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Page 3 of6 City/SLUSD Liaison Committee Highlights July 23, 2007 Committee members discussed several ideas for inclusion in the Shape-Up San Leandro program. Vice Mayor Grant suggested that a task force be formed, which includes Councilmember Gregory and Trustee Katz, to look at the implementation issues for the Shape-Up San Leandro program, and report back to City Manager Jermanis and Superintendent Lim. 2. Discussion Regarding Safe Passages and the Youth Ventures Joint Powers Authority Josefina Alvarado-Mena, Safe Passages Executive Director, and Alicia Perez, Safe Passages Community Relations Director, introduced themselves and gave a presentation, providing background on the organization and its violence prevention intervention strategies for youth and young adults. In 2006, the City of Oakland, County of Alameda and Oakland Unified School District entered into the Youth Ventures Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) which is open to all public jurisdictions in Alameda County, and the San Lorenzo Unified School District has also requested admittance into the JP A. The JP A has been successful in leveraging funds and securing grants for member agencies. Safe Passages staff have had conversations with SLUSD staff regarding a possible partnership and inclusion in the JP A. Committee members commented on the reported graduation rates. Vice President Cassidy asked if the City and School District are considering joining the Youth Ventures JP A. Superintendent Lim replied that District staff is interested in Safe Passages for the middle schools; however, the cost is prohibitive, and grants would need to be pursued. Mayor Santos commented on several programs for at- risk youth in Alameda County. Vice President Cassidy suggested forming a working group to meet with the City Manager and Superintendent to flesh out the various issues associated with participation in the program. Vice Mayor Grant suggested that the matter instead be brought back on a future Committee agenda so that the Committee could have more time to discuss the issues. 4. Discussion Regarding Arts Education Center (AEC) Superintendent Lim commented on School Board President Richards' letter to City Manager Jermanis, requesting the City's assistance in funding the AEC. Mr. Jermanis commented on the City's limited ability to contribute to the AEC, noting that if the proposed facility was within a redevelopment area, the Redevelopment Agency could possibly assist with funding. Mr. Jermanis pointed out the $260,000 per year pass through of the tax increment from the Redevelopment Agency to SLUSD. He noted that the AEC could be considered a joint use project if applying for grant funding from the State.