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<br />Uche Udemezue discussed funding options and the City's interest in obtaining funding to <br />improve the substandard interchange. Mayor Santos stated this was good information for <br />the Committee. John Jermanis states that with the funding, the realization of the project <br />is in sight. <br /> <br />4. Project Updates <br /> <br />Uche Udemezue stated that the Doolittle Entryway is coming to Council for approval on <br />Monday night. John Jermanis explained that the project has been in the works for about <br />3 years. Oakland and Port of Oakland are going to share in the costs, so it's a good thing. <br /> <br />5. Discussion Regarding Selection of Committee Chairperson <br /> <br />Committee Member Gregory nominated Mayor Santos for Chair of the Committee. <br />Committee Member Souza seconded the motion. <br /> <br />6. Discussion Regarding Future Committee Meeting Dates and Times <br /> <br />Mayor Santos asked if the present schedule was a problem for the other Committee <br />members. Council Members Gregoryand Souza have no problem with the meeting day <br />or time. Meetings will continue to be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:00- <br />5:30 p.m. in the Sister Cities Gallery. <br /> <br />7. Public Comments <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />8. Committee Member Comments <br /> <br />Committee Member Gregory feels that the hospital needs further discussion, but should <br />not be done in this Committee Meeting. Committee Member Souza agreed. Mayor <br />Santos stated they will talk at another time. <br /> <br />Committee Member Souza asked for clarification of the duties of the Committee <br />Members. Mayor Santos explained that the Committee often does not vote on anything, <br />but comes to a consensus on various projects. They listen and a report and/or <br />recommendation is given to Council of Committee recommendations. <br /> <br />9. Adjourn <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. <br />