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DRAFT MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 16, 2007 JP A agreement at a Council Committee meeting or work seSSIOn pnor to its consideration at a Council meeting. Mayor Santos commented that the City must prepare for future emergencies in order to save lives and property, and this will require the ability to communicate and work with neighboring agencies. Councilmember Gregory expressed support for the system. He asked if the Fire Department had learned lessons from its consolidation that would be useful in this latest endeavor. Mr. McCammon commented on the interesting political dynamics, and noted that the biggest challenge has been to achieve a balanced composition on the Board of Directors. A motion was made by Councilmember Stephens, seconded by Councilmember ProIa, to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Souza asked for clarification on the use of the money that the City will contribute as part of this action. Mr. Jermanis clarified that the $37,800 City contribution will be used for expenses associated with the communications system or the JP A, and the City will still need to purchase radio equipment which would be compatible with the new system. At Councilmember Starosciak's suggestion, the JPA agreement will be scheduled for discussion by one of the City Council Committees. Mr. Jermanis indicated that he would bring up with the City Managers the issue of the composition of the Board of Directors and ways to ensure balanced representation. . Resolution No. 2007-059, Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Sign a Letter of Intent to Support the Formation of the East Bay Regional Communication System (EBRCS) Governed by a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. (3115) MJS/C Stephens and Proia. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Ordinance No. 2007-007, an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property Herein Described as to Zoning District and Amending Zoning Map (PLN2006-00075) 2385, 2395 and 2411 Washington Avenue; 2392 and "No Address" Cherry Street; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 75-84-5, 75-84-6, 75-84-7, 75-84-8; and 75-84-19-04 (reclassifies subject properties from the IL Industrial Limited and RD Residential Duplex to CC Commercial Community). (1024/1099) - Adopted MJS/C Gregory and Grant. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 C. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken None.