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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 4 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -- May 17, 1999 F. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, stating it is difficult to address this issue when it is not clear how the Council will act, given this is an Appeal. The real question is how much does it cost, who pays for it, and for how long. He said Council Member Loeffler should excuse himself from the discussion and decision on this item because of his recent "Letter to the Editor" on behalf of and the implication of his representing the interests of the School District. He concluded by stating he would be supportive of sending this issue back to the Planning Commission for review. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Loeffler and Galvan. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 The Applicant responded to comments, noting there is private space available, there has been a review by the School District regarding impacts, and the School District is supportive of their proposal. Council Member Lothrop questioned what has been done to buffer the industrial uses close to the project. The Applicant explained that a buffer zone will exist between the Corp Yard and the project, as well as sound walls and windows to address noise issues elsewhere. Council Member Lothrop also expressed concern with losing land for a possible sports complex. During a brief discussion it was explained that a sports complex is cost prohibitive at this point. Council Member Loeffier commented that he did write a "Letter to the Editor" of the newspaper before he received written documentation from staff. He noted he was also contacted by Nfilce Maples regarding this project, who asked his view on what it would take to make this project doable. He asked for clarification from the City Attorney as to whether the letter to the newspaper puts him in conflict with voting on this item tonight. The City Attorney responded that his disclosure is noted for the record. As far as the need to recuse himself on the basis of having written a "Letter to the Editor" of the Daily Review, the City Attorney stated he has read the letter and sees nothing that would require Council Member Loeffler to recuse himself. Council Member Glaze asked clarifying questions regarding parks on the revised plan; questioned the Planning Commission's discussion and review of the rezoning and whether or not residential use is an appropriate use; and voiced concerns with school-aged children having a safe, pedestrian access to schools, as they will be crossing a truck route. Council Member Glaze also expressed concern regarding the small, rear yards of the proposed homes.