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~~ Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 13 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 2, 1997 C. City Council Comments A. Council Member Young reminded the Council of the upcoming Business Walk which will take place this Friday, September 5, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. She then congratulated and thanked Dan Gray for his efforts regarding the Trader Joe's meetings. B. Council Member Polvorosa thanked and commended the Police Chief for his 30 years of public service to the community. C. Council Member Glaze asked for Council concurrence to go forward with having staff look into an ordinance to allow pot-bellied pigs in the c;ty of San Leandro. He asked that any enforcement actions in process be suspended until Council has the opportunity to discuss an ordinance. There was consensus of the City Council to have staff look into an ordinance to allow pot-bellied pigs in the City of San Leandro and to suspend enforcement actions until Council has an opportunity to discuss a proposed ordinance. Council Member Glaze also commented briefly on the recent bowling event at Manor Bowl for the youth volunteers. He thanked those Council Members who participated and concluded by stating that it was fun for everyone involved. D. Vice Mayor Loeffler acknowledged the Summer Reading Program and commented on how wonderful the Carnival was. He then asked that Council have staff review the proposed AB 1191 legislation, regarding red-light running. He indicated the proposal would include a provision for monies to be returned to the cities where the ticket is written. E. Council Member Lothrop also commented on the Summer Reading Program and commended the staff involved. She expressed concerns about where the event will be held next year in light of the library retrofit. Council Member Lothrop also commented on the recent Bowling Event for Volunteers and noted the young people who participated were really great. Council Member Lothrop concluded by noting on September 9, 1997, the Council and Department Heads will be taking a tour of District 6; and, on September 23, 1997, there will be a Neighborhood Meeting regarding Public Safety. F. Council Member Young added that, on September 16, 1997, there will be a District 2 Neighborhood Focus Meeting on Public Safety, as well. There will be representatives from the San Leandro Police Department, BART Police, and Alameda County Fire Department personnel in attendance. She further noted that flyers will be distributed through Jefferson School. She invited any interested Council Members to attend.