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MINUTES SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 1994 The City Council of the City of San Leandro met in Regular Session in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall on the above date at 8:00 p.m. , Mayor Faria presiding. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council Members Corbett, Kerr, Myers, Nahm, Perry, Polvorosa; Mayor Faria ABSENT: None 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction by Council Member Nahm and Recognition of Anthony Phillips, Andrew Shum, and Robert P. Calderwood, Traveling as "People- to-People Student Ambassadors" to the Republic of China this Summer. Council Member Nahm introduced Anthony Phillips, Andrew Shum, and Robert Calderwood. He said they are outstanding students, and they were recently accepted in the "People-to-People Student Ambassadors" Program, a 21-day exchange program with the Republic of China. He said these students will need to raise $4,000 each in order to participate in the program, and he encouraged businesses and industries in the community to contribute to this worthwhile program. Anthony Phillips, on behalf of himself and the other members of the program, said they are very excited about participating in this fun, challenging program. He said they are looking forward to exchanging views and perspectives with people of a different social , cultural , and economic structure. He said this is a very constructive opportunity to gain a universal perspective, they have a lot to offer, and they feel they will be an asset to the program. He said he enjoys meeting people and making new friends, and this program will help bring our countries together and help to establish relationships for world peace. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. A. Bob Berger, spoke regarding the purchasing agreement for work stations. He said he objected to a purchasing agreement with Santa Clara County and questioned the 52% discount off list price. He said this furniture should be purchased in San Leandro so the sales tax could be retained in San Leandro.