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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 17, 2007 Mayor Santos reported that he attended the ACTA/ACTIA Administrative Finance and Legislative Committee meeting last week. He inquired about $250 million remaining in the ACTA budget, and the Committee will receive a report on this matter at its next meeting. Mayor Santos reported that EBDA is still working on personnel issues. Vice Mayor Grant reported on the Housing Authority meeting last week. An individual who came through the self-sufficiency program purchased a below market rate home in Dublin. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Vice Mayor Grant reported that she attended workshops on civic engagement and inclusionary housing at the League of California Cities conference in Sacramento on September 5-8, 2007. Councilmember Souza reported that she also attended the League conference, and took workshops on survival Spanish and affordable home ownership. She suggested that Rick Jacobus from Oakland, who was one of the presenters at the conference, be invited to speak on inclusionary housing. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she also attended the League conference. The East Bay Division met during the conference and elected the new division president, who is from Pleasant Hill, and the first vice president, who is from Pleasanton. Councilmember Starosciak commended Tom Liao for his presentation on the topic of converting motels to affordable housing. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended a presentation by MTC on transit-oriented development, which held San Leandro up as a model for its Downtown TOD Strategy. The presentation impressed upon her the importance of creating quality jobs within our TOD area. Councilmember Prola reported on the Lavender Seniors conference on aging in place which was well-attended. He thanked Mayor Santos for allowing him to welcome them to San Leandro, and he thanked Community Relations Representative Kathy Ornelas for providing him with information on San Leandro's senior services. Mayor Santos reported on his attendance at the League conference. He reported on an interesting workshop on creating a legacy. Mayor Santos commented on a local company which builds clean diesel engines, and stated that he would like to tour the facility. Mayor Santos reported that the East Bay Regional Parks District would like to reauthorize Measure AA, and the City could realize $3 million or more for its park programs if this happens. He suggested mentioning this to the Recreation and Parks Commission. Mayor Santos reported on a meeting of the Executive Committee of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance at which they discussed rail development in Northern California.