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Page 2 of 3 City/SLUSD Liaison Committee Highlights October 1, 2007 2. Continued Discussion Regarding Shape-up San Leandro Program Councihnember Gregory reported that a Shape Up San Leandro Ad Hoc Task Force consisting of City staff, Committee reps, the School District and Kaiser Permanente met and discussed various efforts. Meeting notes were distributed. The next meeting will be on October 12, 2007. Superintendant Lim presented a PowerPoint, "We're Shaping Up In San Leandro," which will be presented to the School Board. She also related that SB78 now requires additional P.E. for those who do not meet minimum requirements. 3. Discussion Re ardin~ Safe Routes to Schools Traffic Safety Grants Board Member Davis suggested that interactive speed signs would be worthwhile to apply for. Director Udemezue related that the City had received several Safe Routes to School Grants providing funding for 12 different projects, including in-crosswalk lighting. The Committee requested that Udemezue provide them with the list of the projects. Mayor Santos passed out a copy of the Mayor's proclamation of October 3 as Walk to School Day. 4. Discussion Rewarding Potential Joint-Use Projects The Committee briefly discussed the following four projects: • SL High Arts Education Center (AEC) City Manager Jermanis stated that the City had no funds to participate in the enhancement of the Arts Education Center. Superintendent Lim stated that the District was looking for grants to expand the capacity from 450 to 550 seats. • 9th Grade Campus Gymnasium There was a general agreement that the City might possibly participate in the construction of the gymnasium. The City and School District will look for grants and try to fast track this project. • SL High Parking Lot The School District is in the process in obtaining the parking lot property from PG&E.