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File Number: 21-240 after Mr. Profumo, relayed how Mr. Profumo treated the players not as kids, but young adults-with the firm expectation that they would learn to conduct themselves as such. Though they did not have extensive rules - be on time, be ready to play, and hustle, those rules were followed by the star players and average players alike. No one was above the team. In true form, Mr. Profumo continues to give back to the community through the work of the non-profit Lou’s Dugout. The organization helps fund sports programs which have been impacted by budget constraints. See <https://lousdugout.com/>. The organization was founded by Mr. Profumo together with those who played or coached with him . As stated on their website, “We can't go back to the "Good Old Days", but we can help kids and young adults have their own good memories of playing sports here in San Leandro. We can offset the costs of participation, equipment, and general support to those who want to play.” Last year, Lou’s Dugout raised $20,000 to help support organizations such as the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club, uniforms for the San Leandro High Cheer Squad, field rentals for the San Leandro Old Timers Baseball team, scholarships for the San Leandro Rhino’s Kayak team, tournament and travel expenses for the San Leandro High School Men’s Basketball team, and equipment for the San Leandro High School Women’s Softball team. According to those in support of this effort, renaming the baseball field at the San Leandro Ball Park after Lou Profumo would honor his lifetime contributions to San Leandro youth sports and the significant positive impact on the lives of those he touched, both in and out of baseball. Current Agency Policies Title 1 Chapter 10 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Committee Review and Actions On January 27, 2021, the City Council Rules Committee discussed recognizing former Baseball coach and mentor Lou Profumo. The Committee directed staff to ensure that nothing in Mr. Profumo’s past would reflect poorly on the community. Staff reached out to his previous employer within the City as well as some of his City colleagues and found nothing of concern. Board/Commission Review and Actions On April 7, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission received a presentation on the item and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council rename the baseball field within the existing San Leandro Ball Park to the “Lou Profumo Field” and to install a plaque in recognition of Mr. Profumo’s service to the community. Fiscal Impacts The cost of the signs and plaque will be paid for by the community supporters of this effort. Attachment(s) to Staff Report 1.Title 1 Chapter 10 of the San Leandro Administrative Code Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/14/2021 125