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DRAFT MINUTES Page 9 March 17, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting C. Reports on Empowerment Funds Councilmember Starosciak reported that she requested $100 from her Community Empowerment Funds be given to the Asian Community Cultural Association to start a pen-pal program at Arroyo High School. Councilmember Gregory requested to add the Interfaith Homeless Network to the list of eligible recipients for Community Empowerment Funds for the April Showers program. Mayor Santos requested to add the Pets of the Homeless program at McKinley Elementary School to the list of eligible recipients for Community Empowerment Funds. D. Reports on City Council Committees 1. City and San Lorenzo Unified School District Liaison Committee Meeting of Accepted as submitted. February 28, 2008. Councilmember Souza inquired on the status of the internship opportunities. Mr. Jermanis indicated that he has not yet received information from the District. Mayor Santos commented that he sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger, with copies to San supporting San Lorenzo School resolution on the statewide budget cuts to education, and asked if there was consensus of the Council to do so. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she thought the Council had a policy prohibiting such an action. Mr. Jermanis stated that the general policy of the Council relates to restrictions on taking positions on ballot measures. Councilmember Souza suggested that the resolution mention both school districts. 2. Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting of February 21, 2008. Accepted as submitted. Councilmember Prola agreed with Councilmember Starosciak about the ugly power lines, and thanked her for the presentation. He remarked that the height of the lines should be regulated so that trucks have clearance and traffic signals are not blocked. Councilmember Souza noted that at the meeting, it was discussed that AT&T would need permits if they blocked the streets. Mr. Jermanis commented that AT&T has requested a number of permits for its Project Lightspeed installations. Councilmember Starosciak asked at what meeting Comcast and AT&T will be attending. Mr. Jermanis indicated that Comcast will attend the next Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, and AT&T will attend at a later date to discuss the overhead wires that have been installed throughout the City.