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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-August 1, 2005 Councilmember Nardine thanked Police Chief Kitchen, City Manager Jermanis, City staff, Police officers, the supporting cities, and especially Officer Dan Niemi, for going above and beyond the call of duty for the City of San Leandro. Councilmember Starosciak thanked Police Chief Kitchen for being a face of strength and courage for the San Leandro Police force. She commended City staff for the support provided to the community this week. Councilmember Stephens expressed his pride with the manner in which the City's administration handled the events of this very difficult week. He thanked the Mayor for her comments at Officer Niemi's service and complimented the Police Department staff for being the "thin blue line" that never waivers and keeps evil and violence from the community's doorstep. Councilmember Santos commented regarding today's heart-rendering ceremony and the large turnout at both the church service and in the City streets for the police motorcade. He spoke regarding the need to protect our public safety personnel. He expressed appreciation to City Manager Jermanis for keeping him apprised of the developments while he was 2,200 miles away in Hawaii. City Manager J ermanis commented that this has been a very difficult week for the City of San Leandro and the entire community. He noted that the burden of being spokespeople fell to the Police Chief and the Mayor, and he complimented Chief Kitchen and Mayor Young for their handling of the press conferences and for their moving comments at Officer Niemi's service. Mr. Jermanis noted that over 300 motorcycle officers from throughout the state escorted Officer Niemi to the church service. He was told by police officers attending the service that they were quite taken by the large community turnout along the motorcade route, and they found the show of support by the community to be truly heart-warming. Mr. J ermanis complimented Mayor Young for her presentation at the service in speaking for the community and the City Family. He commented that Chief Kitchen has been magnificent in his representation of the department and that the San Leandro police officers in the conduct of their duties have been encouraging to the community. Mr. Jermanis thanked the City Official Family and the City Council, as well as the literally thousands of police officers, firefighters and community members who attended the service to recognize the contribution our police officers make to the City of San Leandro every day. He expressed hope that the community can move on and hopefully prevent this type of tragedy from happening in the future. The City Council and members of the audience observed a moment of silence in honor and memory of Officer Nels "Dan" Niemi. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it