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NIINUTES Page 12 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-February 4, 2008 Councilmember Starosciak thanked Vice Mayor Grant for attending the CMA meeting on her behalf. Councilmember Starosciak acknowledged Senior Engineer Keith Cooke's expertise and negotiating skills with the CMA, noting that the efforts of Mr. Cooke and the Engineering and Transportation Department have ensured that San Leandro receives a good share of transportation funding. She commented that Mr. Udemezue was recently quoted in the New York Times regarding pavement management. Councilmember Starosciak commented on the train issue, noting that she has seen people cross the railroad tracks at the end of Thornton to get to and from BART. Councilmember Starosciak requested that as the TOD project progresses, the Community Development Department have a plan for a better pedestrian crossing for that location. Councilmember Stephens commented that he attended the San Leandro Chamber installation dinner, as did Councilmembers Gregory, Grant and Souza. Councilmember Stephens reported that he made a $500 contribution from his Community Empowerment Funds to Washington Elementary School. Councilmember Stephens commented on the City's projected General Fund revenue shortfall of $4.5 million and what it will mean to City projects and services. Councilmember Prola commented that he contributed $1,250, the remainder of his Community Empowerment Funds, to Building Futures with Women and Children. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 24 for McNely Construction Company. He expressed support for the City's financial participation in the 9t" Grade Campus Gym and renovation of the SLHS swimming pool. Councilmember Prola reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce installation, and he urged the promotion of a good working relationship between business and labor for the betterment of San Leandro. Councilmember Prola commented on the commitment by the Home Builders Association of Northern California to cut its energy use in half by 2020. Regarding the comments made by Mr. Perez, Councilmember Prola commented that he has attended every meeting to which he has been invited, and he encouraged residents to call him if they wished to have him attend their meetings. Councilmember Prola commented that he is also in favor of hiring a crime prevention officer. Mayor Santos clarified his position regarding support for repairing the SLHS pool. He commented on the $383 million in federal funding in 2007 for at risk youth. Mayor Santos commented on the crime problem and various ways to address it. Mayor Santos suggested that the Council refer the issue of police staffing to the Finance Committee for review and recommendation to the full Council. There was consensus of the Council to do so. Mayor Santos congratulated Vice Mayor Grant and Councilmembers Souza and Starosciak for conducting town hall meetings to address crime and safety issues. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in memory of the mother of Wayne Deboe.