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MINUTES Page 7 City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Hillside Geologic Hazard Abatement District, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting duly 19, 2010 A. Presentation on Traffic Safety and Calming Projects. Principal Engineer Keith Cooke gave a PowerPoint presentation on the major traffic and transportation projects underway in the City. Mr. Cooke responded to questions from the Council. Mayor Santos conveyed concerns from parents of Washington Elementary School students regarding crossing busy East 14 Street. Mr. Cooke indicated that the City will be performing "walk audits" of several schools. Mayor Santos requested that Washington Elementary' be considered for an audit. Councilmember Prola suggested installing a lighted crosswalk on Wicks between the Marina Community Center and the parking lot at Stenzel Park. Councilmember Stephens expressed gratitude for the work done in the Victoria area, noting that the residents of that area have been registering their concerns for some time. Councilmember Starosciak indicated that she has heard concerns about the safety of the intersection of Lewelling and Farnsworth, and she passed on a suggestion that a red light camera be installed there to calm traffic. B. Matter of Consideration of Placing a Sales Tax Measure on the November 2010 Election Ballot. Mr. Hollister gave a PowerPoint presentation, providing background on the City's financial situation, community polling, community input on how best to bridge the City's budget gap, and the proposal for a temporary sales tax measure of one - quarter of one percent (0.25 %). The measure would include the formation of a Citizens Oversight Committee and an annual independent audit of the funds collected and spent. Mr. Hollister reported on the budget and staffing reductions already made by the City, the additional reductions that would likely need to be made should the measure fail, and the staff recommendation to place the sales tax measure on the November ballot. Public Comments on Item 10.B.: Patrick Grajeda, President, San Leandro City Employees Association, addressed the City Council, commenting on the program and service reductions made by the City, and the need for the revenue measure. Nick Thom, President, San Leandro Management Organization, addressed the City Council, commenting on the City management staffs support for the revenue measure. Mr. Thom pointed out the decline in the quality of life for residents without the necessary revenues provided by the measure.