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DRAFT MINUTES Page 7 September 15, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting conducted prior to widening Davis Street, and she expressed concern regarding the health impacts of diesel emissions on the neighborhood. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Interim City Manager Hollister commented on the funding for the acquisition of properties on Laura Avenue, and the possible uses for those properties. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an opportunity at this time to request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for the presentation of a staff report or other special consideration. Members of the Public may request the opportunity to address the City Council regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion. Referring to Item 8.B., regarding Charitable Solicitation Permits, Councilmember Starosciak expressed concern and frustration over requests for money by panhandlers and store employees, and commented that she would like to see San Leandro return to a hassle-free shopping environment. She commented that this type of activity discourages people from shopping in San Leandro, and she asked if these solicitors could be requested to show their permits. City Attorney Jayne Williams stated that there is a distinction between soliciting for charitable contributions and panhandling. Ms. Williams suggested that staff could look into whether the City could work with stores to regulate these activities. on Item 8.D., Councilmember Grant asked if there is a list of the properties to be acquired as part of the Westgate Parkway Extension project, and if the neighbors were informed of the plan. Engineering and Transportation Director Uche Udemezue reported that there are two viable options for construction of the project: 1) a direct connection from Westgate Parkway onto Davis Street, which would require Timothy Drive to be closed off; or 2) the widening of Davis Street to create three through lanes into Westgate Center. A series of community workshops were held to present these options, and the community rejected the first option. The City, ACTIA (Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority) and Caltrans have been working together to combine the Westgate project with the Davis Street interchange and bridge project, and ACTIA has made funds available for the acquisition of properties. Rather than exercise eminent domain, the City is acquiring properties as they become available. Mr. Udemezue indicated that future community meetings will be held as the project moves forward. No amendment to Consent Calendar.