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<br />MINUTES <br />City of San Leandro City Council Meeting-July 9, 2007 <br /> <br />Page 8 <br /> <br />Mike Rawlis, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that there are <br />no bicycle lanes on East 14th Street except in front of City Hall, and that the painted bike lane <br />markings on Davis Street are faded and barely visible. Mr. Rawlis commented that there <br />should be bicycle lanes on East 14th Street and near Bayfair Mall, and more bike racks <br />throughout the city. <br /> <br />Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on <br />Teamsters Union Local 70, eminent domain, Council districts vs. at large representation, <br />Proposition 13 and redevelopment. <br /> <br />Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, regarding several stores, <br />including WalMart, that are moving out of their present locations, and the Downtown TOD <br />Strategy. <br /> <br />City Manager Jem1anis responded to Mr. Rawlis' comment, reporting that Caltrans has not <br />yet approved the designation of East 14th Street for bicycle lanes. Mr. Jermanis expressed his <br />appreciation for Mr. Rawlis' comments regarding bicycle lanes near Bayfair, and he stated <br />that staff would be working with the developer to make the area around Bayfair more bicycle- <br />friendly. <br /> <br />Regarding Mr. Perez's comments, Mr. Jermanis reported that it is his understanding that the <br />City will have two WalMart stores--one at the current location and one at the old Target site. <br /> <br />4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Gregory thanked the City Council for its support of the Downtown TOD. He <br />commented that TOD is the way of the future and it is a unique opportunity for San Leandro <br />to show the way for the rest of the Bay Area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Souza commented that tonight's meeting demonstrated that there is <br />community support for Grocery Outlet. She suggested that the City follow up with Grocery <br />Outlet to see if an appropriate location in San Leandro could be found. <br /> <br />Councilmember Starosciak commented on the incremental progress being made each year to <br />curtail fireworks use. She requested a report on this year's 4th of July fireworks enforcement. <br /> <br />Councilmember ProIa commented that he would like to see greater progress on fireworks <br />made next year. He announced that a rally will be held on Wednesday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. <br />at the Davis Street Transfer Station in support of the locked out Waste Management garbage <br />workers. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos commented on his 4th of July ride along with Police Lt. Marc DeCoulode, and <br />on the difficulty experienced by the Police in enforcing the fireworks ordinance. Mayor <br />Santos noted the additional police staffing needed to handle all the calls and requested a <br />report on the overtime costs. He commented that he would like to see a letter sent to the cities <br />