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MINUTES Page 10 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-April 5, 2010 Vice Mayor Starosciak agreed with Councilmember Reed, commenting on the need to discourage additional alcohol sales near the Ninth Grade Campus. She attended the first session of the Citizens Police Academy, and the Downtown San Leandro Symposium. Vice Mayor Starosciak commented on an email she received from Suzanne Pershing, requesting that the Council adjourn its meeting in memory of Mary Green, who was a member of Arts Council, a liaison between the Arts Council and San Leandro Art Association, and a docent at the Library. The Arts Council proposed that the Art Hallway at the Main Library be named the "Mary Green Galler}~' in her memory. Councilmember Prola reported on his attendance at the following meetings and events: the Shoreline Citizens Advisory Committee meeting; Leadership San Leandro Government Day; the Washington Manor Little League parade; the California Nurses Association rally at San Leandro Hospital; the Police Department promotion ceremony; the 20`h Anniversary of the Special Districts; the Waste Management meeting at the transfer station; the Hispanic Community Affairs Council meeting on education; the Port Aviation Committee meeting; the Downtown San Leandro Symposium; the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting; San Leandro High School's Cesar Chavez Day celebration; the ribbon- cutting of the new San Leandro High School library; and the Easter Egg Hunt at Marina Park. Councilmember Prola commented that the Leadership San Leandro class was concerned about the deterioration of the State's education system. Councilmember Stephens reported that he attended the Downtown San Leandro Symposium, and stated that he wished he'd had the opportunity to speak to the Leadership class regarding the current state of education in California. Councilmember Souza reported on her attendance at the following meetings and events: the Police Department promotion ceremony; the Citizens Police Academy; the Washington Manor Junior League parade; the BASSL meeting; and the Associated Community Action Program (ACAP) meeting. She commented on the Bayfair Farmers Market, the Chicago Blues Cafe building, and hopeful signs of economic recovery. Councilmember Souza reported on her trip to the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C. with Councihnembers Reed and Gregory. She commented that the group presented the City's three projects to the federal legislators, Congressman Pete Stark, and Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein. She stated that she felt the visits were very beneficial. Councilmember Reed reported that she received a personal note from Congressman Pete Stark, stating his support for the City's three projects. Mayor Santos reported on his attendance at the following meetings and events: the Washington Manor Junior League parade; the dedication of the new San Leandro High School Library; the Easter Egg Hunt at Marina Park; a meeting at Senator Boxer's office to discuss Community Assistance funding; a visit to a CNG (compressed natural gas) facility at Altamont Pass; and a dedication in memory of Oakland Police Sergeant Daniel Sakai. Mayor Santos announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mary Green; Marilyn Henze, the mother of Information Services Manager Rayan Fowler; and Jim Gleich, Deputy General Manager of AC Transit; and former Councilmember Paul Nahm.