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DRAFT MINUTES Page 15 Cite of San Leandro Cite Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — April 4, 2011 honoring of Mayor Emeritus Shelia Young and fundraiser for Luster Knight by Leadership San Leandro at the Marina Inn; Washington Manor Little League with Councilmember Starosciak; grand opening of the Senior Community Center; the San Leandro Old Timer season opener; and rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland honoring the public workers for being threatened for bargaining and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was assassinated 43 years ago today. Councilmember Prola requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in the honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Councilmember Cutter reported that she attended some events mentioned by Councilmember Prola. She reported on her attendance at a Waste Management meeting and its two programs, Lose Your Lawn and Ready, Set, Recycle. She announced that a request for a proclamation for Relay for Life is forthcoming. Councilmember Starosciak congratulated staff on an excellent job opening the Senior Community Center, an important facility in San Leandro. She requested a report on the impacts on San Leandro if the half -cent sales tax is not extended in California. Councilmember Souza reported on her attendance at the Senior Community Center grand opening; the Floresta Little League Parade; the police recognition; and the Leadership San Leandro fundraiser for Luster Knight. She commented on the outpouring of support and appreciation for the opening of the Senior Community Center. She commented that she had the honor of participating in Leadership San Leandro and serving on the San Leandro Recreation and Parks Commission with Mr. Knight, and that he was a great San Leandran. Contributions made to the City for the Luster Knight dedication are tax - deductible. Councilmember Souza announced that Leadership San Leandro's Taste of San Leandro event is on April 28, and that she is going to be a grandmother again. Councilmember Gregory announced that there was a blood drive, as well as a new Red Cross Club, at San Leandro High School. He reported that he attended an OSIsoft user conference with over a thousand attendees from all over the world. He commented that OSIsoft is a force in the international energy management circle. Vice Mayor Reed announced that tonight's meeting would be adj ourned in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Robert "Bob" Thomas Gallardo, a retired San Leandro employee and a 47 -year resident of San Leandro. 13. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m., and • In memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • In memory of Robert "Bob" Thomas Gallardo.