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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - December 7, 1992 Page - 9 - • PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The Hearing was then opened to the public. Bob Leigh, 1388 Drake Avenue, •President of Washington Homeowners Association, said his Association has no opposition to the present use of the site. He said in his 3-1/2 years as President, he has not received one complaint about the School . He said he passes the site from time to time and it has been in good maintenance. He said he takes exception to the use of the fire as a complaint; he said the fire was a tragedy and the damage was cleaned up very quickly. He said, as an individual , he feels the Conditional Use should be permanent and the Manor Baptist Church and School has been a fine member of the community. Eugene Peterson, 1850 Randy Street, Pastor of the Manor Baptist Church, requested permanent status for the Junior and Senior High School , similar to that granted to the Chinese Baptist Church and Redwood Christian Church Schools. He said he has been pastor since 1988, and each time they have requested permanent status they have been rebuffed. He said they have adhered to all Conditions, including planting $1 ,500 of landscaping, painting the buildings, and keeping them in good condition. He said the members obey the laws of the land and live within the bounds of• decency and propriety. He said they desire to teach the Bible to their students, and they try to teach their students well . They regret •the fire deeply, but the person involved has been dismissed and has no affiliation with the Church or School . They are in the process of rebuilding and should be complete within the next few months. He noted that one-half to two-thirds of their students are minorities. He said there are no gangs at the School and none of their students are involved in gangs. He said he has spent 30 years in education, and he and the Church members give their time and money to give their best to San Leandro. He invited Mr. Filipovich to talk to him. He said to have to return every two years is very defeating, and they have to pay $2,500 each time. He said they feel there is a conspiracy to destroy the School and the Church. He asked for permanent status and said they will abide by all Conditions. Council Member Kerr asked if they would agree to a complete staff review every two years. Mr. Peterson said they would. Council Member Corbett asked if Mr. Peterson has received any complaints from the neighbors. He said no one has come to him. Mr. Filipovich said he wished to rebut the statements by Mr. Leigh. On motion by Council Member Kerr, seconded by Council Member Polvorosa, with Council Member Faria voting no, the City Council closed the Public Hearing. The City Council then agreed to permit Mr. Filipovich a three-minute statement.