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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 21, 2005 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. 8.A. Minutes of the Meeting of March 7,2005. Approved as submitted. M/S/C Santos and Stephens. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Abstain: 1 (Starosciak) 8.B. Resolution No. 2005-037, Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the Measure B Paratransit Application and Gap Fund Application for the Expenditure of Measure B Paratransit Funds in FY 2005-06 to the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA), and to Negotiate and Execute All Documents in Support of These Activities (authorizes the City Manager to submit annual applications for Measure B Paratransit Grant Fund and Gap Fund to provide transportation services to seniors and people with disabilities). (2639/2930) Councilmember Santos commented that he is pleased with the information contained in the report, and he indicated that he would like to see out-of-town medical trips expanded. He stated that he is on the advisory board of the Even Start program, and the program is in need of transportation service. He commented that in the future, the City might consider ways of expanding the paratransit program to serve other needs. Mayor Young commented that she believes Measure B funds are restricted for paratransit use, but that it is a good idea to consider other services in future program expansiOn. M/S/C Santos and Badger. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 8.C. Resolution No. 2005-038, Resolution Amending the San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO) Salary Schedule to Add an Accounting Operations Manager Classification (replaces the current Deputy Finance Director-Accounting/Operations classification with an Accounting Operations Manager classification and establishes the salary range). (1079/1177/2134) Councilmember Nardine asked for clarification on the proposed change. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the change is due to the resignation of Deputy Finance Director Mary McCarthy, who has accepted a position with the City of Pleasant Hill. The Finance Director recommends downgrading the position to Accounting Operations Manager, which will result in budget savings. Councilmembers expressed surprise at Ms. McCarthy's departure, and wished her well in her new position. Councilmembers expressed interest in being notified when management staff are hired or when they leave the City. M/S/C Nardine and Badger. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0