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DRAFT MINUTES Page 8 <br />Cite of San Leandro Cite Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — April 18, 2011 <br />Councilmember Prola stated that he does not support the agreement without the CPI <br />cap. He commented that believed the red light camera program would result in a safer <br />city, and expressed support for the agreement. <br />Councilmember Cutter stated that she did not support the agreement, due to the length <br />of the contract term. She expressed concern regarding the cost of the program. <br />Councilmember Starosciak acknowledged staff for negotiating the increased contract <br />term in order to reduce the City's cost, and to cap the CPI increase. She commented <br />that she believed the cameras have been a deterrent to "near misses" at the <br />Washington/Lewelling intersection, which is a dangerous intersection. Councilmember <br />Starosciak expressed support for the agreement. <br />Councilmember Gregory stated that he did not support the agreement. <br />Mayor Cassidy commented that he did not have sufficient data to ascertain the safety <br />findings; he was concerned that this agreement was not competitively bid; and he <br />believed the fine for a red light ticket is too high. <br />Resolution No. 2011 -080 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute <br />an Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems for the Renewal of the Red Light <br />Photo Enforcement Program (provides for renewal of contract through December <br />31, 2018 for 5 approaches). Adopted with amendment to agreement, deleting <br />Item 9 of Exhibit D related to continued payment if a camera is deactivated <br />due to roadway construction. <br />NI/S /C Prola and Starosciak. Ayes: 4; Noes: 3 (Cassidy, Cutter, and <br />Gregory) <br />B. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken. <br />None. <br />11. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR <br />City Councilmembers announce calendar of upcoming events and coordinate attendance. <br />Councilmember Souza announced April Showers on April 30. <br />Councilmember Prola announced the Oakland Airport Noise Management Form <br />at the Jack London Aquatic Center Building on April 20; fundraiser for Building Futures with <br />Women and Children on May 12; and the awards celebration for the Alameda County Central <br />Labor Council on May 20. <br />Vice Mayor Reed announced the Sustainable Business Practice meeting hosted by the <br />