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~HNlJTES Page 19 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Joint Meeting-May 17,2004 Mayor Young, noting the historical knowledge of the vice Inayor position possessed by Vice Mayor Glaze, requested that he prepare a one-page fact sheet on what he perceives are the duties of the vice mayor in addition to those listed in the Charter. Councilmember Stephens complimented the meritorious service of Vice Mayor Glaze over the seventeen months he has served with him on the Council. He noted that Vice Mayor Glaze has been a mentor, he has been fair and honorable, and he has served the con1munity extreInely well. Councilmember Stephens made a l\;10TION to nominate Councilmember OB Badger as vice mayor. A SECOND to the Inotion was made by Councilmember Grant. Councilmember Nardine commented that Bob Glaze has been an outstanding vice luayor. She stated that she would have liked to be considered for the position of vice luayor and believes she has served on the Council the longest. She indicated that she \vould abstain from the vote. Counciln1en1ber Santos suggested that in the future, the Council should consider rotating the position of the vice mayor. He noted that it would give every Councih11ember the opportunity to serve as vice mayor and could be easily accomplished. Councilmember Santos cOIumented that he has known Vice Mayor Glaze since the 1970s and had served with him on various committees prior to both being elected to the City Council in 1984. He stated that he considers Bob Glaze to be one of his best and dearest friends. Councilmember Santos noted that as vice mayor, Bob has served the Council well and has been a Iuoderating influence among the members. He complin1ented Vice Mayor Glaze on his long-term service and for being an asset to the community. Mayor Young commented that each Councilmember has the talent and capability of being vice mayor. She reminded the Council that one of the duties of the vice mayor is to attend all events at which the mayor is unable to be present, and this may be difficult for someone with a full-time job. Mayor Young suggested that Councilmember Nardine be considered for the vice mayor position next year, as it will be her final year on the Council. Mayor Young asked if the Council was interested in referring the matter of rotating the vice Iuayor position to the Rules and Communications Committee for discussion. Councilmember Nardine expressed interest in referring the matter to Rules. She addressed the issue of a person holding a full-time job and serving as vice mayor, noting that Vice Mayor Glaze has a fulltime job and that she works only part-time, three days per \veek.