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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — April 4, 2011 Rainee McGrew, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that it is unacceptable to ask residents to remove functioning laterals and put in new ones. Shelley Martin, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, conceding her allotted time to other speakers. Stefan Mueller, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that a main sewer is a major infrastructure and a responsibility of the City. George Teebay, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the lack of communications to the public and discussion with the neighborhood residents regarding the sewer lateral connection policy change. Paul Goodfader, cab driver, addressed the City Council, urging the City Council to raise the taxi meter rates. Peggy Gray, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that she moved to the City expecting the sewer lines to be maintained. Felix Cruz, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that it is wrong for the City to attempt to reclassify infrastructure such as public sewer lines as private property. Vice Mayor Reed announced that there would be an update on sewer relocation under Action Items, and that the few individuals who submitted speaker cards relating to the sewer issue would be called to speak under Item 10.C. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS Addressing the comments made by Mr. Goodfader, City Manager Steve Hollister commented that he had received a similar request from another individual and referred the matter to the Finance and Police Departments, and that he would follow up on the matter. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an opportunity at this time to request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for the presentation of a staff report or other special consideration. Members of the Public may request the opportunity to address the City Council regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion.