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MINUTES Page 6 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — December 20, 2010 J. Resolution No. 2010-155. Resolution Accepting the Work for Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Ramp Project 2009 -10, Project No. 09- 165-43 -216 (provides for acceptance of work from Spencon Construction, Inc., filing of the Notice of Completion, and release of bonds). K. Resolution No. 2010 -156, Resolution Adding Title 8, Title 11 to the San Leandro Administrative Code Related to Financing of Sewer Lateral Connections to City Sewerage System for Private Sewer Lateral Relocations Necessitated by Sewer Main Abandonments (provides process of notification, cost sharing, financial assistance, and pipeline abandonment to equitably treat property owners in sewer lateral relocations). 9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker per item, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. Patrick Grajeda, President, San Leandro City Employees' Association (SLCEA) and San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the City would realize significant budgetary savings by adopting the proposed MOUs due to the furlough days, contribution to medical increases and two -tier retirement. Mr. Grajeda urged the City Council's approval of the agreements. Pamela Covington, IFPTE Local 21 Representative, addressed the City Council, commenting that the agreement represents five years of no pay raises, continuation of furloughs and major increases to medical contributions for SLCEA members. Ms. Covington expressed appreciation to the Council for its support of the proposed SLCEA MOU, and she thanked Mayor Santos and Councilmember Stephens for their service to the City. Jerry Maughan, SLCEA member and San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, thanking Mayor Santos for his many years of service to San Leandro. Mr. Maughan commented that employee groups in the past have forgone cost of living increases in order to have the City pay the employees' share of the pension premium. Chris Selig, SLCEA member and San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that the proposed MOU would restore City operations by eliminating scheduled furlough days, and would provide greater access for residents to City services. Ms. Selig urged the Council's support for the MOU. Morgan Mack -Rose, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, expressing concern regarding the upcoming difficult budget year, and entering into a contract that financially obligates the City and provides no flexibility. Ms. Mack -Rose stated that she does not want to see the City cut the services that the supporters of Measure Z voted to save. Johanne Dictor, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that upper management employees should take a larger cut in their salaries. Ms. Dictor stated she