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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting -May 18, 1998 Page - 3 - H. Paul Cayere, 773 Juana, addressed the Council in support of the Network Conference Center development. With regard to the proposed Redevelopment Area, he added that the Chamber of Commerce has taken a position of support and thus is urging Council's support. He noted the Chamber would like representation from the business owners in that area, that the purpose of the funds should be to maintain and expand growth, that property owners should be indemnified from potential hazards to be found, and that the Council support reinvestment in the industrial area with tax incentives. He hopes this will be a team effort between the Redevelopment Agency, businessowners, and the community. I. Tom Guarino, San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in support of the proposed Redevelopment Area and complimented staff members June Catalano and Debbie Potter for their willingness to meet and work through the issues. J. Jim Dupont, Representing Union Local #2850, 548 - 20th Street, Oakland, addressed the Council, stating they have not been truly invited into the process (referencing the Network Conference Center issue). He stated he feels it would be a mistake for the project to continue along this track. If the project moves ahead without them, there will be long-term labor strife. K. Laverne Anderson, 1495 - 159th Avenue, addressed the Council, thanking the people who worked on the weeds on Fairway Drive. He also voiced concern with weeds at the fence on Fairway Drive, on Marina Boulevard across from Jack-in-the-Box, and that there are weeds at the Veterinarian Shop on East 14th Street. Referencing the Broadmoor Cormnunity Center, he noted problems with roots of trees and damage to the sidewalks. He suggested staff consider replacing the trees after 10 or 15 years to keep this from happening. He also questioned staff about what is happening down at the Lloyd Wise site. The City Manager responded that Lloyd Wise no longer has his GM Dealership, but will be opening other dealerships in addition to his Honda Dealership, which is expected to open later this year. The Hyundai Dealership is open now. L. Larry Norry, 2532 Williams Street, addressed the Council regarding the various options regarding the Network Conference Center. M. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Council, stating he is a candidate seeking office in anon-partisan election. He added that no one has asked any questions of substance regarding the budget or the Redevelopment Agency items. He further stated that no one spoke in opposition to those items either. He voiced concerns with economic development versus redevelopment and read into the record a letter regarding redevelopment agency law and voter participation.