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MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-DECEMBER 15, 2003 LA WVMA project. Mr. Perez commented on the property under freeway overpasses and the need for Caltrans to ensure the areas are properly maintained. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, complimenting the LA WVMA project construction on Lewelling Boulevard. Mr. Filipovich stated there was no listing of the December 1, 2003 meeting in the local newspaper the Sunday prior to the meeting and someone who called the City offices was told there are no meetings on the first Monday of the month. Mr. Filipovich expressed concern regarding Brown Act violations. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis responded to the comment regarding the issue of trees in the Davis West neighborhood, stating that it is the policy of the City to provide replacement trees when one is renloved and to preserve trees whenever possible. Mr. Jermanis noted that a tree had been removed on Warden and replaced with a new tree. Mr. Jermanis stated the City has received no proposal from Alanleda Power and Telecom, and there have been no meetings with them. Mr. Jernlanis pointed out the agreement with Trans-Box on tonight's agenda for Council consideration would address some of the concerns expressed by Mr. Perez. Regarding the LA WVMA project, Mr. Jermanis reported the tunneling project is proceeding. The Engineering and Transportation Department is monitoring the proj ect, and LA WVMA has agreed to provide public inlprovenlents once the project is complete. Mr. Jermanis noted that issues have emerged with Heron Bay residents, mostly related to parking. Mr. J ermanis stated staff is currently working with Caltrans to nlake the fencing around the Warden area more secure. Regarding the COIUluents luade about meeting information, Mr. J enllanis stated he found it hard to believe a staff person would give misinformation about a regularly scheduled City Council nleeting date. Mr. J ermanis stated meeting notices are posted in front of City Hall, on the City website and on the government access channel. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an oPP0l1unity at this time to request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for the presentation of a staff report or other special consideration. Members of the Public may request, by filing a speaker card prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar, the opportunity to address the City Council regarding itenls renlaining on the Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion.