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MINUTES Cit)! of San Lc,~ndro City C;:ounciI Mc~ting-Novcmbcr 4, 2002 Page 11 Francois Gallo, N.A.A.C.L., addressed the City Council regarding the City Attorney's memorandum to Council Members, opining it obstructs the lawful interchange between the citizens and their Council members. Linnard Lane, Empire Realty Group, addressed the City Council to apologize for any offense taken, and to clarify concerns and clear up misconceptions, regarding his company and his earlier comments. 5. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jennanis responded to Mr. Saunders' comments, and described the efforts undertaken as part ofthe enforcement ofthe Community Standards Ordinance. With regard to the comments on the City Attorney's memorandum to the Council, City Manager Jennanis stated he interpreted the memo as the City Attorney's recognition of the Council's unique position in the situation, and noted there may have been some misunderstanding ofthe City Attorney's intent. City Attorney Randolph added Council Members have the obligation to ensure they follow all rules of due process in certain types of proceedings and recognize the situations in which those rules apply. With regard to the issue of garbage cans, City Attorney Randolph pointed out there is a section in the Community Preservation Ordinance covering the proper location of trash cans, and the section is not proposed for modi fication. Council Members commented on the Community Standards Ordinance and its provisions. 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on intergovernmental Agencies None. 8, Reports on City Council Conunittees 1. Finance Committee Meeting of October 22,2002. Acceptcd as Submitted. Recommendation for City Council consideration: a, Schedule consideration at the November 18, 2002 meeting of an agreement with East Bay Municipal Utility District for billing the City's commercial sewer accounts commencing July 1, 2003.