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MINUTES Page 11 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting — May 2, 2011 Councilmember Cutter reported that she attended the StopWaste.Org meeting on April 27 She expressed confusion about the process for approval of the Committee highlights and recommendations, noting that there were changes to the Finance Committee's recommendations. Mr. Hollister pointed out that the Finance Committee recommendations did not follow the usual process and timeline, since the fee adjustments were also on tonight's agenda for consideration. Councilmember Starosciak congratulated incoming Vice Mayor Gregory, and thanked outgoing Vice Mayor Reed for her service. She expressed support for the blue ribbon week idea proposed by speaker Pam Richards. Councilmember Starosciak reported that she attended the Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting; and the CITIPAC fundraiser bocce ball tournament. She announced the League of California Cities' Legislative Action Days from May 18` to 20 and the East Bay Division dinner on May 26 Councilmember Starosciak commented on the city's homeowners associations and their support for local schools. Councilmember Souza thanked the students in the audience for attending tonight's meeting. She reported that she attended the Town Hall meeting on the City Manager recruitment, which she and Mayor Cassidy hosted; the Arts Education Center dedication; and the Arbor Day tree planting at McKinley School. Councilmember Souza thanked Vice Mayor Reed for her service. She reported that the San Lorenzo Unified School District is in the process of renovating both of its high school fields, and that this year's Leadership San Leandro class will raise funds for Building Futures with Women and Children. Vice Mayor Gregory reported that he attended the Downtown Farmers Market on April 20 He encouraged everyone to attend upcoming performances at the Arts Education Center, and to participate in the Bike SL event on May 15 Vice Mayor Gregory commented on a recent New York Times article on Somerville, Massachusetts, which introduced a "happiness quotient" into its census. He thanked former Vice Mayor Reed for her service, and thanked his colleagues for their confidence in him. Mayor Cassidy announced a rally tomorrow in support of public education at San Leandro High School. There was consensus from the Council to refer the following items to a City Council Committee: meeting room fees for homeowners associations and non - profit groups, and examination of the housing assistance program, to the Finance Committee; and consideration for posting the City Manager's Weekly Update on the City website to the Rules and Communications Committee. There was no consensus at this time to refer consideration of a medallion system for taxicabs. Mayor Cassidy suggested referring the following items to staff: determining the appropriate recognition for the Alta Mira Club, and determining appropriate activities to promote National Police Appreciation Week. Mayor Cassidy reported that he attended the Arts Education Center ribbon cutting; the Easter egg hunt; the San Leandro Sports Foundation Run for Fitness event at Marina Park; the