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MINUTES Page 10 Ciry of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joust Meeting-Apri17, 2008 Mayor Santos reported that he made the following contributions from his Community Empowerment Funds: $100 to the San Leandro High School Musical Theater, $250 to the Keep Music Rockin' Foundation, and $150 to Garfield Elementary School. D. Reports on City Council Committees 1. Ciry and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee Meeting of March 20, 2008. Accepted as submitted. Councilmember Souza congratulated the San Leandro School District for reopening the San Leandro High School pool. Vice Mayor Grant asked if staff could provide a report to the Council on the plans for the $8 million in Prop 1D funds received by School District. Mr. Jermanis indicated that he would obtain the information from the School District. Councilmember Gregory commented that he signed his daughter up for the San Leandro Swim Team, and he will challenge the School District to come up with a fundraising mechanism to complete the repairs on the High School pool. Councilmember Starosciak suggested that for a future Liaison Committee meeting, she would like to add to the agenda the City's current ordinance relating to ice cream trucks in front of schools. She commented that today she observed ice cream trucks in front of both Wilson and John Muir Schools, and she stressed the importance of informing the principals of the ordinance's prohibitions. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory commented on a letter of commendation he wrote to the Alameda County Fire Department, which came to his aid on Good Friday when he suffered from dehydration. He commended Captain Jeff Kramm, Engineer Brent Whalley and Firefighter Daniel Montes for their efforts and assistance. Councilmember Souza commented that she accepted an award on behalf of the City from the California Parks and Recreation Services (CPRS) District 3 for the San Leandro Aquatics Center. She acknowledged the Task Force that worked many months to put the plan together, and the leadership of Recreation and Human Services staff members Carolyn Knudtson, Micki Cronin and Nicole Roa for getting the Aquatics Center up and running. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the 2008 Woman of the Year event sponsored by Senator Ellen Corbett. Councilmember Souza expressed appreciation to the DECA team for their presentation, and announced that the team members are fundraising for their trip to Atlanta. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the Washington Manor Junior League Opening Day, and acknowledged Mayor Santos and Vice Mayor Grant for attending the Floresta Baseball League Opening Day. Regarding AB 2058, she stated that she spoke