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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-December 21, 2009 Councilmember Stephens asked how it would be possible to generate enough clean energy for cars and still meet emissions reduction goals. He asked how the increase in vegetation from tree plantings has affected/offset Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Ms. Barros and a representative from KEMA USA addressed the questions. Mayor Santos commented on the need to seek out sources to help fund the implementation of the CAP. He commented on several items in the Plan, and the need to convert waste to energy at its source. Public Comments on Item 10.A.: Antonio Cardenas, RE/MAX in Motion and San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, supporting the Council's removal of the RECD policy from the CAP. Mr. Cardenas commented that a RECD would be damaging to the real estate industry in San Leandro. Mr. Cardenas distributed a calendar to the Council, which contained tips on conserving energy. Sheila Cunha, J Rockcliff Realtors, addressed the City Council, commenting on the current foreclosure rate. Ms. Cunha asked that the Council not impose aPoint-of--Sale requirement, commenting that many seniors do not have the means to comply. Don Rettig, Bay East Association of Realtors, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to aPoint-of--Sale requirement for energy efficiency improvements. Mr. Reddig commented that such a requirement would create additional burdens in an already difficult real estate market. Jack Lehner, Capital Realty, addressed the City Council, expressing opposition to a Point-of--Sale provision, commenting that such a provision would make already complicated real estate transactions even more difficult. Hank Deadrich, Deadrich Real Estate, addressed the City Council, commenting on the importance of an educational effort in gaining compliance with the requirements of the CAP, and expressing appreciation for softening the language regarding a RECD. David Johnson, San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council, commenting on the responsiveness of the City and Ms. Barros to address the concerns about the ordinance. Mr. Johnson commented on four local companies that have agreed to take voluntary energy conservation measures. David Stark, Bay East Association of Realtors, addressed the City Council, expressing concern regarding Point-of--Sale requirements in an ordinance. Mr. Stark commented that realtors are already advocates of energy efficiency, so there is no need for Point-of--Sale requirements. Mr. Stark expressed concern that Point-of--Sale requirements could further damage an already fragile market.