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MINUTES Page 12 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 3, 2008 Councilmember Stephens asked for clarification regarding who the stakeholders are in this process. Councilmember Stephens commented that he felt it only fair to get the developer's input as well. He asked how the developer viewed the process, and how the additional meetings might impact the prof ect timeline. Vice Mayor Grant noted that some of the work on the TOD has already started. She stated that, once the addendum is adopted, she would like to see the process started as soon as possible. Discussion ensued regarding who would be considered stakeholders in this process. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 2. Finance Committee Meeting of February 19, 2008. Accepted as submitted. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule review and adoption of the Mid-Year Budget adjustments. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. b. Schedule approval of hiring additional police staff and providing for required equipment, as outlined in the Police Chiet's report, and as discussed by the City Manager. Mr. Jermanis stated that he had reported to the Finance Committee that the police positions could be added through the use of reserves; however, the positions could not be sustained through the use of reserves, and a revenue source would need to be identified. It was suggested that the ad hoc committee look at ways to address the longer-term funding needs of the Police Department. Councilmember Starosciak stated that she supports adding more police, but is not in favor of this process and feels it would unfairly raise the expectations of the community. Councilmember Starosciak expressed concern that the Council would be making a commitment to add positions without a revenue source to sustain them, and stated that she would like the ad hoc committee to take a hard look at this issue. Mayor Santos stated that, due to the time it takes to identify, hire and train police officers, it is important to start the process as quickly as possible. Mayor Santos commented that if there is no consensus to move forward, then the matter could be referred to the ad hoc committee to review.