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CITY AND SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE March 20, 2008 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. San Leandro City Hall 835 East 14th Street San Leandro, California (Sister Cities Gallery) HIGHLIGHTS Committee Members: Mayor Tony Santos, Vice Mayor Surlene Grant, Councilmember Michael Gregory, Board President Ray Davis, Board Member Rick Richards, Alternate Board Member Pauline Cutter City Staff Present: City Manager John Jermanis, Assistant City Manager Steve Hollister, Assistant to the City Manager Jacqui Diaz, Recreation and Community Services Director Carolyn Knudtson SLUSD Staff Present: Superintendent Christine Lim, Assistant Superintendent Song Chin- Bendib, Facilities Manager Mike Murphy, High School Facilities Manager Greg Dyer, Jack Nelson SLUSD The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Mayor Santos. 1. Discussion of Burrell Field City Manager Jermanis reported on past history and previous discussions about the condition and maintenance of the site. There had been some ideas of moving it to the Oyster Bay property, but that would not work out due to height requirements. He reported that it components could be transferred elsewhere or that the facility could be fixed at the existing site for approximately $20 million. He stated that both the City and District have limited resources. Councilmember Gregory commented on the "Field of Dreams" company and asked if this concept could be a possibility for San Leandro. He also asked if there was any potential for athree-way sharing of a sports facility between SLUSD, SLzoUSD and the City. Mr. Jermanis commented on the issue of lighting and effects on surrounding neighborhoods. He also stated that there were newer types of lighting available now that did not impact as strongly as in previous years. Director Knudtson commented on the newer type of lighting, the number and height of lights at the Aquatic Center; to date no complaints have been received.