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CITY AND SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE May 21, 2009 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Jefferson Elementary School 14300 Bancroft Avenue San Leandro, California HIGHLIGHTS Committee Members: Mayor Tony Santos, Councilmember Ursula Reed, Councilmember Michael Gregory, District Board Chair Michael Katz-Lacabe, Board Member Morgan Mack-Rose, Board Member Carmen Sullivan City Staff Present: City Manager Steve Hollister, Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson, Public Works Director Mike Bakaldin, Administrative Specialist Mary Foster SLUSD Staff Present: Superintendent Christine Lim, Assistant Superintendent Song Chin- Bendib, Director of Bond and Measure B Projects Michael Murphy, Communications Outreach Specialist Robin Michel, Administrative Assistant Linda Pollard The meeting was called to order by at 4:04 p.m, by District Board Chair Katz-Lacabe. L Update on Waste Disposal Garbage Contract City Manager Hollister introduced Public Works Director Bakaldin to explain the status of negotiations with Alameda County Industries (ACI) and the City in the possibility of free garbage service for San Leandro schools within the ACI franchise area. He stated that City staff will continue negotiating with Alameda County Industries (ACI) next week, and will want to meet with District staff to agree on the best solid waste and recycling program for the District. City Manager Hollister stated that- this new agreement, if approved by the City Council in July, will begin September 1 for the new school year. Councilmember Reed stated that the new arrangement is a good idea. Board Member Mack- Rose complimented City staff for negotiating so well with Alameda County Industries (ACI). Councilmember Gregory stated that it is good public relations for the City, District and ACI. Board Chair Katz-Lacabe initiated a discussion on the City's goal for landfill diversion.