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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 5 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - February 18, 1997 The Hearing was then opened to the public. There being no comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Loeffler and Polvorosa. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 The following Resolution and Ordinance were then introduced: - Resolution No. 97-14, Resolution Approving the Negative Declaration Related to the Bikeway Plan of the Circulation Element of the General Plan. (1977/1428/1925) M/S/C Loeffler and Young. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 - Ordinance No. 97-03, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Leandro Amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan to Include a Bikeway Plan. (1428/1925) - Passed to Print M/S/C Loeffler and Young. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 4. PUBLIC CQMMENTS 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. 1. Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, commented on Prop. 218 and the upcoming school bond. He asked where the previous school bond money had gone and questioned the school lottery proceeds. He asked about the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). 2. Roberto Flotte, Representing Safeway Preserve Plant, said it had been closed without notification to the employees. He asked the Council to send a letter to Safeway regarding their concerns. He said the negotiations are anti-union. He said Media Copy is deporting employees, and W.R. Grace Co. is discriminating against women. Council Member Glaze asked the City Attorney to look into plant-closure notification deadlines. Council Member Loeffler suggested the Chamber be informed as well. 3. Alfredo Flotte, Local #6 Representative, commented on Media Copy and the employees desiring to join a union. He said there will be demonstrations. He said police had been in the area. He asked for Council assistance. 4. John Lopes, 2811 Windsor Drive, Alameda, commented on the W.R. Grace issue. He said it should be brought to the City Council; women are equally capable and are not receiving the jobs.