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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 4 - November 3, 1997 The Mayor indicated there are plans for correction of the problem on Williams, Farallon, Doolittle, and Merced. The City is sharing in the cost of it to ensure it gets done, even though it is outside the City's jurisdiction. She noted that, perhaps, the City should send Mr. Walker a letter, outlining the work and when it will be done. Council Member Lothrop interjected that contact has been made by the School District regarding the railroad crossings and there are going to be some temporary measures considered. Mr. Walker continued by commenting that Mr. Blakely is running for office in Oakland, and he is trying to get signatures to put Oakland's City Council salary increase on the ballot. 6. Dee Gonzales, 195 Castro Street, addressed the Council and gave an update on what has been happening with their Neighborhood Watch Program. She noted Council Members attended their meeting on October 16, and they had hoped things would improve, but things have gotten worse. She expressed concerns with problems they are experiencing from residents at #80 Castro Street and suggested, perhaps, some nuisance-abatement ordinance would apply. She noted she is meeting tomorrow morning with Joanne Oliver and concluded by inviting the entire Council to attend their next Neighborhood Watch Meeting, which will be held November 13, at the Main Library, Conference Room B, at 7:00 p.m. She concluded by stating it would be nice for a representative from the Police Department to be there. The City Manager clarified that the Police Department has been addressing the concerns of their neighborhood and they would have representation at the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting. Council Member Galvan commented that there is a need for some serious animal-control enforcement in that area, as well. C. Susan Boland, 1901 Nome Street, addressed the Council, stating that she is the Neighborhood Watch Captain in her neighborhood, and there is strong gang activity in their neighborhood. She indicated they have had their homes shot at, animals hurt, tires slashed, etc., and they are concerned that citizen safety is severely jeopardized. She stated she was told there are only seven patrol officers on duty during the day and added that the City should hire more officers as more help out there is needed. She feels an effort should be made to inform and alert citizens about gang activity, and the City should hold meetings with citizens and the Police Department to answer questions and concerns. She would like to be kept informed of each step taken to control this problem in her neighborhood. The Council clarified that Captain Stout has been working with citizens in the neighborhood and has been keeping Council Member Loeffler informed.