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walk in front of cars exiting and entering the complex from Washington. She noted that visibility at that access point is not very good and poses a danger for bicyclists and pedestrians; Carol Avila, resident manager of St. Moritz, spoke on behalf of tenants and testified to the desirability of the gate, particularly for the elderly; she also testified that she has not received any telephone calls from the residents/neighbors of Harold Avenue regarding specific problems; Roseann Sullivan, from the Emerald Properties Management Team who assists with management at the St. Moritz, testified that the tenants want the pedestrian gate and noted that small school children, as well as the elderly tenants doing their shopping, do use it. Harold Avenue is a safer walkway because there are fewer cars traveling on Harold than on Washington. V. Necessity of Fire Department's access to complex through driveway to Harold Ave. ■ October 21, 1963 recommendation from Captain J. Neves of the Fire Prevention Bureau states, "a gate should be installed at the end of Harold St. for accessibility to hydrant on Harold and Martel Street." ■ April 7, 1993 San Leandro Fire Dept. comments re: security gate installation at St. Moritz apartments and what requirements must be met for gate to be approved. ■ Oct. 20, 1993 from Guy Pelham at Fire Dept. to John Sullivan, regarding violation of fire code by tire damage barriers since access to the first floor of the building is not possible given parking configuration in complex. Suggests options for compliance with code. October 7, 1996 Memorandum from Alameda County Fire Dept. to Steve Emslie, CSL Planning Manager, noting that it has reviewed the staff findings and agrees an emergency access from G:UOAWSMORrrL\RESFDJDG.CC