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