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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 8 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - April 20, 1998 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. A. Howard Kerr, 15388 Norton Street, addressed the Council regarding staff's excellent presentation on the Flood Plain Insurance situation. He also referenced speed humps on Norton Street and requested the present Council act on his Appeal before there is a turnover after the election. B. Florence Ruha, 3747 Anza Way, addressed the Council, congratulating them on the recent "Hands Across San Leandro" event and the Friends of the Creek event that took place last Saturday. She added that the Creek is a real asset to the community. She then expressed concerns with parking on East 14th Street, noting it is practically impossible to enter and/or exit your vehicle if you have parked on East 14th Street. She concluded by stating she hopes the Council will deal with that issue soon. C. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the Council regarding Measure "H," which is the gross-receipts tax on gun sales. He asked what price has been assigned to stabbings and/or beatings? He stated he is not in favor of the gun tax and that people should be able to have a gun for self defense. He questioned the definitions of a "Saturday Night Special" or a "cheap" handgun. He concluded by asking which Council Members voted "yes" for the soundwall at Heron Bay. D. Ron Barklow, 1210 Teigen Drive, Hayward, addressed the Council regarding a feral-cat problem at the Marina. He referenced an Ordinance regarding the feeding of wild animals and asked that the City Attorney look into whether that included feral cats. He left information for the Council to review as it relates to the dangers posed by cats. E. Lamar Heystek, 2481 Marina Boulevard, addressed the Council, commenting on the press the "Young San Leandran's Political Action Committee" (PAC) has received. He noted he appreciates their community and their support. F. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, addressed the Council, commending the City for how quickly they responded to his complaint of a chuck hole on Fairway Drive. He further added that he feels the Police Chief should be the actual one to license adult-oriented businesses in the community. He concluded by commenting on the lack of adequate security guards at certain stores, referencing the Pac & Save Store as an example.