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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 16 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - November 4, 1996 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS 8.1 Reports on Intergovernmental Agencies None 8.2 Reports on City Council Subcommittees None 8.3 City Council Comments 8.3.1 Council Member Young proposed that the Council consider in next year's budget the inclusion of a small allocation of funds to each Council District in an effort to provide activities to increase public involvement. Mayor Corbett suggested that the idea be sent to the Finance Committee for consideration. Council Member Young said a District 2 Community Council had recently been formed, and there had been a question regarding costs related to postage, newsletters, notices, etc.; she thought it might be worth considering during the budget process. Council Member Galvan noted that it was appropriate for the Finance Committee to discuss the issue; he asked for clarification on the community council concept vs. a homeowners' association. Council Member Young noted that, within District 2, there are not many members in a homeowners' association; her intent is to reach as many people within the District as possible. The Community Council is made up of 16- 18 people from throughout the District and will reach residents through a telephone tree. There is a desire to provide information on various issues, such as disaster preparedness. She said homeowners' associations will continue to be involved. Mayor Corbett noted that the idea is fairly new and that some aspects, such as FPPC requirements, need to be addressed. Council Member Loeffler stated it is a policy issue and should be sent to the Policy Committee. Council Member Galvan suggested that the issue be sent to both the Finance and Policy Committees. Mayor Corbett noted that it must be sent to one committee only. Council Member Glaze commented that the policy issues should be addressed prior to sending it to the Finance Committee. Mayor Corbett suggested staff address the FPPC issues prior to sending it to a Committee.