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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 19, 2008 meeting on Saturday, and suggested that every Councilmember promote these types of efforts in their district. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the Heritage Faire, the Citywide Garage Sale, the Downtown Farmers' Market, the Women's Health Faire, the Casa Verde grand opening, and the free dental program at the Tiburcio Vasquez Clinic. Councilmember Souza stated that she received glowing comments about the Police Department's response from the victim of a purse snatch. She asked whether the Council would receive a presentation from a speaker on inclusionary housing, and whether a Council committee could consider funding for a State lobbyist. Mayor Santos noted that the issue has been discussed at the Committee level before. At that time, it was brought up that one of the City's State legislators supports the use of a lobbyist, while the other does not. Councilmember Starosciak stated that she supports Councilmember Souza's request to refer the consideration of a State lobbyist to a Council committee. Councilmember Starosciak recalled that the matter was discussed by the City Council Rules and Communications Committee, and it was reported that Senator Corbett would move forward some legislation on behalf of the City. She requested that staff follow up on the status of the legislation. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the Casa Verde grand opening, the Women's Health Faire, the Downtown Farmers' Market and San Leandro Players Fundraiser. She commented on the Washington Manor Homeowners Association meeting, at which about 30 people attended and Lt. Decoulode gave a presentation on Neighborhood Watch. She commented that she was thrilled to be thanked by a Police dispatcher for reporting a traffic issue. Councilmember Starosciak commented that, in response to reports of dog attacks in her neighborhood, she reviewed the City's dog ordinances, and it did not appear that the City had a prohibition for off-leash dogs. She stated that she would like the City to encourage responsible dog ownership, and would like a Council committee to look at strengthening the existing dog ordinances and dangerous dog criteria. Vice Mayor Stephens commented that, in the process of cleaning his garage, he was able to recycle or donate many unwanted items, including batteries, Styrofoam and old paint. Vice Mayor Stephens commented on the proliferation of barking dogs. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended the Casa Verde grand opening, the Mayor's Education Forum at the Library, and the Heritage Faire. He commented that it is wonderful to be able to reserve sites at Marina Park. Councilmember Prola thanked the members of East Hills 4-H Club for their presentation, and requested that a Council committee consider a feasibility study on a plastic bag and Styrofoam ordinance. Mayor Santos stated that StopWaste.Org is looking into the matter. Mr. Jermanis indicated that City staff is working on a variety of methods for addressing climate change, and will bring a series of recommendations to the Council. Mayor Santos commented on the State's goal to reduce the use of plastics by 35% by 2013. Mayor Santos commented that he attended the May 8 meeting of Citizens for a Safer San Leandro and participated in their downtown walkabout. He commented on the May 13 Education Forum, which was well-attended. Mayor Santos attended the San Leandro Relay