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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - August 1, 1994 Page - 14 - CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) F. Council Member Kerr spoke regarding a presentation he had heard from the City Manager of the City of Malibu regarding fires and mud slides which had occurred in that area. G. Council Member Kerr said the Mayor of Filmore had talked about the earthquake, their experience in mobilizing people to assist with the disaster, and working with the Office of Emergency Services and FEMA. He noted that he and Council Members Myers and Loeffler are on the Disaster Preparedness Committee, and the Committee is making great headway toward preparing the community for a disaster. H. Council Member Loeffler said he was impressed by the South Branch Library block party and heard many complimentary comments from the community about the Library system. I . Council Member Loeffler thanked Artie Fields for his tours of City facilities. He noted that a group of Neighborhood Watch neighbors have now moved into the concept of becoming a Neighborhood Prepared for Disaster Committee. J. Council Member Loeffler said he was concerned with the traffic hazards that may occur as a result of the relocation of Kragen's and said the Traffic Section should take a look at this matter. K. Council Member Loeffler noted that the railroad barriers on Marina Boulevard had blocked the street crossing for over two hours and said it was a waste of police officer time to direct traffic in this manner. He said Southern Pacific Railroad should be pushed to correct this type of incident. L. Council Member Myers spoke regarding the Marina Faire Annual Picnic and said George and the San Leandro Municipal Band had done their usual excellent job and it was an excellent picnic. M. Mayor Corbett also thanked the Marina Faire Homeowners Association for their hospitality and thanked the Band for making it a good day. N. Mayor Corbett said people were very excited to know they can now go to the South Branch Library on Saturdays. 0. Mayor Corbett said she had attended a luncheon sponsored by the U. S. Conference of Mayors and heard an update on the Crime Bill and said it is moving forward and funds should be available to supplement City programs.