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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 30, 2007 Page 11 housing project at the comer of Estabrook and East 14th Streets, and details on the project financing. Staff responded to questions from the Council. Public Comments on Item I O.A.: Rachel Gallagher, Congregations Organized for Renewal (COR), addressed the City Council, thanking the Council for its consideration of this project. Ms. Gallagher commented that she would like to move back to San Leandro to be closer to her church, St. Leander's. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the City is spending a lot of money that is not theirs. Mr. Filipovich commented regarding the redevelopment funding for this project. He stated that he is not opposed to the project, but commented that City Council and Redevelopment Agency agenda items should be kept separate. Dan Martinez, COR, addressed the City Council, thanking the Council for its consideration of this development, for its concern for the seniors of San Leandro and for consideration of the Downtown TOD Strategy. Lindsay Imai, Urban Habitat, addressed the City Council, commending the Council for adopting the living wage ordinance and expressing support for the Eden Senior Housing project. Ms. Imai urged the Council to continue its leadership and support for housing for working families. She commented favorably on the Downtown TOD Strategy, stating that San Leandro's plan is viewed as a model and provides the City with a great opportunity. Ms. lmai urged the Council's support for the senior housing project. End of Public Comments on Item IO.A. Councilmember Gregory commented that he agrees with what was presented tonight. He commented on momentum the City is gathering with projects such as this one. . Resolution No. 2007-108, Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Leandro Authorizing the Execution of an Owner Participation and Loan Agreement with Estabrook Senior Housing, L.P., Approving Financing for a Low- Income Senior Housing Project, and Authorizing the Execution of Documents in Connection with Such Financing. (3122) M/S/C Gregory and Proia. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 . Resolution No. 2007-010 RDA, Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro Authorizing the Execution of an Owner Participation and Loan Agreement with Estabrook Senior Housing, L.P., Approving Financing for a Low-Income Senior Housing Project, and Authorizing the Execution of Documents in Connection with Such Financing. (3122)