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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - October 25, 1993 Page - 11 - 9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Council Member Myers noted a letter had been received by the Council from the San Leandro Crusaders Football Team, inviting everyone to attend their 25-year celebration this Saturday. He said they are one of the highest ranked football teams in San Leandro and the Bay Area. B. Council Member Myers asked for a status report on the two-term limit Charter Amendment. The City Attorney said the language will be prepared and will be included in the City Council 's materials calling for the Election. C. Council Member Myers requested that a traffic study be conducted on the intersection of Aurora and Marina. He said there had been an accident there on October 5, and he has received a number of calls from parents in the area. The City Manager said staff would conduct a study. D. Council Member Corbett said, on October 30th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , at McCartney Park, there will be a pre-school Pumpkin Festival to raise funds for Family Services of the East Bay toddler services. She said there will be a number of activities for children, including a costume parade. E. Council Member Kerr expressed concern relating to young children crossing intersections, and he said the City has an obligation to do what it can to ensure the safety of children. F. Council Member Kerr spoke regarding the Congestion Management Authority. He said the ISTEA program has resulted in a great many recommendations regarding a rail corridor analysis and the use of railroad lines. He said BART has a program called "Taking the Fast Track to Regional Rail , " which proposes that BART take over all rail planning for the Bay Area. Council Member Kerr also spoke regarding the proposed suspended light- rail transportation program, which would be a connection from the BART Coliseum Station to the Oakland Airport. He said a feasibility study has been done in a joint effort by BART, the Port of Oakland, and AAI Corporation, which is now seeking funds for an engineering study. Council Member Kerr noted there has been a lot less traffic on Lewelling Boulevard in that part of the City since the widening of the freeway. G. Council Member Kerr said the "San Leandro News," the City newsletter, stated the Oro Loma Sanitary District used funds paid by San Leandro residents to support recycling projects in the unincorporated area. He said this is incorrect. He said Oro Loma's recycling program is going to be self-supporting; there is no money being paid by San Leandro residents which is being used for recycling by Oro Loma.