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.. Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting July 31, 2000 Page 5 D. Minute Order 2000-41. Matter of Nomination of Member to the Planning Commission - Adriann 1. McCall- District 2. (1018) Council approved the nomination of Adriann J. McCall to the Planning Commission - District 2. M/S/C Grant and Lothrop. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Loeffler E. Minute Order 2000-42. Motion to Approve Letter to the Port of Oakland Requesting Community Meetings Regarding the South Field Resurfacing Project. (1215/1270) Council consensus was to approve the letter, with an amendment to reflect that the community meetings be held as soon as possible. 7. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Council Member Grant commented on her recent attendance of the League of California Cities Conference in Monterey and indicated she was privileged to sit on a panel with Redevelopment experts regarding Redevelopment projects. She reported that what we are experiencing in San Leandro has been shared by other cities as well. Council Member Grant also commented that the issue of "Community Banking" was also discussed at the Conference and that check-cashing companies are locating next to banks. She indicated community education is necessary, especially as it relates to students being offered credit cards. Council Member Grant concluded by stating that during the month of August, although the City Council will be on recess, she will be meeting with the South Area Business Association to bring a coordinated effort together. Council Members Nardine and Glaze also commented on the positive aspects of the recent LOCC Conference in Monterey. B. The Mayor reported on her attendance at the Conference also and reported on an Adopted Budget Summary Booklet she received from the City of Monrovia. She indicated she would like the City Manager and the City Council Finance Committee to take a look at this booklet and to consider using something similar in San Leandro. The Mayor reported on the placement of Measure "B" on the ballot. She also indicated there will be a committee formed to review the planning that goes into the budget, as well as the funding for Central County transit. A Policy Advisory Committee has been formed, and she and Gordon Galvan will be representing the City of San Leandro.