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DRAFT MINUTES Page 10 September 15, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Mayor Santos reported that he attended meetings of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA), and ACTIA. At the ACTIA meeting, he brought up the problems the City experienced with the I- 880/Washington Avenue project. Mayor Santos reported that the East Bay Dischargers Authority (EBDA) will hold several meetings this month, and he commented on several issues of concern in the area of wastewater treatment. B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars None. C. Reports on Empowerment Funds Mayor Santos reported that he contributed $250 from his Community Empowerment Funds to Roosevelt Elementary School. He requested that Mammography Screening of Alameda be added to the list of groups eligible to receive Community Empowerment Funds. D. Reports on City Council Committees None. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Starosciak commented on the increased attendance at the Washington Homeowners Association meetings in recent months. At a recent meeting, presentations were made by Dr. Shira from the San Lorenzo Unified School District on their school bond measure, Measure O, and Sandy Wee from the Manor Branch Library. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she attended the retirement party for City Manager Jermanis and the Asian Cultural Community Association adjourned in memory of Dick Marshall. Councilmember Starosciak commented on an editorial in the Daily Review the East Bay Regional Communication System equipment purchase was not put out for a competitive bid. She asked how much money the City has invested in the system so far, and stated that she would like the City to hold off on providing any more support or funding until the system costs are under control and a budget is in place. Councilmember Starosciak suggested that the Finance Committee could look into this further. There was consensus of the Council to consider a resolution in support of Measure O. Councilmember Grant announced that she will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, September 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The focus of the meeting will be on emergency/earthquake preparedness, with a presentation by the Alameda County Fire Department.