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File Number: 16-437 <br />Public present: Darlene Evans <br />1. B.Announcements <br />None. <br />2.DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />2. A. Discussion Regarding a Possible Chinese Name for San Leandro <br />Sbeydeh Walton provided the update. The City held a community meeting on May 25, 2016. <br />Eight people attended and in a 7-1 vote they approved Chinese characters. The Rules <br />Committee approved of the proposed characters and recommended the item be presented to <br />the full council. <br />2. B. Review and Discussion of the Noise Ordinance as it relates to Leaf Blowers <br />Public Works Director Debbie Pollart provided an overview of the current ordinance and what <br />other jurisdictions are doing to limit noise pollution from leaf blowers. <br />Recommendation: The Committee agrees that the current start time of 8 a.m. should <br />remain and the ordinance should not change. Staff is directed to conduct educational <br />outreach regarding use of leaf blowers to implement a “Good Neighbor Policy.” Staff <br />will disseminate information using Next Door and the City’s website. <br />Public Comment: Darlene Evans commented that the City should change the ordinance to <br />limit leaf blower use to one hour past dusk. <br />2. C. Discussion of Tenant Protection Measures <br />Tom Liao presented updates for a city ordinance on Tenant Protection Measures and <br />introduced key features and requirements. <br />The committee discussed key portions of the ordinance including: <br />a.Amount of relocation fee <br />b.Time Limit to vacate property <br />c.Landlord required to pay relocation fee within 5 days of tenant notice to vacate property <br />Staff recommends a $10 per unit fee to be collected annually from landlords with the business <br />license tax as cost recovery for implementing the program due to increasing the reach of the <br />rent review ordinance. <br />Recommendation: Bring to the full Council in September as a discussion item. <br />2. D. Councilmember Handbook Review <br />Council discussed participation in outside governmental appointments and how to manage the <br />budget for travel. We will bring the handbook in sections and continue to review. <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/29/2016