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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - December 5, 1994 Page - 2 - PRESENTATIONS (continued) B. Presentation of Plaque Recognizing San Leandro's Participation in the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program Which Received a Second-Place Award for Outstanding Municipal Storm Water Control Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bob Taylor, Public Works Services Director, said the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program, in which the City of San Leandro has participated, received a Second-Place Award for the Program. He said Alameda County utilizes its funds in a cost-effective manner. He recognized San Leandro staff who have been active in the Clean Water Program, including Paul Zolfarelli , Chairman of the Elicit Discharge Program; Ron May, Maintenance Division of the Public Works Services Department; Art Silva, in charge of the City's Street Sweeping Program; and Tomi Kinsey, the City's representative to the Public Information Committee. Mayor Corbett thanked the staff and said this is a national honor. 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. John Justino, Halcyon-Foothill Homeowners Association, Inc. , presented an award to Council Member Perry for her special commitment and activities in the south end of San Leandro. B. Dave Jorgensen, President of Mission Bell Apartments and Stores, Inc. , spoke regarding unreinforced masonry requirements for the Mission Bell building. He urged the City Council to re-examine the Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance and determine if non-bearing walls should be included or exempt and to look at other provisions of the Ordinance. He also asked that staff receive direction regarding the use of Redevelopment Agency funds for rehabilitation of the building. He asked the City Council to re-study the issue and said he has a number of dynamic ideas, as do many people who care about the Mission Bell building. Mayor Corbett said she would ask the City Manager to prepare a report to City Council on this matter.