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Highlights of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 15, 2015
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 15, 2015
5:00 - 6:15p.m.
San Leandro City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
(Sister Cities Gallery)
HIGHLIGHTS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
1.A. Attendance
Committee members present: Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter, Vice Mayor Jim Prola, Councilmember Benny Lee
City staff present: City Manager Chris Zapata, Finance Director David Baum, Assistant Finance Director Will Fuentes, Budget, Compliance and Risk Manager Mary Ann Perini, Police Business Manager Scott Koll, Engineering & Transportation Director Keith Cooke, Acting Recreation & Human Services Director Breyana Brandt
Public present: Executive Director for The Boys & Girls Club, Bob Glotch, Grant Writer for The Boys & Girls Club, Pat Marino, Ivan Cornelius, Diana Souza
1.B. Announcements
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.A. The Boys & Girls Club Facility Renovation
Bob Glotch emphasized the need for renovations of The Boys & Girls Club which is estimated to cost $10 million. Bob mentioned that The Boys & Girls Club plans to ask the Valley Foundation for $6-$7 million, the majority of the funds and is asking for $1 million from the City of San Leandro.
The Boys & Girls Club provides programs for kids to assist in reading and math skills throughout San Leandro and San Lorenzo school districts and provides support to an estimated 1200 children a day.
Ivan Cornelius provided feedback regarding his experience as a child with The Boys & Girls Club and now serves on the Board of Directors and highlights the importance of renovating the facilities and the improvements it will provide for the ongoing programs.
Pat Marino revealed that The Boys & Girls Club is soliciting many organizations and individuals for donations.
Mayor Cutter explains that the school distri...
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