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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-February 20, 2007 resource in the Eastshore neighborhood and in the area of solid waste, noting his years of experience at the Davis Street Transfer Station and in the solid waste industry. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the order of speakers and the preparation of City Council meeting minutes. Mr. Filipovich quoted from several documents on the subject oflocal elections. Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council regarding the rate increase by Alameda County Industries (ACn and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wafaa Aborashed, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, congratulating Jim ProIa on his appointment to the City Council and offering her assistance in addressing the issues in District 6. Ms. Aborashed commented on the District 6 appointment process and the selection of board and commission members and the need to choose representatives who know the issues facing the community. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis added his congratulations to new District 6 City Councilmember Jim ProIa. Regarding the comments made by Mr. Percival, Mr. Jermanis pointed out that the City currently has a view preservation ordinance and will look into the issues of fences and vegetation which block views, particularly in the hills. Mr. J ermanis reported that the Council has adopted a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and will seek to address both the short and long term issues related to this goal. He noted that the City's agreement with ACr allows for an annual cpr increase, and ACr has tried to add value to its service with each rate increase. Mr. J ermanis pointed out that ACr has taken steps to reduce emissions through the retrofitting of its diesel trucks. Mr. Jermanis indicated that he and City Attorney Jayne Williams have met with Mr. Filipovich on several occasions regarding his concerns and have responded to him many times both verbally and in writing. Mr. J ermanis noted that the letters to which Mr. Filipovich refers confirm that the City of San Leandro is conducting its elections in compliance with its Charter and the laws of the State of California. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an opportunity 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 the opportunity to address the City Council regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion.