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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 19, 2006 Mike Katz-Lacabe, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that 2009 is the 100th Anniversary of the first San Leandro Cherry Festival and urging the Council to restore the Cherry Festival and Sunday library hours. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Starosciak expressed gratitude to the citizens of San Leandro for passing Measure I and commented that she would like to see the Cherry Festival, Sunday library hours and police positions restored. Councilmember Santos suggested using insurance reserves to fund the Cherry Festival, Sunday library hours, Community Assistance program and police positions. He requested a breakdown on the approximately $3.9 million Self-Insurance Services Fund. Councilmember Nardine inquired about the cost to restore the Cherry Festival. Mr. Jermanis indicated that in the past, the Cherry Festival cost the City approximately $80,000 each year. Vice Mayor Grant suggested that, in addressing the unmet needs, the Finance Committee hold an evening community workshop on the City's budget priorities. Councilmember Stephens expressed appreciation to the community and the Chamber of Commerce for their support of Measure 1. He opposed the one-time use of $1.3 million in reserves for on-going expenses, such as for GASB 45. Councilmember Stephens commented that he would like to see the Cherry Festival restored in time for its 100th year anniversary in 2009. . Resolution No. 2006-059, Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Leandro Adopting the Budget of the City of San Leandro for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. (1051) M/S/C Badger and Starosciak. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Young) . Resolution No. 2006-004 RDA, Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and Making a Determination Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 33334.3 (1485) M/S/C Badger and Starosciak. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Young) . Resolution N. 2006-001 PFA, Resolution of the Public Financing Authority of the City of San Leandro Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. (2735)