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DRAFT MINUTES Page 12 October 20, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting discrepancies in the grant process due to differences in the level of scrutiny of the applicants by the two City commissions. Councilmember Grant stated her hope that the Committee would have recommended standardization of the grant process. She commented that there should be equity in the process, regardless of how many residents are served or the dollar amount of the grant award. Councilmember Souza recalled that when she served on the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Commission would consider the number of people served in its review of the Community Benefit grants. Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson described some of the differences between the two grant programs, and the criteria considered by the commissions in making their funding recommendations. Ms. Knudtson added that staff compiles extensive information on all the applicants. Councilmember Grant stated that her concern on this matter is about the perception of equity in the process. She commented that, if there are requirements to which all agencies must adhere, these requirements should be applied uniformly and universally. Councilmember Grant also requested a report on the total funding each organization receives from the City. sion regarding the criteria for review of agenda items by a Council Committee. She noted that Councilmember Prola had requested that agenda items be referred to a Council Committee for discussion, and not to have a presentation on each item at a City Council meeting. Councilmember Souza indicated that this was discussed and understood by the Committee. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Grant commented that she attended the fundraising event for Mammography Screening of Alameda. Councilmember Starosciak thanked the Library and Project Literacy staff for a successful Trivia Bee, and announced that the District 4 team made it to the second round. She attended a meeting on the digital TV transition, at which there were no residents in attendance, and suggested that the City should try to get the word out to residents. Councilmember Starosciak djourned in memory of Jesse Pulido, a long-time resident of Washington Manor. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended the Trivia Bee, and placed third. Vice Mayor Stephens commented that he attended the Trivia Bee, and suggested that next City Council team should hold try outs and training.