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The Mayor also questioned whether the District has planned for funding to operate and maintain the facilities once they are built. Superintendent Cathey stated that the sports facilities are currently being staffed and maintained. Trustee Cutter stated that because the City and District share the Pacific Sports complex and Burrell, a joint -use agreement makes more sense, adding that the District will be prepared to cover operational costs when the time comes. Trustee Cutter stated that the bond is a chance for voters to decide, do we finally improve Burrell or not. Superintendent Cathey stated that the District and City have met and will continue to meet. At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilmember Gregory acknowledged how well the District has leveraged Measure B funds to gain additional funding and complimented them on the way they've handled previous bonds, noting that "money can be saved," as was case of the Bancroft Middle School field where the city and school district came together and installed artificial turf saving on mowing and other maintenance. 3. Discussion on Crossing Guards Trustee Hague recapped that fast year, the District and City reached an agreement to share the cost (50/50) of the crossing guard program, adding that in an effort to ensure that the process for the 2010 -2011 school year proceeds as seamlessly as possible, it was important to bring this discussion to this meeting. City Manager Hollister commented that last year the City subcontracted crossing guards through a Los Angeles based - company, All City Management Services, Inc., describing the program as "successful." However, he stated that plans for the upcoming school year had not been part of the City's budgeting process, adding that there is no legal requirement that the City fund this program. Both sides agreed on the importance of safety of the students of San Leandro; however, funding remained a concern. The Mayor stated that he is personally committed to the 50/50 match if he can get the Council to agree, adding that he has been in conversations with the City Manager and has asked his staff to look at the safety of crossing East 14th Street as it relates to Washington Elementary School students. Trustee Sullivan shared there has also been concerns raised with regards to the safety of Jefferson Elementary school students crossing Bancroft Avenue. She would like to see the City include that area in their study. Both entities agreed to seek approval to split the costs of crossing guards for 2010 -2011. Trustee Hague stated that this item would be brought to the school board for approval at their next meeting. The City stated their next Council meeting is on September 7. Upon approval by the District Board, Trustee Hague indicated a plan would need to be developed for guards to be in place by the start of the school. 3