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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - August 21, 1995 Page - 3 - 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The public is invited to make any comments related to Agenda items (including San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, San Leandro Parking Authority, and San Leandro Industrial Development Authority) or other items of public interest at this time. Comments regarding Public Hearing items will be heard during the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda. A. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, spoke regarding the Small Business Loan for Cafe Paradiso. He said his homeowners' association is concerned about the lack of collateral and said the City must be cautious about loaning money to a business that does not qualify for a loan from a regular lending institution. He expressed concern regarding inadequacy of parking, the impact off-street parking would have on the neighborhood, and competition with other local businesses. B. Ellen Geis asked if this restaurant was going to be part of Sergio's. She said she would like to see the Bancroft area a thriving shopping area but was concerned about someone who can't get a loan from a bank getting it from the City with no collateral . She said parking will impact the community. C. Richmond Marshall , 15014 Wengate, said the two Agenda items related to the golf course will cost $2 1/2 million, but there is no formal means of discussing it with staff or Council . He said there is no way of talking about moving the library or the sale of property, and a golf course or shoreline commission is needed to get input. Mayor Corbett noted that the possible sale of the land was discussed at a Work Session, and staff was directed to develop a method for a full public process. The Council noted that the Recreation and Parks Commission could form a golf course subcommittee if it so desired. Mike Oliver, City Manager, explained that a significant number of meetings have been held with representatives of the golf community, the golf pro, maintenance staff, and the men's and women's golf clubs. He suggested providing the Council with background information. He said there are time constraints related to the methane extraction system. The City Council noted an upcoming subcommittee meeting which will include discussion of these matters. They suggested Mr. Marshall , as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission, suggest it form a Commission subcommittee related to the golf course. D. Dana Johnson, 343 Farrelly Drive, said the garbage along I-880 between the San Leandro borders is very bad. Council noted it is very difficult to get Cal -Trans to do anything. Mr. Johnson spoke in support of the loan for Cafe Paradiso. He said the funds are HUD money and if not used by the City will be used by another municipality. He spoke in support of the loan and said it will be an asset to the City.