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DRAFf MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 30, 2007 Page 15 agreement to form a committee and does not believe it needs to be considered further. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Renaming of the Marina Committee to Shoreline-Marina Committee. . Minute Order No. 2007-072, Motion Renaming the Marina Committee to Shoreline-Marina Committee. (1156) The City Council renamed the Marina Committee to Shoreline- Marina Committee. M1S/C Starosciak and ProIa. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory commented that this weekend the swim season was closed out in San Leandro. He commended Councilmember Souza for running the swim meet at Chabot College. Councilmember Gregory announced that the San Leandro Swim Team took second place at the meet. Vice Mayor Grant commented on the sound wall meeting, thanking staff for their patience in working with the very energetic participants at the meeting. She expressed appreciation to the City Clerk for having all the minutes from the previous meetings and committee meetings in the agenda packet, and to the Police Department for the logo shirt. Vice Mayor Grant commented on a recent San Francisco Chronicle article on the rise in the number of Bay Area foreclosures, noting the article contained some fascinating anecdotes. She noted that it highlights the importance of the Council's discussion on housing. Councilmember Souza commented that she would like to see the City pursue more affordable rental housing for families. Councilmember ProIa commended the Police Department on its handling of the Waste Management lockout, and he commented that the Police Department's overtime costs should be billed to Waste Management. Councilmember ProIa commented that the City is far behind in its ABAG regional housing needs assessment targets, particularly in low-income units, and he expressed support for increasing the inclusionary housing requirement from 15% to 20%. Councilmember ProIa commented on the strike at Valley Power Systems by workers over the loss of pensions and fringe benefits. Councilmember ProIa stated that felt the City should not patronize Valley Power and that if requested, bullhorn usage should be allowed at that location. Councilmember ProIa commented on a news article regarding repeated grass fires in a neighborhood and asked if the Council could get a report from the Police or Fire Department on this issue.