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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page 4 September 21, 1998 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments aze 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. Ned Kizmit, 1930 Fairway Drive, addressed the Council and spoke in favor of the West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevazd Redevelopment Advisory Committee, noting the process is key for input by the business community. He feels what is proposed is the best method to get that input and would urge Council's support. B. Jim Atbey, 1805 Sunbird, addressed the Council with concerns regarding Williams Street and parking neaz schools. He indicated he feels additional traffic enforcement is needed. He feels the City should work with the School District and would suggest the City consider apull-out at the school. C. Richmond Marshall, 15014 Wengate Street, addressed the Council and requested that Item S.C on the Consent Calendaz regarding Farnsworth/Manor Intersection Improvements be removed for discussion. He concluded by congratulatung those individuals being appointed and re-appointed to various Boards and Commissions. D. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, addressed the Council on behalf of the Friends of the Creek, thanking Mayor Young and Council Member Loeffler for the Creek clean-up. He noted his appreciation for their efforts and noted that they are on target for completion. He concluded by stating the dedication has been scheduled for October 17, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. E. Tom Guarino, Representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in support of the West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevazd Redevelopment Advisory Committee. He recognized the good work of June Catalano and Debbie Potter regarding this effort and noted he originally had suspicions but now greatly supports the project. He continued by thanking the Council for their participation in the Business Walk and reported there were 200 businesses visited. F. Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the Council regarding the shortcomings in the petition -- for example, the statistics which were given to Ray Davis regarding Neptune Drive and speed humps. He noted the Council discussed the issue extensively at the last Council meeting and staff was instructed to not build speed humps in that azea.