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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-December 17, 2007 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Councilmember Souza reported on the Alameda County Fire Commission dinner held last week at Wente Vineyards. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she is now on the Congestion Management Agency's Plans and Programs Committee. Mayor Santos reported that he attended a recent ACTIA meeting at which there was discussion regarding completing the Bay Trail. Mayor Santos noted San Leandro's Bay Trail Slough Bridge project budget is still almost $1 million short. He reported that the Mayors Conference will be lobbying Congress for reauthorization of the Transportation Act. Mayor Santos reported that the EBDA Board has reached an agreement with the General Manager, who will be leaving on May 15, 2008. The Board will be issuing an RFP for a consultant to review the Agency's operations, and it will be discussing the treasurer functions at its meeting this Thursday. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Gregory reported that he attended a recent meeting held by ABAG, and he commented that San Leandro has received many accolades for its TOD Strategy and is well positioned for grant funding. C. Reports on City Council Committees 1. City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee Meeting of December 5, 2007. Accepted as submitted. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the meeting as an observer. She stated that she is anxious to discuss joint use projects with SLUSD, particularly the Ninth Grade gymnasium and High School pool. Councilmember Souza remarked that the City is large enough to support two pools. She stated that she would not want to forgo the Washington Manor pool in order to renovate the high school pool, and she feels it is important to have both. Mayor Santos commented on the upcoming retreat, at which the Council will determine its budget priorities. He also commented on the State's $14 billion budget deficit and its impending impact on cities. Councilnember Starosciak commented that the Ninth Grade Academy gymnasium was brought up as a possible joint use facility. She stated that she would support the use of the gymnasium for teen programs by the City and as a meeting place for the City's Youth Advisory Commission. Councilmember Starosciak concurred with Councilmember Souza that one of her priorities is to complete the San Leandro Aquatics Center.