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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-June 16, 2008 requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Eleanor Kerr, who was the wife of former Councilmember Howard Kerr, and was a resident of Washington Manor for 58 years. Vice Mayor Stephens commented on the population growth in San Leandro, and the inability of the City's parks to accommodate the increased use. He has heard from homeowners associations that the people using the parks are not respectful of the facilities or the neighborhoods, and are perhaps more rowdy than the residents have come to expect. Vice Mayor Stephens acknowledged that the Recreation and Parks Commission is examining this issue, and he commented on the need to assess what is happening in the parks, such as whether there is adequate infrastructure and signage, whether safe conditions exist, whether drinking is a problem, whether specific rules and greater permitting are necessary in certain parks, and whether the City may want to consider preferential use of parks by residents. Vice Mayor Stephens added that he welcomes conversation around these issues. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended the Employee BBQ and the Bridge Housing 25th Anniversary. Councilmember Prola expressed agreement with Mr. Luboviski on the labor harmony clause, and he suggested that Mr. Luboviski provide the Council with sample language. Councilmember Prola commented that Assemblymember Hayashi named a San Leandro business, Marina Mechanical, Small Business of the Year, for its green practices. He noted that previously, Senator Corbett had honored Zocalo Coffeehouse as a green business. Councilmember Prola thanked the citizens of San Leandro for electing him to the City Council. Mayor Santos commented on a program he has started with the Chamber of Commerce to visit local businesses. They recently visited Coca-Cola, and he stated that he was impressed with their plastics recycling program and water use reduction practices. Mayor Santos commented that he was Master of Ceremonies at Flag Day, and he praised Councilmember Grant for a great speech. He pointed out that the fireworks signs are up, and hoped that there would be fewer problems this year. Mayor Santos commented that he attended the Boys & Girls Club event at Chevys, the City's First-Time Homebuyers event, the opening of the International Food Market at 14624 East 14th, and the Dia de Portugal event in San Jose. He commented on the 2008 California Report on Gun Legislation, and suggested that the City could consider local legislation to control guns. Mayor Santos announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Eleanor Kerr, an amazing woman who dedicated her life to the service of others; and in memory of Bob Berger, who had a lengthy tenure on several of the City's boards and commissions. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to Closed Session and • In memory of Eleanor Kerr. • In memory of Bob Berger.