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DRAFT MINUTES Page 11 December 15, 2008 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Councilmember Gregory applauded the vision of the previous City Council in structuring the program to make it eligible for grant funding. He commented that the LINKS helps the City address global climate change, and that there are future opportunities for expansion of the shuttle service, with projects such as Kaise M/S/C Prola and Grant. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. A.Update on Shoreline Development Citizens Advisory Committee (Shoreline CAC) (provides highlights of December 3, 2008 Shoreline CAC meeting on introductions and sharing of shoreline vision). (3127) Mayor Santos commented on the first meeting of the Committee. B. to Re-Establish the West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District (requests the City Council direct staff to prepare the required Resolution of Intention to re- establish the West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District). Community Development Director Luke Sims reported that the current West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District (BID) will expire on June 30, 2009. If the Council desires to continue the assessment, an entirely new BID must be formed. Mr. Sims introduced Senior Project Development Specialist Elmer Penaranda. Mr. Penaranda gave a short PowerPoint presentation, providing the history of the LINKS Shuttle; the formation of the BID in FY 2004-05; the expiration of the current BID; the that the Council adopt a resolution declaring its intention to re- establish the BID; and the schedule to re-establish the BID. Mr. Sims stated that when the BID was first approved, the Council directed staff to develop a simple process to better inform businesses of the BID process, and to aid them in lodging their protest. Mr. Sims noted that the process, as outlined by Mr. Penaranda, is much more extensive and detailed than what is required by State law. Councilmember Grant suggested that it might be good information for the businesses in the BID to know the percentage of the LINKS budget that is funded by the BID. She commented that, as a business owner, it might be compelling for businesses to know that a large percentage of the program costs are being borne by other agencies. A motion was made by Councilmember Prola, seconded by Councilmember Starosciak, to adopt the resolution.