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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-February 20, 2007 Enrico Lio, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, requesting that the City Council delay the adoption of Items 8.B. and 8.C. until further study can be done. Mr. Lio expressed concern that the ordinances infringe on residents' private property rights. End of Public Comments on Items 8.B and 8.C. Referring to Item 8.B., Councilmember Souza commented that she felt the ordinance should undergo further Council discussion and community input prior to its adoption. Mayor Santos pointed out that this is a longstanding issue. He noted the litany of complaints received by the Council over the years. Councilmember Stephens commented on the problems involving the storage of vehicles on Lewis Avenue in District 5 for over two years, the many residents that have come to the City Council to complain, and the lack of tools necessary for the City to regulate the problem. Councilmember Stephens noted that while this is the first time the new City Councilmembers have been exposed to this issue, longtime Councilmembers see it as deliverance from an ongoing problem. Mayor Santos commented that there are many residents who support these ordinances. Councilmember Starosciak concurred with Ms. Aborashed's comments regarding public notice and public participation. She commented that she understands the need to address the community's concerns; however, her constituents have asked her how the City plans to notify residents of the changes. Councilmember Starosciak expressed concern that Ordinance No. 2007-003, as currently crafted, would have more negative impacts on the community than anyone realizes. She suggested that the ordinance be referred to a Council Committee for additional public input and consideration of various enforcement scenarios. Councilmember Souza commented that she believed it would be in the City's best interest to allow adequate public input on the ordinances. She noted that the Council has listened to the members ofthe public who complained, but many residents on the other side of the issue have not had the opportunity to be heard and may be unaware of how the ordinances will impact them. Councilmember Souza strongly urged the Council to delay the matter to allow additional public input. Mayor Santos pointed out that these items were brought to the Council at the request of residents, many of whom petitioned the Council. He noted the difficulty experienced by the Police Department in enforcing these problems. Vice Mayor Grant commented that tonight was the first time she has heard a concern about private property rights; however, she has received many calls from residents in her district expressing frustration over the difficulty in enforcing the existing laws. She indicated that she would like to see the ordinances adopted tonight. Vice Mayor Grant asked how long after the ordinances take effect would the public begin to see a difference. She noted that if the ordinances do not work as intended, the Council could amend them.