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!VI I N UTES .City of San Leandro Ci!}' Council Meeting-Novcmbcr~_,~Q02 Page 6 Vice-Mayor Glaze expressed concerns the Council is being given the impression the ACE has approved everything in the proposed plan, yet there may be other areas of concern besides the problem area created by the Hoheners of which the Council is not aware. Mr. Hom notcd there are multiple levels of checkpoints the ACE requires to safeguard the preservation of wetlands and will not give official approval until final detailed plans are submitted to them. Council Member Loeffler expressed concern the Council is being asked to approve the project when there appear to be unresolved discrepancies, and without a thorough review of the impacts or adequate input from the community. Mr. Hom further clarified the environmental impact studies already performed on the subject property. Council Member Nardine concurred with Council Member Loeffler regarding the lack of infonllation on the 1989 Orait EIR and the need to address residents' concerns. Mr. Hom stated a Draft EIR which has not been certified is not a legal document. City Attomey Randolph gave further background on the studies perfonlled on the site. Council Member Grant expressed concern over the issues still outstanding, and expressed hesitancy to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Council Member Grant asked if the City could make a good-faith commitment to the citizens to begin the Edcn Road project before the year 2025, and commit some of the revenue generated from the Bayside Business Park to West San Leandro. City Manager Jennanis noted the suggestions made by Council Member Grant are within the ability oCthe Council to direct staff to pursue. Council Member Badger noted valid concerns have been expressed regarding this project, but could be addressed while the project goes forward. Council Member Santos requested the ACE be contacted to obtain definitive information regarding the wetlands issue, and stated he will work to make sure the West San Leandro Plan is implemented. Council Member Santos addressed the "must have" and "need to have" items requested by residents, recommending the Council authorize the City Manager to take immediate possession of Eden Road in oreler to begin its completion, announcing his plans to hold a community meeting in January 2003 to provide a status update on all the outlined items, describing projects desired to be implemented with revenue from the business park, requesting the City Manager distribute the report on Mulford Park improvements to the Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, stating the beautification of neighborhoods is a top priority of this Council, and commenting on the lessons learned regarding the necessity for earlier neighborhood involvement. The residents' list of "must have" and "need to have" items is attached. Mayor Young agreed with Council Member Santos' insights on the lessons learned regarding earlier neighborhood involvement. Mayor Young received confirmation fi-om staff regarding the collection of school impact fees for the project, and mentioned the possibility of CIcan Air Vehicle grants for the City and other agencies and businesses in the city [rom the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Mayor Young suggested the ACE be invited to meet with the Council, but emphasized the project should not be delayed pending their appearance. Mayor Young commented the creation of an Eco-