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MIl~TUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-January 7, 2008 Community Cultural Association E-pal Exchange Program as an eligible recipient of City Council Empowerment Funds. Harold Perez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on a recent San Leandro Times article on the LINKS Shuttle and payment of a living wage by MV Transportation to its employees. Mr. Perez requested a response by the City Attorney regarding the amount of time allotted to speakers, commenting that the time is not sufficient to convey necessary information to the Council. Francois Gallo, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing support for the West San Leandro residents' comments regarding problems with FedEx. Mr. Gallo encouraged the Council to find a way to address FedEx regarding these problems. Mr. Gallo commented on the increase in air quality issues, stating that he feels it is a result of increased activity at Terminal 1 and the use of leaded gas in planes. Mr. Gallo supported Mr. Manuel's request that BAAQMD perform a local air quality sample. Mayor Santos commented on airport issues, noting that FedEx is phasing out its stage II aircraft. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mr. Jermanis responded to Mr. Pearce's comment, indicating that he would discuss the hot water issue with the Library Services Director. Regarding Mr. Demirjian's comments regarding the report from the West San Leandro Advisory Committee, Mr. Jermanis noted that many of the recommendations made in the report were used to make improvements in the West San Leandro area, and that the Planning Division uses the document as a guideline for prof ects. Mr. Jermanis commented regarding the issues with FedEx, stating that the City can bring them to the attention of the Airport, and the City Council Airport Committee can discuss them. He noted that Mayor Santos has written to FedEx, requesting that their 727s be deployed in other locations. Mr. Jermanis commented that the airport noise insulation program is working, and a large group of homes is due to be insulated in the spring. The Airport Committee will discuss expanding the lottery in order to have more individuals participate in the program. In response to Mr. Perez's comments, Mr. Jermanis stated that MV Transportation pays a living wage to its employees that perform work under contract with the City of San Leandro. City Attorney Jayne Williams commented that the Brown Act provides the public the right to speak on any item on a public meeting agenda; however, it does not specify time limits. The Council can, in its rules of procedure, set forth time limits. Also, the Mayor has the authority to adjust the time limits as he deems fit. Ms. Williams pointed out that there are numerous opportunities for members of the public to express their opinions during a Council meeting, as well as directly to Council members outside the meeting setting.