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l\UNUTES Page 5 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 7, 2004 Councilmember Santos asked if BAAQMD considered the local zoning in its permit process. Mr. Bateman stated that the review performed by BAAQMD is restricted to its own rules and regulations which primarily consider air pollution control requirements. He indicated that the applicant is responsible for ensuring approvals are obtained from all the appropriate agencies. Councilmember Glaze recalled a local crematorium which was cited for inappropriate cremation teclmiques and pointed out the potential emotional devastation if an accident were to occur near a neighborhood. He asked ifBAAQMD has considered what would be an appropriate location for a crelnatorium. Mr. Bateman stated that BAAQMD has a con1pliance and enforcement department which performs inspections of facilities. He noted that visible elnissions or odors are an infrequent occurrence with modem crematories, but BAAQMD would like to know if problems occur so that action can be taken. Councilmember Nardine asked for clarification regarding when the City would be notified in the event the applicant chooses to withdraw the permit application. Mr. Bateman stated that BAAQMD should know by Monday whether the application will be withdrawn. Mayor Young commented that it is ilnportant for the Council to move this forward on the issue whether or not the application is withdrawn. She noted that the zoning issue was overlooked in the General Plan and should be corrected as soon as possible. Mayor Young announced that the public hearing on this item will be held on October 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marina Community Center, and there being no objection from the Council, the public comment on the n1atter will be deferred until then. Counciln1ember Santos stated that he would like staff to look at the IG zoning in and around Tin10thy Drive with regard to the location of crematoriums and expressed concen1 with this type of business being considered for location in such close proximity to schools and residences. 1 O.A. Ordinance No. 2004-018, an Interim Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Consideration and Approval of Use Permits, Variances, Building Permits, Start of New Construction, or Other Entitlements for Any New Crematorium within the City for a Forty-Five Day Period. (2799) - Passed to Print and Adopted M/S/C Santos and Glaze. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 Mayor Young asked that n1embers of the audience needing language translation for the October 18 City Council meeting contact either the Mayor's Office or City Clerk's Office to request the service. She also indicated that public comment cards submitted this evening would be carried over to the public hearing on October 18.