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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting May 20, 2002 Page 14 10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Council Member Santos reported on the success of the trash pick up last weekend and said ACI took in nearly 100 tons of debris from the east shore area. He also referenced a recent articlc in the Sun Francisco Chronicle that recommends the state have a September primary and a November election and suggested City Council consider this recommendation to avoid run-olT elections. B. Council Member Loeffler retlectcd on scveral events of the past two weeks Cinco de Mayo festivities, Building Futures for Wornen, and Dean's Beans fundraiscr for Cirls Inc. and praised the hidden artistic and creative talent in the City. He said the City should continue efforts to recognize those who keep the quality of life vibrant in our cOlnmunity. Council Memher Loeffler also commented on the Creekside Plaza dedication ceremony and called it a "day of excitement." He offercd thanks to Joanne Lothrop, David Inner, and the architccts and crartspeople for their eCf()rts in turning this previously blighted area into one of pride. Council Mernber Loeftler stated this project took redevelopment to a higher level in San Leandro. Council Member Loeftler mentioned the Heritage Faire and thanked the elders in San Leandro for sharing their stories and rememhrances with students in thc community. COllncil Memher Loenlcr expressed conccrn about the Durant Square traffic issllc and the four impacted streets. He stated residents want a timeline to feel like they arc included in the improvcment project. Council Member Loeffler asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of those Americans who served and gave their lives to protect and preserve our nation's quality of lite. c. Vice Mayor Glaze commented the City Council docs not have an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the placcment of tral1ic signals and signs and asked for clarification on who has the authority to make these decisions. Vice Mayor Glaze asked that the lneeting be adjourned in rnel110ry of Betty Kurilich, who was active in the cOJllmunity, including serving as Human Resources Commissioner. D. Council Memher Nardine commended Rccreation and Human Services on the outstanding job they are doing in providing enriching activities for the community. Council Member Nardine also praised Mike White, Finance Director, for his passion "above and beyond" in preparing the budgct whilc he is still recovering It-om surgery and encouraged him to work equally as hard on getting well.