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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 17, 1995 Page - 13 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) X. Matter of Federal and State Telecommunications Bills Update. Council Member Perry discussed SB 652, Pressler, which was introduced in the Commerce Committee and out in one day with a 14-2 vote. She said there is a clause recognizing local government authority to manage the public right of way and require fair and reasonable compensation from telecommunication providers. She said the Teleco Entry Bill is a priority item for Congress. She requested the City Council approve a motion supporting the League of California Cities' position and four principals. She said the House Commerce Committee is looking at its own bill , which is not friendly to cities. She said Pete Stark's Office has written a letter on behalf of cities. She also discussed telecommunications activities at the State level , including SB 621, which deals with rights of way and rights of compensation to local authorities, and said she would like the City Council to go on record in support. Mayor Corbett said she supports these issues and said the Council has discussed these items with Senator Feinstein and is supportive of Council Member Perry's efforts. She discussed a luncheon she attended with Senator Boxer at which she was able to present a variety of issues, including telecommunications. Minute Order No. 95-25, Matter of Federal and State Telecommunications Bills Update. On motion by Council Member Polvorosa, who moved its approval , seconded by Council Member Loeffler, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the City Council supported the League of California Cities' position related to local authority and telecommunications legislation, including local government's ability to manage the public ways, receive compensation, recoup costs, and welcome and support competition in the telecommunications area and authority to write letters. Y. City Council Reports on Outside Agencies. Council Member Perry reported on the ABAG Spring Assembly, which she will be attending, and said there are no major policy issues at this time. Council Member Loeffler reported on the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission. He said the Commission approved the election of Mayor Corbett to the Executive Committee, along with the Executive Director of ABAG, so all of the key cities are now represented. They heard a report on the status of the pilot project; a presentation on the reuse of Alameda Naval Air Station, which he would like to see presented to the City Council ; and a report on the new missions being developed for national laboratories.