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•~ Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 3 - June 2, 1997 C. Richard Borden, 916 Serra Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the stop sign at Serra Avenue and Monterey Boulevard. He stated no one seems to want to stop at that stop sign. He added that he had recommended speed bumps at that location some time ago, but the idea was not supported by staff. He asked that staff please review this traffic issue. D. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, addressed the Council and commended the Vice Mayor for how well he presided over the last regular Council Meeting in the Mayor's absence. He congratulated the City staff responsible for the beautification efforts at Western Avenue and Halcyon Drive, as well as the neighborhood entry markers, which he feels are very nice and project a good image for the City. He concluded by stating he was going to complain about the weeds on Fairway Drive, but they were taken care of today. E. Gary Nayman, 1470 View Drive, addressed the Council regarding the ISTEA Reauthorization Item on the Agenda under New Business. He commented that, if the Council is only going to act on whether to support the five-year act which was enacted in 1992, he has no problem. But, if the Council will be taking a position on any of the proposals currently being reviewed, Council should take a serious look before acting and review what the new acts will do in terms of impacts on San Leandro. He feels the Council, if acting on the proposals, should act on only those that would best benefit the City. Mayor Corbett responded that the item before the Council this evening is extension of the funding we have received in the past. The goal is to obtain an extension of the funding that has been obtained through ISTEA and to make it more flexible in order to use the funds where they are most needed. These monies would be used to supplement the City's funding dollars. Council Member Galvan requested that he be provided with a copy of the proposed legislation and proposals that are before Congress at this time. Mayor Corbett responded that she would be happy to provide that information to the Council but reminded them that information changes regularly, and the matter before the Council this evening is very general. F. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council regarding the New Business item with respect to Intermodal Service and the funding that goes along with it. He suggested the Council research what "Purchase Transportation" means and how it stands, especially with how it would relate to liability insurance. He would like to see this Transportation Act expire, totally get out of the business, and not get further involved in it. All this is going to do is set up another means of projects without proper funding which will have to be increased in some shape or form - that's why it is having trouble in Congress. He called to the attention of Council that they are talking about Intermodal Service - that involves railroad, steamship, and motor truck