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<br />Page 5 of6 <br /> <br />City/SLUSD Liaison Committee Highlights <br /> <br />July 23, 2007 <br /> <br />Ms. Livermore estimated that approximately 30% of the 3,431 units could be <br />developed by 2015. Vice President Cassidy commented that the District would <br />need to look at additional school sites. <br /> <br />7. Discussion Regarding Joint Meeting of City of San Leandro, San Leandro Unified <br />and San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committees <br /> <br />Mr. Jermanis reported that at the City Council and San Leandro Unified School <br />District Board of Trustees joint work session, interest was expressed in a joint <br />meeting between the two City/School District Liaison Committees. Vice <br />President Cassidy indicated that he would like to see a proposed agenda for such a <br />meeting. He suggested including such topics as Shape-Up San Leandro and Safe <br />Passages. Mayor Santos expressed concern that a meeting of the two Liaison <br />Committees would result in a quorum of the City Council. Mr. Jermanis stated <br />that he would consult with the City Attorney about this issue. <br /> <br />8. Public Comments <br /> <br />Morgan Mack-Rose commented favorably on the Committee's more frequent <br />meetings. Ms. Mack-Rose expressed concern that the City is not collecting the <br />maximum school fees allowed from developers and echoed Vice President <br />Cassidy's concerns regarding the TOD's impacts on schools. <br /> <br />Dave Ellington commented that the poor condition of Burrell Field makes it a <br />hazard to both participants and spectators. Mr. Ellington stated that he would like <br />to see Burrell Field be a multi-sport venue. He commented that interest groups <br />have been pulled together in support of this idea, and there will be a meeting of <br />interested persons on August 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Englander to discuss the future <br />of Burrell Field. San Francisco architect Toby Long has created a proposed <br />design. <br /> <br />Richard Ellison commented that he coaches football and track at SLHS. Mr. <br />Ellison stressed the importance of Burrell Field to student athletes and the need <br />for quality facilities in order for San Leandro athletes to compete with other local <br />athletes. <br /> <br />Gerald Shovlin expressed concern regarding the safety of bicycle routes in San <br />Leandro, particularly at the intersection of Estudillo and Bancroft. <br /> <br />9. Committee Member Comments <br /> <br />Trustee Davis commented that most bike lanes have signage to alert riders when <br />they are going the wrong way. <br />