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DRAFT MINUTES Page 10 February 19, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Director Uche Udemezue will be prepared to address the alternatives at the Facilities Committee meeting. Councilmember Starosciak requested thadjourned in memory of Tony Sanzo, a Pearl Harbor survivor and active member of Mission Bay. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended a recent meeting of the Washington Manor Homeowners Association, which was very well attended. The Homeowners Association will cosponsor the celebration of the one year anniversary of the Washington Manor Branch Library. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she met with the four District 4 Youth Advisory Commissioners, and they shared with her their conversation with the Recreation and Parks Commission about finding activities for teens and youth, such as indoor rock climbing or laser tag. Councilmember Starosciak stated that she would like to see a Strategic Plan developed for the Police Department. Councilmember Stephens expressed support for Councilmember for requesting that Comcast underground its cables. Councilmember Prola commented that he toured a safe house run by Building Futures with Women and Children, and is very impressed with the organization and its work. Councilmember Prola attended a celebration of the Lunar New Year at the Main Library on February 9. He thanked Mr. Udemezue and Keith Cooke from the Engineering and Transportation Department for the stop signs at Lucille and Preda Streets that were approved tonight, noting that he has received several calls from residents in that neighborhood about the traffic problemsdjourned in memory of Gerald Sheehan, who was his neighbor for over 30 years. Mayor Santos announced that he is forming an ad hoc committee comprised of Vice Mayor Grant and Councilmembers Starosciak and Gregory. Mayor Santos stated that the ad hoc committee should address the following matters: the budget shortfall; funding for the construction of the Senior Center; a Public Safety building, and possibly a joint Police and Fire facility; street and pavement repairs; and additional police personnel. Vice Mayor Grant asked whether an ad hoc committee is necessary, and if perhaps the Finance Committee could address these matters. Mayor Santos indicated that some of the issues would be outside the purview of the Finance Committee. He cautioned the ad hoc committee members not to share their discussions with the other members of the Council. Mayor Santos stated that he would adjourn in memory of Gerald Sheehan; ; the Kirkwood, Colorado, City Council members; and Army Specialist Michael Manibog, a San Leandro High School graduate who was killed in Iraq. announced that the flags at City facilities will fly at half staff this week. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. and