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MIlV UTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 20, 2009 B. Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Souza reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities' Legislative Action Days, at which Governor Schwarzenegger gave a speech in support of Propositions lA-1F. C. Reports on Empowerment Funds None. D. Reports on City Council Committees 1. Civic and Cultural Committee Meeting of April 1, 2009. Accepted as submitted. 2. Rules and Communications Corrunittee Meeting of March 24, 2009. Accepted as submitted. Councilmember Souza commented that the Committee would be discussing the issue of smoking regulations, and would welcome input on the topic. 12. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Reed commented that she participated in a Police ride along, and it gave her insights into the work of the Department. She thanked the individuals who spoke out tonight on the issue of San Leandro Hospital, and agreed with speaker Stephen Cassidy that the Council should adopt a resolution in support of keeping the hospital's emergency room open. Councilmember Prola expressed support for Councilmember Reed's comments regarding San Leandro Hospital, and stated that he would like the Council to take a position on the matter as soon as possible. Councilmember Prola commented that he attended Congressman Pete Stark's April 7 meeting regarding stimulus funding; Coffee with the Mayor on April 9; the Egg Hunt at the Marina and Volunteer Lunch on April 11, the Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs meeting on April 13; the Friends of San Leandro Creek art exhibit on April 14; and the Shoreline Cleanup and Waste Management Earth Day tour on April 18. Vice Mayor Stephens asked staff to look into the Farrelly Pool issue raised by tonight's speakers. Vice Mayor Stephens commented that, while he recognizes that it is difficult to consider restoring items proposed for budget cuts, the closure of the pool would create an inequity for the northwest side of town, since the southwest side has the Aquatics Center. Councilmember Souza invited the Council to the Police Academy Graduation on May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Police Department, when she and Councilmember Starosciak will graduate from the Academy. Councilmember Souza reported that she attended the Shoreline Cleanup and the Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee meeting. Regarding the proposed budget reductions, she commented that she supports keeping Farrelly Pool open, and suggested that the Finance Committee look at the number of residents impacted by the