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File Number: 12 -310 7. Public Comments Eagle Scout candidate Steven Ilmerger addressed the committee regarding his interest in doing an Eagle Scout project on habitat restoration. He would like to create an outdoor classroom and trail that leads to the San Leandro Creek behind Bancroft Middle School at the end of Cary Drive. This would give students an opportunity to learn about the creek and the environment. Piggybacking on this request, Councilmember Gregory said that he has suggested that the Superintendent and Hank Ackerman, Alameda County Flood Control director, meet and discuss the possibility of redeveloping this site. 8. Committee Comments • Councilmember Cutter commented that she is excited about the future of Burrell Field. • Councilmember Gregory reported that the City was awarded two Safe Routes to School grants, amounting to approximately $900,000, to conduct traffic safety education programs for San Leandro High School (Bancroft and 136th Avenue intersection) and thirteen K -8 schools. He also reported that Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council voted to place a penny - per -ounce soda tax measure on the November 6 ballot. He would like to see the committee discuss this item at the next meeting. Piggybacking on the creation of a multi -use type pavilion for the creek area, Board member Prola suggested that might be a project for parents who are interested in beautifying the district. • Board President Mack -Rose reminded the committee to "Save the Date" for the Annual Kickoff Campaign of the San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED) 100 on June 27, hosted by the Gregory's. 9. NEXT MEETING (July) Agenda Items • Marketing of Rentable Facilities • Bancroft Middle School (BMS) and Friends of the Creek • Update on Health Center Concept • Costs of the Park Ranger Program at BMS • Soda Tax Concept 10. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. City of San Leandro Page 5 Printed on 611212012