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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — September 20, 2010 5. PUI3LIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Tom Saunders, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the City's oversized vehicle parking ordinance, which restricts street parking of recreational vehicles (RVs). Mr. Saunders stated that he believed the ordinance was illegal, and provided copies of a petition to the City Council, signed by RV users opposed to the City's RV parking restriction. Audrey Albers, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on a past situation involving a construction crew that was unaware of the gas line at the intersection of Fairway and Doolittle. Ms. Albers suggested that the City identify and inform residents of the locations of all the gas lines in the city. Edward Mejia - Sarate, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the development at the marina and the meetings of the Shoreline Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Mr. Mejia -Sarate read from a CAC member's letter, stating that the Committee's input was ignored, and he asked why the promised sidewalks and other public improvements have not yet been made. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS In response to Mr. Saunders' comments, Mr. Hollister reported that the oversized vehicle ordinance limits on- street RV parking to three times per year with a permit. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee for discussion. Mr. Hollister addressed Ms. Albers' comments, reporting that City staff is aware of the jet fuel line running along Fairway Drive. Staff is arranging to have PG&E come to a future City Council or Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, to provide an update on the condition of gas lines in the city. He expressed appreciation to Ms. Albers for bringing the issue to the Council's attention. Regarding Mr. Mejia - Sarate's comments, Mr. Hollister reported on the upcoming Shoreline Development CAC meeting on October 12, town hall meetings, and other plans and activities related to the marina development planning process. He noted that the process has been a very open one. Mr. Hollister commented on the various plans and proposals for the marina.