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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 2 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 2, 1997 REGULAR MEETING -- 7:00 P.M. -- CITY CouNCI~. CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag B. Roll Call PRESENT: Council Members Galvan, Glaze, Loeffler, Lothrop, Polvorosa, Young; Mayor Corbett ABSENT: None 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation Declaring September 1997 Constitution Month in San Leandro. Martin Francis accepted the Proclamation from the Mayor. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution Offering Reward for Apprehension of Perpetrator (provides for reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the recent drive-by shootings in Washington Manor). Police Chief Bob Maginnis gave brief remarks regarding the request and reported on the community meeting which was hel d i n Washington Manor last week. Bob Lee, President of the Washington Manor Homeowners' Association, addressed the Council and added that the Homeowners' Association has resolved to add $500 to the reward amount. He commented that their area had previously had a low crime rate. He noted they have also received $165 in anonymous, private donations for the reward fund. He concluded by stating -the Washington Manor community is grateful for the meeting and the information provided, adding that there is strong support far the Neighborhood Watch Program. Jeff Brooks, a Board Member of the Washington Manor Homeowners' Association, echoed comments made by Mr. Lee and said there should be additional funds coming in to add to the $10,000 reward. Council Member Glaze commented on his admiration for the effort the Police Chief and the Police Department have put forth in terms of their responsiveness to this issue, as well as the Mulford Gardens community. He continued by thanking the community for the additional reward money raised and remarked about the genuine outpouring of concern from the neighborhood and the community.