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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - August 19, 1991 Page - 24 - 9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Karp regretfully reported that Bob Surano and Mike Luciano, two of San Leandro's leading citizens, had passed away recently. The Mayor commented on Mr. Surano's long-time dedication to the City. He also said Mr. Luciano was a long-time resident of San Leandro, a businessman in the City, and an active force in the operations of the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club. Mayor Karp said that these two men will be missed by a great number of people in the City and asked that the meeting be adjourned in their honor. He said the Rosary for Mr. Luciano would be at Assumption Church, Wednesday, August 21 , 1991 , at 7:00 p.m. , and a funeral mass on Thursday, August 22, 1991 , at 9:30 a.m. Council Member Santos concurred that it will be appropriate to adjourn the meeting in the memory of these two men. B. Council Member Santos asked for a staff status report on O'Donnell Park. He also commented on an article he read in the newspaper reporting that the population of California will reach 50 million within the next 20 years. C. Council Member Corbett concurred regarding the comments about Bob Surano and Mike Luciano. She felt that Mr. Luciano was a strong supporter of the City and commented that he was often referred to as "Mr. San Leandro" or "Honorary Mayor" by members of the community. She thanked Mr. Luciano' s family for all that he and they have done for the community in the past years. D. Council Member Glaze concurred regarding the loss of Bob Surano and Mike Luciano. He also commented that Mr. George Salel has donated many years of service to the community and requested a resolution for a commendation for him. E. Council Member Polvorosa expressed his sympathies to the families of Bob Surano and Mike Luciano. Bob Surano' s golf friends and "breakfast" group will miss him dearly. He has always considered Mike Luciano a "big brother" and a mentor through the Boys and Girls Club. San Leandro will miss him, and the Polvorosa family will miss him. F. Council Member Polvorosa requested that the intersection of Davis at Alvarado be painted with a "Keep Clear" sign to keep the intersection clear. G. Council Member Perry echoed the sentiments of the Council regarding Bob Surano and Mike Luciano. She has known both men for many years and will always recall their words of encouragement and support. H. Council Member Perry complimented all of the Neighborhood Watch groups in the City that participated in National Night Out on August 6th. She sees the Neighborhood Watch program growing in the City and feels it is an important asset to the community.