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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 4 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 7, 1996 2.4 Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Participating Students, Businesses, and School Officials in San Leandro's Pilot to School Work Program: Businesses: Humphrey Instruments, Media Copy, and Otis Spunkmeyer Students: Joe Botwill, Daniel Castro, Shaunte Clemons, Tiesha Fisher, Janae Jones, James Kelsey, Raymond Kwok, Eric Munoz, Edelmar Pilapil, Arvinder Singh, Morgan Anderson, Mike Maunakea, Joe Pettenichio, Elita Cheung, Steve Lin, and Eric Ng School Officials: Tom Himmelberg, Superintendent of Schools, San Leandro Unified School District; Leigh Akins, Principal, San Leandro High School; and Katherine Piccus, Resource Specialist. Jerry Droves, from Media Copy, Steve Williams, from Humphrey Instruments, and Jeff MacPhee, from Otis Spunkmeyer, came forward to accept Commendations from Mayor Corbett for their involvement in the School Work Program. She said the businesses had provided summer employment to youth in our community. She thanked them for their commitment to youth and to the community. Mayor Corbett invited the students attending to come forward to receive certificates. She presented them as the first group who have participated in the pilot program. She said this was a great opportunity for the students and businesses and personally congratulated each student on their involvement. Mayor Corbett invited Tom Himmelberg, Leigh Akins, and Katherine Piccus to come forward to accept Commendations for their involvement with the program. She said the success occurred due to the partnership between the School District, businesses, and the City. Leigh Akins noted Nanci Klein's involvement and said this type of program represents the future of San Leandro High School. She noted it had been recently named a California Distinguished School and that it has a bright future. 2.5 Proclamation Declaring October 1996 as Pedestrian Safety Month. Mayor Corbett read the Proclamation for Pedestrian Safety Month. Community Relations Representative Kathy Ornelas came forward and showed the updated poster with a new and expanded title to include all types of roller transportation. At this time, Mayor Corbett introduced Len Simon to provide a brief update from Washington D.C. Mr. Simon noted that the President had recently signed a bill which includes funding for the Marina Dredging Project. He summarized the last year, which included funding opportunities from the Department of Justice and the City's FEMA Award. He said San Leandro has enjoyed a good year in Washington D.C. He said this was due primarily to the teamwork between the City Council, City Manager, staff, and the Congressional delegation. He said setting clear policy direction helps in attaining results. He is looking ahead to next year with the new Congress and new Administration and anticipates another good year for the City.