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DRAFT MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-,Tanuary 20, 2009 • Minute Order No. 2009-003, Motion Accepting the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro Annual Report. (1485) The City Council accepted the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro Annual Report. M/S/C Reed and Starosciak. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Council Review and Selection of Three Projects for Presentation to the City's Congressional Representatives During the March National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. for Inclusion in the Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Budget (selects three projects to lobby for federal funding). (1051) City Manager Hollister noted that during this year's trip to Washington, D.C., in addition to presenting projects for possible FY 2010 appropriation, the Council will have the opportunity for discussion with federal legislators about other funding strategies: the economic stimulus package; the FY 2009 "earmarks"; and renewal of the Federal Transportation Infrastructure Program (SAFETEA-Lil). Mr. Hollister listed the projects from which the Council was requested to select three to present to Congressional representatives, and he indicated that Senator Feinstein's office is requiring that requests be submitted by February 5. City Engineer Ken Joseph provided information about the "shovel-readiness" of the various projects listed. A Council discussion ensued. In choosing the three projects, suggestions were made to give greater consideration to those projects that do not have another funding source, to consider at least one regional project, and to maintain some consistency and continuity with the previous years' requests. It was noted that Congressman Stark prefers having just three projects on which to focus, and Senator Boxer favors regional and environmental projects. By consensus, the City Council agreed upon Marina Spine construction, public safety building e$pansion and East 14th Street improvements for presentation to the City's congressional representatives during the March National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. for inclusion in the Federal Fiscal Year 2010 budget. Councilmember Souza suggested that the Council consider having the full project list available to present if the opportunity arises. C. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken City Attorney Jayne Williams stated that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.