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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 7 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 7, 1996 Mayor Corbett read the recommendations. Mrs. Tierney asked about the process involved in determining a decision. Staff reviewed the process and possible directions by City Council. 3.1.3 Gary Feliciano, Manager, 1476 Harold Avenue, submitted photos for review by the Council and offered his support for the staff recommendation to close the pedestrian gate. He said there have been numerous reports of speeding, trash, and drug paraphernalia near the complex. With regards to the pedestrian gate, he said he measured the distance from the Harold Avenue exit to Braderick Avenue, and it is twice as far to cross Harold Avenue than to use Washington Avenue. He said closure of the pedestrian gate will have minimal impact. He said the only people using the gate are tenants and guests going to their parked cars on Harold Avenue. He said the gate is a luxury. He said there is ample parking on site for both tenants and guests. 3.1.4 Joe Villareal, 14779 Harold Avenue, commented on the exit gate and said it had not been agreed upon prior to the installation. He said the pedestrian gate is the biggest problem and suggested that they close it. He said there are traffic problems because of the gate. He noted the former exit and entrances on Washington Avenue. He urged the Council to reconsider the Planning Commission recommendation and asked to be notified of any future meetings regarding the complex. Vice Mayor Polvorosa asked for clarification regarding the Conditions surrounding the installation of the gate. Mr. Villareal said it was for safety reasons only; he said no pedestrian gate had been mentioned at that time. He said that, to his knowledge, the gate had not been installed. Mayor Corbett asked if the study, as recommended, would help remediate the situation. Mr. Villareal noted that limited hours might be a consideration. 3.1.5 Donna Baldwin, 14716 Harold Avenue, opposes the gate due to neighborhood disruptions at all hours, noise, traffic, and trash accumulation. She said she feels it is not safe for the neighborhood. She does not see children and elderly people using the gate. She would like both gates closed permanently. If both gates cannot be closed permanently, she suggested a time restriction on the gate. She said she has witnessed people jumping over the gate to enter and drug traffic in the area.