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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - August 15, 1994 Page - 13 - CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) C. Council Member Galvan said he would like to see the proposal for the "Shop San Leandro" program discussed at a future Work Session. D. Council Member Perry noted the very successful "National Night Out." She said she attended 16 of the 22 functions and it was heartwarming to see many new start-up groups. She said this is the best turnout she has seen in years, and the community is taking responsibility for itself. E. Council Member Perry spoke regarding cable regulations and telecommunications as they relate to S 1822. She said it is important to look after cities' rights and noted Senators Boxer and Feinstein have agreed to help introduce pro-cities amendments to the bill . F. Council Member Perry said she would be participating with Pacific Bell on their network upgrade and would be attending a meeting in San Jose on Friday. She said they would be discussing costs to cities, how cities recover their costs, who has authority over construction standards, etc. G. Council Member Kerr said he has audio tapes of two lectures by the League of California Cities and said they were available to the City Council . H. Council Member Kerr noted that a freight train blocked the intersection at the end of Lewelling Boulevard for 2-1/2 hours today. I . Council Member Kerr expressed concern regarding the reorganization of the City Manager's Office and the reassignment of clerical personnel . He requested the City Council look at the issue in Closed Session or appoint an ad hoc committee. He said the Mayor should have her own confidential secretary. Mayor Corbett said she discussed this matter with the City Manager and preferred not to put the entire matter on hold, only the matter of the Mayor's secretary. J. Council Member Loeffler said "National Night Out" was a great affair. He said there is a feeling in the community of neighbors gathering together and sharing that is very powerful . He said one neighborhood has transformed itself into a Disaster Preparedness Group as well . K. Council Member Loeffler said he would like the City to investigate cablecasting Council Meetings. He said more people can be informed through cablecasting the meetings, and it is timely to explore this during the retrofit. L. Council Member Loeffler said he agreed more discussion was needed on the clerical staffing.