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I\UNUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~March 17, 2003 Eowyn Gorman, Davis Street Family Resource Center, addressed the City Council regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program offered at the Family Resource Center. The program offers free income tax preparation and assistance in obtaining valuable tax credits by IRS-trained volunteers. Ms. Gorman thanked Charlie Gilcrest and Joann Oliver for their support and outreach efforts in helping to launch the program. Kathy Banks, 964 Hutchings Drive, addressed the City Council, suggesting several agencies could combine their resources to build affordable housing. Mike Rawlis, 964 Hutchings Drive, addressed the City Council, commenting on the Emergency Alerting and Warning System, suggesting expanding the Council Meeting agenda information on the back of the San Leandro Times and requesting an adjustment to a traffic light on East 14th near San Leandro Hospital. Louis Trager, Maud Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding the noise problems elnanating fronl the Oil Changers across the street from his home and the lack of responsiveness on the part of the company's management to address the problem. Mr. Trager requested the Council consider adopting objective standards for noise and commit to enforcing them. Harold Perez, Davis West Neighborhood Group, addressed the City Council regarding problems with truck traffic, Eden Road and Stericycle. Mr. Perez requested homeowners affected by the Westgate Extension be notified regarding noise insulation. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager J ennanis reported the Council is very interested in housing issues and has funded recent housing projects for seniors and the disabled. Mr. J ermanis noted \vhile the San Leandro Times newspaper has free distribution, it is not free to advertisers. The City advertises in the Times but relies more on cable TV and the City's website to get agenda information to the community. Mr. Jermanis stated Mr. Trager's COffilllents highlight the importance of upgrading the City's noise ordinance. Mr. J ermanis indicated the City is familiar with the issues with Oil Changers, and the Police Department has investigated the matters. Regarding the Westgate extension, Mr. Jermanis stated staff will be working with the adjacent honleowners to provide insulation and a soundwall as part of the proj ect and that no businesses will be displaced. Mr. Jermanis reported Stericycle's application for a variance was denied by the Board of Zoning Adjustments.