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DRAFT MINUTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 18, 2007 End of Public Comments on Item l1.C.2.a. Vice Mayor Grant asked why Yangchun was chosen as a possible Friendship City, noting the difference in size between Yangchun and San Leandro. Mayor Santos commented that there are community connections between San Leandro and Yangchun, and there have been direct contacts between residents and businesses in both cities. Mayor Santos indicated that he will travel to Yangchun beginning October 16 for eight nights, and he asked the members of the Council who are interested in making the trip to let him know. Mayor Santos commented on the chronology of the City's fair housing and anti-discrimination efforts compiled by Community Relations Representative Kathy Ornelas. Mayor Santos suggested that the document be made as public as possible and that it be filed at the City's libraries and sent to ECHO Housing, SLCAN, and the homeowner associations in the city. He commented on the actions by former Mayor Karp to promote racial and religious tolerance in San Leandro, and he mentioned the idea of a cultural diversity event. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 3. Rules and Communications Committee Meeting of June 7, 2007. Accepted as submitted. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule consideration of having appeals for Community Preservation and Weed Ordinance Violations heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Grant commented that in her report on the Alameda County Housing Authority, her comments on Section 8 landlords were in no way directed to Tom Silva, who is a model landlord, rents to Section 8 tenants and holds workshops on how to be a good landlord. Councilmember Souza thanked the Recreation & Human Services staff for the recent successful Cherry Festival and for their effective communication with the neighbors. Councilmember Souza reported on the large attendance at the San Leandro Aquatics Center over the past weekend. Councilmember Souza commented that anyone can recycle, and she urged everyone to take the time to learn the recycling rules and reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. Councilmember Souza asked what is happening at the 84 Lumber site, and she thanked staff for the informative budget presentation.