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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 5, 1993 Page - 14 - CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) Council Member Corbett said it was explained in the report she heard that appliers were only responsible for cleaning up their own graffiti , but she was glad the program had been expanded. D. Council Member Corbett said the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association has expressed concern about people's ability to cross Bancroft Avenue because of the speed of traffic at Broadmoor. She said they suggested a stop sign on Bancroft, and she asked staff to look into what other alternatives there might be. She said she understands there is talk about signalizing Bancroft at Durant, but she would like other options explored. E. Council Member Kerr said he is glad to see activity coming together on graffiti . He said he had been told that four people were caught in Washington Manor Park, who were outsiders, not from San Leandro. He said the City needs to increase fines, make parents responsible, and publicize the program, possibly through signs in parks. F. Council Member Kerr spoke regarding last Saturday's Earthquake Preparedness Program at the Library. He said it was an excellent program, well attended. He said he also attended Hayward's program. He said he thinks the City needs to put this program on every year and it should be expanded. He said people are becoming aware of the need for earthquake preparedness and noted he ran into Mr. and Mrs. Hilton at both programs. G. Council Member Kerr said he attended the Grand Opening of the Washington Manor Junior League Baseball Season. He said there are 850 children, ages 6-18 years, in the program. He said the Grand Opening was well attended and most of the City Council was there. H. Council Member Polvorosa reported the opening of the Girls' Bobby Sox season last week. His wife, who is one of the co-founders, was asked to toss out the first ball ; and he noted the little girl that she tossed the ball to was so small Mrs. Polvorosa had to make an underhand pitch rather than an overhand in order to reach her target. I . Council Member Polvorosa noted that Gene Re's wife had her purse stolen near Lucky's. He said Mr. Re asked him to pass on his appreciation to the Police Department for their quick response and their efforts in consoling Mrs. Re, who was quite distraught. J. Council Member Perry said the ABAG General Assembly is starting to receive press attention regarding the State cutbacks on city and county funding and has adopted a "Stop-and-Go Program" -- "Stop" standing for "Stop Taking Our Property Tax" and "Go" standing for "Government Overhaul . " She said she gave a copy of the Resolution to the City Council , as well as a copy of Contra Costa County's controversial