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IHINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 21, 2003 Page 13 configuration which allows project funding and design to proceed). (Continued from July 7, 2003.) (2930/2999) Vice Mayor Glaze commented that the input he has received from residents on Alternative 1 has been positive. Vice Mayor Glaze asked if the public was informed about the addition of Alternative 4 as a potential future phase. Engineering and Transportation Director Uche Udemezue noted at the community meeting the comments received by the public were positive for both Alternatives 1 and 4. Mr. Udemezue pointed out that there are Measure B funds sufficient to fund Alternative 1, and Alternative 4 can be in1plemented as funds become available. Vice Mayor Glaze inquired as to how the church traffic will be addressed. Mr. U den1ezue stated staff and the church are working on ways to alleviate the problem. Vice Mayor Glaze recalled the Council may have requested some follow-up on traffic and parking issues when the matter of the church was considered previously. M/S/C Glaze and Nardine. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Matter of Update Regarding Use of Motorized Scooters in San Leandro (provides the City Council with information concerning legislation regulating operation of motorized scooters). (1004) City Manager J ermanis gave a brief overview of the item and introduced Police Chief Joe Kitchen. Chief Kitchen reported on the current laws governing motorized scooters. City Attorney Williams stated the California Vehicle Code limits the ability of the City to regulate motorized scooters. Ms. Williams stated her opinion that as a charter city, San Leandro could enact local legislation promoting public health and safety, provided the proper findings could be made. She described the types of local regulations adopted by other municipalities. Chief Kitchen stated he has reiterated to the Patrol Division the need for heightened enforcement of motorized scooters. Vice Mayor Glaze inquired about the information needed to make the findings. Ms. Williams replied that the information could be evidence or testimony which illustrates the operation of nlotorized scooters in a particular area presents a safety hazard. Chief Kitchen suggested the findings may be similar to those presented a few years ago on the issue of skateboards in the downtown area, library and parking structure. Chief Kitchen stated the Police Department would like to have the ability to impound motorized scooters with modified exhausts or from operators under age 16. Councilmelnber N ardine expressed concern regarding motorized scooters traveling through uncontrolled intersections. Chief Kitchen noted that in uncontrolled intersections, the operators of motorized scooters are required to yield to vehicles on their right as do other motor vehicles. Councihnember Santos suggested retailers that sell motorized scooters should be required to post the laws governing use of the scooters, particularly the requirements that the operator be at least 16 years of age and wear a helmet. Chief Kitchen pointed