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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 5 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - April 20, 1998 Vice Mayor Loeffler commented that he feels communication regarding this issue to the community has been inadequate. The community has not had a thorough discussion regarding what is being proposed. He added that there are a lot of ramifications that need to be discussed, and he would be in favor of postponing the issue and studying it further. Council Member Glaze stated the proposal has caused more questions than answers. He feels more study needs to be done; and, perhaps, the City Attorney could contact that National Law Center for some creative ideas. He would be in favor of postponing action on this issue but does not want to postpone the issue too long. He would like to see staff operate under a 30-day timeframe in responding back to the Council. Council Member Young noted she would encourage the rest of the public who want to speak to this issue be allowed to do so this evening. She suggested staff contact our County representative to see about re- regulating businesses across from Bayfair, also. She would be in favor of further research on this proposed Ordinance and supports additional community outreach regarding the issues. Council Member Galvan agreed with getting more information. He feels the Council is not an advocate for this Ordinance but is being required to address the issue. He also feels staff has not worked with the neighborhoods enough and that community outreach is the missing element. He would like to keep these types of businesses out of the City - legally. Fred Collins, 14439 Trinidad, Member of the San Leandro Unified School District, Board of Trustees, addressed the Council, stating there has been a lack of communication with the Schools and the community. He feels action on this issue should be postponed until more communication takes places. Kenneth Pon, 27672 Langley Drive, addressed the Council, asking what would happen if childcare opened up next to one of these proposed sites - would it preclude that type of business? Staff responded that it would. He asked if other cities that have this kind of Ordinance have experienced adult-oriented businesses coming into their community. Staff responded that they have - but, the more likely story is that an adult-oriented business would apply to do business in a community and there would not be an Ordinance in place. It was stressed that Ordinances need to change to meet the legal challenges they are facing regarding this issue. Robin Ehlers, 778 Joaquin Avenue, addressed the Council, stating the National Center for Law and Justice does have model Ordinances regarding this issue. They say putting these types of businesses all in one area would be easier to enforce.