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DRAFT MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, and San Leandro Redevelopment October 19, 2009 Agency Joint Meeting Mayor Santos noted the opposition to BRT by residents and businesses in District 2. He reported on the East Bay Dischargers Authority meeting, and new requirements from the Regional Water Quality Control Board for reducing trash flow to the bay. Mayor Santos also reported on the meetings of the Alameda County Mayors Conference and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA). He announced that he has appointed Melody Marr to the ACTIA Citizens Watchdog Committee. B.Reports on Conferences and Seminars Councilmember Gregory reported on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance meeting, at which a presentation was given on sustainable business practices, and San Peterson Holding Company received an Honorable Mention in 2009 Partnership Business Efficiency Awards for outstanding achievements in enhanced operational efficiency, environmental performance and waste reduction. Mayor Santos reported on his attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Seattle, and suggested that the City might be eligible for federal COPS funding by assisting Oakland in patrolling the Oakland-San Leandro border. Mayor Santos also reported on a meeting at the Portuguese Embassy, where he met three Congressional leaders from the Central Valley, and six Portuguese business owners addressed the group on renewable energy. C.Reports on City Council Committees 1.Facilities and Transportation Committee Meeting of September 16, 2009. Accepted as submitted. Councilmember Prola expressed agreement with Councilmember Souza regarding her support for construction of Eden Road. He commented that residents believe truck traffic in the neighborhoods would be reduced if Eden Road was constructed. Vice Mayor Starosciak requested a report on the status of the dog park, with a future Council discussion regarding moving the project forward. 2.Shoreline-Marina Committee: Shoreline Development Citizens Advisory Accepted as Committee Meetings of July 29, 2009 and September 6, 2009. submitted. Councilmember Souza commented that she heard a remark from a Committee member that the Committee is being led in the direction staff wants them to go. Mayor Santos stated that he felt it has been an open process.