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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 6 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 7, 1996 He said the Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council was that the current traffic pattern remain without any changes; the sliding gate onto Harold Avenue remain; removal of the spikes on Harold Avenue to comply with Fire Department requirements; staff and property owners to work with the neighbors regarding the feasibility of speed humps; study the possibility of limiting hours of accessibility at the pedestrian and vehicular gates; and the pedestrian gate to remain open. Staff had recommended to the Planning Commission that the vehicular gate be allowed for egress only on the Harold Avenue side and the pedestrian gate be closed. Staff showed slides of the site. Council Member Loeffler requested information on the back gate and the number of cars exiting. Staff reconfirmed the same volume as was noted in the original Conditions. Council Member Loeffler suggested an analysis regarding the number of cars using the rear gate. Council Member Young asked if the gates are unlocked. Staff noted that the northern gate is open, the southern exit gate is left closed and is car activated, and the pedestrian gate is locked. The Mayor thanked.staff for the report. The Hearing was then opened to the public. 3.1.1 John Sullivan, Owner, said he was representing the residents. He said many residents have sent letters, signed petitions, and contacted the Planning Commissioners. He noted the importance of keeping the gate open. He said for 20 years, by City permit, the gates have worked well at the complex. He said only residents are able to enter into the complex. He said he has looked into police records and has found nothing to substantiate the concerns of the neighborhood. He said he had met with Council Member Polvorosa and Gary Feliciano. It was mutually agreed upon to bring in a mediator. A mediator was used to help resolve the issue and the Council has received copies of the mediator's memo. He said he has made efforts to follow up with suggestions made by the mediator. He has spoken with the Harold Avenue residents in the last week, specifically those closest to the complex, and they report no real concerns. He said photos have been submitted in the packet for Council's reference. He asked the Council to consider the needs of the residents; he would like to see a win -win situation. 3.1.2 Barbara Tierney, Vice President of Floresta Homeowners' Association, said there was a letter in the packet to the Planning Commission. She commented and provided history regarding the spikes proposed to be removed at the entrance in order to be in compliance with Fire Department requirements. She does not want to see too many changes to the complex; the Board feels people deserve their peace and quiet.