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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 19, 2007 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mr. Jermanis commented that Councilmember Starosciak hosted last year's Flag Day event held at the San Leandro Library, and he expressed appreciation for Mr. Francis' efforts to keep the Flag Day program going in San Leandro. In response to the comments made by Mr. Rawlis and Ms. Banks, Mr. Jermanis reported on the recent community meeting on the subject of transit-oriented development, at which there was discussion about locating shopping nearer to where people live. Mr. Jermanis pointed out locations of grocery stores in the vicinity described by Mr. Rawlis, and he commented on the challenge of getting large grocery stores to locate in town. Regarding Mr. Perez's comments, Mr. Jermanis reported that the Police Department and Animal Control have looked into the problems on Vestal Court on several occasions, and the City's Building Division will look into the issue of the possible illegal garage construction. Mr. J ermanis commented that the targeting of food service vendors was initiated by the Alameda County Health Department. The City's business license section is working with the Police Department to review the existing ordinances related to peddlers and itinerant merchants to ensure consistency in the issuance of licenses and to ensure Health Department requirements are met. Mr. Jermanis noted that Ms. Aborashed has been a strong advocate for both clean air and for the West San Leandro area. Mr. Jermanis commented that the air quality in West San Leandro can definitely be improved, and the City will continue work with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and other regulatory agencies and industries to do all it can to control emissions and improve air quality. City Attorney Jayne Williams addressed Mr. Filipovich's comments regarding the public hearing process. Ms. Williams commented that the public hearing was conducted properly, and speaker cards which were received prior to the end of the staff presentation were accepted. She noted that Mr. Filipovich submitted his speaker card late and therefore did not adhere to the Council's policy. 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. Consent Calendar was amended to remove Items 8.E. and 8.G. Items will be considered under Item 9, Items Removed from Consent Calendar.