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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 3 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -February 16,1999 relocation in approximately 10 days. They aze hoping to be able to keep their jobs in San Leandro. They would not support rezoning until an agreement is reached and signed. Rick Richards, Friends of the Creek, 335 Peralta Avenue, addressed the Council, indicating he is hopeful the intersection of Peralta Avenue and San Leandro Boulevazd will be enhanced. He voiced agreement that the schools will be impacted; but he is glad they will work with the School District to address those issues and, perhaps, boundaries will be reviewed. Bob Nehls, San Leandro Unified School District, addressed the Council, stating the Board President, Linda Perry, asked that he attend the meeting this evening. The School District is not opposing the development. The De Silva Group has met with District staff, and they aze confident issues will be addressed. There will be a facilities impact, and there will probably be about 220 students coming from this development. They aze working toward resolving issues that may arise from this increase. The District would welcome a joint Work Session in the future regazding the impacts from this development. There is a Facilities Master Plan on their web site which is due to be updated. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council and asked if there are pass-through fees, expressed that a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) should be provided, and expressed concerns regazding this actually being a redevelopment project. Lynn Sexton, 231 Oaks Boulevard, addressed the Council regazding traffic congestion resulting from this project, as well as the impact on schools. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Galvan and Glaze. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Loeffler Alden Barry re-addressed the Council and indicated traffic congestion has been considered, and they will be continuing to address those issues. He thanked staff for their assistance through this process and said their information was accurate and specific. Council discussion continued regazding hazardous-waste concerns. Council additionally expressed their gratitude to the staff and the Planning Commission for their review and input into this proposed development. The Mayor encouraged continued negotiations for the relocation of Dependable Furniture and the Food Bank and indicated there is a delicate balance between housing and economic development.