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DRAFT MINUTES Page 12 June 15, 2009 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting Councilmember Stephens commented that he participated as a cherry pie judge at the Cherry Festival; he attended A Blooming Affair, a fundraiser for the Chabot College Foundation; he attended the Flag Day ceremony; and he attended the North Area Home and Garden Tour. Councilmember Prola commented in the following activities that he attended/participated in: the June 2 rally to save San Leandro Hospital; the June 5 Health is not just Health Care meeting hosted by Supervisor Lai-Bitker; the Cherry Festival, for which he thanked staff for all their work, and stated that he hoped the City could continue the event on a smaller scale; the June 8 and June 11 Eden Healthcare District Board meetings at the Library, at which he spoke regarding the importance of retaining the San Leandro Hospital emergency room; the th Bancroft and John Muir Middle School promotions; and the 50 anniversary ribbon cutting for Roberts Awards. Councilmember Prola responded to the accusations at the last City Council meeting that the decision to retain the hours at Farrelly Pool was a political one. He commented that he believed there was a big difference between the 2004 closing of the Manor Branch library, which was rebuilt and reopened, and the proposed closings of the Mulford-Marina and South Branch libraries. Councilmember Prola stated that he believed all pools and libraries must be treated the same, and the sacrifices shared equally. Councilmember Prola added that he reviewed the audiotapes of the March 23 City Council work session. He noted at that meeting, the City Manager stated to the Council that he believed there was consensus to restore $250,000 to library services from the Self Insurance Fund, and the statement went unchallenged by the Council. Councilmember Reed apologized for missing the June 1 Council meeting. She echoed the positive comments by her colleagues about the Cherry Festival, and commented that Councilmember Stephens did a wonderful job as speaker during the Flag Day ceremony. Councilmember Reed acknowledged Interim Finance Director Carter, City Manager Hollister and the City Council Finance Committee for their hard work on the budget, and stated that she would have voted to adopt it. She suggested that when future budget concerns arise, the Council work together to ensure that they are on the same page. Vice Mayor Starosciak added her congratulations to the Recreation & Human Services Department staff for the success of the Cherry Festival. She commented that she attended the San Leandro Adult School, Lincoln High School and San Leandro High School graduation th ceremonies; the promotion ceremony at Garfield School; and the Roberts Awards 50 anniversary ribbon cutting. Vice Mayor Starosciak expressed appreciation for Ckeynote address on the Star-Spangled Banner at the Flag Day ceremony, and she congratulated Councilmember Souza for graduating with her masters degree in Business Administration. Vice Mayor Starosciak requested information on the plans for informing residents that fireworks are illegal in the City. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.