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DRAFT MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro July 20, 2009 Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting approved by the Planning Commission on July 9, 2009; Applicant: Westlake Development Partners, LLC; APN 075-0039-007-05. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Mr. Hollister provided background on the matter, and introduced Senior Planner Phil Millenbah. Mr. Millenbah gave additional information on the proposed project, and the recommendation by staff. Lydia Tan, representing the developer, Westlake Development, gave a short PowerPoint presentation, providing additional details on the proposed Cornerstone project, which is part of the San Leandro Crossings development. Tom Cox, the project architect, presented the architectural features of the project, which community input helped to shape. The Hearing was then opened to the public. There being no comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Prola congratulated Ms. Tan and Mr. Cox for the project design. He mentioned a letter from Urban Habitat to the Council, stating their hope that the developer would use union and local workers on the project whenever possible. Councilmember Gregory commented on the long history of the project, and the ability to see it through to completion amidst key personnel changes. He noted that it was a collaborative effort involving a number of non-profits and the Building Trades Council. Councilmember Souza applauded the efforts of all those who worked on the project, and she commented on the importance of the extensive community involvement. Mayor Santos conveyed concerns from Father Vasser of St. Leanders regarding the impact from construction noise on the church and school. Councilmember Stephens expressed his appreciation for the presentation. He pointed to the many construction projects underway in the city, and commented that San Leandro is entering a new era. Minute Order No. 2009-036 , Motion Certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Associated Mitigation Monitoring Program for PLN2008-00030 as Complete and in Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at 1400 San Leandro Boulevard, APN 075-0039-007-05; Westlake Development Partners, LLC (Applicant). (3161) The City Council certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Associated Mitigation Monitoring Program for PLN2008-00030 as complete and in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at 1400