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DRAFT MINUTES <br /> Page 11 <br />September 7, 2010 <br />City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting <br /> <br /> <br />year, and she requested a report on the increased call volume. Councilmember Starosciak <br />recalled Councilmember Stephensidea of having a non-profit organization operate the <br />Senior Center, and she commented that Spectrum Community Services is in need of a facility, <br />and may be interested in running the kitchen at the Senior Center. She requested that <br />Eleanor Ahern, mother of Alameda County <br />Sheriff Greg Ahern; and Larry Gordon Albright, a retired police lieutenant who served the <br />San Leandro Police Department for 30 years, and who coached Crusaders football. <br /> <br />Councilmember Prola stated that he hoped the Council would consider a resolution <br />supporting Measure M, the sports facilities bond measure on the November ballot. He <br />reported on the meeting of the Oakland Airport Community Noise Forum, and stated that he <br />missed the August meeting of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board due <br />to vacation. Councilmember Prola stated that he and his wife plan to volunteer for the <br />nd <br />KaBOOM! Build Day for Toyon Park. He attended the following: August 22 National <br />Night Out; Congressman meeting; Alameda County Public Works meeting <br />regarding the trees along San Leandro Creek; and the August 30 meeting on Ranked Choice <br />Voting at the Registrar of Voters. He attended the recent Mulford Gardens Improvement <br />Association meeting, and commented on the misinformation about the shoreline development <br />on www.savethemarina.com. Councilmember Prola commented on an AC Transit District <br />resolution opposing AB 23, and stated that he would like to see the Council consider a similar <br />resolution. <br /> <br />Councilmember Souza reported on the upcoming presentations on Ranked Choice Voting at <br />the Halcyon Foothill Homeowners Association on September 15, the Manor Branch Library <br />on September 18, and the All Saints Neighborhood Center on September 29. She commented <br />on the importance of helping the voters understand how and when their second choice counts. <br />Councilmember Souza commented on the successful Library summer reading program and <br />event. She attended the meeting of the Business Association of South San Leandro regarding <br />th <br />the East 14 Street medians; the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee <br />meeting regarding Measure Z; and National Night Out. Councilmember Souza remarked that <br />the Toyon Park playground will be the third KaBOOM! park she has worked on. She stated <br />that she would like the City to begin communicating its goal on crossing guards to the San <br />Leandro Unified School District, and the need to work toward a solution. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos stated he is recommending sending to the Business and Housing Development <br />Committee a robust business attraction, retention, marketing and branding program. He <br />commented on the need to encourage the election of Latino and Asian leaders. Mayor Santos <br />reported on meetings of the East Bay Dischargers Authority and StopWaste.org. He also <br />attended the Alameda County Public Works meeting regarding trees in San Leandro Creek, <br />and Congressman <br />Guidelines for Councilmember Correspondence, and stated that he would like the Guidelines <br />referred to the City Council Rules and Communications Committee for review. <br /> <br />Mr. Hollister statement regarding the business attraction, <br />retention, marketing and branding program. City staff has had recent meetings about such a <br />program with the Chamber of Commerce and other business interests. He expressed <br /> <br />