Woodland, addressed the City Council regarding the selection of the community representatives to the Oakland Airport Master Plan Stakeholder COffilnittee. He requested full disclosure by the two candidates selected, including any connections they have to the airport and if they are paid by their employers to attend the Stakeholder meetings. He suggested that as a compromise, a NAACSL member be appointed to the Comlnittee. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council regarding redevelopment projects and the tax increment generated by the projects. Darlene Evans, 359 Bristol Boulevard, addressed the City Council regarding problems she has experienced in renting out her duplex. She commented regarding neighborhood noise and other problems and the response by police. Ms. Evans suggested changing the day of the