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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-J uly 30, 2007 Page 12 M/S/C Gregory and Proia. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Resolution No. 2007-109, Resolution Authorizing the City of San Leandro's Participation in a Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) to Operate and Maintain an East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) (provides for participation in a regional interoperable radio communications system for jurisdictions in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties). (3115) Mr. Jermanis reported that this item had gone before the Rules and Communications Committee, but staff did not have the opportunity to bring it back to the Committee due to the need to bring the matter to the Council. Mr. Jermanis stated that he received a letter from the Alameda County Administrator, informing the City of the County's hope in going forward to form the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) next month. Mr. Jermanis indicated that he wanted to give the Council the opportunity to discuss and consider the City's participation in the JP A. He noted that Mayor Santos also received a letter from the San Leandro Police Officers Association in support of the City's participation in the JP A. Mr. Jermanis noted that the Letter of Intent to join the JP A was approved by the Council in April, and he has provided his best estimate of the system cost. Mr. J ernlanis responded to questions from the Council. Councilmember Proia asked whether the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has been approached about joining the EBRCS. Mr. Jermanis thanked Councilmember ProIa for raising the point, and stated that he would inquire about it. Mayor Santos commented that he was told at the Alameda County Mayors Conference that it would be better for cities to join immediately in order to reap the benefits of early membership. Councilmember Starosciak commented that the Council still does not know what the ongoing maintenance costs or replacement reserves will be, but Mr. Jermanis has assured that according to the JP A, the capital plan will be developed in the next six months. Councilmember Starosciak stated that she believes the City should join the JP A, but is concerned about the process. She noted that the Rules and Communications Committee met on July 6th and was told at that time that the matter would be continued to September, at which time the Committee would provide a recommendation to the Council. Councilmember Starosciak expressed concern that this issue, as well as the living wage ordinance and the EIR for the Kaiser property, could have been vetted through committees to save time. Councilmember Starosciak requested that the Mayor ensure that such items be referred to a committee and stay in committee until a recommendation is made. A motion was made by Councilmember ProIa, seconded by Councilmember Gregory, to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Souza expressed concern that the City could be obligated to pay any costs incurred by the JP A up to the point of the City's termination of the agreement.