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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 6 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - May 18, 1998 A. Resolution No. 98-55, Resolution Nominating and Appointing Members to the Youth Advisory Commission (initial appointment of new Commissioners) - Shontondria Moore, District 5; Tim McGallian, At Large; and Tiffanie Pederson, At Large. (2680) M/S/C Lothrop and Glaze. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 The new members of the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) were sworn in by the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Loeffler thanked them for stepping up to serve the community by serving on the Youth Advisory Cormnission. B. Matter of Referendum Petitions Submitted Regarding Resolution No. 98-26, Lease Agreements and Other Documents Between the San Francisco Bay Conference Center Resort, L.L.C., and the City of San Leandro Regarding the Network Conference Center. City Manager John Jermanis gave a brief report and recommended to the Council that they repeal Resolution No. 98-26, which would repeal the Lease documents. He also recommended that staff be directed to renegotiate a new Lease that is substantially different from the first one in that it would not include funding from the City; that the developer would pay competitive wages and benefits; and that any City investment should be limited to public improvements for public benefit. The City Manager then went on to explain competitive wages versus prevailing wages. Vice Mayor Loeffler commented that he appreciates the hard work of City staff and the community. He doesn't want to see us fumble the ball. He believes staff can renegotiate a new Lease with the prevailing and competitive wages being agreed upon by both parties. He reiterated he hopes both parties can come to an agreement over the issues. He concluded by stating he is in favor of repealing the Resolution. Council Member Glaze commented that he thinks this is an opportunity to come together. He stated his support for repealing the Resolution and renegotiating a new Lease, noting he, too, feels prevailing wages and competitive wages need to be agreed upon. He further stated the people of San Leandro have already spoken through the petition process. He would not want to see this go to a special election. He feels all parties should move on as a partnership. Mayor Corbett concurred with Vice Mayor Loeffler and Council Member Glaze. She spoke of the critical need for revenue for the Marina and added that the people have spoken. She, too, had concerns regarding City funding as a loan. She is confident staff will be able to work with all the parties involved to come to a new agreement. She agreed rescinding the Resolution is the course to take and to direct staff to renegotiate a new Lease acceptable to all parties involved.