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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council, Page 15 San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Housing Finance Corporation, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -June 21,1999 2. Vice Mayor Galvan, with respect to comments made about the Citizens Ad Hoc Committee on Refuse Services, commented it is important that staff communicate the goals to the Committee. He further commended Tom Guarino and the Committee that worked on the recent Golf Tournament. Vice Mayor Galvan mentioned the swimming-pool issue at John Muir and indicated the Health Department has inspected it and has required that certain repairs be made within 180 days or it will be shut down. He noted he understands the pool falls within the School District's purview, but he would like to see the pool saved. He challenged the Chamber of Commerce and the community to raise approximately $30,000 to do the needed repairs. Council Member Nardine commented on previous efforts by the Washington Manor Swim Team parents, whereby they resurfaced the pool with their own hands. She indicated she accepts Vice Mayor Galvan's challenge and stated she will help to further the Chamber's efforts to save the pool. Council discussion ensued regarding the possibility of utilizing CDBG funding for this type of project. Council Member Glaze indicated this is just the type of thing a development, such as the Cherry City Development, could help fund. 4. Council Member Loeffler commented on the recent Flag Day Ceremonies and commended Martin Francis and the San Leandro Police Department for their efforts. He also commended Kathy Ornelas, Community Relations Representative, for her efforts in working with groups such as these to make these festivities so successful. Council Member Loeffler queried staff as to when parking meters will be installed on Juana Avenue. 5. Council Member Lothrop indicated that the West San Leandro Advisory Committee will be coming to the City Council with their recommendations at a Work Session on July 12, 1999. With regard to the John Muir pool issue, she feels there are several members of the business community that should be willing to participate in raising funds for the repairs. 6. Mayor Young indicated she has received letters regarding the swimming-pool issue and said Vice Mayor Galvan's challenge is a good one. She mentioned Deep Ocean as a local business that may be interested in the challenge and said a corporate challenge may be the better way to go. With the support of the remainder of the City Council, Mayor Young, Council Member Nardine, and Vice Mayor Galvan indicated they would work together as a team to