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• Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 13 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 5, 1996 Grycz: As a member of the steering committee, I wanted to reassure and reiterate what John Jermanis has stated. It will be several years before the program is fully self supporting. I will certainly make sure we get the comparisons from other cities. I do know that encouraging residents is one of the primary goals of the program. Fees for the program are steep for residents; consequently, we look for business support. The fundraiser was a real success, and those monies were earmarked for candidates that could not afford the full fare. The program has real benefits to you and we will come back with the additional answers. Council Member Polvorosa: Could you give us the total number of participants. Mayor Corbett: The Leadership Program is currently looking for applicants. If you know residents who are interested, please bring those names to the attention of Tom Guarino at the Chamber. 5.7 Resolution of the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for Parrott Street Redesign, Project No. 96- 262 -8440 (provides for redesign of Parrott Street to accommodate diagonal parking). (2815) Council Member Glaze: I have two concerns -- the staff report talked about Parrott and Washington. Right now we have the flashing signal and a proposal for removal of the signal for a four -way stop. I feel differently. Secondly, when this was brought up, originally, I asked for background information on contracts we had out within Engineering and Transportation. Without that background information, I wouldn't be able to vote. We need to look at what contracts are already out there, put contracts out more smartly, and try to make as much of the money go as far as we can. Council Member Young: My question isn't as complex as Bob's. I recall asking a question about parking meters. I don't know whether those parking meters will be put in at a later time or put in at all. Debbie Potter: We are on an ambitious timeline in order to have a grand reopening for each center before the holidays. This may or may not mesh as part of the Council's deliberations. We are trying to leverage our investment and make the most of what we can. Council Member Glaze: At some point we have to stop and look at every contract and consultant to see where we can consolidate and make cuts or see what we can accomplish working with other cities. Too many times these keep coming back to us. I understand it is fast tracked, but I want an answer back. Honestly, I didn't get it back. With regard to the traffic signal. I have seen lots of cars going through the flashing red. I can attest to what I am seeing.