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MINUTES Page 2 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-Apri121, 2008 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM-City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Councilmember Starosciak led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. B. Roll Call PRESENT: Members Grant, Gregory, Prola, Souza, Starosciak, Stephens; Mayor Santos ABSENT: None 2. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS A. Proclamation Declaring Apri122, 2008 as "Arbor Day" in San Leandro. Public Works Services Director Mike Bakaldin accepted the Arbor Day Proclamation presented by Mayor Santos. Mr. Bakaldin commented that the City has received the Tree City USA designation for 12 years in a row, and in 2005 and 2007 the City received the Growth Award in recognition of its internal policies and training procedures in support of its tree care program. B. Presentation by Members of the San Leandro High School "San Leandro Academy of Multi-Media (SLAM)" Recognizing the Students' Recent Fast for Non-Violence. Phil Hargrave, Coordinator of the SLAM Academy at San Leandro High School, informed the Council that the SLAM Academy offers its students classes with a media focus. Twenty-eight of the SLAM students recently participated in a Fast for Non- violence in honor of Cesar Chavez's 25-day fast. Mr. Hargrave described some of the activities associated with the fast. Mr. Hargrave and students from the SLAM Academy presented two short videos created by the students, highlighting the non-violent activism of the late Harvey Milk and Cesar Chavez. Mr. Hargrave stated that these and other videos are available for viewing on the San Leandro High School website. Mayor Santos announced another presentation that was not on the agenda. He commented that on April 18, 2008, the City was awarded a 2008 Clean Air Award from