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• ` Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Page 4 Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting November 2, 1998 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person, for a total time period of one hour. When you address the City Council ,you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of name and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. A. Denise Bownds Kaplan, 1400 Carpentier Street, addressed the Council as the Chair of the Library-Historical Commission and noted they are here tonight to encourage the Council to favorably consider the proposed bond issue for the renovation of the library. She expressed their on-going support of the project and their commitment to raise funds for the project, along with the Friends of the Library, for enhancements to the library. B. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159` Avenue, addressed the Council and personally thanked the City Manager for answering his questions regarding Cypress Street. He also commented on Fairway Drive and repairs done by East Bay MUD. With regard to the railroad tracks, he noted the work is rougher now than it was before. He was told by Engineering it would wear down and even out with trains as they continue to pass over it. He questioned how the spur track will get worn down. The City Manager gave a brief overview of the repairs to be done and the phasing of such. C. Jane Davis, 1333 Glen Drive, a longtime library patron, addressed the Council and encouraged support of getting the renovation of the library done in a timely manner. She noted the temporary library site is not a good long-term solution. She expressed concerns with bus service and accessibility to the temporary library. Many of the special programs have been suspended during the renovation/ retrofitting period. She feels as though the "community center" is missing. She concluded by encouraging the Council to move forward quickly on the decision to move forward. D. Harold Perez, 2052 Vestal Court, addressed the Council regarding airplanes. He mentioned that Council Member Lothrop was at the last meeting and expressed concern that San Leandro's Mayor was not there. He noted the airplane noise is getting worse. There is no time limit on what time the planes go in and out. He also voiced concern with Davis Street and the pedestrian crossing from Warden Avenue to Timothy Street.