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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-July 20, 2009 Councilmembers Stephens agreed with Mayor Santos, and stated the need to continue the discussion on these issues. • Resolution No. 2009-117, Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Letter Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and Alameda County Industries, Inc. (ACI) (extends the franchise agreement for solid waste, recyclables and green waste services for an additional 10 years). (1078) M/S/C Prola and Souza. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 B. Resolution No. 2009-118, Resolution Approving Agreement Between City of San Leandro and San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) for Solid Waste, Recyclables and Green Waste Collection at School Facilities Within the Alameda County Industries (ACI) Service Area (provides for collection at no charge while the franchise agreement with ACI is in effect). (1078/3037) M/S/C Prola and Souza. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 C. Matter Authorizing the One-Time Use of Local Street and Road Funds up to $66,000 to Fund the FLEX Shuttle Service for FY 2009-10 Without Service Reduction or Fee Increase and Authorizing the City Manager to Identify and Use Other Appropriate Funds to Reduce the Use of Local Street and Road Funds if Possible. Joann Oliver, Recreation and Human Services Manager, provided a summary of the matter and an update on the actions that staff has taken to reduce program expenditures. Ms. Oliver reviewed the two options presented to the Facilities and Transportation Committee to address the program deficit. The Committee recommended Option #1, which would provide restored service for one year through the one-time use of Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) stabilization funds ($24k), and one-time use of Local Street and Road funds ($66k). Option #1 would allow Shuttle riders to continue to use the service free of charge and avoid a reduction in service hours. Option #2 would reduce program service levels immediately, focusing primarily on fixed-route shuttle service and eliminating curb-to-curb service. Councilmember Stephens commented on the importance of the Flex Shuttle service, and he applauded Vice Mayor Starosciak for her efforts to work with the senior community on this issue. Councilmember Stephens expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of the City's streets, pointing out the increased costs to the City the longer repairs are deferred. Mayor Santos commented on other options, such as grants or a loan from ACTIA, which are available to address funding for the Flex Shuttle. Councilmember Prola spoke in favor of Option #1, commenting that it would offer the flexibility to do the other things suggested, such as applying for grants or an ACTIA