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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page 6 September 8, 1998 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person; however, at City Council's discretion, based upon the number of speakers, the time allotted may be less. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. A Bob Lee, 138$ Drake, President of the Washington Manor Homeowners' Association, addressed the Council and indicated their support of the placement for the Manor Branch Library and their support for the purchase of the proposed property as stated in Council Agenda Item 6.Q. He continued by thanking Council Member Glaze and past Council Member Howard Kerr for their continued support of this project. He then took a moment to remember Ann Dean who had worked tirelessly in support this library. He concluded by stating their Association stands ready to give their support for the necessary remodeling. He also invited the Council to their Annual Day in the Park, scheduled for October 3, 1998. B. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, addressed the Council regarding the recent Gun Tax Ordinance, needed traffic studies, MTBE in gasoline, vehicle exhaust, and the water run-off tax. C. Nancy Skalpell, Representing Alameda County Transit, addressed the Council, requesting that the Guidelines include language indicating any proposal to install "speed humps" require consultation with AC Transit. She noted such clarification would ensure A.C. Transit and the City would continue to work together toward the many positive aspects to a Ciry which has atransit-friendly environment. D. Joel Hartz, 13125 Neptune Drive, addressed the Council, stating he would like to see Neptune Drive removed from the Speed Humps item. He also expressed concern with the reconfiguration of Marina Boulevard. E. Howard Kerr, 15388 Norton Street, addressed the Council in support of the purchase of property for the Washington Manor Library and concluded by commending staff for their work on the speed humps program. F. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, addressed the Council regarding the speed humps program and noted it is a great idea. He also commented that, perhaps there will be City workers who will enforce the nudity Ordinance for the City. He commented on the unloading zone on Breed Avenue and indicated the work being done on Breed Avenue is affecting the ability of parents to drop their children off at the school. He feels it is currently a dangerous situation. He relayed comments to the Council regarding having seen Police Officer Rose writing tickets for illegally parked vehicles rather than helping direct the traffic at the school today. He would like to see the Police Officers helping with the traffic flow rather than writing tickets in that area.