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I .Minutes -, San .Leandro.City Council .Meeting - May 17, 1993 Page - 2 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) B. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, spoke regarding last Saturday's school clean-up. He thanked the community, City Council , School Board representatives, teachers, students, and the Chamber of Commerce. He said this was one of the most successful community events he has ever seen. He said he saw 225 volunteers there at one time. Mayor Karp also extended thanks to the Manufacturers' Association, who started the program; Kelly Moore, for the paint; and the 450 people who worked at the schools. Mayor Karp noted he had taken a number of photos which he would make available to the Manufacturers' Association. Council Member Perry said she was on the tree crew at San Leandro High School with Dale Reed and Bud Lafferty. She said they were not used to using picks and shovels. Members of the Navy pitched in and helped, and she expressed her thanks to them. She also thanked the parents and community members all over the City who had participated. C. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said it is difficult to participate when there are time constraints. He referred to the Minutes of April 19, 1993, Items H and J, page 31 . He asked if Mayor Karp was aware there are a number of other bills similar to HR 140. He said it is a low-priority item as far as Congress is concerned. In response to questions from Mr. Filipovich, Mayor Karp said the U. S. Conference of Mayors is supporting the bill . Mr. Filipovich asked if our local Congress people who represent this District are supporting it. Mayor Karp said he hasn't talked to all of them but believes some of them are not. D. Lavern Anderson, 14951 - 159th Avenue, Representing the Bonaire Civic League, Inc. , said he was told by the League to congratulate the whole City Council on meeting with the Homeowners' Association last Thursday night. He especially thanked Council Members Polvorosa and Perry for their work with Cal -Trans. He also thanked Council Member Polvorosa for the breakfast meeting. He said these meetings are very important, and this should be done more often. He said the City Council did a good job when they came .to the meeting. Mayor Karp congratulated the Bonaire League for the attendance at their meeting. He noted June 25 is the official day for the opening of the Floresta Overpass. Mr. Anderson noted the Bonaire Picnic would be held on June 5 at Bonaire Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.