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Nrnutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 9 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -- May 17,1999 Mayor Young indicated the Resolution passed by the City of Oakland does not stop the proposed study of truck traffic on I-580; the State Assembly will be making that decision; but, it appeazs the study will not be funded. It was pointed out that it is not a dead issue yet. Council Member Loeffler continued by recommending Tony Nassimento be honored for 50 yeazs of working with young people in the San Leandro community. He feels it would be appropriate to name the ball field at Thrasher Park in his honor while he can enjoy it. Council Member Loeffier requested this matter be referred to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee for consideration. The following Motion was then introduced: -- Minute Order No. 99-30, Matter of Facilities Committee Agenda Items. (1156) The City Council referred the matter of naming the Thrasher Park ball field in honor of Tony Nasimento to the Rules and Communications Committee for review and recommendation. M/S/C Loeffler and Galvan. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 Council Member Loeiller further expressed concerns with the enforcement of community standazds in San Leandro. He noted many Council Members get calls at various times regazding matters concerning community standazds violations. He questioned if there is a need to have a full report back to the City Council on issues staff is dealing with and possible proactive steps the City can take. Council Member Loeffier concluded by commenting on the weekend's events, which included the Open Studio at the Plaza, the Art Reach Event, and the Open Homes event. He further noted that he represented the City at the UPEC Reception. He continued by referencing a report of the League of California Cities, which shows our deferred maintenance backlog of $4.5 million dollars for street paving. He questioned if Sacramento has $4 billion in surplus, what part of that is San Leandro going after? 5. Council Member Lothrop commented on Mulford Garden Pazk and indicated staff and residents, as well as a couple of Recreation and Pazks Cornmissioners, should get together to discuss what is going on there. She announced an upcoming Safety Meeting in District 6 to be held on Tune 15, 1999, at Garfield School.