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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 10 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 7, 1996 Council Member Glaze commented on the safety issues regarding people exiting on Washington Avenue. He said the hours should be limited late at night. He is concerned about the closure of the gate and said perhaps the hours could be regulated. This may assist small children in going to school by way of a residential street. He would like both parties to come together on the issue. He acknowledged the parking problems and hoped there would be a solution with the gate remaining open. Council Member Galvan commented on the difference between the Planning Commission and the staff recommendations pertaining to the closure of the pedestrian gate. Staff provided background on the deliberation and voting process to date; the Planning Commission had received testimony and complaints during the Public Hearing. Council Member Galvan agreed with Vice Mayor Polvorosa's suggestion to look at the issue for six months; he said there is a responsibility to both the St. Moritz tenants and the Harold Avenue residents. Council Member Lothrop also agreed with Vice Mayor Polvorosa's suggestion. She asked for the number of children in the complex; the Manager estimated 36 -48 children. She is worried about the safety of the children if they use the Washington Avenue side and asked that staff monitor this closely. Vice Mayor Polvorosa commented on the number of driveways and traffic on Harold Avenue compared to the Washington Avenue side. He said it is safer to walk on Washington Avenue than Harold Avenue. Mayor Corbett said it seemed reasonable to look at the issue for a six -month period. She said it was unfortunate that there was no agreement in the mediation process. She hoped the differences could be worked out and encouraged both parties to work together during the trial period to develop a solution. She agreed with the issue of having the gates closed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and allowing for exit only during the other periods. She would not like to see people trying to dodge the gate to exit. She would like continued monitoring if the pedestrian gate is to be closed. She said the Council had heard the concerns of the neighborhood regarding speed and noise. Council Member Young requested clarification pertaining to modification of the Zoning Code.