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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 February 19, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting ppeal to the City Council of the BZA decision; and staff recommendation to uphold the BZA decision and make findings for denial of the appeal and application. Ms. Livermore reported that the proposed use meets the definition of assembly use under the San Leandro Zoning Code, which is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use in the IP District. Ms. Livermore gave an overview of the matter and the events leading up to . She noted that since it could find no basis for approval, staff has cited an exemption to the environmental review process. Ms. Livermore also noted that the he Uniform Building Code has a different definition and application than it does in the Zoning Code. Ms. Livermore pointed out that some material that was handed out at the BZA hearing was inadvertently omitted from the City Council agenda packet. Since the Council and the Applicant received the material just this evening, Ms. Livermore suggested allowing Pastor Gary Mortara, representing the Applicant, addressed the City Council, apologizing to the Council for the consternation and problems of the past, and expressing an interest in working with the City to find a future home for the church. Pastor Mortara commended the BZA, commenting that the Board was very gracious and sympathetic to Faith Fellowships position and plight, but felt powerless to take a different action. He asked for advice on how Faith Fellowship can work together with the City to serve the community and to find an acceptable site for a future church. City Attorney Jayne Williams stated that the matter before the City Council is the appeal of the Conditional Use Permit, and the Council can direct its comments to that matter. Ms. Williams noted that discussions between the City and representatives of Faith Fellowship will continue. The Hearing was then opened to the public. There being no comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Prola stated that he is glad to hear that Faith Fellowship is willing to work with City to find a new location in San Leandro. He commented that he hoped that something could be worked out. Mayor Santos concurred Vice Mayor Grant thanked Pastor Mortara for his comments and apology. She agreed s, and stated that she hoped an appropriate site could be found for the church. Councilmember Gregory concurred with his Council colleagues, and stated that he felt the City and Faith Fellowship have a future. He remarked that there is no question how