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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 7 - <br /> Redevelopment Agency Meeting - September 3, 1996 <br /> Council Member Galvan asked why there were no businesses or DBA <br /> members represented during this meeting. He noted the lack of <br /> business benefit data. He said the original intent of the rink was <br /> to help the downtown. He encourages downtown promotional events, not <br /> the rink. Nanci Klein said the downtown is considered important to <br /> the entire community and economic - development improvements to the <br /> area are key to the overall health of the City. She noted that <br /> Community Services and Economic Development staff are looking into <br /> sponsorships for several events. <br /> Council Member Glaze said he does not support the ice rink in the <br /> downtown. He is in favor of supporting all businesses, not just in <br /> the downtown. He said there is a need to promote the downtown during <br /> the holiday season, not just the rink. He favors providing <br /> opportunities for all families and children to participate. He urges <br /> economic development throughout the City, both long and short term. <br /> Mayor Corbett agreed with the need for long -term programs, sports <br /> facilities, and other activities to benefit youth and families. She <br /> said many businesses had contacted her about the positive impact and <br /> benefits from the rink last year. She suggested the issue be <br /> discussed during the Business Walk and results brought to the next <br /> meeting. She suggested voting on the issue within a week; she is <br /> willing to aim for funds and look into business interest. <br /> Council Member Galvan stated he was looking for hard, business data <br /> due to the extent of the financing. He thinks businesses may not be <br /> able to help pay for the activity. He said that if businesses came <br /> forward and were willing to assist, he might reconsider. <br /> Mayor Corbett supported the idea of taking the issue to the community <br /> for input. She suggested they put off the decision for a week in <br /> order to look for support. <br /> Nanci Klein noted that the DBA was not made aware of the meeting due <br /> to the issue being preliminary and that staff was requesting <br /> direction. <br /> Council Member Loeffler stated he does not feel there is tremendous <br /> support. He moved that the rink not be supported this year, funds <br /> remain allocated for downtown holiday activities and that other <br /> activities be identified. <br /> Council Member Young asked for clarification on the budgeted amount. <br /> Mayor Corbett asked the City Council if they would object to her <br /> looking into funding for the activity. Council concurred. <br />