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DRAFT MINUTES Page 6 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 on the growing Asian population in San Leandro, resulting ill a cultural shift ill the community which creates both challenges and opportunities. Stephen Leung, San Leandro resident and chair of the Asian Business Council, addressed the City Council, providing a letter addressed to Mayor Santos from Mayor Hu Hai Guang of the City of Yangchun, China, extending an official invitation to visit Yangchun. Mr. Leung requested that the Council adopt the proposed Sister City and Friendship City guidelines. Hendy Huang, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to adopt the Sister City and Friendship City guidelines. Mr. Huang submitted a petition signed by residents who support a Friendship City relationship between San Leandro and Yangchun. Mr. Huang commented that the growing Asian population in the City wants more Asian stores and businesses, a Chinese senior center and an Asian shopping mall. Mr. Huang suggested a school cultural exchange program with China. Arlene Lurn, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, representing the Friendly City Committee. Ms. Lum provided a brief background on the efforts to form a Friendship City relationship with Yangchun. Ms. Lum commented on the large growth in the Asian population and Asian businesses in San Leandro. Ms. Lum urged the Council to approve the Sister City and Friendship City guidelines. 6. CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS City Manager Jermanis commented that later in the meeting, the Council would review the recommendation by the City Council Human Relations Committee on the expansion of the Sister City and Friendship City guidelines. Mr. J ermanis noted that the Asian community has been in contact with Mayor Santos for some time to establish a relationship to recognize the cultural ties between San Leandro and China, and Mayor Santos has worked to form a coalition of business and elected officials to make a trip to China. 7. AMENDMENT OF CONSENT CALENDAR City Councilmembers or staff have an opportunity at this time to request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for the presentation of a staff report or other special consideration. Members of the Public may request the opportunity to address the City Council regarding items remaining on the Consent Calendar by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk prior to the calling of Item 7, Amendment of Consent Calendar. Items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be considered for approval under one motion. Staff responded to questions from the Council on various Consent Calendar items. No amendment to Consent Calendar.