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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~ctober 6, 2008 Cathedral in Oakland. Councilmember Starosciak commented on the letter from the Recreation and Parks Commission, recommending a ban on alcohol in City parks, and expressed interest in pursuing the matter. There was consensus of the Council to do so. Councilmember Prola commented on the October 25 BRIDGE Housing bus tour, and the status report on ethnic diversity of employees. He expressed hope that the City would perform outreach to underrepresented ethnic groups. Vice Mayor Stephens was informed by a constituent that the Broadmoor neighborhood is 100 years old this year. Vice Mayor Stephens suggested that the City consider some sort of suitable recognition. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the In-N-Out Grand Opening, the Sausage and Suds event, the Marina Mechanical 50~' year celebration, the Shoreline Cleanup, and the LOCC Annual Conference. She reported that she was the voting delegate at the Saturday session at the Conference, and she expressed disappointment at the defeat of a bylaw change to provide the four caucuses with a vote on the Board. Councilmember Souza commented that, while in Sacramento, she saw a sign on a parcel that read, "Development for this site is being considered," and she suggested that the City might consider this type of signage for the public's information. She reported that the green bins for clothing donations that have appeared in town need to have a permit. Councilmember Souza recalled that the plans for the competitive pool at the Aquatic Center had been previously requested, and she asked that there be follow up on this request. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the services for former Recreation and Parks Commissioner Richmond "Dick" Marshall. Councilmember Gregory commented that the Shape Up San Leandro program is in place at four sites. He applauded the swift action by the Police Department that he witnessed at the end of the Sausage and Suds event. Councilmember Gregory reported that he attended the LOCC Conference, and commented on the sessions dealing with guidelines for child friendly neighborhoods and cities, California housing laws, and SB 375. Councilmember Gregory commented that he and his wife attended the Girls, Inc. fundraiser, and remarked about the large turnout. Mayor Santos commented that he attended the George Mark Children's House fundraiser, the Sausage and Suds event, and the LOCC Conference. While in Long Beach for the Conference, four members of the Council visited the Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro, and Mayor Santos expressed disappointment with the development of Cabrillo Beach. He announced that the next Coffee with the Mayor session will be held at Bakers Square this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Santos announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Gretchen Winkel, a former City employee, and Jean Francis Gaylord, a long- time community activist.