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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 6 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - April 20, 1998 Nat Kleinstein, Bonaire Civic League, Representing Bonaire Homeowners' Association, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the entrance to Bonaire. He would like to see such proposed establishments more than 1,000 feet from their entrance and/or eliminate the site next to Bonaire altogether. He feels all the prospective sites should be out in the Adams area. Alvin Altomare, 15566 Nicks Boulevard, addressed the Council, suggesting this issue be put on the ballot to allow the people to vote on whether they want these types of establishments in the City. It was noted that even if the people of San Leandro voted to not support these types of establishments, the same legal issues exist. Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the Council, commenting that there are four sites being considered - he would rather see the Council take this issue under further consideration before acting. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council, stating he feels there is a problem with the proposed Ordinance because the restrictions in the Ordinance, which are justifiable and reasonable, would not apply to everyone. He referenced the Planning Commission's Hearing and noted he was the only one who spoke. He noted that the Council should have perused their Minutes, because the answers to all their questions were there. He requested that, if the Council decides to postpone action on this item, they not close the Public Hearing. He doesn't want to see committees formed that don't represent anybody else, coming back with a decision. If the community doesn't like the decision, then further public input is excluded. Referencing page 19 in the Council packet, which is page 11 of the Planning Commission Minutes, he noted that his comments should have been stated verbatim so that you could have a better understanding of what he actually said. He also expressed concern that the tape of the Planning Commission Meeting is accessible and available to the public for review. He was assured that it was available. Council Member Galvan clarified - if the City owned one of the proposed sites, the City would have the same rights as property owners. Council Member Lothrop commented that more information is needed before Council can make a decision. She feels more public input is necessary. Council Member Young added that she would like to review the option of clustering such establishments. She agrees that more community input is needed, but it needs to be quick - perhaps within 30 to 60 days. She is not opposed to waiting until someone approaches the City with an application before enacting an Ordinance. Council Member Polvorosa commented that he agrees with Council Member Young. He did acknowledge that, if this matter is put off, it could be subject to challenge should an application be received. He would like to see restrictions for signage addressed as well. There is a need to get the people to understand that this is proposing the strictest Ordinance allowable.