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DRAFT MINUTES Page 15 December 17, 2007 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Mayor Santos commented on the 2001-02 debate by the Council regarding building a Senior Center versus a Teen Center, at which time the Senior Center came out on top. Councilmember Stephens recalled that the seniors did not wish to have a joint facility. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory thanked his fellow Councilmembers, stated that it has been a pleasure working with them over the past year, and wished them happy holidays. Mayor Santos stated that Vice Mayor Grant is on vacation. Councilmember Souza commented that whenever the Council approves a project, there is a tradeoff in that there is another project that will not get funded. She urged the continued use of the City Council Committees to provide insight and guidance to the City Council. Councilmember Souza commented that the Council should continue to work on joint use projects with the School District, and even those ideas, such as the Teen Center, that may not have received support in the past. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the Board and Commission Holiday event at the Marina Community Center, the Police Academy graduation, the dinner for the Mayor of Ponta Delgada and the UPEC Open House. She thanked Councilmember Starosciak for inviting her to attend the Police Academy graduation. Councilmember Souza noted that it is the close of her first year on the Council, and she commented that it has been both an exciting and educational year for her. She wished everyone a safe and happy holiday and wonderful New Year celebration. Councilmember Starosciak wished everyone a happy holiday. She thanked staff for an excellent Board and Commission holiday celebration at the Marina Community Center, and for the dinner at Vila Cereja for the Mayor of Ponta Delgada. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the Chamber Luncheon, at which the businesses and business people of the year were announced.She noted that Planning Manager Kathy Livermore received the Entrepreneurial Spirit award for her work on the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Strategy. Councilmember Stephens wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilmember Prola commented on the Godbe survey results. He expressed surprise that the survey results indicated that a parcel tax measure would not pass, because he has heard so much support from residents of District 6 for keeping the Marina open. Councilmember Prola commented that there is also citywide support for keeping the Marina open, but not th support for paying to do so anniversary celebration. Councilmember Prola commented that many District 6 residents are very supportive of the LINKS Shuttle, and many businesses in the BID are also supportive. He wished good luck to Diana Gentry in her future endeavors, and happy holidays to his City Council colleagues and City staff.