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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 5, 2007 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis reported that the City Council has not made any determination on the fate of the San Leandro Marina, and members of the Council will request federal assistance for dredging while in Washington, D.C. later this month. Mayor Santos has requested that the Marina Committee be made a standing committee, and Mayor Santos and Councilmembers Starosciak and ProIa will serve on the committee. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the Committee would be meeting soon to hear the financial impacts of dredging and boating activity at the Marina, and there will opportunity for the public to participate in the discussions. Regarding Faith Fellowship Church, Mr. Jermanis commented that the City helped the Church with its present location on Manor Boulevard. He indicated that he met with Pastor Mortara and Mr. Bullok and explained to them that the Catalina property was not zoned for assembly use. Mr. Jermanis noted that staff, the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments are reviewing the application, and a recommendation will be coming to the City Council soon regarding the overlay district that would allow additional properties to be designated for assembly use. He commented that the City has tried to be responsive to the many letters, emails and personal visits in support ofthe Faith Fellowship application. Regarding Mr. Perez's comments, Mr. Jermanis commented that the demolition of his neighbor's garage would require a demolition permit, and a building permit would be required to reconstruct it. He indicated that the City's Building Regulations Division would look into the matter. Mr. J ermanis commented on the positive relationship between the City and San Leandro Unified School District. Mr. Jermanis noted that he and all members of the Council supported the School Board's school bond measure, Measure B. He stated that the letters from members of the Council regarding the use of the Measure B funds do not indicate a lack of support for the School District or the School Board. Mr. Jermanis commented that the Council and School Board meet on a regular basis and will have an opportunity to discuss how the funds will be spent and how the spending will be monitored. He indicated that City staff will also participate in reviewing the various Measure B programs and will report to the Council. 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. No amendment to Consent Calendar.