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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 7 - January 12, 1998 Jeffrey Wise, 2079 Charlotte Avenue, addressed the Council regarding concerns with the proposed parking lot adjacent to the Wal-Mart property. He feels the proposed parking lot is a violation of the MOU. Natalie Hordon, Representing Sportsmart, 1933 Davis Street, addressed the Council in support of Wal-Mart coming to the Westgate Center. Florence Ruha, 3745 Anza Way, addressed the Council in support of Wal- Mart. John Nunes, 28870 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, addressed the Council in opposition to Wal-Mart. He stated the Council should have a Public Hearing at a later date regarding the substantive issues raised. Chris Harper, 3851 Monterey Boulevard, addressed the Council in support of Wal-Mart. Bob Videll, 15125 Wiley Street, addressed the Council in support of Wal- Mart. Richard Benson, 28870 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, President of Local Union 870, addressed the Council and urged them to support and grant their Appeal. He stated their support for the Chamber's recommended Conditions for the project but stressed that the substantive issues should be considered through Public Hearings so that the community can express their concerns. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Loeffler and Glaze. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 The Council recessed at 11:30 p.m. to 11:35 p.m. The Appellant, Daniel Cardozo, was provided 10 minutes for a rebuttal, in which he commented on the MOU and the Conditions of Approval in the Planned Development and noted that, if there were any conflicts, the Planned Development governs. He added that, if there have been substantial modifications, there should be additional public hearings held. He further commented that policy decisions are made by policymakers. They are only asking that the Council follow the normal process and give the people a chance to express their concerns by providing for additional public hearings before granting approvals for the project tonight. The Applicant's legal counsel, Judy Davidoff, followed with 10 minutes of rebuttal, in which she commented there is no a basis to reopen the past decisions which have been made with regard to this project. She feels this project should be reviewed under the current standards and further stated that there are no parking problems on this site. She stated the MOU is clear, and the changes that are being requested