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Interim City Manager Steve Hollister provided a brief history of the financial support by the Redevelopment Agency for facade and offsite improvements. He stated that he had received a letter from the Superintendent and Board Chair. He further provided a chart identifying Joint Project Area current commitments to projects. He explained the financial take-away by the state and the overall impact on the redevelopment agency budget. There is some concern for future take-away projections. The senior center and proposed parking garage are funded projects; there is a list of unfunded projects identified, which includes the gymnasium. There are simply more needs than anticipated revenues. He provided a packet to the superintendent which outlined previous committee highlights regarding this project; there was never a formal vote by the full City Council to fund the gymnasium and campus. Mr. Hollister suggested perhaps payments over time might be possible, rather than one large allocation at one time; this would be dependent upon if the state was taking away future allocations in future years. Board Chair Davis asked if $622,000 of redevelopment funds would be committed now and then hoped to get future allocations. Mr. Hollister re-emphasized that the recommendation - including alternatives -would need to be taken to the full City Council for consideration, but that the City would make a strong effort to provide some support to this commitment that had been discussed at prior meetings. Mr. Davis commented that the district had redesigned the campus based on the City's direction and would hate to lose the funding commitment at this time. Mayor Santos commented his concern that this situation had occurred. Mr. Hollister suggested that he and Superintendent Lim meet on the issue and bring it back to the full City Council for consideration. Board Member Cutter stated that she was encouraged by the discussion. 3. Discussion and Follow Up on San Leandro High School Swimming Pool Superintendent Lim introduced High School Facilities Manager Greg Dyer to provide an update on the status of the swimming pool Mr. Dyer had met with Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker regarding the water testing; they have requested afour-year extension with the County. They are purchasing a $25,000 pump which will re-circulate the water in both pools for the four year extension period. They are interested in looking into a bond for the future. Council Member Grant asked for clarification regarding a delay versus an extension for the overall health and maintenance of the pool. Mayor Santos noted the upcoming Measure WW for parks and facilities and suggested an ad hoc committee to look at park needs should the measure pass. 4. Discussion Regarding Revisions to the San Leandro Municipal Code Related to Nomination of School District Representatives to the Recreation and Parks Commission Staff described a draft change in process for nominating representatives from the school district. The nominees to the Park and Recreation Commission must be ratified by the City Council. The district currently has three nominees to submit for consideration. The board members concurred they agreed with the draft plan; the school board will take action on it; City staff will send a letter to the SLzoUSD with the suggested changes. 5. Continued Discussion Regarding At-Risk Youth Program and Shape-Up San Leandro