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DRAFT MINUTES Page 17 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting--July 16, 2007 Mr. lermanis stated that the lP A will be filing with the Secretary of State, and the member agencies that have already joined will be considered founding members. Other agencies can join later, but it is unclear what the fees and schedules will be for those who join later. Mr. lermanis noted that San Leandro has always been at the forefront of these types of programs, and there is no real financial risk for the City to participate. Mr. lermanis indicated that Oakland has a major investment in its current radio system, and there is no strong incentive for them to join the EBRCS. It is hoped that Oakland's system will be able to tie in with other regional systems, since they will be P25 compatible. Piedmont is tied in to Oakland's system and will likely join with them. Mr. lermanis stated that he will provide updated information to the Council by the end of the month. Mr. lermanis noted that San Leandro cannot proceed alone; it must either join with Oakland or with the EBRCS. He pointed out that, just as Piedmont is tied to Oakland, San Leandro is tied to Alameda County, both through the Fire service and the Police Department through its need to communicate with the Sheriffs Department. This would necessitate that San Leandro join with the EBRCS. Mayor Santos commented that he received a letter today from the San Leandro Police Officers Association in support of the City's participation in the lPA. Councilmember Souza asked if the City Manager's update could include a cost estimate for the City to join with Oakland. She commented that she would have difficulty approving something without knowing the cost. Councilmember Souza expressed concern about the unknown cost of joining the lP A. Mr. lermanis stated that there is no real risk in joining, because there will be an opportunity to drop out once the costs are known. He pointed out that the City does not have a lot of options, because we need to be a part of a regional communication system. Councilmember Souza commented that she would like the City to investigate all the options. Mayor Santos commented that since the City is served by the Alameda County Fire Department, it seems sensible to go with the EBRCS. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember ProIa thanked the City Council and staff for their work and decision on the Living Wage Ordinance and stated that it means a lot to him. Councilmember Souza commented on the vacant positions on the Rent Review Board and suggested that if the Board becomes more active, she would like the Council to consider filling the vacant positions.