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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 15, 1995 Page - 2 - 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. Jeff Houston asked questions regarding speaker cards and the Brown Act. The City Attorney said the cards were a matter of convenience for the Council and the public and not a precondition for speaking. B. Sharon Santilena spoke regarding creation of a skateboard park in San Leandro. She discussed liability, space within the City, graffiti , costs, parks currently in use in other cities, etc. She made suggestions for creation of a park and suggested that the City create a skateboard park. C. Brian Young said youth are ticketed for skateboarding, but he doesn't think it's a crime. He said everyone supports other sports and requested that the City Council give skateboarding a chance. D. Richmond Marshall , 15014 Wengate Street, spoke in support of the Root Park project and said it will eliminate hiding places and provide for greater protection for citizens. E. Steven Lewis, a U.C. Berkeley Student, discussed his Masters thesis, which is a study of San Leandro Creek. He described the results of a survey and interviews he has conducted. F. Joyce Rutledge, Representing the San Leandro Unified School District, said the Board would be announcing the new Principal of San Leandro High School . She requested the approval of the appointment of Lee Jones as the School District representative to the Recreation and Parks Commission and described his many contributions to the community. G. Amy Coulter, 215 Broadmoor Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the Root Park project. She said City funds are limited and should be used elsewhere, perhaps for creation of a skateboard park. H. Ann Gibbs, 242 Arroyo, spoke in opposition to the Root Park project. She said her property abuts the park, and she discussed problems with trash and pollution in the creek and car repairs being done at Kragen's. She said the City should spend the funds to adopt a school or provide other youth activities. I . Dennis Lamberti , 325 Arroyo, submitted a petition from the neighbors of Root Park in opposition to the project and an extract from California Labor Law. He said people from East Oakland will use the park. He said only 15 people attended the meetings regarding the park plan in 1991 and 1992, but the people who live on Arroyo voiced opposition at the time. He said the original estimate has increased by $200,000. He said this is a wasteful project. He said three of the Golden Bay subcontractors are unlicensed.