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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 21, 2007 Councilmember Starosciak reported that the issue of opening 1-580 in Oakland to truck traffic is not on the upcoming Congestion Management Agency meeting agenda. She commented that the Chair of the CMA has directed staff to meet with Senator Corbett. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she received an email from the League of California Cities regarding an eminent domain reform measure that will be presented by the California League of Homeowners to the Legislature for placement on the ballot. Mayor Santos reported that he would be attending an ACTIA meeting this Thursday. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Starosciak reported on the League's Legislative Action Days. She commented on a memo to the Council from Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister regarding the League's positions on various issues. Councilmember Starosciak noted that San Leandro was able to have individual lobbying time with Assemblymember Hayashi and Senator Corbett. Mayor Santos also attended Legislative Action Days, and reported on his discussion with Assemblymember Loni Hancock on affordable housing and high density development around transportation corridors. Assemblymember Hancock indicated to him that Prop 1 C funding may be available for transit-oriented development projects. Mr. Hollister commented that Assemblymember Hancock expressed support for TOD and infill housing. C. Reports on City Council Committees 1. Airport Committee Meeting of May 4, 2007. Accepted as submitted. 2. Finance Committee Meeting of May 1, 2007. Accepted with correction. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule discussion of proposed Living Wage Ordinance. Vice Mayor Grant reported that the Committee has come to agreement on the points for consideration on the ordinance. The ordinance now needs to come before the full Council for further discussion and consideration. Vice Mayor Grant noted the items listed on page 2 of the May 1, 2007 Finance Committee Highlights which the Committee felt should be included in the Council's discussion. Mr. Jermanis indicated that staff will bring an outline of the proposed ordinance to the Council on June 4 for discussion. Mr. Hollister commented that staff will try to meet with representatives from the Central Labor Council (CLC) and at least one manager from the businesses at the Marina.