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DRAFT MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting--January 20, 2009 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Gregory commented on the successful Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on January 19~'. He thanked Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson for organizing the event and City Attorney Jayne Williams for her eloquent keynote address. Councilmember Souza added her appreciation for the wonderful Martin Luther King event. As a follow-up from the Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, Councilmember Souza requested a determination regarding the use of park impact fees, and the initial dog park proposal by the Four Paws Society. She stated her support for tobacco licensing. Councilmember Souza announced that the African American Business Council is holding a Career Day next month, and is looking for sponsors. She suggested looking into the use of RDA funds to assist the schools. Vice Mayor Stephens commented that, on behalf of the Mayor, he attended the Wal-Mart opening on Hesperian, attended a recognition event for the Lavender Seniors volunteers, and provided the opening remarks at the Martin Luther King event. Vice Mayor Stephens remarked that the MLK event was first rate. He noted that the school districts receive RDA pass-through funds. Councilmember Prola commented that on January 9, he took an aerial tour of the Marina in an East Bay Regional Parks District helicopter, along with City Manager Hollister and Councilmember Souza. He attended the Shoreline Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, and was impressed with the expertise of the committee members. Councilmember Prola reported that he also attended the San Leandro Education Foundation meeting and the Senior Moment meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. He commented on two recent news articles: one about buying local, and the other about a commuter benefits ordinance passed in San Francisco. He suggested that the City Council Rules and Communications Committee might want to consider a similar ordinance. Councilmember Starosciak commented that she met with Rocky Fernandez, who is now the president of the AC Transit Board of Directors. They discussed the loss of the 55 Bus Line and the resulting lack of an east-west transit line in San Leandro, the Flex and LINKS shuttle services, and the need for transit options for middle income residents and seniors. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended the Shoreline CAC tour of the project site and the MLK celebration, and thanked the staff involved in these events. She commented on a letter from ACI regarding its proposed fee increase for recyclables, and asked the Council to consider extending ACI service to the San Leandro School District, which is currently being served by Waste Management. Councilmember Starosciak requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Father Mesrob Sarafian. Councilmember Reed commented on the inauguration of President Obarna. She attended the MLK celebration, and expressed appreciation to City Attorney Williams for her spellbinding keynote speech. Councilmember Reed attended the Shoreline CAC tour; attended the Wal- Mart grand opening, and met with the Bayfair Policy Advisory Committee, which presented its goals for safety at the Bayfair BART station.