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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 7 - March 2, 1998 Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the Council stating, if they do not understand the whole deal, the Council should not vote on it. He questioned violations in the Brown Act as it related to meetings on this issue. He feels this issue should be put on the ballot and voted on by the citizens of the City. He urged the Council to vote "No" on this proposal tonight. J. G. Sanders, 4600 Marina Boulevard, addressed the Council with concerns regarding traffic and the impact of large trucks on the street's infrastructure. He also feels the Conference Center name should not have "San Francisco" in it. Tom Guarino, 14177 Seagate Drive, Representing the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council, stating this Center will jump start the local job base and economy for our community. He commented on how the American Golf Corporation was attracted to our community because of this project. He feels this is part of the Council's Vision Statement and that this Center would provide dollars imported into the community. He thanked staff for all their work in obtaining this proposal and thanked the developer for hanging in there. Ann Hague, 1102 San Rafael Street, addressed the Council, stating the City will not have another opportunity like this one. She doesn't want to see just another restaurant there. She is not pro anything, but this seems to be a beautiful and exciting project for the City. Vera Ayers, 381 Melvin Court, addressed the Council, stating she is supportive of an initiative against the Conference Center. She feels the City should not be using taxpayers' funds as a bank and loaning it out. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, addressed the Council, stating he was before the Council three years ago, and the City was saying they were broke. The City then approved an emergency utility tax and, also, got bonds to build the new City Hall. He feels taxpayers' money could be better spent in the City. He expressed concerns with infrastructure improvements and added that there are too many loose ends on this project. He feels the developer could get 100% financing if he wanted too. Christine Picaro, 12935 Neptune Drive, addressed the Council, stating the funds expended on the Conference Center would bring in new business; traffic issues would be addressed; and the Center would be an asset to the Marina. This proposal will bring in money for other things in the City. She urged the Council's support. The following Resolution was then introduced: The Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.