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MINUTES Page 4 City of San Leandro Ciry Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 18, 2009 Teresa Gutierrez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the poor condition of Farnsworth Street between Lewelling and Breckenridge, and requesting that the Council consider repaving that portion of the street. LaRonda Zupp, Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA), through a sign language interpreter, addressed the City Council, expressing her appreciation for the Council's support of DCARA. Ms. Zupp requested that, in light of State budget cuts, the Council continue its support for DCARA and the services it provides to the deaf community. James Zahradka, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that his children have taken swim lessons at Farrelly Pool, and urging the Council to keep the pool open. Mr. Zahradka commented on the meetings of the Measure WW Ad Hoc Committee and their adherence to the Brown Act. Jenifer Engler, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that her three children learned to swim at Farrelly Pool. Ms. Engler suggested that the City work with community groups on fundraising to keep Farrelly Pool open. Bob Glaze, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to complete the work on the San Leandro Family Aquatics Center. Mr. Glaze reminded the Council of the study that was performed several years ago. At that time, a commitment was made to complete the Aquatics Center as funds became available. Jill Wiese, San Leandro resident and mother of Ethan Wiese, addressed the City Council, reading a statement written by Ethan that he takes swim lessons at Farrelly Pool and hopes that the pool would not close. Ms. Wiese commented that Farrelly Pool is a great community resource. Adan Alonzo, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting on the costs to maintain Farrelly Pool, even when closed. Mr. Alonzo commented that he hoped Measure WW funds would be distributed equitably, and he requested that the Council do the right thing for all residents. Peggy Combs, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, requesting that the Council reconsider the closing of Farrelly Pool, noting the heavy use of the pool by local residents and its value as a community gathering place. Ms. Combs commented on the Measure WW Ad Hoc Committee, and the need to include other stakeholders in the process. Marti Lantz, Washington Homeowners Association, addressed the City Council, urging the Council to complete the construction of the competitive pool at the San Leandro Family Aquatics Center. Carol Alvarez, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that her three children learned to swim at Farrelly Pool Ms. Alvarez urged the Council to keep the pool open, and to keep budget cuts from negatively impacting children.