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Rules and Communications Committee October 4, 2007 Page 3 Mr. Jermanis stated that staff would create guidelines for reporting travel expenses, review the reimbursement policy for possible revisions, and bring the matter back to the Committee for further review. Committee Recommendation: None. 4. Discussion Regarding CGI Community Video Project PIO McCrea described the CGI Community Video Project, which will be rolled out at the end of this year or early next year. The Project consists of a series often community videos which will be linked to the City's website. The service will be free to the City, and CGI will solicit financial sponsorship from local businesses for the project. CGI Communications is a partner to the U.S. Conference of Mayors and has worked on similar projects with over 900 cities nationwide. Ms. McCrea reported that CGI will begin filming in November. She showed online videos posted on the websites of various cities, and stated that videos could also be accessed through www.ma. off. Mr. Jermanis stated that staff could bring the matter back for the Committee's review after the videos have been completed. Committee Member Gregory asked if there was any downside to this project. Ms. McCrea commented that this is a "100% feel-good project" that can provide a good overview of San Leandro to prospective businesses and visitors. She distributed to the Committee a community survey which she compiled with a City staff team for CGI's use in developing video scripts, and asked Committee members to contact her with any comments or questions about the survey. 5. Public Comments None. 6. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Gregory commented on the growing number of absentee voters. 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.