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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 21, 19920 Page - 2 - CITY COUNCIL Judge Hora swore in the City Council Members: Linda Perry, District 2 Howard W. Kerr, District 4 Kent W. Myers, District 6 Council Member Perry thanked the person who is always there to support her, give her advice, and love her no matter what - her mother, Jeanne. She also thanked her campaign team, Bob Berger, Dick Marshall and Judge Landis. She said it is time for San Leandro to pull together as a community to face the many issues before us. She invited the audience to a reception in the South Offices Conference Room immediately following the ceremony. Council Member Kerr said it is an honor and a privilege to serve the City of San Leandro. He said he is following two great Council Members - Bob Glaze and Judge Landis. He said it is time to get the City back together so people will be proud of San Leandro. He said, with all of us working together, San Leandro can become a great city again, as it has always been. He introduced his wife, Eleanor; son, Dr. Jay Kerr, and family; son, Rick, and family; and daughter, Mary. He said it takes a whole team to put a campaign together. He thanked his team and expressed special thanks to Carolyn Green, who headed his committee, and Mayor and Mrs. Karp. Council Member Myers introduced his wife, Mike; son, Tim, and his wife, Brenda; Brenda's parents, Winnie and Lucas; his brother-in-law, Bob; and Cappi Santos, his campaign manager. He thanked his many volunteers. He said he wants to bring San Leandro back into the black. Mayor Karp thanked Judge Hora and complimented her on the fine job she is doing on the bench of the Hayward-San Leandro Municipal Court. Mayor Karp spoke regarding departing Council Members Glaze and Santos. He said he has served with them for eight years. He reflected on the fun times he has had with the Council Members and discussed activities such as the helicopter ride and the Bucket Brigade at Bayfair. He said the City Council has provided him with a lot of support which has enabled him to obtain more than $107 million for the community and the area. He noted major accomplishments the City has achieved in the last eight years, including completion of a new General Plan, the North Area Study, the Zoning Code, Redevelopment Areas, and the Measure B projects. He wished Council Members Glaze and Santos well in the future and presented them with plaques of appreciation. Council Member Santos reflected on his eight years on the City Council . He thanked staff for their dedication and assistance and said they are a wonderful group of employees. He said he was fortunate to serve with individuals who are willing to sacrifice their personal lives to serve the City. He commented on the Mayors and Council Members with whom he has served. He said that, when he was elected eight years ago, he wanted to change the type of government in the City. He said the process was started to lead the City into the 21st Century. He said our system of government is representative. He noted the projects that have been