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• Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 4 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 19, 1996 4.3 Tom Guarino, Chamber of Commerce, said he provided the City Council with a report of information on the San Leandro Leadership Program, as they had earlier requested. He then introduced the speakers for the evening. 4.4 Dr. Jack Goodrich, Chamber of Commerce, cited the success of last year's San Leandro Leadership Program having graduated 16 participants. He encouraged the City's continued financial support and noted that 80% of the graduates have become more involved in the community as a result of the program. 4.5 Bob Biasotti, Leadership Program graduate, said he was proud to be a part of the program and that he had attained greater insights into the community as a result. He said the program is proactive and develops visions and goals based on working with the people involved. Developing citizens is important to the future of the community. 4.6 Barbara Tierney, 3965 Mission Way, served on the Steering Committee last year. She cited Leadership participants' involvement with several other community groups, such as homeowners' associations and service groups. She encouraged the City Council's continued support of the program. 4.7 Bill Jardin noted that the program would have been great when he served on the City Council. He said it helps to develop future citizens who can serve on commissions and be involved in the community. The participants are highly trained, ready to be involved, and well prepared. He encouraged the City Council's support. 4.8 Dr. Mark Kolpin said he supports the Leadership Program. He noted that the program is a large and important commitment by a business. He said it is important to develop partnerships between the business community and the City. 4.9 Paul Cayere, 773 Juana, thanked the City Council for last year's support of the Leadership Program and encouraged the Council to continue support for the next year. 4.10 Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, spoke on several Agenda items. He said he agrees with the Leadership Program concept but does not believe the City should support it. He noted it was difficult to participate with the new Agenda format. He cited a 1934 gunfire incident in San Francisco. The City Attorney announced the August 19, 1996, Closed Session would be adjourned to continue on Tuesday, August 20, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. 4.11 Assemblyman Tom Bates, 2225 Ward Street, Berkeley, is the Founding Chair of the Corridor Project. He noted that the ban on Saturday Night Specials is occurring throughout the region. He said he was pleased that it would be discussed during the evening and wished them well in their discussions.