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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 3 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 18, 1997 E. Proclamation Declaring August 10, 1997, Penafrancia Day in San Leandro. The Mayor presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Parafina, who was accompanied by her daughter. The Mayor noted the affiliation the City has with a Sister City in Naga City, Philippines, and the wonderful Filipino community which is very active in the City of San Leandro. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to Mrs. Parafina, along with a card signed by the City Council, in celebration of her 75th birthday. 3. PUBLIC HEARING -- CITY COUNCIL ONLY A. Matter of A-97-5; Reclassification from RM 1800 Residential Multi-Family District to RM 1800 (PD) Residential Multi-Family Planned Development Overlay District; and PD-97-6; Planned Development to Construct a Five- Story, 72-Unit, Assisted-Living Retirement Community at 1240 Clarke Street, Southeast Corner of Clarke and Davis Streets; Assessor's Parcel Number 75-16-8; W. Foster, Applicant; L. Stutzman, Property Owner; RM 1800 Residential Multi-Family District. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Steve Emslie, Planning Director, gave a brief staff report and introduced Elmer Penaranda, who reviewed the plans in greater detail. Bill Foster, Applicant, and Audrey Moore, Architect, answered questions posed by the Council regarding structure and design of the building, visual impacts, and ingress and egress issues. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Ken Godio, 1240 Clarke Street, representing his mother, who is deceased, as well as the heirs of the property, addressed the Council, stating that his children (the heirs) are in agreement with what is being proposed this evening. He added that the plan fits with his mother's dream of what should be done with the property. He urged the Council to approve the proposal. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrot Street, representing the Peralta Citizens' Homeowners' Association, addressed the Council. He noted this is the result of much thought and feels it will enhance the neighborhood. He hopes it will trigger upgrading of the property across the street, as well. He stated this will be a very compatible project with the Creekside proposal, which to be discussed later this evening. He feels the building was designed with the safety of the individuals who would be living there in mind. He concluded by stating the Association urges the Council's support for this project. Tom Guarino, 262 Davis Street, representing the Chamber, addressed the Council. He stated they agreed with Al Rosenga, who articulated the Chamber's position, also. He noted the Chamber's support of the project and the social uses they believe it will provide. He added that this project was very well thought out and urged Council's support.