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MINUTES Page 3 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 2, 2007 Tiffany Kuang, Vice Chair of the Youth Advisory Commission, reported on the recent Youth Summit, the planning for next year's Youth Summit, and the recruitment of next year's comnusslOners. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fIll out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A. Matter of PLN2006-00075; Rezone and Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone One Property that Is Zoned RD and Four Properties that Are Zoned IL to a Commercial Zoning District, CC Commercial Community, to Be Consistent with the Properties' General Plan Designation in the Land Use Element of Corridor Mixed Use. No physical changes to the properties are proposed as part of this entitlement. The properties are located between the west side of Washington Avenue and the east side of San Leandro Boulevard and are comprised of five separate parcels: 2385, 2395 and 2411 Washington Avenue; 2392 and "no address" Cherry Street; Assessor's Parcel Number 75-84-5, 75-84-6, 75-84-7, 75-84-8; and 75-84-19-04; W. and K. Boswell (Applicant); J. Montero, 1. Silva, and M. and H. Senna (property Owners). This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Jermanis provided a brief background on the item and introduced Planner Sally Barros. Ms. Barros gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the subject property, the proposed rezone and zone map amendment, the public outreach that was performed, and the recommendation by the Planning Commission. Staff responded to questions from the Council regarding hazardous materials and the zoning of the surrounding properties. Wally Boswell, Applicant and owner of James Auto Truck Service, addressed the City Council, commenting on the measures he has taken to make his business and the surrounding area safe and quiet. Mr. Boswell commented on the current unsightly condition of the subject property and indicated that he would like to build a new auto repair facility on the property. John Montero, husband of the property owner, addressed the City Council, providing background on the change in the zoning of the parcels from commercial to industrial. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing support for Mr. Boswell and his business.