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• Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 14 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - August 19, 1996 In response to Vice Mayor Polvorosa's questions about programs, Chief Maginnis described the K -4 D.A.R.E. programs for violence prevention. He noted the increased number of classes now and said it is best to start the programs at the kindergarten level. Vice Mayor Polvorosa said he is in favor of supporting programs such as D.A.R.E. with a 3% gross receipts tax. Council Member Young noted that the issue is very emotional and that she has reservations about the gross receipts tax. She said she is not prepared to make a decision this evening and would like to visit Traders and with the owner. Council Member Galvan stated he was not supporting the ordinance because he would like to receive more information. He noted the previous year's business license taking a long time to develop, and he would like more research conducted. He also noted that he would not support the revenue going to the general fund because the programs may not be protected and preserved. He has concerns about the Jarvis Initiative and has no reservations about letting the community vote on an issue. He noted that staff had not yet had the chance to meet with the businesses; therefore, he cannot vote this evening. Mayor Corbett noted that the City Council has made difficult decisions in the past. She supports the gross receipts tax because there are great costs to the community. She noted that she supports the revenue being designated to prevention programs. It was noted that, to date, Oakland and Berkeley are considering the same type of ordinance, and Pleasanton has adopted an ordinance. Several Council Members noted that there is no urgency to decide the matter this evening, they are in favor of meeting with the businesses, and they would like additional research to be conducted. Council Member Glaze suggested that the matter be continued to a later meeting after more research as been done. The matter was noted to be brought back by John Jermanis at the September 16, 1996, regular City Council meeting.