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MINUTES Page 12 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-October 6, 2008 transportation for low-income workers, but he has not yet heard if a grant has been awarded to the LINKS. 3. Civic and Cultural Committee Meeting of September 23, 2008. Accepted as submitted. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule consideration of revisions to the San Leandro Sister City and Friendship City Guidelines. Councilmember Prola stated that he read the Committee's comments regarding the use of training and transportation budgets for international travel, and agreed with many of the comments. Councilmember Prola stated that he felt the City Council should severely limit all travel, unless absolutely necessary, until the financial crisis is over. Vice Mayor Stephens expressed appreciation for Councihnember Prola's comments. Vice Mayor Stephens stated that while he had recommended that the Council suspend all international travel, he further stated that he felt Councilmembers should also limit all travel whenever they can. Mayor Santos commented on the limits he has personally imposed on his travel. Councilmember Souza. stated that she did not support the recommendation to expand the guidelines to include international travel at this time. Councilmember Grant suggested that the matter be scheduled for a full Council discussion. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 4. Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting of September 9, 2008. Accepted as submitted. Recommendation for City Council Consideration: a. Schedule consideration of a resolution regarding the proposed new freeway sound wall at eastbound I-580 near Foothill Boulevard. By consensus, the City Council approved this recommendation. 5. Rules and Communications Committee Meeting of September 4, 2008. Accepted as submitted.