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M~ UT~g Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting~Tuly 20, 2009 loan. He stated that he was not in favor of eliminating curb-to-curb service, as it would impose a burden on the City's elderly and disabled residents. Councilmember Gregory stated support for Option #2. He echoed the concern expressed by Councilmember Stephens regarding the need to maintain the City's streets. He also indicated support for obtaining a loan from ACTIA. Vice Mayor Starosciak noted that San Leandro will receive $900,000 in Local Street and Road funding from Measure B, and $1.6 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). She added that $66,000 is a comparatively small amount. Councilmember Stephens stated that the City needs $4-$6 million for its roads, and he could not support a drawdown of Local Street and Road funds. He also opposed the idea of borrowing money to fund the Shuttle program. Councilmember Souza expressed support for Option #1. She requested clarification on the ACTIA loan, and whether the loan could be paid back through savings from projects that are awarded under budget. Mr. Hollister indicated that while funds will be scarce in the next fiscal year, staff will try to identify possible funding sources to maintain Shuttle service levels. Public Comments on Item 10.C.: Larry Arnold, San Leandro Auto Upholstery, addressed the City Council, commenting that he has met Flex Shuttle riders through the senior meal program. Mr. Arnold expressed concern that Flex Shuttle users have limited mobility, and need curb- to-curb service. JoAnn Silver, Bancroft Senior Center, addressed the City Council, stating that she works for the food program. Ms. Silver commented that the seniors need the food, exercise and socialization offered at the Senior Center, but would not be able to pay a fee if one were imposed. Ms. Silver also commented on the need for curb-to-curb service. She requested that the Council support Option #1. Dan Swinbank, Eden Housing/Eden Lodge, addressed the City Council, commenting that the Flex Shuttle is a lifeline for San Leandro seniors. Mr. Swinbank commented that seniors are being impacted by the economy in all directions, and he requested that the Council support maintaining the Shuttle service at its current level. Nancy Besson, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, speaking in support of the seniors that need the Shuttle service, but could not attend the meeting to advocate for themselves. Ms. Besson expressed confidence in the Council's ability to spend City dollars wisely. End of Public Comments on Item 10.C.