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DRAFT MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 5, 2007 Matt Lacey, youth pastor of Faith Fellowship, addressed the City Council, commenting on the activities provided by Faith Fellowship's youth group to young people in the community. Audrey Albers, Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to lobby federal legislators for funding to dredge the Marina. Ms. Albers commented that the Marina is the "crown jewel" of San Leandro, and she stressed the need to keep the channel open in case of emergency. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting regarding various documents in his possession, instant runoffvoting and taxpayers' revenue. Ed Bullok, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the request for rezoning by Faith Fellowship and requesting the opportunity for communication with the City Council. Dave Burton, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the growth of Faith Fellowship Church over the years and its ministry to members of the community. Mr. Burton requested the Council's consideration of Faith Fellowship's application and invited the Council to a meeting at the proposed site this Wednesday. Jeff McGallian, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, submitting to the City Clerk letters of support from surrounding businesses for Faith Fellowship's application. Mr. McGallian invited the Council to the informational meeting to be held on Wednesday. Jean Morris, Mulford Gardens Improvement Association, addressed the City Council, reading a letter provided to Council from the MGIA in support of preserving the Marina. Gary Morris, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing agreement with the previous speaker and expressing support for keeping the Marina open to boat traffic. David Johnson, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that he keeps a boat at the San Leandro Marina and would like to see the Marina preserved. Mr. Johnson stated that he would be willing to contribute toward keeping the Marina open. Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the possible illegal rebuilding of his neighbor's garage. Mr. Perez commented on the Downtown TOD Strategy, airport issues and preservation ofthe Marina. Peggy Combs, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the recent letters questioning the construction of a ninth grade academy that were published in the local newspapers. She commented that she would like to see a more unified relationship between the City and San Leandro Unified School District.