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MINUTES Page 8 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-March 1, 2010 8.G. Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Park Development Funds for Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment Related to the Senior Center Phase 2 Improvements, Project No. 06-210-18-116 (approves an appropriation in amount of $300,000 for the installation of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment). Mayor Santos commented that he thought this item would be discussed by the Finance Committee prior to Council's consideration. He asked how the City would be able to operate both the Senior Community Center and the Marina Community Center. Mr. Hollister reported on the cost of opening and operating the Senior Community Center, and he stated that no decision has been made as to when the Center would open. Mr. Hollister further reported that the $300,000 cost for the FFE (fixtures, furnishings and equipment) was about half the amount originally budgeted. The FFE would be necessary in order to use the Center as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of a disaster. He indicated that the opening of the Senior Community Center will be one of the items reviewed by the Finance Committee at its meeting tomorrow, and by the Council at its upcoming budget work session on March 22. Mr. Hollister noted that this is one of many difficult and controversial reductions in service that the City is facing in an attempt to balance its budget. The Council discussed whether the official name of the facility was the "Senior Center" or "Senior Community Center." Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson stated that the official name of the facility is the Senior Community Center. • Resolution No. ZO10-025, Resolution Approving the Appropriation of Park Development Funds for Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment Related to the Senior Center Phase 2 Improvements, Project No. 06-210-18-116 (approves an appropriation in amount of $300,000 for the installation of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment). (2926) M/S/C Starosciak and Souza. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 10. ACTION ITEMS Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. A. Resolution of Intent to Provide Two Years Additional Service Credit as an Incentive to Identified Classifications to Retire (establishes a designated period of March 15, 2010 through June 15, 2010 for an early retirement incentive for 20 job classifications). Mr. Hollister provided a summary of the item, pointing out the addition of one position, Planning Manager. He stated that of the 37 eligible individuals, 12 to 15 employees would likely take the early retirement option. The window of eligibility is March 15 to June 15, 2010.