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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting May 21, 2001 Page 6 addition. But, he stated he intends to continue his efforts based on the amount of architectural work that has been done so far. There being no further comments from the public, and without opposition, the Public Hearing was closed. City Council discussion ensued regarding the addition that prompted this issue for the Bay-O- Vista residents to surface. Council Member Loeffler noted his support of the first moratorium was to allow for a greater discussion to take place on an issue that he feels also impacts the flatlands. He explained that the specific issue that triggered his support was an existing 3,500 square foot home that added 4,500 square feet without working with the neighborhood. He indicated that he feels staff should have review authority citywide in order to address "out-of-character" building requests. Council Member Santos stated his agreement with the moratorium in Bay-O- Vista, but did not support a citywide moratorium. Council Member Grant applauded the Committee's work on this issue and stated her support of the moratorium in Bay-O- Vista and even, perhaps citywide. She stressed the need for the Bay-O- Vista Homeowner's Association to take a closer look at tightening their CC & R's (Covenants, Codes & Restrictions). Vice Mayor Glaze indicated his support for the extended moratorium in Bay-O- Vista and clarified that the ordinance should be coming back to the City Council in early June at a Work Session and for action at a Regular City Council Meeting as early as July. The Mayor agreed with her colleague's comments and asked staff if they could take a look at Mr. Tsoi's property to see if he could expand his property in other ways other than building up. The following Ordinance was then introduced: Ordinance No. 2001-014, An Urgency Ordinance Extending Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2001-012, Prohibiting the Processing and Approval of Use Permits, Variances, Building Permits, Start of New Construction or Other Entitlements for New Second Story Homes, New Second Stories or Expansions of Existing Second Stories in the Bay-O- Vista Area Through December 31, 2001, or Until Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Are Adopted, Whichever Comes First, and Declaring This Ordinance To Be an Urgency Measure, To Take Effect Immediately, As It Relates to the Preservation of Public Peace, Health And Safety. (Requires 4/5 vote) -- Passed to Print and Adopted (1005/1024/1098/1099/1428/2792) MlS/C Galvan and Loeffler. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Nardine