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• Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - January 16, 1996 Page - 16 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) The following Motion was then introduced: Minute Order No. 96 -3, Motion Providing Direction Related to the East Bay Dischargers Authority Offer to the Livermore - Amador Valley Water Management Agency. (1221) On motion by Council Member Galvan, who moved its approval, seconded by Council Member Myers, and carried by a majority vote (7), the City Council directed Council Member Perry to vote in favor of the terms and conditions of the East Bay Dischargers Authority offer to the Livermore - Amador Valley Water Management Agency, with the condition that she abstain if the proposal is changed, and to report back to the City Council. 10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Vice Mayor Kerr said, even though the City lost money on the ice rink, it was a good thing for the City and people of San Leandro. Vice Mayor Kerr said Tajira McCoy of the John Muir school rode on the Optimist's Float in the Rose Parade. Vice Mayor Kerr spoke regarding the San Leandro Times article. He said he didn't come across as expected. His comments were not intended to be an attack on his fellow Council Members; he did not say they were rubber stampers, and he doesn't believe they are. He did not use that term. He finds the article to be critical of operations and procedures, not individuals, but regrets that some may have taken it as a personal insult. He said he has done a credible job as Council Member and Vice Mayor in representing his constituents, the City, and the Office of Mayor in her absence, and he expects to work with the Mayor and Council Members until the end of his term. He said many good accomplishments need to be continued. He wants to move ahead, not go backwards and destroy. He suggested the use of a League of California Cities consultant to review operations to improve communications, relationships, and policies for the good of the community. He said he hopes to be part of the process to establish guidelines for new Council Members and to continue to serve the community. He said he regretted any embarrassment for Council Members and wants to go forward for positive results. He said the City deserves the best; and the Council, as a team, needs to provide the best.