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City and San Leandro Unified School District Liaison Committee March 18, 2010 Page 3 Measure B and Bond Manager Murphy presented a short PowerPoint on Measure B Program Updates, namely the status of the following: • 9th Grade Campus • Arts Education Center • San Leandro High School Library Expansion • Miscellaneous Summer 2010 District Projects 3. Discussion Regarding Potential November Ballot Measures City Manager Hollister stated that the City was looking at a quarter cent sales tax revenue measure. He added that if the City Council decides to go in this direction, it would be scheduled for the November election due to the newly adopted Ranked Choice Voting process. He stated that currently the City is looking at what services are sustainable for the City. A decision for a ballot measure will most likely be made in July. Interim Superintendent Cathey stated that the District's Board has a Facilities and Technology Committee that is discussing a possible measure regarding the San Leandro Sports Foundation. Mayor Santos suggested that such a measure may be in conflict with a possible City measure. A discussion ensued. 4. Discussion Regarding Agenda Items for City Council and School Board Joint Work Session There was a discussion as to what topics would be discussed at the upcoming April 26, 2010 City/District Joint Work Session. The following topics will be included on the agenda: • City and School District Budget Updates • Update on Facilities • Safe Routes to Schools and Transportation-Related Issues • Joint Community/Cultural Events Mayor Santos excused himself at 5:16 p.m. 5. Public Comments None. 6. Committee Comments Board Member Hague raised concern regarding the recent Alameda County housing cap issue, which recently was a news topic in the City of Pleasanton. Deputy City Manager Diaz clarified that the City of San Leandro would not be affected by a cap because it is compliant with its housing requirements.