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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 5 - November ll, 1997 B. Len Rogers, 16915 Robey Drive, addressed the Council regarding the removal of the parking-limit signs on the north side of Joaquin Avenue, located directly in front of the Murrieta Condos, 960-968 Joaquin Avenue. He submitted a petition which outlined the history of requests made to the Engineering Department. He concluded by stating the overwhelming majority of residents (75) on Joaquin have stated they want the signs to go. They feel the majority should rule and requested the Council take this into consideration and remove the signs. C. Don Fadden, 959 Joaquin Avenue, Apt. C, addressed the Council, noting he has been a resident there for 14-15 years and has a difficult time parking at night. He feels the two-hour limit is unjust and asked the Council to consider their request for removal of the signs. D. Bruno Inpolce, 983 Joaquin Avenue, addressed the Council and spoke in favor of removal of the two-hour parking signs. He noted there should be some sort of equality and to not do so is discrimination. The Mayor suggested Council direct staff to look at this issue and report on the history of the parking signs in the area. Council Member Young added that it is important that the report include the parking which is currently available in the area. E. Richmond Marshall, 15014 Wengate Street, addressed the Council as a Member of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Men's Golf Club. He commented that staff should be recognized for their efforts with regard to the Golf Course. He mentioned the efforts of Wandzia Grycz and David Sams. He also noted that Members of the Council should be commended for checking out the golf courses. With regard to the proposed Skateboarding Ordinance, he questioned whether there is a need to look at an additional Skateboard Park rather than an ordinance. F. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, addressed the Council, publicly acknowledging the Police Department for apprehending an individual who had stolen a rent check from him. G. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council regarding a recent article in the Daily Review which was entitled, "Cities Match Work and Labor." He noted there is an avenue here that can be expanded to help those that really need it, and that is senior citizens. There needs to be a funding system set up for senior citizens, which he has brought up to City staff before. He noted the article is very obvious about what has taken place. He quoted the article by reading: ..the Oakland job seekers are getting help finding work in San Leandro thanks to the cooperation between two cities. These are the first fruits resulting from the joint Oakland and San Leandro City Council Meeting held in May and September. San Leandro's manager of Redevelopment Projects...is part of the Oakland's Community Economic Development Commission...." He stated we are back again - with redevelopment and development - which is being used as a source of funding. He further quoted, "...in addition, it provides employers with information about