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DRAFT MINUTES <br /> Page 9 <br />February 19, 2008 <br />City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />C. Reports on City Council Committees <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br /> <br />12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Gregory reported that he attended the annual DECA (Delta Epsilon Chi) <br />event at San Leandro High School on February 14, at which students presented their business <br />plans to local business leaders. He stated that it was an eye-opening experience, and he <br />encouraged the Council to attend a future event. Councilmember Gregory announced that <br />Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson recently learned that the City was <br />awarded a grant from Kaiser Permanente for the Shape Up San Leandro program, and he <br />thanked Ms. Knudtson for her good work. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Grant reported that she requested $500 from her Community Empowerment <br />Funds be given to the African American Business Council for its Career Day, which will <br />include San Leandro and Lincoln High Schools and will be held this Thursday, February 21. <br />She described the event, and encouraged Councilmembers to attend if possible. Vice Mayor <br />Grant recalled the issue raised by Councilmember Starosciak of the large, low-hanging <br />Comcast cables. She stated that, since that time, she has begun to notice the huge and <br />unsightly cables all around town. Vice Mayor Grant also commented that Comcast has <br />decided to make the area in front of the PG&E easement its utility parking lot. She noted that, <br />due to the curvature of the street, the trucks pose a visibility issue. Mr. Jermanis stated that <br />staff will look into this issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Souza commented on the notification process for street sweeping. She <br />suggested that perhaps the notification can be published on the City <br />CityNews newsletter, which residents can save for reference. Councilmember Souza <br />congratulated the Shape Up San Leandro program for receiving the Kaiser grant. <br /> <br />Councilmember Starosciak pointed out that in the picture of the Lark Street crosswalk shown <br />in the recent ACTIA report, the thick, heavy Comcast lines are prominent. Councilmember <br />Starosciak commented that she would like to see a moratorium on the installation of cable <br />lines until a better solution can be found. She stated that what Comcast is doing to the <br />community and its quality of life with these cables is outrageous. Councilmember Starosciak <br />stated that she would like to see the Council address this issue, and possibly request that <br />Comcast underground the cables. Mr. Jermanis reported that Comcast will be coming to a <br />future City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee to explain its upgrade program, <br />and the Committee and staff will have an opportunity to address the cable issues. <br /> <br />Vice Mayor Grant asked whether the City could present alternatives to Comcast to the thick <br />wires it is currently installing. Mr. Jermanis indicated that Engineering and Transportation <br /> <br />