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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 24, 1993 Page - 4 - Council Member Perry said her top two choices were Dale Reed and Paul Nahm. She said her first choice was Paul Nahm, based on his wide breadth of experience, his thoughts regarding priorities of public safety and library and recreation services having an impact on quality of life, his base closure experience, and his team analogy. Council Member Polvorosa said his top choices were Paul Nahm and Dale Reed. He said both men have a strong sense of the community, recognize the need for teamwork, and have a good business sense, but Mr. Nahm came out a little ahead. Council Member Kerr said Mr. Nahm and Mr. Reed were also his top choices. He said Mr. Reed showed greater experience and leadership and could hit the road rolling. He said Mr. Reed has chaired many boards and commissions in the City and knows it from top to bottom and is ready to go, so his vote would be for Dale Reed. Council Member Corbett said her top three were Paul Nahm, Dale Reed and Rick Van Tuyle. She said all three men have vast experience to draw from and stressed honesty, fairness and integrity. She said Mr. Nahm was on top in her mind. She said, in the area of Economic Development, Mr. Nahm had done a lot in his efforts to keep the base open. She said he has commission and budget experience. Council Member Myers said his vote was for the same top three people. He said all three applicants are excellent, all from City commissions. He said Mr. Reed's background is a little heavier than the other applicants. He said he has been involved in almost everything in the City and has done a lot for the community. He said Mr. Reed is 'familiar with current City programs and has the background. He said he voted for Dale Reed. Mayor Faria agreed that these three people were his top choices. He agreed with Council Member Myers comments regarding Mr. Reed. He said he was concerned about Monday night's meeting, and said Mr. Reed is familiar with the subject. He said his first choice was Mr. Reed. Mayor Faria noted that the vote was tied three-three. Steve Meyers noted that Mr. Reed owns property in the Joint Redevelopment Area and would not be able to act at the meeting on Monday night. He noted that, apart from the decisions to be made on Monday night, other decisions regarding the Redevelopment Project would not likely be made in the next year. He noted Mr. Reed would be able to vote in the future on Redevelopment projects in the area that did not involve his property. Council Member Myers noted that the City Council had received letters of endorsement for Mr. Nahm and Mr. Reed. He said he had received a phone call from Associated Homeowners reflecting a phone poll of some