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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council Meeting -January 4,1999 Page 3 B. AI Rosenga, 542 Parrott Street, addressed the Council regazding Disaster Prepazedness and commented that staff has been pazed down to one person. He stressed the importance of continuing the training programs that have been started. With the budget discussions coming up, he commented that there should be a budget considered to help seniors put their houses into a condition where they will survive a disaster. He noted that we can have all the corrective procedures in place; however, if half of the houses in San Leandro fall down, all the preparedness done so far will not have been helpful. He feels an inspection program should be considered for some of the older districts so the recovery people will know exactly where to go to be proactive before a disaster hits. Mr. Rosenga continued by commenting on the Fire Department consolidation that took place a couple of years ago and requested to see a report on the cost savings that were realized and what the true costs are since joining with the County for services. He would like to see a report on that sometime before now and June 1999, noting the contract renewal period comes up in July 1999. C. Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the Council regarding the need for a report on whether or not savings were realized by consolidating the Fire Department. He also questioned why there is never any information available on Closed Session items discussed. He referenced the Conference Center and noted Council Member Nazdine had previously indicated misinformation was being sent out in a neighborhood newsletter. He would like to know more about what is happening with the Conference Center. The City Attorney responded that announcements aze made during the Council Meeting if any actions are taken. It was noted that most of the time only discussions are taking place. D. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159 Avenue addressed the Council wishing everyone a Happy New Year. He noted that Fairway Drive is as smooth as silk as promised by the City Manager. He also thanked the Mayor and Council Member Nardine for coming out to the Bonaire Christmas Dinner. He further commented on the many red-light runners that still exist. Debbie DeLong, 485 Cascade, addressed the Council regazding the issue of no animal control on weekends and/or holidays. She is the neighbor that called 911 regazding the vicious dogs in their neighborhood. She was told that she needed to go to a City Council Meeting and address the Council with her concerns. She stated she was concerned as there was a threat to her neighbors and felt the response was unacceptable.