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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, Page 4 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Special Joint Meeting -October 18, 1999 for her time and patience in answering all their questions. He commented that while he was collecting dues for his homeowner's association, people questioned him as to what is being done regarding the railroad tracks on Merced Avenue. Michelle Berntson, 20 Begier Ave., addressed the City Council regarding the length of time it is taking to retrofit the library. She commented on the difficulty in getting elderly and disabled persons to the temporary library. She concluded by commenting that the pedestrian stop sign on Joaquin and Hays is not easily seen by pedestrians. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Dr., addressed the City Council regarding the process by which they conduct Public Comments, indicating that people are not able to address items after the City Council acts on them. He referenced the Oct. 4, 1999 City Council Meeting Minutes which he feels had misleading comments regarding the eleven digit dialing overlay program and pointed out that if he had an opportunity to address the City Council after those comments he could have clarified that the eleven digit dialing proposal had been delayed. He further indicated that there are charges for dialing 411 and busy line verification requests. He concluded by commenting on and expressing concerns for the proposed bonding for the library and fire stations. Vera Ayres, 381 Melven Ct., addressed the City Council regarding the library retrofit. She indicated that she was told that the details on the monies being spent on the retrofit are only available through the City Manager. She stated that she wants information on the funding, phases of construction, and a list of the multiple prime contractors. She concluded by stating that she feels the Real Property Transfer Tax should be abolished. 5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS In response to comments made by Laverne Anderson, the City Manager indicated that the repairs of spur tracks on Merced are scheduled in Phase II of the track repair efforts. With regard to the library retrofit project, the City Manager noted that the cost will be $13.5 million and that the project is on time and on budget. He indicated that the library should be completed and reopened by July 1, 2000. In response to the residents of Salel's Mobile Home Park, he indicated that he will have staff get information back to the City Council regarding the issues expressed and have an inspection done. 6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies 1. Council Member Loeffler commented that he attended the Loma Prieta Conference, October 14-15, 1999 as the City's representative to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). He commented briefly on "lessons