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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 Cite of San Leandro Cite Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting — January 17, 2011 Consideration of the letter was not listed on the agenda. Council and staff discussed having the City Manager sign the letter. Councilmember Starosciak commented on the excellent discussion points contained in the letter. She pointed out the many benefits to the school districts of the redevelopment pass - through funds for capital projects. Business Development Analyst Jeff Key outlined the key points of the letter. Ms. Williams determined that, in order for the Council to be able to consider the letter, it must find that there was a need to take immediate action, and that the need for the action came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. Since less than two - thirds of the Council membership was present, the vote must be unanimous. • Minute Order No. 2011 -002 Motion Adding to the Agenda Consideration of a Letter to State Officials Opposing the Elimination of Redevelopment Agencies. By motion, the City Council added to the agenda consideration of a letter to State officials opposing the elimination of redevelopment agencies. The Council found that there was a need to take immediate action to consider the letter, and that this need came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted. M/S /C Souza and Prola. Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 3 (Cutter, Gregory, and Reed) • Minute Order No. 2011 -003 Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Send a Letter to State Officials Opposing the Elimination of Redevelopment Agencies. The City Council authorized the Mayor to send a letter to State officials opposing the elimination of redevelopment agencies. M/S /C Prola and Starosciak. Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 3 (Cutter, Gregory, and Reed) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. None.