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1Vlinutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting June 7,1999 Page 4 F. Harold Perez, 2052 Vestal Court, addressed the City Council and thanked Kathy Ornelas, John Jermanis, and Officer Overton for getting unregistered cars towed from his street. He made further comments on the amount of cars parked on properties in his neighborhood, crime, vandalism, and the number of persons occupying the garage of a residence close to his home. G. Marcia Johnson, 794 Estudillo Avenue, addressed the City Council and spoke regarding Group Homes. She stressed the necessity to look at the overall issue. H. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159` Avenue, addressed the City Council, giving special thanks to Sue Simms for getting the weeds down from property he had called about, as well as at the Veterinary Hospital. He noted next Sunday at 1:00 p.m. there will be a Flag Ceremony at the Veteran's Building. He concluded by commenting on noise problems in his neighborhood recently and the lack of response from the County Sheriff s Office. I. Kathryn Hughes, 250 Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, addressed the City Council in support of Item 7.E (regarding the bike lanes) and commended the City for leading the way in the region. J. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the Women's Shelter and stated it should have been listed as a Public Hearing. He clarified that the May 1T~ Minutes should reflect that he opposes the "misuse" of speaker cards. He commented further on the way his comments were reflected regarding the "Letter to the Editor" and concluded by stating people should be able to comment after the fact when the City Council discusses something. K. Edward Fields, 1180 Begier Avenue, addressed the City Council, stating no one has spoken regarding the importance of such a Shelter and the need to be in a single-family, residential neighborhood. He also stated his support for Item 6.B, which provides fora $180,000 deferred loan of CDBG funds for the acquisition of a residential property to be used for a safe house for women and children. L. Larry Smith, 958 Arguello Drive, addressed the City Council regarding the privatization of garbage services. He noted the current garbage service provided by City workers is San Leandro's best and most visible service the City provides. He stated he would rather see the City Manager and City Attorney's Offices privatized, instead. He concluded by volunteering to be on the Citizens' Refuse Committee and stated the City should obtain as much input as they can on this issue. M. Ellen Geis, 834 Cary Drive, addressed the City Council regarding parking difficulties at the City Civic Center and the definition for zoning group homes within the City of San Leandro. She concluded by stating she, too, feels the issue should have been a Public Hearing.