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a facility at the Davis Street Transfer Station. He will be in contact with Waste Management immediately to be sure San Leandro's project is still on track. 5. Discussion Regarding Possible Agenda Items for March 23 Meeting with the Port Aviation Committee Committee members agreed to ask the Port to also support the NOISE slate of legislative priorities, with the addendums recommended by Mr. Gallo. The Port will also be asked to give a report on any Federal Stimulus monies they maybe seeking from aviation funding. 6. Discussion Regarding Committee Chair and Meeting Dates and Times The Committee agreed to keep Councilmember Starosciak as the Chair and to continue meeting the first Friday of odd number months at 9:00 a.m. 7. Public Comments John Manuel suggested that future visits to Washington, D.C. by City officials should include a meeting with Congressman Jim Oberstar to discuss his efforts to make changes to aviation regulations to better protect communities. He also said that aviation air pollution and environmental issues are increasing, including odors from the Airport's South Field. He would like to see the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) place a monitor in western San Leandro to test emissions from the airport. The Mayor offered to talk with the Alameda County Mayors' Conference representative on the BAAQMD about local monitoring. Francois Gallo commented that the Port has a maritime air quality improvement plan in the works for trucks. He asked if the Airport could develop a similar plan for airport tenant ground equipment not yet converted to cleaner technologies (i.e. tugs for airplanes and conveyer equipment for cargo and luggage). The Committee members agreed to add this to the list of discussion items with the Port's Committee on March 23. 8. Committee Member Comments None 9. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.