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MINUTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 8, 2009 Councilmember Gregory thanked the Police and Fire Departments for coordinating National Night Out. He commented on a meeting with the Downtown Business Association last week at Sergio's, and stated that the members are very excited about the new Joaquin Plaza.. Councilmember Gregory announced the Challenge Walk Off at Bancroft Middle School track this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, which is co-sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Councilmember Gregory mentioned the Healthy Eating Active Living campaign, which is partnering with the League of California Cities, and will hold an awards ceremony at the League Annual Conference. He added that San Leandro has a highly regarded wellness policy. Councilmember Gregory commented on a Safe Routes to Transit grant application submitted by the City, which would improve access to mass transit sites; and on the benefits of The Alameda at San Leandro Crossings development. He attended the meeting of the Eden Township Healthcare District on San Leandro Hospital. Councilmember Gregory requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Joe Doherty and John McKissack, two long-time San Leandrans; and Eileen Barros, mother of Senior Planner Sally Barros. Mayor Santos expressed appreciation to Councilmember Gregory for his leadership in coordinating the 50 Million Pound Challenge. He attended the Court of Honor for Joseph Diaz, as well as several National Night Out events. Mayor Santos stated that he has been working with the Latino Business Council, and agreed with Councilmember Prola that local Hispanic groups are gaining influence. He commented on the status of San Leandro Hospital, and the 2010 census committee. Mayor Santos announced that he would adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Joe Doherty; John McKissack; Emir "Coco" Hall, who was an Administrative Assistant in the Community Development Department; Rose May Gilbert, mother of Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert; Eileen Barros, mother of Senior Planner Sally Barros; John Robert Lothrop, younger brother of former District 6 Councilmember Joanne Lothrop; and Thomas Marovich, Jr., a firefighter with the U.S. Forestry Service, who died while rappelling from a helicopter. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m., and • In memory of Joseph Doherty. • In memory of John "Jack" McKissack. • In memory of Emir "Coco" Hall. • In memory of Rose May Gilbert. • In memory of Eileen Barros. • In memory of John Robert Lothrop. • In memory of Thomas Marovich, Jr.