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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 22, 1991 Page - 6 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Betty Moose, representing the Gray Panthers of Alameda County, spoke in opposition to the project. She said pollution is an important factor to consider. She urged the City Council to keep open space and said houses do not offer anything to the public but open space does, both spiritually and morally. Clarice McCarthy, 98 Dutton Avenue, San Leandro, spoke in opposition to the project. She challenged the nine items and questioned the public noticing process. She gave examples of the Planning Commission's decisions related to other City projects with which she was not happy. Jacqueline Kurtz, Castro Valley, said she drives the Chabot Queen Tour Boat and gives historical tours to students. She said the highlight of the tour is rounding the corner and seeing the dam, which is of historical significance. She is opposed to the project. Vern Beggs, Castro Valley, said he is opposed to the project. He said the park is a unique national treasure unlike anything else in the country. He said the citizens had expressed their desire to maintain open space, including the quarry site, through Measure AA. Larry Smith, 958 Arguello Drive, San Leandro, spoke regarding the types of trees to be used. He said he doesn't feel the developer will follow through nor does the developer have a long-term interest in the project. He said he was unhappy with the process, and felt denied of his right to speak. Richard Smith, 958 Arguello Drive, San Leandro, said the majority of concerns are about aesthetics. He said the site should be left in its natural state. Ann Hills, 1515 E. Juana Avenue, San Leandro, said the project will impact the citizens who already live in San Leandro. Bob (last name unknown) , 518 - 143rd Avenue, Oakland, representing Citizens for Oakland's Open Space, said this is a regional resource. He said Measure AA was not fully addressed in the EIR. He said the gradual incline or decline of the homes will not reduce visual impacts from the lake, and the greener landscaping on the site will also be highly visible. Barbara Barklind, 22053 Young Avenue, Castro Valley, said she lives close to the lake and walks there frequently for the wilderness experience and openness, which will be impacted by the development. She said the development will have an impact on the entire County.