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MINUTES Page 15 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting— February 22, 2011 11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Councilmembers report on their activities, including attendance at Intergovernmental Agency meetings, conferences and seminars, and local events, and make brief announcements on issues of concern. Councilmember Souza attended the Environmental Forum sponsored by the Friends of San Leandro Creek this past weekend. She reported that the ACAP (Associated Community Action Program) Board, of which she is Chair, has met several times recently, and taken action on some personnel matters. The Board appointed Sam Tuttelman as Interim Executive Director, and is working diligently with staff to resolve the organization's issues. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended the Black Student Alliance Dinner Theater at John Muir Middle School. She commented on the Countywide Safe Routes to Schools report prepared by Transform. The report concluded that buses and crossing guards were factors that encouraged a reduction in car trips, and she hopes crossing guard discussions with the School Districts begin early. Councilmember Starosciak commented on the concept of a "crash tax," noting that about 3% of fire calls for service come from the freeways, and she suggested looking into reimbursement for the cost of first responder services. Councilmember Cutter commented that she is looking forward to attending her first Waste Management Authority meeting. She requested the Mayor adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of former Councilmember Faith Frazier. Councilmember Prola reported on the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District meeting; the African American Achievement Night at John Muir Middle School; the East Bay Dischargers Authority Board and Committee meetings; and the evening Coffee with the Mayor meeting at the Marina Community Center. He also attended the Eden Township Healthcare District meeting, and reported on the possibility of St. Rose Hospital operating San Leandro Hospital. Councilmember Prola announced the following upcoming meetings: Shop San Leandro First at the Marina Community Center tonight; Latino Achievement Night at John Muir Middle School on March 3` and the Shoreline Development Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on March 16 Councilmember Prola commented that he believed the City should recognize the achievements of Nonito Donaire, a former local resident who recently won the professional unified bantamweight boxing title. Vice Mayor Reed reported that she attended the Stopwaste.Org meeting as Councilmember Cutter's altemate, and an ACAP meeting. The Alameda County Housing Authority Commission has merged with the Dublin Housing Authority, and Vice Mayor Reed was named Vice Chair of the merged Commission. She attended the African American Achievement Awards and San Leandro High School Career Day. Councilmember Gregory reported that he is planning a trip to Brazil in August, and requested a meeting of City Council Civic and Cultural Committee to discuss sanctioning an official cultural exchange visit. He attended the Alameda County Fire Commission meeting, reporting on the recent mergers/consolidations, and collaboration between Alameda County Fire and Healthcare Services departments to reduce local emergency room visits.