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Minutes - Gity of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and San Leandro Public Financing Authority Joint Meeting - May 19, 1997 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies Page - 11 - 1. Vice Mayor Loeffler commented briefly on the recent meeting of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority, at which they recently put out a chart of the reorganization of the City of Alameda's structure. He provided copies to Council for their information. B. Reports on City Council Subcommittees 1. Council Member Polvorosa reported on the status of the City Council's Committee on Committees. He noted that none of the Committees have been eliminated as of yet. He reported that there will be a report and recommendations coming to the Council at a later date. Given the first set of Minutes have been distributed, he encouraged the Council to submit any comments they might have for consideration by the Committee, as well as any concerns. A brief Council discussion took place regarding recommendations as stated in the Committee Minutes, and Council Member Polvorosa, given the concerns expressed by the balance of Council regarding issues that had been discussed and recommendations being formed, noted that the Minutes do not reflect any final recommendations. Council Member Lothrop also indicated that the Committee just felt it was important to keep the Council informed and wanted people to know they had started a dialogue regarding specific issues. Council Member Polvorosa concluded by stating that the Committee will be meeting again June 9, 1997, and a report with recommendations will be coming to Council at a later date. C. City Council Comments 1. Council Member Galvan extended his condolences to the Justino family regarding their recent loss. He concluded by stating that the loss of John Justino was a great loss to the community. 2. Council Member Young expressed her condolences, as well, for the loss of John Justino. She commented briefly on his service to the community through the Recreation and Parks Commission and his participation in softball at Halcyon Park. She added that John was an active citizen in San Leandro for 20 years and was a well-known and loved figure in the community. She concluded by stating that the funeral services would be held on May 27, 1997, at the Methodist Church on Bancroft Avenue. 3. Council Member Polvorosa commented that he has known John Justino for 20-30 years and that he had a true love for this community. He also remarked about his service on the Recreation and Parks Commission, participation with softball, and said he would be truly missed.