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MINUTES Page 13 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-October 6,2003 13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Badger commented on PG&E's lack of communication to residents regarding the installation of power poles in his district. He reported that a PG&E subcontractor came out at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning to break up concrete with jackhammers on his street. There was no prior notification that work was to be performed and the work remains unfinished. On a related note, Councilmember Grant commented that she made a request to the PG&E area representative asking that neighbors be notified when work was to be performed at 136th , Bancroft and School Streets. She mentioned that she represented the City Family at the services of Sheila Hill-Fajors. Councilmember Grant commented that she and Hanson Hom Inade a presentation on September 19 to the Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities. She noted Hanson did a wonderful job of describing the San Leandro community. Councilmember Grant expressed her appreciation to Community Development staff member Lynn Brown for her assistance to a District 2 resident. Councilmember Nardine commented on a traffic issue at Montague and Teagarden. She noted that semi-trucks back into the middle of the street, blocking traffic and drivers' visibility. Vice Glaze asked about the informational community meetings proposed for District 6 referred to by the City Manager in his report. He suggested a good model for these meetings is the one held by Engineering and Transportation on the subject of Lewelling Boulevard. Vice Mayor Glaze noted the meeting was run exceptionally well and was very informative. Vice Mayor Glaze asked that Council receive a status update on the dedication of the South Offices as the Helen Lawrence Building. Mr. J ermanis stated staff is working on design concepts, and the ad hoc committee will be convened to discuss implementation. On behalf of District 5, Councilmember Stephens thanked City staff for all the good work in organizing, setting up and executing the successful Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday. Mayor Young commented that the Sausage and Suds event was well-attended. She noted it was a very busy weekend as the Chinese Christian School held an open house for its new building and the San Leandro Yacht Club had its 40th anniversary. Councilmember Badger and Mayor Young thanked staff for their efficient cleanup of the Pelton Center, Parrott Street and W ashington Avenue after the Sausage and Suds event. Councilmember Badger thanked staff for the quick action on the Rodney Drive PG&E issue, most notably Community Relations Representative Kathy Ornelas and the Engineering and Transportation Department staff. Mayor Young announced tonight's meeting would be adjourned in the memory of Germaine Loeffler, mother of former Councilmember Garry Loeffler.