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MINUTES Page 15 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 3, 2008 evaluating the five developers. Mr. Jermanis noted that while it may delay the decision, it is important that the Council feel comfortable with the process. He suggested that staff and Keyser Marsten perform the initial screening and background investigation of the developers, as they have the expertise to do so. Councilnember Gregory noted that none of the criteria address the question of dredging. Mayor Santos commented that prior to 2007, most of the decisions concerning the Marina were made by an ad hoc committee, and the current process is much more open and inclusive. Councilmember Prola outlined the steps in the RFQ review process, and stated that the Council will have the opportunity to provide input at the work session. Councilmember Starosciak asked whether all Councilmembers will have the opportunity to review the non-financial elements of the RFQs prior to the work session. Mr. Jermanis indicated that the information will be provided to the Council prior to the work session. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Grant commented that she attended the McKinley School 90`h Birthday Party along with Councilmember Souza. Councilmember Souza asked for clarification about the appropriate place on the agenda to report contributions made from Community Empowerment Funds. Councilmember Souza reported that she contributed $50 to the Asian Community Cultural Association. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended both the McKinley Schoo190th Birthday Party and the luncheon event for the Yangchun delegation. Councilmember Starosciak thanked Mayor Santos for allowing her to deliver the welcome address at the Youth Summit last Monday, and she reported that the event was very well attended. Councilmember Starosciak commented that at the City and San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committee meeting, the Committee received an update on the seven Small Learning Communities, which operate like seven small high schools. Councilmember Starosciak reported that an event was held for eighth graders last week, at which all the Small Learning Communities marketed the features of their programs. She described it as being like a College Night.