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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 14 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -- May 17, 1999 for Tropic Court has not been signed. Council Member Glaze commented that he has checked with the City Attorney about if that resolution could be overturned for the simple reason that the resolution specifically states "low and moderate income" and that is not the case. He noted that he has received several phone calls from a number of residents regarding displacements. He would hope, in the future, that staff would be more concise when asked specific questions about displacements and the specific groups that would be eligible to move into a project. He further noted that it is his impression that the City Manager has no intent on signing that agreement until something gets worked out about what the Council's original intent was when the agreement was approved. Steve Emslie indicated that if there is a tenant displacement that cannot be resolved, the agreement will be brought back to the Council for reconsideration. The following Resolution was then introduced: -- Resolution No. 99-72, Resolution of the San Leandro City Council Approving Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and County of Alameda for Administration of HOME Consortium Funds, Federal Fiscal Years 2000-2002 (provides for the administration of the HOME Program by Alameda County for athree-year period). (1833) M/S/C Glaze and Lflthrop. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Matter of Appeal by San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children of the Planning Commission's Determination Regarding the Use Classification of a "Safe House" Under the San Leandro Zoning Code. Hanson Hom gave a staff report explaining the Appeal before the City Council. Mayor Young indicated she would be allowing public input on this item at this time. Rose Johnson, 1558 Sagewood, addressed the City Council in support of the Safe House. She further explained she sees the Shelter as an end to a means. She added that San Leandro is a compassionate City, and she encouraged the City Council to support the Safe House's Appeal. Elaine de Coligny, Appellant, 15356 Sullivan Avenue, addressed the City Council, giving the background of why shelters are an important part of a woman's safety net and serves to help them rebuild their lives. She stressed that they are good neighbors, indicating they have several, different safety screens that are adhered to for everyone's safety. She urged the City Council to support their efforts and indicated they are currently in escrow on a property they feel meets their needs.