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DRAFT MINUTES City of San Leandro City COlillCil Meeting-July 9, 2007 Page 4 Richard F. Wahl, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing support for the denial of Grocery Outlet's appeal. Mr. Wahl commented that he did not believe bringing in Grocery Outlet would benefit other downtown retail locations. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that this is all about seizing private property to resell it for private development with no requirement for public use. Mr. Filipovich commented on proposed state legislation regarding the use of eminent domain. Leonard Reppond, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of denying the appeal. Mr. Reppond commented that he has formed a committee, Concerned Citizens for Responsible Development in San Leandro, and has gathered signatures from his neighbors in support of the denial. Mr. Reppond commented that the location of the property is critical to the future development of the city. Johanne Dictor, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, submitting a petition on behalf of Concerned Citizens for Responsible Development in San Leandro. Ms. Dictor commented that the petition was signed by residents who oppose the location of Grocery Outlet at the subject property. Ms. Dictor stated that she believed Grocery Outlet would not produce the synergy necessary to create a vibrant downtown. Justin Agrella, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, speaking in support of the appeal by Grocery Outlet. Mr. Agrella commented that the increase in affordable housing would bring in low-income residents who would need a place to shop. Mr. Agrella stated that he would like to see the property developed and urged the Council to think reasonably. Paul G. Vargas, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of the Grocery Outlet appeal. Mr. Vargas commented that the City is putting up roadblocks to developers, and that the City's demographics support a Grocery Outlet, but not a Trader Joe's. Brent Beavers, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that he is a bargain shopper and supports Grocery Outlet, but not at the proposed location. Joyce Martens, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that she visited the Grocery Outlet in Hayward and did not feel that a similar store would be right for downtown San Leandro. Peggy Coffman, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council in support of a Grocery Outlet downtown. Ms. Coffman commented that she felt that senior citizens would shop there. Dennis Hicks, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting in support of locating the Grocery Outlet downtown.