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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting-July 17, 2006 Councilmember Badger noted that some creative ideas have been developed, and performing a financial analysis could hamper the creative process. Ms. Livermore commented that staff wants to provide information to the group to aid the process. Mr. Horn noted that the three alternative plans are ambitious and creative, while at the same time more study is needed to ensure the plans are not just "pie in the sky" but are realistic and workable for the downtown area. Councilmember Stephens commented that he would like to see a timeline for execution of the project. Mr. Horn stated that while it is difficult to project a timeline, staff is in discussions with the owners of the Westlake property and BART to create a development proposal which would be integrated into the overall planning process. Westlake's success in assembling a developer team, as well as the success of the transportation bond measure on the November ballot, could jump start development around the BART station. Mr. Jermanis commented on the importance of determining whether a particular site will "pencil out." He noted that the former downtown Albertson's site has been identified as one of the opportunity sites, and running the numbers could persuade the developer to consider something other than another retail use at the site. Councilmember Badger commented that this process appears to take a non-traditional approach which could put the City at cross-purposes with developers. Mr. Horn noted the plan would not preclude anyone method, and there is a variety of implementation methods that could be considered in realizing the ideal project. C. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken None. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Vice Mayor Grant reported that she has been appointed chair of the Housing Authority Board for the second year. The current vice chair of the Board is a tenant, and Vice Mayor Grant will coach her so that she can take over as chair next year. Vice Mayor Grant reported that the number of housing vouchers issued has increased since last year, and the Housing Authority may lose Section 8 units due to a change in HUD funding regulations. Councilmember Badger asked about the service area of the Alameda County Housing Authority. Vice Mayor Grant indicated that the Housing Authority serves all of Alameda County except the cities of Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley. Councilmember Starosciak reported that the San Leandro Collaborative did not meet this month due to a lack of quorum. The Collaborative received a grant from Kaiser to fund the Healthy Families for Life Faire, and Bayfair will provide free services in