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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 15, 1995 Page - 4 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) R. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, President of Friends of the San Leandro Creek, said the Root Park project was created in response to requests by the community in 1991 . He said it is the only natural creek in the East Bay that remains above ground its entire length. It is a wonderful place for children to learn about nature and plays a crucial role in the City's development. He said the improvements will reduce crime . He described problems with trash and pollutants from Kragen Auto. He said San Leandro is an aging city, and it must continually be revitalized with projects like Root Park. In response to Council questions, Mr. Richards said the toxins found by East Bay Municipal Utility District stop at Bancroft Avenue, but East Bay MUD is going to retest as a result of the heavy rains. He described the membership of the Friends of the Creek. S. George Lill , 1040 Adason Drive, spoke in opposition to the Farmers' Market at the Community Library. He said the downtown merchants planned a Farmers' Market at Pelton Center, and the City pre-empted the idea. He said a lot of little businesses have been shut down. He said it is the little people who volunteer, conduct fund raisers, and otherwise contribute to the community. He questioned whether the City should be putting on a Farmers' Market. Mike Oliver, City Manager, said the City has been working with the Downtown Business Association, including the owners of Pelton Center, on a variety of business efforts. He said the concept of a Farmers' Market on public property is more common than on private property. He said the owner of Pelton Center is working with the City to upgrade the Center. T. Diane Akers, 2478 Blackpool Lane, Director of the Alameda County Emergency Medical Dispatch Program, spoke in favor of the Emergency Medical Dispatch contract and described the benefits and services it will provide. U. Jeff Houston, 1465 Burkhart Avenue, spoke regarding Phase 1A of the Roberts Landing Development and expressed concern regarding a water well in Phase IA that has not been closed as required. He said safety at Roberts Landing has not been assured, and the City Council should retain control of the project. Steve Emslie, Planning Manager, said well abandonment is subject to the Remediation Action Plan, which is regulated by the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) . He said the well will be abandoned in compliance with a permit. He said occupancy in Phase 1 will not be permitted until Phase 2 work is complete. He described the abandonment procedure and said it will be monitored by DISC. He said there is a total of eight wells throughout the site.