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