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• Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 4 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 16, 1996 There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M /S /C Galvan and Polvorosa. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 The following Resolution was then introduced: 3.1.1 Resolution No. 96 -146, Resolution Accepting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Performance Report (APR) /Grantee Performance Report (GPR) for Fiscal Year 1995 -96 and Authorizing Submission Thereof by the City Manager (reports on the 1995 -96 CDBG activities and provides for acceptance of the CDBG Annual Performance Report and submission to HUD). (2096) M /S /C Galvan and Glaze. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items, or other items of public interest, at this time. 4.1 Florence Ruha, 3745 Anza Way, suggested the City look into a holiday project similar to San Jose's Christmas in the Park. She said christmas trees could be donated to the schools for decorating with a theme and that awards could be given out. The trees could then be put on display in the downtown or in a park, such as Root Park. She said it would bring families to the area during the holiday season. Secondly, she noted her opposition to Walmart at the former Costco site and suggested a different business, such as The Good Guys. The Mayor clarified that staff had been directed to conduct a feasibility study for the site to determine the best use. She also thanked Ms. Ruha for a great holiday idea. 4.2 Thea Perrino, 434 Woolsey, Representing Women Against Gun Violence, suggested that the revenue from the gross receipts tax could go to the schools and violence prevention programs. 4.3 Doneta Rhett, 1395 Bancroft Avenue, cited a personal incident with guns. She said she works with the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children; they try to provide a safe environment in an area where guns are readily available. She urged the City Council to support the proposed ordinance. 4.4 Deane Calhoun, 3012 Summit Avenue, Oakland, Representing Youth Alive and the Corridor Project, said she recently conducted a symposium to study gun legislation. She noted that the Board of Supervisors passed the same ordinances, including the business tax. She cited costs associated with gun violence. She has also conducted some surveys of gun shops.