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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting - April 15, 2002 Page 4 Cynthia Chandler, 165 Cambridge Ave., addressed the City Council regarding concerns for traffic impacts to her neighborhood due to the proposed development at Durant Square. Jim O'Leary, 178 Boadmoor Blvd., addressed the City Council with concerns for traffic impacts to his neighborhood resulting from the development at Durant Square. Mitch Huitema, 659 Broadmoor Blvd., addressed the City Council regarding the lack of input from Traffic Engineers from either city on the development of Durant Square. Heidi Finberg, 227 Begier Ave., addressed the City Council regarding the Aquatics Task Force and how they are reviewing the best use of pools in San Leandro. She invited the City Council and community to a design charrette to be held on April 20, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the South Offices of City Hall. She also voiced concern about traffic congestion issues resulting from the development at Durant Square. Francois Gallo, NAACSL, 979 Woodland, addressed the City Council regarding the need for an expert in acoustics engineering to address the insulation program needs. He noted that NAACSL would like to be a part of the selection process for the consultant and would like to see examples of their work from prior projects before a consultant is selected. Harold Perez, 2052 Vestal Ct., addressed the City Council stating his opposition to hiring a noise consultant until an EIR is done. He stated his belief there is a need to update the noise contour. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Dr., addressed the City Council regarding the April I, 2002 City Council Meeting Minutes indicating they are missing addresses of those persons who spoke during Public Comments. He asked who is present at tonight's meeting representing the Press. He stated he would like to see a Public Advocate's Office created and represented by an attorney that would be an advocate for seniors. He added seniors want stand-alone elections and there should be some serious thought given to lifetime term limits for elected officials in San Leandro. 5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS The City Manager remarked the City has no local control over neighboring jurisdictions with regard to development taking place at Durant Square. He also noted the Mayor, Council Member Loeffler and staff members have attended various meetings in Oakland regarding that development and have voiced the same concerns that were expressed this evening. He concluded by stating staff has reviewed the ElR, but indicated he will have them review the EIR again.