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City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee March 19, 2009 Page 3 Loma Sanitary District, he asked the District to send a letter to request that the City absorb the full cost of District solid waste disposal and recycling services. Board Member Mack -Rose conveyed her frustration on not having this rate hike approved for the current fiscal year and urged the Committee to fast track this issue. Mayor Santos noted that the District's request will be discussed at the March 24 City Council Special Finance Committee Meeting. A discussion ensued regarding this process. 3. Project Updates Supervisor Lim distributed handouts (attached) featuring before, during, and after slides depicting recent Measure B modernization projects, as well as an update on the 91h Grade Campus, the High School Art Education Center and Library Expansion projects. A discussion ensued on the cost of operational costs for the Art Education Center. City Manager Hollister also commented on the issue of operational funds for City projects, specifically for the Senior Center, which will open in spring 2010. He also provided information on the Federal Stimulus Package. A discussion ensued regarding Len Simon, the City's Federal representative in Washington, D.C. Councilmember Gregory commented that the trip to Washington was very upbeat and was happy to meet all the legislative staff. Mayor Santos stated that he and the City Manager are in touch with local agencies (i.e., U.S. Conference of Mayors, Alameda County Mayors Conference, ACTIA, Cal Trans) to see what funding is available for regional projects. A discussion regarding the various I-880 interchange projects ensued. City Manager Hollister described the Davis Street Pedestrian Improvements project. Mayor Santos added three more City projects to the discussion: Bay Trail Bridge, I-880 Washington Street Rehabilitation project and the Hesperian Boulevard/East 14th Street/150th Avenue Intersection project. 4. Committee Member Comments Board Member Mack -Rose suggested that this Committee become a better working, functional committee. She added that she hoped the Finance Committee will seriously review the District's request in order for the District's counselors to be kept on staff. Board Chair Katz-Lacabe concurred. He commented that he hoped that the District and City join efforts to maintain wood chips for all play facilities, as an example of sharing resources. He also added that the purchase of used vehicles would be wise for both agencies. Councilmember Reed also concurred with Board Member Mack -Rose. She stated that the City may not be able to control the ACI and Waste Management rate issue due to the existing separate contracts; however, she wants the City to work with the District to see if there may be any alternative solution. She suggested that the District review their solid waste service contracts so both agencies can have a knowledgeable discussion.