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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - September 21, 1992 Page - 21 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) William J. Wasson, 710 Arbor Drive, said he has been looking at the hill from his backyard since 1928, and it's a lovely hill , but he has no legal right to the view. He said, however, there are issues that can be addressed, such as construction access-permits that only San Leandro can issue. He said Oakland is dumping their problems on San Leandro. He said the issue of police and fire mutual aid is not viable because San Leandro are the only ones who can provide it, and Oakland does not have to provide anything. He said an injunction and the legal process is the only way to deal with the situation. Barbara Azad, 621 Begier Avenue, said she was attracted to this area because it is an established area. She said the City Council needs to know that the community is saddened by the project, the beautiful view will be destroyed, and the traffic will be detrimental to the quality of life. Kai Bender, President of Creekside Neighborhood Association, 261 Begier Avenue, said he sees no pluses in this project, but sees big money interests behind it. He said he is not willing to mortgage the future with questionable development. He said the City Council should focus on what can be done. He said he attended several meetings in Oakland, but it doesn't seem to make an impact on them, and more drastic, legal action should be taken. Kathleen Glaub, 1050 Lee Avenue, said she came to San Leandro for the sense of community and quality of life. She said this project has no positives, only negatives from traffic, school , and neighborhood standpoints. She requested that the Council do whatever is possible to oppose the project and represent their constituents, including taking legal action if necessary. Mark C. Behning, 725 Joaquin Avenue, urged the City Council to oppose the project. He said it would be a large financial burden to San Leandro, which the City cannot afford to subsidize. He urged the Council to be as aggressive with Oakland and the developer as possible. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Kerr, seconded by Council Member Faria, and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Karp recommended to the City Council that the City of San Leandro become an appellant against the project to the City of Oakland. Steve Meyers, City Attorney, said the City Council has instructed staff to do everything necessary to participate in the planning process with the City of Oakland. He said this has involved hundreds of hours in reviewing documents, attending Planning Commission meetings, corresponding with the developer and Oakland staff, and listening to concerns of residents. He said the Mayor's recommendation to appeal • would be a continuation of the City Council 's previous instructions.