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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 3, 1996 Page - 13 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) • Darlene Evans, 361 Bristol Boulevard, said she has had many jobs, including one at the Center. She said there were many problems at the Center with electrical fires. This will be good if it puts in new roofing or parking. Business Owner, 138 Pelton Center, said there is currently not • enough parking. He agreed with all the positive things that have been said. Tenants are very excited about the project. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, said it is a mistake to put parking spaces on Parrott Street right now. Big trucks use the street even though they are not supposed to. There are not enough signs on E. 14th Street to keep trucks out. Signs on Washington and Parrott are covered by trees. He requested, on behalf of himself, the Peralta Homeowners Association, and the neighbors, that authorization to execute the contract for redesign of Parrott Street not be approved; he said the project should be designed by City staff and someone from outside should not be hired. In response to Council questions, he said parking should not be changed until absolutely necessary, after a review of changes in parking patterns. He said there have been many close calls on Estudillo Avenue. Gary Kruger, Transportation Administrator, explained design proposal and the angled parking concept. He said the literature shows that angled parking on streets such as Parrott does not lead to an increase in accidents. He said the design contract is necessary to meet the Thanksgiving deadline, and staff cannot do the work unless all other City work is put on hold. Since E. 14th Street is a State highway, a Caltrans permit is needed for the work to be done at the intersection of Parrott and E. 14th. He noted Parrott Street is not a truck route. Michele Berntson, 20 Begier Street, said Pelton Center used to be pedestrian oriented. She said a craft or toy store is needed in San Leandro. She said any new stores should not take business away from existing stores in the area. She said youth should be asked to work on the design so they will appreciate the Center and not vandalize it. There being no further comments from the public, on motion by Council Member Galvan, seconded by Council Member Young, with Council Member Loeffler absent (1), and carried by a majority vote (6), the Public Hearing was closed.