Minutes 1994 1107 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - November 7, 1994 Page - 11 - 9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Council Member Perry expressed her heart-felt sympathy to the family of Evelyna LeBlanc. She said people have a feeling of fear. She noted crimes against women are on the rise. She said the Daily Review article was completely off base and the Police Department is working toward resolution. She said this is the time for the community to come together; and, if someone has even a small piece of information, please call the Police Department and let them know. She requested that the City Council and Mayor look at ways we can educate our young people to think smart and suggested the Council work with the school liaison committees. B. Mayor Corbett noted that, although the Partnership for Youth Safety Committee was dissolved, its work will be realigned and the focus will be through the City/School District liaison committees. She said this will include meeting with the full school boards on a regular basis and focusing on the East Bay Crime Corridor and utilizing its resources. C. Council Member Kerr said he attended the Alameda County Chapter of the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge Luncheon on Saturday. He discussed the speakers and the ceremonies. D. Council Member Kerr said he had reported on the use of humps and roundabouts on streets in New Zealand. He noted there are three speed humps on Apricot Street near the Oakland border, and they are very effective in controlling traffic. E. Council Member Kerr said he had attended a board and commission session in Long Beach. He said the City Council should meet with all Boards and Commissions and find out what they are doing and determine the value of the Boards and Commissions. He said the existing Boards and Commissions should be continued and vacancies should be filled. F. Council Member Loeffler said on November 2 he attended the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority Meeting. He said the Executive Director was authorized to submit a request for funding to develop the Alameda Science City and the Center for Technology. He said Alameda is using utility bills to survey people. He said a soccer field has been transferred to the people. He said the loss of the base has a major impact on secondary and elementary education because a loss of students affects funding. He said San Leandro is third in order of impact from the closure. G. Council Member Loeffler said he attended a Creekside Neighborhood Association meeting regarding the fire consolidation, and most of the people attending had favorable comments. H. Council Member Loeffler thanked Council Member Galvan for walking with him regarding Measure D.