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MINUTES Page 10 Ciry of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-Apri120, 2009 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Councilmember Reed reported on the April 8 meeting of the Alameda County Housing Authority, and provided a status report of the Authority's budget. Councilmember Starosciak reported on a recent meeting of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA). She reported that the LINKS Shuttle would not be affected by the 30% reduction made to Lifeline funds; the County will be implementing a shuttle from Bayfair BART to the Fairmont Juvenile Hall campus; and the I-580 sound walls have gone out to bid, and construction should start at the end of May. Councilmember Prola reported on the most recent meeting of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District (ACMAD) Boazd, at which it was reported that three mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County. Councilmember Prola also reported on meetings of the Oakland Airport Community Noise Management Forum and the East Bay Dischazgers Authority (EBDA). At the EBDA meeting, which he attended as the Mayor's alternate, a report of the estimated mercury mass loads for 2008 was given. Although EBDA's mercury levels were the highest among lazge agencies, San Leandro's levels were among the lowest of the EBDA agencies. Councilmember Souza reported on the meeting of the Alameda County Fire Commission meeting, at which the Commission received a presentation by Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert on the County Fire budget. Chief Gilbert reported that the cities of Union City and Newark aze considering consolidating with Alameda County Fire, and these consolidations could result in savings for San Leandro. Councilmember Gregory reported that Fire Chief Gilbert was selected by the U.S. Fire Administration for a Harvard fellowship. He wished Chief Gilbert the best in the five- week program this summer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Councilmember Gregory reported on the AC Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Policy Steering Committee meeting, and he noted that slow progress is being made. Mayor Santos reported on a Water Policy Task Force meeting he attended in Sacramento. He reported that the Task Force would be studying storm water, wastewater and regional boazds, and will meet by email and teleconference to save costs and travel time. Mayor Santos reported on the most recent meeting of the East Bay Regional Communication System Authority (EBRCSA), and commented on the federal money committed to the program.