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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 1, 1995 Page - 3 - 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items (including San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, and San Leandro Industrial Development Authority) or other items of public interest at this time. Comments regarding Public Hearing items will be heard during the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda. A. Martin Francis invited everyone to the Flag Day Program on May 10, at 1 :00 p.m. , which will include the City of San Leandro, the San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts, and the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge. B. Lavern Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, thanked the Mayor for the Loyalty Day Proclamation. He also said his dealings with staff, including Police Chief Maginnis, Fire Chief Johnston, and other staff are always excellent. C. Dennis Lamberti , 325 Arroyo, asked questions regarding the proposed improvements to Root Park. Mike Oliver, City Manager, described the work of the community, Friends of the Creek, and the Recreation and Parks Commission to develop this project, which will provide public access to the creek. He said San Leandro Creek is unique because it is the only creek in Alameda County which has not been channelized. D. John Rucker, 232 Lexington Avenue, spoke regarding the April 24th City Council meeting. He spoke in favor of the proposed Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, the City's Diversity Program, and the City Hall in the Mall Program. He said he does not see the merit in the proposed MI6 project and said it should not be approved. E. Dick Marshall , 15014 Wengate Avenue, said the City seems to be reactive rather than proactive. He said the City should investigate alternatives to purchasing the house next to the Manor Branch Library and said the current site seems to meet the needs of the area. If it is too small , the City should look at other options, such as working with the schools or at Washington Manor Park. He praised the luncheon held on Saturday in the Karp Room but questioned whether the Bookmark Cafe competes with restaurant facilities. He also questioned whether the cafe at the City Hall in the Mall would compete with restaurants in the mall . The City Manger said this matter has been discussed with the mall management, who feel this is a compatible use that will not displace any mall tenants. F. Mimi Wilson, 561 Warwick Avenue, said she has seen many Mayors and City Councils and has not seen any as fractured as this one. She said previous Councils did not argue in public or in the newspaper. She said the Mayor received 36% of the votes in a field of seven. People see the Mayor as the representative of the City, and the Mayor should have the ability to carry out programs. She hoped the City Council would allow the Mayor the power she should have.