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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-November 17, 2008 meeting focused on the state budget. The Division meeting featured a presentation on the state of the real estate market in California, and Councilmember Starosciak suggested that the City review its inclusionary rental housing policies. Councilmember Starosciak also reported on a meeting of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA), at which the Lifeline Transportation Fund programs, including the LINKS Shuttle, were funded. Councilmember Prola reported on the November 12 meeting of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. He reported that the West Nile Virus season is officially over; however, 10 deaths statewide were attributed to the virus this year. Councilmember Souza. reported that she attended the LOCC East Bay Division meeting, and commented favorably on David Stark's presentation of the current real estate situation. Councilmember Gregory reported on the most recent meeting of the Alameda County 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation Steering Committee. The campaign seeks to increase federal funding for transportation and to secure funding for implementation of the County's Active Transportation Plan. Councilmember Gregory distributed to the Council a list of the campaign's initiatives. Mayor Santos reported on the most recent meeting of the Alameda County Mayors Conference. The group received presentations from the County Redevelopment Agency and PG&E. Mayor Santos reported that he voted against support for the ACTIA 2009 legislative program, due to the objective contained in the program to fully fund and advance the AC Transit Bus Rapid Transit project. He noted that the Council had previously taken a position opposing a dedicated bus lane through San Leandro, and may need to revisit this issue. Mayor Santos reported that the Oakland Zoo, owned by the City of Oakland, is discussing options with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo). B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Souza reported that she attended the Chamber of Commerce retreat this past weekend. Councilmember Gregory reported on the Economic Development Alliance for Business (EDAB) Conference last Friday in Oakland. C. Reports on Empowerment Funds Councilmember Prola reported that he has submitted the following requests for Empowerment Fund contributions: $1,000 to the Davis Street Family Resource Center and $1,000 to Building Futures with Women and Children for their holiday programs.