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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT DATE: May 11, 2009 TO: City Council FROM: Measure WW Ad Hoc Committee Vice Mayor Starosciak, Councilmembers Gregory and Souza VIA: ~~x f~~Hollister, City Manager BY: Jacquelyn Diaz, Interim Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Measure WW Ad Hoc Committee -Summary and Recommendation The report below provides a summary overview of notes taken from each Ad Hoc meeting, as well as a recommendation for consideration by the City Council. Attendance at all meetings included the Council Ad Hoc members, City Manager Steve Hollister, Interim Assistant City Manager Jacqui Diaz, Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudston, Public Works Services Director Mike Bakaldin, and Engineering Director Uche Udemezue. Member Starosciak agreed to serve as Chair. Januat-y 29, 2009 The members met and discussed the purpose and scope of the Measure WW Ad Hoc Committee. They requested staff to return with background on previous EBRPD funds and projects. Engineering and Transportation Department Director Uche Udemezue outlined the grant process and immediate need for the adoption of a resolution and a signed master agreement in order to move forth with the application process. A summary list of current CIP parks projects was distributed for background. Staff was directed to return with additional background information. By consensus, it was agreed to move forward with the resolution, agreement, and to apply for funds over the next few years' funding cycles. February 9, 2009 Engineering Director Udemezue provided an overview of the Measure WW application process; all will come forth at the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting. A CIP top ten exercise will occur at the upcoming City Council retreat on February 28th, which can help provide the committee some feedback regarding the use of funds. There was a clarifying discussion on the types of funding sources available for parks projects. The discussion included the CIP process, including the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee. There was a simple consensus to direct staff to look into the park pathways improvement project; Washington Manor Pool; Marina Park picnic area renovations; and the Par Course renovation project. It was recommended that the City apply for $250,000 for the current year, in order to get the park pathway project started.