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DRAFT MINUTES Page 7 November 20, 2006 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— Vice Mayor Grant noted that EveryOne Home is a very ambitious program which addresses needs that are critical to the community. She asked if the burden of implementing the Plan would be borne by the County. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the County would lead the effort and would look to the cities to contribute staff support for the housing effort; however, the City would not be adding staff. Vice Mayor Grant asked if staff has inquired about the County’s plan for implementing, staffing and funding the Plan. Mr. Liao noted that an interim leadership structure will be created in the next year, and a staffing plan, administrative cost plan, and revenue generation plan will be developed. Ms. Gardner, Alameda County’s Housing Director, commented that the County has an interim staffing plan, and part of this year’s workplan is the development of a long-term staffing model and a fundraising plan. Vice Mayor Grant asked whether the City would receive regular progress reports on the Plan’s implementation. Mr. Liao indicated that once the data collection and monitoring systems are in place, staff will request that the Council receive regular updates. Vice Mayor Grant commented that she believes the Plan is wonderful and identifies needed services. She expressed concern that there may not be sufficient funds to implement the Plan, yet optimism that it will work. Councilmember Stephens commented that the Plan is ambitious, and he hoped there would be opportunities to make adjustments over time to help ensure its success. Mr. Liao noted that as part of the leadership structure there will be a governing board as well as an advisory board and working committees. Councilmember Stephens expressed his support for the Plan and reservations regarding the Plan’s current financial viability. He noted the need to end the plague of homelessness, and he expressed willingness to advance any endeavor that hopes to achieve this goal. Councilmember Badger expressed support for the Plan. He asked if there is a way to opt out of the Plan if it is not meeting its intended purpose. Ms. Gardner expressed hope that the City of San Leandro would participate in the Plan and its implementation based on the desired outcomes. She noted that as currently structured, the City could withdraw from the implementation of the Plan. Mr. Jermanis stated that City staff is recommending that the Council endorse the concept of the Plan but is not asking for a financial commitment. He noted that the Council will control any financial commitment through its budget process. Public Comments on Item 10.A.: Mike Katz, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the EveryOne Home Plan importantly recognizes that homelessness is a regional problem and that preventing homelessness is easier than rectifying it. Mr. Katz urged the City Council’s support for the Plan. Elaine deColigny, Executive Director of Building Futures with Women and Children, addressed the City Council, commenting that as a Countywide plan, the success of EveryOne Home will rest on the involvement of all the jurisdictions in the county. Ms. deColigny expressed hope that the participants in the Plan can change the public