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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-Apri17, 2008 City Attorney Williams reported that the closed session agenda was amended to include a discussion of the litigation in the matter of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel v. City of San Leandro. Due to the need to take immediate action, which came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted, the City Council unanimously voted to take the matter under discussion. There were no reportable actions taken in closed session. 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Councilmember Starosciak reported that at the CMA meeting, the Board reviewed a draft of the Transportation Fund for Clean Air budget. She noted that the budget showed $80,000 for the LINKS program, and there are indications that there may be even more money available for the program. Councilmember Prola reported on the Port Aviation Committee meeting on March 24. It was reported at the meeting that FedEx will have a representative at the April 16 Forum meeting to discuss the phase out of the 727 and older fleet aircraft. It was also reported that 71 homes have completed, 60 homes on the waiting list, and 59 slots remaining, in the noise insulation program. The Runway 9 night flights will also be discussed at the April 16 meeting. Mayor Santos reported that, at the meeting of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (WMA), the Board reviewed legislation that is going through the State Assembly. He reported that WMA is expected to support AB 2058, which will require large grocery stores and pharmacies that distribute free plastic bags to meet phased diversion and reduction benchmarks, with a goal of 35% diversion by 2012. Mayor Santos recalled that Councilmember Stephens had suggested that the City consider a ban on plastic shopping bags, and he requested that staff look into the matter. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Vice Mayor Grant reported that she will attend caucuses and workshops during Legislative Action Days. At the Mayor's request, Vice Mayor Grant agreed to pay a visit to the City's legislative representatives as well. C. Reports on Empowerment Funds Councilmember Gregory reported that he contributed $500 from his Community Empowerment Funds to Building Futures with Women and Children for the Interfaith Homeless Network's April Showers program.