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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 17, 1995 Page - 3 - PRESENTATIONS (continued) D. Presentation of Commendation to Melanie Mitchell for The Year of the Pedestrian Program Slogan, "Take Pride - Walk and Ride on the Safe Side. " Mayor Corbett thanked Ms. Mitchell for her creation of the slogan. E. Presentation of Commendation_,,to ,San, Leandro Police Department Administrative Specialist Rbger` Morrow for The Year of the Pedestrian Program Mascot and Logo, "Chris the Turtle. " Mayor Corbett said Mr. Morrow is an accomplished artist and thanked him for his creation of "Chris the Turtle. " 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. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, congratulated Council Member Galvan for seeing a way to get more funds for his proposal to amend the LAVWMA agreement. He said this is beneficial to the City and won't harm the City at all . He said he supported the proposal B. Christine Scobee, 495 Fortuna Avenue, submitted a flyer announcing the Broadmoor Neighborhood _Association's first Decorating and Home Improvement Faire encouraging residents to fix up their homes and highlighting San Leandro businesses. She expressed concern that Council Member Galvan recommended sweeping changes related to East Bay Dischargers Authority but had only served on the Authority for six weeks. She said citizen input should be obtained regarding the Livermore Amador Valley Water Management Agency matter. C. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said the•-five-minute rule should be waived because the agenda must describe each item and give a chance to speak on any relevant topic. He does not support the City in reference to LAVWMA; it is not for the benefit of the taxpayers and the money should be put into painting houses that are more than seven years old or owned by people 65 or older. He said people have a right to watch the Council work, and he doesn't care if they scream at each other. He said taxpayer equity is needed. Mayor Corbett noted that a number of people in the audience wished to comment regarding Mission Bay Mobile Home Park. She noted a public meeting would be held on July 24, 1995, at the Community Library Center Lecture Hall and suggested that, for purposes of the City Council meeting, spokepersons for the two groups should speak. The members of the audience concurred.