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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 10 - September 15, 1997 C. City Council Comments 1. Council Member Young commented on an upcoming Public Safety Meeting in District 2 at Jefferson School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. 2. Council Member Polvorosa commented on the recent Chamber/ Business BBQ and complimented Terri Neumann on the location of the festivities. He expressed how great the event was and also commended Tom Guarino for his efforts. 3. Council Member Glaze reported on the School Liaison Committee Meeting and commented on the issue of insurance, noting they will be exploring the City co-sponsoring events on school sites in order to utilize the City's insurance umbrella. 4. Vice Mayor Loeffler reported that he represented the City at the 25th Year Celebration of the Fargo Senior Center. He also commented on the railroad-crossing issue and suggested the Council consider posting the address of the President of Union Pacific Railroad at the crossings so that if citizens had concerns, they could contact him personally. There was Council consensus to have staff research what kind of signage could be placed at railroad crossings that will refer citizens to Union Pacific directly. Vice Mayor Loeffler thanked Council Member Lothrop for hosting the Tour of District 6 and commented on how insightful the experience was. 5. Council Member Lothrop reported on the Tour of District 6 and asked that staff put together a report and/or steps that would be needed to address issues and concerns resulting from the Tour, and bring that report back to the Council for further direction. Council Member Lothrop also remarked on the pedestrian accident which took place at Aurora and Marina this afternoon. The accident involved a student riding a bicycle without a helmet. The City Manager noted staff will be drafting a report on the process of issuing warnings and/or tickets to those persons not wearing helmets. It was noted the City does put on bicycle- safety events, as well as bicycle rodeos, to help cyclists to be more aware of the hazards of riding without a helmet. Council Member Polvorosa commented that parents need to be responsible for their children wearing helmets, as well. Mayor Corbett commented on the importance of students being informed about bicycling rules/regulations.