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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 5, 2006 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Starosciak commented on a recent Western City article on ordinances related to dogs and cities which have adopted breed-specific and "bite and run" ordinances. She suggested working with a new local organization which promotes responsible pet ownership to consider a local ordinance. There was consensus by the Council to refer the matter to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee. Mayor Young announced the following presentations made since the last regular City Council meeting: . A Proclamation declaring "Emergency Medical Services Week" in San Leandro. . A Certificate proclaiming "Harry and Isabel Dvorsky Day" in recognition of their service to the San Leandro community. . A Certificate of Recognition to the Leadership San Leandro Class of2005-06. . A Certificate of Recognition to the San Leandro Babe Ruth League on its 50th Anniversary. . A Certificate of Appreciation to John Marbury upon his retirement after 17 years of service to the Seventh Step Foundation. . A contribution from the Mayor's Community Fund to the San Leandro Police Officers Association for its Memorial Fund. . A contribution from the Mayor's Community Fund to the San Leandro Boys & Girls Club on behalf of the Niemi Family Fund. . A contribution from the Mayor's Community Fund to the San Leandro Library Foundation for the Trivia Bee. Mayor Young commented that in 1998, the business license tax increase failed and the gun tax passed. She noted that this year the business license tax increase will hopefully pass but ironically, the City will lose the gun tax revenue. Mayor Young commented on a group of State infrastructure bond propositions which may amount to tens of billions of dollars but would not provide significant funding for the City's streets and roads. Mayor Young thanked the Council for its consideration of her request to use funds from the Mayor's Community Fund for the Sister City trip to Ponta Delgada. Mayor Young commented that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Leroy "Roy" Woods, a former City Councilmember, who passed away at age 100. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. in memory of Leroy Woods.