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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - September 8, 1992 Page - 7 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Minute Order No. 92-65. On motion by Council Member Corbett, who moved its approval , seconded by Council Member Myers, and carried by the following called vote, the City Council directed staff and the City Attorney to meet with the Dunsmuir Alliance and the developer, prior to September 14th, and try to achieve mitigations requested by the City of San Leandro by the 14th or the 16th of September. If the mitigations are not agreed to, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the matter on September 21st. AYES: Council Members Corbett, Kerr, Myers, Perry, Polvorosa ( 5 ) NOES: Mayor Karp and Council Member Faria ( 2 ) ABSENT: None ( 0 ) Council Member Corbett said that, at the last Work Session, June Catalano had suggested the use of an outside consultant to review the visual impact of the project and to give the City Council some direction. Council Member Corbett concurred in this recommendation. She said it would cost $2,000 and asked if the other Council Members felt this should be done. There were no comments from the City Council . Mayor Karp said the City has financial problems, and he did not want to spend $2,000. Council Member Corbett said she was aware of the City's financial situation. She said she felt this would be a cost-effective measure, and the potential impacts from the project far outweigh the $2,000 cost for a consultant. B. Lou Filipovich spoke regarding the City Budget Bulletin. He said he thinks it is a good idea, and he likes the goal to open up communication. He also discussed revenue sources, a newspaper article regarding special districts, zero budgeting, and the proposed citizens committee. C. Anna Joe spoke regarding squirrels in the Marina area. She objected to any proposed poisoning of the squirrels and said it would be dangerous to people, dogs, and turkey vultures. She asked the City Council to look for alternative measures. D. Dr. Elliott Katz, President of In Defense of Animals, expressed concern regarding the proposed poisoning program. He said his organization met with the City of Richmond regarding ground squirrels and was able to develop an alternate plan by hiring a landscape architect to design a barrier to keep the squirrels away from people. The members of his group donated $3,000 to the project. He said he was concerned that a poisoning program might be starting this week. Mayor Karp said the program had been put off. He asked Dr. Katz to meet with staff to discuss alternatives. Dr. Katz asked if there was a time frame he could work within.