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DRAFT MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 4, 2007 Page 15 Mayor Santos commented on the various forms of publicity that would be used to inform residents of the next Marina town hall meeting. Councilmember Gregory commented on the great turn out for the last meeting. He commented that he would like to see a comparison of the operating costs vs. revenues, particularly of the yacht harbor. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Souza thanked City Manager Jermanis for providing an update on the Washington Avenue lot which was the site of the former Joker's Bar. Councilmember Souza reported on the weekend attendance at the San Leandro Aquatic Center, noting that 210 used the facility on Saturday and 300 on Sunday. Councilmember Souza asked for follow up on the request for information on a State lobbyist. Mayor Santos noted that the issue has been referred to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the opening of the Oro Lorna capital improvement site, which was completed ahead of schedule. She attended Oro Lorna's 37th annual poster contest, and she reported that Arroyo High School won over $1,000 in scholarships and Dayton School took second place with $600 in scholarships. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended Supervisor Alice Lai Bitker's workshop on Health Care and Healthy Communities. Dr. Anthony Iton, Health Officer for the Alameda County Public Health Department, gave a presentation on how communities can avert health care problems by becoming healthier. As a result of the workshop, school districts will begin sharing student health data with the County. There was also discussion regarding the importance of civic engagement in creating a healthy community. Councilmember Starosciak commented on a report she received from MTC which showed the pavement condition index for cities in Alameda County. The index showed that only Berkeley and Oakland have poorer pavement quality than San Leandro. Councilmember Starosciak requested that when the Housing Element is brought back to the Council for consideration, she would like the Council to review the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and what we are trying to accomplish. She would like the Council to consider a civic engagement element for affordable housing which would require a "sweat equity" component. Councilmember Stephens reported that he attended the sweanng m of Mo Qayoumi, President of California State University East Bay. Councilmember ProIa reported that he witnessed an automobile accident while attending the Casa Verde groundbreaking ceremony, and he thanked Fire Chief Gilbert for being on scene and providing needed assistance. Mayor Santos reported that he attended the Memorial Day service at the Chapel of the Chimes on May 28, as well as the swearing in of CSUEB President Qayoumi along with Councilmembers Stephens and Gregory. Mayor Santos noted that in his speech, President Qayoumi commented that only in America could a youngster from Kabul become the president of a great university. Mayor Santos commented on his tour of the decWorination