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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 4 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - December 15, 1997 Council clarified that seismic upgrading is a part of the multi-family housing projects. It was also noted coordination is sought with Alameda County Transit as it relates to joint projects. The possibility for future light rail along East 14th Street was briefly discussed, and it was noted that the City will work on following up on the County's efforts. Council Member Young commented that, perhaps, in planning for this effort, we should try to do something along the line of the effort between Oakland, ABAG, and San Leandro, regarding the revitalization plan. Council asked if there was a plan for a broad-based, community effort for input. It was noted that there is not, but they are taking steps to do so as an informal policy. Council Member Lothrop expressed that she would love to see that in writing. She also added that she would love to see something about "sustainability" in the document, as well. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Patty Fee, 695 Martin Boulevard, addressed the Council in support of getting public input, especially on Plaza 2. She added that we don't need another restaurant there; we need something for young people and teenagers. With regard to the possibility of having a double row of trees on East 14th Street, she questioned if it wouldn't cause problems with the sewer lines. Tom Guarino, Representing the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, stating that all the projects cited provide great opportunities. He complimented the staff on how they have reached out to the industrial area. He concluded by commenting that there has been a lot of integration between the City and the community. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the lack of County response to 159th Avenue. He added that the Sheriff's Office should be writing more tickets and that it is an unsafe area, especially for school kids. He commented further on the lack of street sweeping in the area and, in conclusion, referenced the cemetery in San Lorenzo, noting that it was citizens within the community that cleaned it up. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council, asking if tonight's Agenda, Item 4A, requires that when redevelopment plans are merged, time limitations would be individually counted from the date of adoption of each plan? He stated that a "quitclaimer deed" is nothing more than a buzz word for redevelopment eminent domain. Following on the community redevelopment law, although an act with good intent, he noted it has become a vehicle for substantial and significant abuse. He added that the CRL's intent was to remove blight and that the definition has been abused. Tax increment financing takes needed property-tax revenues from other local agencies. Legislation would return the tax increment back to the cities. He added that the Legislative Analyst's