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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 7, 2007 Page 12 The Hearing was then opened to the public. Diane Bagiies, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to deny the Church's appeal. Ms. Bagiies commented that the Church bought the Catalina property knowing that it was zoned for industrial use. She expressed concern about taking land away from industrial uses which provide jobs and contribute to the City's tax base. Ms. Bagiies commented that the zoning change would set a precedent that would prevent the denial of similar requests in the future. Ms. Bagiies commented that a flyer which was disseminated in the neighborhood to gain support from the neighbors for the Church's move was misleading and disingenuous. Kathy Sanchez, Marina Gardens HOA, addressed the City Council, commenting on a letter sent to the Council requesting denial of the appeal which she co-signed with Ed Jaramillo of the Marina West HOA. Ms. Sanchez expressed concern regarding the impact of the proposed church on Doolittle Drive traffic, the required parking which she feels is inadequate for the number of church members, and the loss of tax revenue and increased burden on the City's infrastructure and services. Ms. Sanchez commented on a letter she recently received from Pastor Mortara in which he stated that, if the Church's application was approved, he would keep his members from driving or parking on Doolittle Drive. Pastor Mortara addressed the issue of traffic on Doolittle Drive, commenting that the bulk of the Church traffic would be directed onto Wicks Boulevard. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Councilmember ProIa, seconded by Councilmember Souza, to deny the appeal. Councilmember ProIa commented that Faith Fellowship bought the Catalina property knowing that it was zoned for industrial use, and he expressed concern about taking property out of the tax base. Councilmember ProIa noted that the presidents of all three homeowners associations in the area have sent letters in opposition to the application. He expressed concern that Wicks and Doolittle are already heavily impacted on Wednesday evenings, and the Church's plan to hold a weekly Wednesday night gathering for 400 people would have a direct negative effect on the neighborhood. Councilmember ProIa expressed hope that the Church would choose one of the 196 sites in San Leandro designated for assembly use. Councilmember Souza thanked the members who attended the meeting to speak in support of the Church. She stated that she believes Faith Fellowship does wonderful things for San Leandro. . Minute Order No. 2007-059, Motion Denying the Appeal by International Church Foursquare Gospel, Applicant, and Upholding the Decision of the