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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - March 4, 1996 Page - 5 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) E. Joel Hartz, 13125 Neptune Drive, said 99% of the people use Marina Boulevard or Neptune Drive to go to the Blue Dolphin, and traffic is horrendous. He said a three -way stop on Marina Boulevard at Neptune Drive would make it more convenient for people on Neptune to get onto Marina. He was concerned that notice regarding another hotel at the Marina came from BCDC. He said the City Council should look at the final operational plan on the Blue Dolphin, rather than a hit - and -miss program. He said people have been lied to by omission and should have been asked for input. Mayor Corbett explained that nothing has come before the Council for a hotel; she said BCDC is just looking at whether or not they have jurisdiction. F. Audrey Albers, 2037 Marina Court, agreed traffic is horrendous. She also received the BCDC notice. She said Marina development has been talked about for years, but she's never seen anything about this. She asked how BCDC can say the City is going to do something that the City doesn't know about. The City Manager said those who propose development for the Marina can present their projects to BCDC regarding jurisdictional issues. Those are done independently of the City. It is not the City's proposal; it is being proposed by the Renaissance Conference Center. City staff does not control what BCDC puts on a notice. Council Member Perry said the notice, which was from the BCDC Design Review Board, is sent out even before the matter comes to the actual BCDC Commission. G. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, congratulated the unions and developer for getting together on the project. He said a lot of traffic engineering consideration was given to humps in other areas of town but none to Marina Boulevard. He noted no one ran in the Hayward election. He thanked Council Members Kerr, Myers, and Perry, who will be leaving office, for their work for the community and hopes they will continue to be leading voices about what can continue to be done for San Leandro. H. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, Friends of San Leandro Creek, discussed the recent Trout Watch and insect habitat survey. He said Friends of the Creek is looking for assistance in getting young people involved in the Watershed Awareness Festival science fair and essay, photography, and art contests. He discussed prizes being offered. He said a food drive will be held during the month of April for the Women and Children's Shelter and Davis Street Community Center. He said there is a lot of community support, and a number of businesses are providing locations for barrels. He said hunger is a year -round issue.