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MINUTES Page I t City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— November 15, 2010 Ms. Vesely gave a PowerPoint presentation on the details of Measure Z, its short-term impact on the budget, and a schedule of the future budget deliberations. She commented that the future holds a lot of uncertainties and thanked the citizens for voting for Measure Z, which provides much - needed funding to maintain City services. Councilmember Prola requested clarification on the partial opening of the Senior Community Center in April. Mr. 1- lollister commented that Recreation and Human Services Director Carolyn Knudtson is working on a partial opening to provide senior classes and perhaps a meal program at the Senior Community Center. Most of the cost would be absorbed through the current budget. Mr. Hollister indicated that the City Council Finance Committee has traditionally handled the budget issues and policies and provided written reports in the City Council agendas. He sought the City Council's interest in receiving verbal reports in addition to the written reports on substantive discussions on budget - related items. Councilmember Souza indicated that she supports such efforts and that it is important for the entire City Council to get as much information as possible in order to make educated decisions. Councilmember Prola concurred as a member of the City Council Finance Committee. Vice Mayor Reed agreed. B. Matter of Adoption of City of San Leandro Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Transition Plan 2010 Update. Cost: $1,822,790. City Manager Hollister stated that the cost associated with the ADA Transition Plan would be spread out over a number of years. He then introduced Community Relations Representative Kathy Omelas. Ms. Omelas reported that only the executive summary of the Plan is provided in the agenda. The entire Plan includes the full text of the Plan and the facilities summary. The text portion includes the City's commitment to accessibility and non- discrimination, the process for updating the Plan, the City's grievance procedures, and a comprehensive list of resources. The modifications are estimated to take 15 years to complete. She reported that the next step is to update the Self Evaluation Plan. The Transition Plan deals with the physical facilities; and the Self Evaluation Plan deals with how the City delivers services. Ms. Omelas responded to questions from Councilmember Gregory about curb cuts and Measure WW. • Minute Order No. 2010 -042. Motion Adopting the City of San Leandro Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Transition Plan 2010 Update.