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MINUTES Page 13 City of San Leandro City COlUleil, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting-July 17, 2006 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. Mayor Young announced that the City recently received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. She noted that the City has received this award for the past sixteen consecutive years. Mayor Young presented a commendation to Finance Director Jesse Baloca acknowledging the Finance Department's commitment to excellence in financial reporting. A. Presentation by Library Services Director David Bohne of Activities Celebrating the San Leandro Library's 100th Anniversary. (1800) In the absence of Library Services Director David Bohne, Library Services Manager Nancy Fong gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing the history of the San Leandro Library and the many activities planned to celebrate the Library's 100th Anniversary. B. Matter of Discussion Regarding the Land Use Alternatives Report Related to the Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy and Schedule Update (provides comments on the Land Use Alternatives Report to the Downtown TOD Strategy Citizen Advisory Committee and consultants). (3076) Planner III Kathleen Livermore thanked the Council for participating in the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings conducted thus far. Ms. Livermore gave a PowerPoint presentation providing background on the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Strategy and providing a report on the results of the June 13,2006 CAC meeting. Mayor Young asked if consideration has been given to the World Savings property now that the business has been sold. Community Development Director Hanson Horn indicated that the new business owners have expressed to City staff their interest in developing the rest of the site, and staff have discussed with them the transit opportunities being considered. Councilmember Starosciak asked if all ,the opportunity sites would still be considered, or only the three which were prioritized. Ms. Livermore indicated that all the sites would be outlined in the reports; however, the Committee wanted to take a closer look at the financial information and the effects of local rules and regulations for the three particular sites. Councilmember Santos commented that Thrasher Park has historical significance at its present location and should not be relocated.