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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 8 - November 17, 1997 F. An Ordinance Amending Section 6-1-265 of Title VI, Chapter 1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Regulating Skateboards (prohibits skateboarding on Civic Center property and in specifically posted areas). Kenton Jang gave a brief staff report on the proposed Skateboard Ordinance. Council discussion ensued regarding how best to get information out to the community regarding rules and regulations for skateboarding, as well as use of the Skateboard Park. It was noted an educational brochure is recommended. Concerns regarding the remodeling of the library were expressed and voiced that staff should plan ahead to not attract skateboarders to the new Library. It was requested by Vice Mayor Loeffler that language be incorporated into the ordinance to include the Library property. Council Member Young suggested the brochure, once completed, should be made available to the schools and, perhaps, information placed in school newspapers, as well as in newsletters to parents. Council Member Polvorosa noted that the North Area Business Association is concerned with skateboards, also. He added that, perhaps, the Skateboard Park should be open longer hours than it is currently. He feels skaters should utilize the park and take advantage of the facility - not public property. Officer Dekas addressed the Council, noting some skaters avoid the park because they don't want to wear helmets and pads. The issue of having a supervised versus an unsupervised skateboard park was discussed. It was noted that the City Attorney had provided Council with information regarding recent legislation, but there was no staff recommendation included. The City Manager noted that he will have staff review the matter further and come back to the Council with a staff recommendation. Council consensus was to amend the proposed ordinance to include the Civic Center property, Library, and Marina Community Center. The following Ordinance was then introduced: Ordinance No. 97-033, An Ordinance Amending Section 6-1-265 of Title VI, Chapter 1 of the San Leandro Municipal Code Regulating Skateboards (prohibits skateboarding on Civic Center property and in specifically posted areas). (1413) - Passed to Print M/S/C Lothrop and Polvorosa. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 G. Report on Closed Session Actions Taken. The City Attorney reported there was no action taken.