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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 March 17, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting 4. PUBLIC HEARINGSJOINT CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. fill out a speaker card When you address the City Council, you should and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and NOT addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest listed on the Agenda. Wafaa Aborashed, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern , and its potential impacts on traffic, the Timothy Drive and Davis West neighborhoods, and small independent businesses. Ms. Aborashed asked whether the statistics could be provided on the number of fights that have occurred in the Westgate parking lot area, and she commented that the only way to halt the permit was if the Police Chief filed a form with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Burpinder Singh Grewal, Marina Wine and Spirits , addressed the City Council with the assistance of Ms. Aborashed, commenting that his business is family- permit would impact their livelihood. Benny Lee, Asian Community Cultural Association, addressed the City Council, commenting on the tour and luncheon hosted three weeks ago by the City for city officials and business leaders from Yangchun, China. Mr. Lee commented that the visit left an endearing, positive impression on the Yangchun delegation. On behalf of the Asian Community Cultural Association, Mr. Lee presented a gift of a framed picture to the City, which was identical to the gift presented to the Mayor of Yangchun during the visit, and asked that it be placed in the Sister Cities Gallery. Mr. Lee commented that the gift symbolized the spirit of friendship and cooperation between Yangchun and San Leandro. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on doing business at Costco and WalMart, and expressing concern that he would not have adequate time to address his concerns on several Consent Calendar items. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mr. Jermanis noted that the at a previous Council meeting. He commented that when WalMart received the initial approval for its Westgate store, it pledged to the City Council and community that it would not sell hard liquor, firearms or perishable grocery items at that location. Mr. Jermanis pointed out that many similar stores, such as Target and Rite Aid, sell alcohol; however, it is