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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, Page 14 San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -June 21, 1999 E. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, stating he agrees with Mr. Faria. He expressed concerns with redevelopment and the Bay Fair Mall, as well as the two items on the Consent Calendar relating to loans to the Redevelopment Agency and the repayment of such loans. He concluded by stating he feels the City Council appoints the wrong people to the wrong committees and that committees should be created with individuals who will do something beneficial for the community. F. Darlene Evans, addressed the City Council, stating they need to read a publication by the name of "Information Anxiety." G. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly, addressed the City Council and thanked Vice Mayor Galvan for his remarks about the budget. He noted that, if the public is shocked about the information received regarding the costs of the Civic Center, they should wait and see what the library costs are. He expressed concerns with the Police Department's costs and concluded by questioning how the lack of General Fund Reserves will affect the City's bond rating on interest rates. 5. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies None B. Reports on City Council Committees None C. City Council Comments 1. Council Member Grant indicated the last time the City Council met she had encouraged the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce to take a position opposing truck traffic on I-580, and she has found out they have done so. She thanked the Chamber for their efforts. She continued by acknowledging the upcoming public meeting being held by Assemblymember Ellen Corbett, which is scheduled for June 24, at Assumption School. She noted Cal-Trans representatives will be present to discuss the proposed removal of the truck ban on Interstate 580. Paul Hensley, Chief Deputy District Director for Cal- Trans' Region 4, will provide information and answer questions about the possible lifting of the truck ban that has been in place since 1963.