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MINUTES Page 12 May 1, 2006 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— Councilmember Grant thanked the Council for selecting her as their vice mayor. She asked for an update on the status of the City’s red light cameras, including yellow light timing. Councilmember Starosciak thanked Vice Mayor Badger for his service as vice mayor and for helping her in her first year on the Council. She commented that she received a letter from the Washington Manor Baseball League announcing it will be hosting the 16 year-old division for the Senior Babe Ruth Tournament at the San Leandro Ballpark and requesting funding assistance. Mayor Young noted that with the consensus of the Council, a donation could be made from the Mayor’s Community Fund. There was consensus of the Council to do so. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she has received requests from constituents and community homeowner associations to use the City logo for newsletters and event announcements. Mayor Young suggested referring the matter to the Rules and Communications Committee. It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter to the Rules Committee. Councilmember Starosciak requested that tonight’s meeting be adjourned in memory of Ann Marshall, wife of long-time Recreation and Parks Commissioner Dick Marshall. Councilmember Stephens expressed interest in receiving an update on the red-light camera program. He requested a brief report from staff on the anticipated completion date for the MacArthur Boulevard Streetscape project. Councilmember Santos commented that the process for vice mayor selection should be changed, and the position should be rotated with each Council member given the opportunity to serve as vice mayor. He commented on Assembly Bill 2987 related to telecommunications. Councilmember Santos suggested the Council consider providing some recognition to local residents returning from military service in the Middle East. Councilmember Santos asked if the seismic retrofit program under SB 537 was still in place and how many structures were retrofitted under the program. Councilmember Santos requested tonight’s meeting be adjourned in memory of Spencer Nahm, long-time businessman and uncle of former Councilmember Paul Nahm. Mayor Young commented on a request she received from the Alameda County Child Abuse Prevention Council for a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. She encouraged everyone to visit the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s very informative website. Mayor Young commented that she and Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister will be traveling to Sacramento for Public Safety Memorial Week, and she asked new Vice Mayor Grant to emcee the City’s Cinco de Mayo event in her absence. 13. ADJOURN