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would move ahead with a feasibility study to determine the future plan and decision. Mr. Jermanis stated that a study on a reconfiguration and scheduling issues (Carolyn Knudtson's input) would be brought back to the next meeting. 2. Discussion Regarding the City's Fueling Facility Upgrade City Manager Jermanis introduced the issue related to new requirements for vapor recovery and fueling stations and being related to the age of vehicles; the SLUSD currently uses the City's fueling site. Public Works Director Mike Bakaldin stated that the City fleet is exempt from the state requirements for the fueling station upgrades. However, with the inclusion of the District fleet, the requirement is triggered. Based on the percentage and age of the combined fleets, the City must upgrade the fueling facility. One option is to have the District fuel at an alternative location; another suggestion was made to have the district lease its vehicles. The City has not been charging all of the taxes, which will now be charged. These changes may encourage the district to change their fueling practices. Mr. Jermanis stated that the City would provide the district with some rate estimates, as well as costs associated with leasing vehicles to the district. Mr. Bakaldin stated that a vehicle will cost between $4,000-$5,000 per year for servicing, etc. Board Member Hague suggested that the district look at the list of vehicles and investigate the number of vehicles which trigger the requirement and then reduce it by that many vehicles. 3. Discussion Regarding Potential City Police Services Parcel Tax Mr. Jermanis informed the committee that the City was looking into placing a Police Services Parcel Tax on the November 2008 ballot, now that the school district had decided not to place a measure on the ballot. The Police Department has identified some areas to target with the funds, specifically going into the schools (e.g. resource officers, DARE, coordination with school security). It could generate approximately $2.6 million. There is concern about the impact to the community and how it might be received. SLzUSD is talking about placing a facility bond measure on the ballot as well. Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister described the Utility Users Tax and the 911 Fee also under consideration by the City Council at the next meeting. 4. Discussion Regarding Redevelopment Agency Financial Assistance for 9th Grade Campus Upgrades Mr. Jermanis stated that staff will be recommending to the City Council Finance Committee on July 29, 2008 a designation of $2.3 million for the upgrades at the 9th grade campus. One consideration is that the agency is experiencing financial constraints due to the actions by the state. Board Member Cutter asked if the name of the senior community center had been established; it has not been at this time. 5. Discussion and Follow-Up on San Leandro High School Swimming Pool This matter was tabled to the next meeting.