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Highlights of the Finance Committee Meeting of November 17, 2015
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommends that staff bring the update on the Boys & Girls Club facility renovation to the City Council in the future.
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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE
November 17, 2015
5:00 - 6:30p.m.
San Leandro City Hall
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California
(Sister Cities Gallery)
HIGHLIGHTS
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cutter called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
1.A. Attendance
Committee members present: Mayor Cutter, Vice Mayor Prola, Councilmember Lee
City staff present: City Manager Zapata, City Attorney Pio Roda, Finance Director Baum, Assistant Finance Director Fuentes, Budget and Compliance Manager Perini
Public present: Robert Glotch, Ivan Cornelius, David Johnson, Corina Lopez, Robin Beebe, Bella Comelo, Jerry Garcia, Steve Song, Arlene Lum, Guillermo Elenes, Cece Adams
1.B. Announcements
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.A. Boys & Girls Club Facility Renovation Update
Bob Glotch returned to the Finance Committee to solicit a lead gift from the City for the renovation of the Boys and Girls Club. He was joined by Ivan Cornelius. The Club has received letters of support from Alameda County and the San Leandro Unified School District. 90% of the Club's Boardmembers have made a pledge. The Club is asking the City for a letter of support and to consider a $1 million gift.
The Club also offers ongoing support of the City's homeless population, offering showers and food preparation on every other Sunday. April Showers partners with the Club for this purpose.
Each Finance Committee member voiced support for the Club but were concerned that the $1 million request is more than the City can afford. Vice Mayor Prola said he would advocate for a grant of up to $500,000; Mayor Cutter indicated interest at the $250,000 level, and Councilmember Lee would like to see what othe...
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