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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 9 - San Leandro Economic Development Agency Joint Meeting - April 6, 1998 Council Member Young also reported on the Scholarship Foundation Dinner held last week and noted the San Leandro High School talent that was present and added that there was an orchestra and singers who performed. She, too, looks forward to youth participation on the Arts Council. In conclusion, Council Member Young verified with the City Attorney that the deed restriction issue out at the Marina will not be brought back to the Council unless a problem is identified. 3. Council Member Polvorosa commended the YAC for their successful Summit; he added that the community should take note of the concerns of youth, and they should be made public. Council Member Polvorosa further reported on the Floresta Little League Opening Day Ceremonies and added that he was appalled at the condition of the park fields. He stated something needs to be done. Council Member Polvorosa concluded by requesting the Council adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Bob Brooks. 4. Council Member Glaze commented on the gas additives comments that were presented to Council some time ago and added that these additives eat away at rubber hoses and gaskets, which pose potential problems with lawn mowers when they are stored in garages near gas water heaters. He suggested staff look into this matter. Council Member Glaze further reported on the Washington Manor Homeowners' Annual Easter Egg Hunt coming up this Saturday. In conclusion, referencing the Board of Zoning Adjustments, which has final authority in some matters, Council Member Glaze asked if the BZA couldn't be given additional authority to deal with some community appeals and such. 5. Vice Mayor Loeffler commented on the recent Art Reach Event for the San Leandro Women's Shelter and commended the establishments, Dean's Beans and Paradiso, which hosted the event. He questioned how the City supports the Arts in San Leandro and referenced a presentation he had seen from the City of Pasadena, noting that they utilize 1% of their General Funds to subsidize and support public art. Vice Mayor Loeffler also commended the Washington Manor Baseball League for their recent event and thanked the Auto Club for vehicles that were used. Vice Mayor Loeffler reported that he attended the ribbon cutting for the Out-Patient Services of San Leandro Hospital and attended the Youth Surmnit, also. He elaborated on how proud he is of the YAC and their involvement in community issues. He also reported that he attended the Paramedic Graduation Ceremonies on April 3.