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DRAFT MINUTES Page 11 February 4, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended the last CMA meeting in January. At that meeting, she received a report that showed San Leandro had dropped to the lowest in the county on the Pavement Index Survey. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Senator Boxer on foreclosures, and she received a report that she will forward to the Council. At the meeting, other cities commented on the effect of foreclosures on their communities. Vice Mayor Grant requested a report on foreclosures in San Leandro, and particularly those affecting programs funded by the City. C. Reports on City Council Committees Accepted as submitted. 1. Finance Committee Meeting of January 15, 2008. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule approval of the increase in signature limits, provided there is language included in the policy that will prohibit departments from entering into several low dollar agreements with the same vendors to avoid having to obtain either the City Manager or City Council approval. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory commented that at its meeting tomorrow night, the San Leandro School Board will vote to make a $40,000 contribution to repair the San Leandro High School (SLHS) pool. Councilmember Gregory offered congratulations to San Leandro Hospital for being awarded a 5- adjourned in memory of the mother of Wayne Deboe, the president of a Raider fan club and the current Alameda Chapter President of the Red Cross. Councilmember Souza hoped the San Leandro School District would consider the question of Councilmember Souza hoped the City would communicate to the School District its intent to discontinue maintenance of the SLHS pool, and stated that her priority is to the Washington Manor competitive pool. Councilmember Souza reported that she made a contribution from her Community Empowerment Funds to James Madison PTO for a multi-cultural event. She requested that All Saints Episcopal Church be added to the list of Empowerment Fund recipients. She commented that she will volunteer with KABOOM to build a playground in Oakland. Councilmember Souza requested clarification on the current number of police officers. She noted that Chief Attarian had requested nine additional sworn officers, including a crime prevention officer, and she asked where we are in the process of adding these officers.