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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Conncil and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 6, 2005 Councilmember Nardine commented that for future events, an adequate number of bicycle racks should be made available. Mayor Young stated that she will pass on Councilmember Nardine's comments to the School District as well as to local service groups that may be interested in a service project. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Nardine commented on complaints received by the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District regarding poorly-maintained private swimming pools as a breeding ground for West Nile Virus. She noted that the District sends staff out to investigate such complaints and has the authority to order the homeowner to clean up if necessary. Councilmember Nardine commented that one local city has an ordinance restricting the conversion of pools to ponds. Councilmember Starosciak requested that staff study the left-turn lane at the intersection of eastbound Washington at Lewelling, as there may be timing or signal issues. She also suggested that Council have a discussion regarding ordinances for managing the conduct of a potential runoff election in November 2006. Mayor Young suggested that the matter be referred to the Rules and Communications Committee. There was consensus of the Council to do so. Councilmember Stephens asked ifthere is interest by the Council in receiving a report by staff on the City's disaster preparedness plans. Councilmember Santos commented regarding an increase in trailers parked in various locations in West San Leandro and heavy truck traffic on Cardin and Polvorosa. He stated that he has received complaints from residents about trailers parked at Crazy Charlie's and along the curbs at the ballpark during sporting events. Councilmember Nardine commented regarding the letter received by the Council regarding the request to rename Portola Drive to East Portola Drive and West Portola Drive. She asked if staff could provide Council with a report on the issue. Mayor Young commented that she received a fax from Safeway regarding their participation in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in their stores. She also received notification from Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who will be coordinating the collection of product donations for hurricane relief at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland on September 7. Mayor Young asked for voting delegates for the National League of Cities conference in December, and Councilmember Grant and Vice Mayor Badger agreed to be designated as delegates. Mayor Young announced that Union Pacific Railroad has extended an invitation to the Council to two events in Sacramento which showcase its low-emission locomotive. Mayor Young commented that Senator Barbara Boxer placed a memoriam in the Senatorial Record of the U.S. Congress in honor of Officer Dan Niemi. Mayor Young will send copies ofthe memoriam to the Council and has sent a thank you note to Senator Boxer.