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MINUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro Ciry Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 20, 2009 most riders would not mind paying for the service. He indicated that next year, he would be amenable to considering ways to raise revenue for the Shuttle. Councilmember Stephens commented that he attended Device Moughon's farewell reception; the San Leandro Education Foundation fundraiser at the Gregory's home; and the Day at the Casa. Councilmember Souza commented that she attended the Bay Trail Slough Bridge groundbreaking. She announced that July is National Recreation and Parks Month, and San Leandro will celebrate by holding different events each week in July. The first week was camping, the second week was a luau, and this week will be kite flying. She concurred with Councilmember Prola's comments regarding the Coffee Connection, stating that the group is one of the Chamber's liveliest, and has speakers lined up a year in advance. Councilmember Gregory commented that he attended an ABAG meeting called The Forum, at which Dr. Richard Jackson spoke on the topic of healthy cities. He requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Florence Silva, mother of Tom Silva. Councilmember Gregory announced there will be a blood drive on Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Main Library. Mayor Santos commented that the City Manager's Office staff has been reduced by five employees in the past eight years. He called Bill Lockyer "The Father of the Bay Trail," and hoped the slough bridge could be named for him. Mayor Santos commented that he is still receiving phone calls about San Leandro Hospital, and he suggested keeping the hospital's emergency room open until a measure can be placed on the ballot. Mayor Santos commented on a recent report showing San Leandro's low crime rate, and on its exceptional public safety personnel. Mayor Santos announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Marie Underwood; Officer Dan Niemi; Lisl Schaffner; Florence Ann Silva; and Brandan Allan Stark, who passed away at age 22, after spending his final years at the George Mark Children's House. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m., and • In memory of Marie Underwood. • In memory of Dan Niemi. • In memory of Lisl Schaffner. • In memory of Florence Ann Silva. • In memory of Brandan Allan Stark.