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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 17, 2006 Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule a public hearing for consideration of new and increased fees for Fiscal Year 2006-07. By consensus, the City Council scheduled a public hearing on May 1, 2006. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Santos expressed support for caregivers of the elderly. He commented that he hoped the City would assist the caregivers of the residents on W ake Avenue in getting the proper authorization to install the portable ramp. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended a very positive and well-attended meeting with the Marina berthers last week. She noted that although the news from Washington regarding funding for dredging was not hopeful, the berthers were pleased when informed that there would be no fee increase. The berthers were urged to write to their Congressional representative, and they shared ideas with City staff for bringing revenue to the Marina. Councilmember Starosciak expressed appreciation to Marina Supervisor Del Marie Snodgrass for coordinating the successful meeting. Councilmember Starosciak stated that she attended the Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the Marina Community Center which was also very well-attended. She commented that it both empowered citizens and gave them confidence in the City's disaster response. Councilmember Starosciak gave kudos to the Alameda County Fire Department and Mayor Young for offering the workshop and commented that she would like to see it offered biennially. Councilmember Starosciak expressed gratitude to the City for continuing to offer the Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Manor Park. Councilmember Nardine commented that while in the City of Encinitas last week, she observed a patrol car with a "Volunteer Police Patrol" sticker on the door. She asked if staff could find out more about this program, how it works and its applicability to San Leandro. Vice Mayor Badger commented that he attended the Easter Egg Hunts at Washington Manor Park and Chabot Park, and both were very good. He stated that he felt the City should participate more in the event at Chabot Park Vice Mayor Badger commented on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that homeless individuals cannot be arrested for sitting or sleeping on the sidewalk. He stated that he would like an opinion on what this decision means to San Leandro. Mayor Young commented that she agreed with Councilmember Santos about the installation of the portable ramp on W ake Avenue. She suggested that perhaps it is a new concept not