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DRAFT MINUTES Page 12 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 19, 2007 obtain an agreement with the Port of Oakland, which resulted in $1.5 million for the slough bridge project. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Gregory reported on the National League of Cities Conference. He complimented lobbyist Len Simon for his work in arranging meetings for the Council with federal legislators. He reported on the conference sessions he attended on noise and education, as well as a session with Senator Barbara Boxer. Vice Mayor Grant commented that she enjoyed attending the conference with new Councilmembers Gregory and Souza, who brought positive energy and helped her see things from a different perspective. She reported on a session on affordable housing, as well as a general session which addressed transportation and available grants for an "urban partnership program" at www.fightgridlocknow.com which the City may want to pursue. Vice Mayor Grant also attended sessions with Senator Hillary Clinton and George Stephanopoulos. Councilmember Souza commented that it was beneficial for the City to have representatives from the Council meet face-to-face with federal legislators to request assistance. Councilmember Souza reported on sessions she attended on inclusive communities, affordable housing and immigration. Mayor Santos commented that he felt the four members of the Council and Assistant City Manager Hollister lobbying together in Washington were very successful. He noted that if the City meets the Department of Transportation deadline, it may have an opportunity for a grant for the Davis Street overcrossing. He commented on the rising rate of foreclosures nationwide, which was addressed at the conference. Mayor Santos expressed appreciation for the hospitality by Councilmember Souza's family during the Council's visit to Washington. C. Reports on City Council Committees 1. Airport Committee Meeting of March 2, 2007. Accepted as submitted. 2. Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 28, 2007. Accepted as submitted. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember ProIa commented that he hopes San Leandro will pursue more green building opportunities. Councilmember Stephens asked if the Council's delegation to Washington was successful in obtaining funding for dredging. He asked for consensus on looking into community preservation standards for businesses, particularly signage, exteriors and other aesthetics. Mr.