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Minutes -City of San Leandro Ciry Council and Page 3 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -May 3, 1999 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person, for a total time period of one hour. When you address the Ciry Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the Ciry Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. A. William Athey, 1805 Sundberg Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding the Auto Mall on Marina Boulevard, indicating that, when the Auto Mall was approved, it was stipulated there would be no trucks on Wayne Avenue. He stressed that is not the case. He further indicated he would like to see trucks on Interstate 580. B. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the City Council regarding the Public Comment period, the election to be held in November of 2000, and the rent agreement in Mission Bay, which is up at the same time. He concluded by commenting on the need for arent-control ordinance and said Steve Emslie runs a very good community meeting and allows people to speak. C. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, addressed the City Council, asking why the City Council is proposing to dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee to study I-580; questioned whether it would be a second or first deed of trust on the property for the rehabilitation of the 91-unit apartment building listed under New Business, Item 7.A, asked what the interest rate would be, and questioned whether there will be a priority for San Leandro citizens. D. Richard Garcia, 13951 Santiago Road, addressed the City Council regarding the Kids Club afternoon program, indicating there are constantly new caregivers due to the limited number of hours. He feels kids need stability and that the caregiver position should be a full-time position. He submitted a petition from Garfield School families. E. Robin Ehlers, 778 Joaquin Avenue, addressed the City Council on behalf of the Estudillo Homeowners' Association, indicating their opposition to truck traffic on I-580. F. Harold Perez, 2052 Vestal Court, addressed the Ciry Council, thanking the Mayor and staff for addressing the issue regarding power poles in his neighborhood. He further addressed the City Council regarding issues relating to access to the West Gate Shopping Center from Timothy Drive, airplane pollution and noise, and that no one seems to care about the impacts to his neighborhood.