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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - October 25, 1993 Page - 2 - PRESENTATIONS (continued) - Individual -- Susan Riskind-Poulsen. Founder of the "Fresh Food Project, " which provides fresh food to those in need, will be present to accept the Award. Susan Riskind-Poulsen said the bulk of the thanks should go to the volunteers who pick up the 1 ,000 pounds per week of produce and take it to the Davis Street Center. She congratulated the Optimist volunteers, Rose Johnson and Howard Kitzman, and the people in the community in San Leandro who make the program possible. - Organization -- Davis Street Community Center. For the Center's Work in providing food for those in need. Rose Johnson, Director of Davis Street Community Center, will be present to accept the Award. Rose Johnson accepted the Award on behalf of the Davis Street Community Center. She said receipt of the Award is really an honor. She said last month the Center served food to 223 people. She said they appreciate the support from Kraft, the "Fresh Food Project, " but most particularly, from everyone in the community. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. A. Rick Richards, 335 Peralta Avenue, noted that the "Alzheimer's Memory Walk" for 1993 is anticipated to bring in over $65,000 in pledges. B. Tina Schaeffer, 760 Barri Drive, said she is a parent whose child goes to James Monroe School . She spoke regarding the cuts in crossing-guard hours. She said Monroe School has a great parent team willing to volunteer and do whatever is necessary to raise money or increase hours for the crossing guards. She noted the San Lorenzo Unified School District has provided funds to pay for an extra hour for the crossing guards. She said many San Leandro Unified School District parents would also be willing to pay. Mayor Faria said he and staff would be happy to meet with Ms. Schaeffer and other parents to talk about what could be done. Council Members Corbett and Perry said the Partnership for Youth Safety Committee, as well as the School Liaison Committees, would also be interested in meeting with parents and suggested that interested parents attend the Partnership for Youth Safety meeting on November 30. C. Michael Sykert Starry, Member of the Dad's Club at James Monroe School , said he appreciates the City Council 's comments and said the Dad's Club would be interested in helping through matching funds, etc. He said two crossing guards, Verna Corham and Frank Garritch, have been particularly important to the children, and he would like to see them remain.