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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Page 6 Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting November 2,1998 overbearing presence. She also acknowledged the ham radio operators that were there. She concluded by noting perhaps San Leandro could be designated as a City that teaches and respects tolerance and perhaps have an annual event celebrating that. 2. Council Member Nazdine requested that the City Manager report on his response to a letter received by the Marina Seagate Homeowners' Association. Council Member Lothrop noted that she and Council Member Glaze met with members of Seagate recently and clarified that the City Manager will be reporting on that issue later in the evening, during New Business, regarding Enterprise Funds. 3. Council Member Glaze commented on the flood-control channels and their lack of maintenance. He voiced concern with the amount of money that is being expended to the Flood Control Districts for the maintenance of those channels and the lack of maintenance that is actually being done. He suggested the City Manager request an accounting of the monies being paid and what they're being spent on. If the monies are not accounted for, he would like to see the Council consider withdrawing from those Flood Control Districts. 4. Council Member Loeffler reported on the new venture San Leandro has embarked upon with the City of Oakland regazding a new Precinct Station/Police Resource Center. He noted they have a local business that is donating space for a pocket precinct in the MacArthur Boulevard area. Council Member Loeffler also remarked on how he would like to see the Council look into having a discussion regarding a Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. It was suggested that perhaps this topic should go before the City Council Rules and Communications Committee. Council Member Loeffler concluded by reporting on his attendance at the recent Golf Course Ribbon-Cutting event, noting he was impressed by the Mayor's swing as she hit the first ball. 5. Council Member Lothrop noted she will be having a community meeting on December 10, 1998, at Garfield School. She also noted there is a West San Leandro Advisory Committee, which meets on a monthly basis, and encouraged Mr. Perez to attend and voice his concerns regarding pedestrian crossings. 6. Mayor Young reported on her attendance of the Tony Lema Golf Course Opening of the double-deck driving range. She noted she was honored to hit the first ball.