Sewer Laterals, City Budget, Fiber Optic Loop and More at Tonight's City Council Meeting

Here are a few of the highlights to be discussed at tonight's City Council meeting. (Hint: click on the links below and check the stories at right under "In This Article" to read up on the issues.)

• City Council will hold a public discussion on the for fiscal year 2012, which starts July 1. It will then vote on whether or not to adopt the budget.
• The Council will vote on adopting two agreements that would move forward a proposal to install an 11-mile around the city’s industrial zone. One agreement would grant exclusive negotiating rights to San Leandro-based OSIsoft for developing the loop; another would hire the broadband consulting firm Tellus Venture Associates, based in Marina, to advise on the project. The contract with Tellus is not to exceed $45,000, and the funds would come from the West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area fund.
• City Council will vote on whether to adopt a resolution supporting a plan for . You can read the proposed resolution here.
• Council will also vote on a resolution opposing any state or federal legislation that would eliminate the rights of labor groups or local governments to bargain collectively. 
• Council will vote on a resolution approving plans and calling for bids for improving the Marina Park . The total cost of the project, which includes replacing the exercise equipment and reconstructing the asphalt pathways, is $921,000. Funds for the project will come from the East Bay Regional Park District’s Measure WW bond proceeds.
• A presentation will be made on the city’s controversial policy that makes residents responsible for in the case that a main line needs to be relocated.
• City staff will also present an update on the design for the San Leandro BART station redevelopment project.
• In closed session, council will discuss the . Current City Manager Stephen Hollister is retiring at the end of the month. 
• Council members will recognize Kathleen McCarthy, the second grade teacher who .

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. You can read the full City Council agenda by clicking on the image at right. You can also access staff reports and accompanying documents on the city's website.