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MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 17, 2008 Councilmember Starosciak commented on the lack of local control over the installation of the cables and canisters, which contributes to blight. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Kristy Gough, an inspiring Olympian who was struck and killed while bicycling by a Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputy. Councilmember Gregory reminded the City Council about the upcoming Urban Habitat's Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) tour of East Bay cities on Saturday, April 12. He commented on the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, for which he feels San Leandro is in a position to be funded. Vice Mayor Grant commented on Wa1Mart's pledge not to sell hard liquor, firearms and groceries. Mr. Jermanis indicated that there is a document which contains this information, and staff will provide it to the Council. Councilmember Souza requested recognition for the passing of Bill Perras, former Recreation and Parks Commissioner. Councilmember Souza requested information regarding billboards, such as where they can be located and if their content is regulated. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the Washington Manor Homeowners Association meeting. Traffic Officer Jeff Agraviador and Community Compliance Officer Lisa Agraviador provided information and responded to questions at the meeting. Councilmember Starosciak announced that there will be two baseball parades on March 29, and requested assistance from the Mayor to provide Council representation. Councilmember Stephens commented that he attended the Broadmoor Homeowners Association meeting which was attended by Police Chief Attarian and Community Compliance Officer Agraviador. He also represented the Council at the flag-raising for Portuguese Immigration Week on Sunday, March 9. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended the Police Officers Award Lunch on March 5, at which the automated license plate reader system was discussed. Councilmember Prola attended the March 13 San Leandro School Board meeting, and noted the severe fiscal problems that the District is facing. He attended Congressman Pete Stark's Town Hall meeting, at which Congressman Stark gave a passionate appeal to keep the federal earmarks. Councilmember Prola expressed concern regarding Wa1Mart's pledge not to sell hard liquor, and he suggested that the transcripts of the meeting be reviewed for comparison to what the City has in writing. Mayor Santos thanked Councihnember Stephens for attending the Portuguese Immigration Week ceremony on his behalf. Mayor Santos commented that he also attended Congressman Stark's Town Hall meeting and Little League Opening Day on Saturday, and the Old Timers' League Opening Day on Sunday. He commented on the opposition by several cities to the California Farm Bureau's proposed spraying for the light brown apple moth. Mr. Jermanis noted that no spraying is planned for San Leandro.