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MINUTES Page 5 City of Sau Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 21, 2008 Helen Kim, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern about the possible closure of the Marina harbor. Ms. Kim called the harbor "the Jewel of San Leandro," and she urged the Council to consider saving it. Lou Filipovich, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the rules for public comments and the Brown Act. Mr. Filipovich commented on the minutes of the April 7, 2008 City Council meeting and the lack of enforcement provisions in the State Code of Fair Campaign Practices. Audrey Albers, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the importance of dredging the Marina harbor. Ms. Albers commented that there is a great deal of public support for dredging the harbor, and she stated that the issue should be addressed at a public hearing. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mr. Jermanis responded to the comments about the Marina dredging, stating that no final decision has been made yet. The Shoreline-Marina Committee will discuss the issue further at its meeting tomorrow. The Fire Department has indicated that they would like to maintain access to the airport from the Marina harbor. Mr. Jermanis stated that the City has $1.6 million in federal funding; however, the cost to remove the dredged material is about $7 million, and is the main hindrance to moving forward with the dredging. Mr. Jermanis reported that Wal-Mart has applied to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell wine and beer at its West Gate store. He stated that he has provided information to the Council about the pledge by Wal-Mart during the 1998 permit approval process. Wal-Mart had pledged not to sell hard liquor, firearms or groceries. Regarding the Superior Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard street improvements from Durant to Dutton, Mr. Jermanis noted that there is a phase missing, which is the Superior to the freeway portion of the Caltrans right-of--way. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the design is underway, and will be approved by both the City Council and Caltrans, but construction is still a few years away. Another phase of the improvements yet to be completed will extend from Durant to Estudillo. Mr. Jermanis reported that there have been a number of concerns regarding Bristol Boulevard that have been brought to the attention of the Police Department's Community Compliance Section. Mr. Jermanis expressed appreciation to the Bristol Boulevard residents for their efforts to form a Neighborhood Watch group. He reported that Community Compliance has been in contact with Ms. Evans, the owner of the subject property, as well as with members of her church. They have indicated that the property will be cleaned up by Apri130, and the City will continue to work to address the neighbors' concerns.