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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 18, 2005 B. Reports on City Council Committees None 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Santos continued his comments on the Consolidated Plan, stating that he feels it will be difficult for the City to meet its five-year requirements given the cutbacks at the federal level. He expressed hoped that people in need will be remembered. He commented on the letter from the Foothill Sportsmen's Club regarding rainbow trout in San Leandro Creek and requested that staff research the request. Councilmember Santos commented that George and Mavis Silva celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and asked if Mayor Young could send them a letter of congratulations. Mayor Young indicated that she would send them a letter. Councilmember Stephens noted that the research on the rainbow trout was performed by a resident on Woodland Avenue. The resident wrote a poem that Councilmember Stephens will pass on to the Mayor. Councilmember Starosciak announced that the City Engineering and Transportation Department will be hosting information sessions at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 regarding the Manor Branch Library and will discuss the construction time line and impacts of the project. She also announced that on Wednesday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m., the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) will hold a board meeting at Washington Manor Middle School to discuss the Draft Environmental hnpact Report for the Bayside Groundwater Project. Councilmember Nardine referred to Mr. Perez's comments and stated that she would like the City to consider the impacts of illuminated wall signs when reviewing future development applications and possibly consider a review of the sign standards. Councilmember Nardine commented that she received a call from a school crossing guard at Purdue and Farnsworth. The crossing guard requested that a median safety sign be installed at the intersection, and Councilmember Nardine provided his name and phone number for staff to follow-up with him. Councilmember Grant commented that former Berkeley City Councilmember Margaret Breland passed away recently from breast cancer. Ms. Breland used her position on the City Council to advocate for women's health concerns and affordable housing issues. Councilmember Grant announced that April Showers, a grassroots effort to provide services to the homeless community, will celebrate its first anniversary at the Community Church on Bancroft on Saturday, April 23. Vice Mayor Badger commented on the problem of pet waste littering the sidewalks. He suggested printing an article in the City Newsletter, reminding people to clean up after their pets.