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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - November 6, 1995 Page - 16 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) Council Member Myers said this came about as a joint effort between the City, the vendor, and the Downtown Business Association, and is an economic development issue. He said the City is trying to get people to come to the downtown area. He said there are always traffic problems, and they will have to be dealt with. Vice Mayor Kerr said this is an excellent concept, and more needs to be done for kids. He said staff should look at the impact on neighboring businesses and try to work something out related to parking, security, etc. In response to questions, Ms. McCue described the proposed funding for the rink and said it includes fencing, lighting, and electric costs. Council Member Galvan said this is a great idea and will bring families into the downtown area. He said more things need to be done to create a good atmosphere downtown that will benefit the merchants and kids. He said he had concerns about parking and suggested perhaps the Crocker Bank site could be used. He supported the rink. Resolution No. 95-216, Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Between the City of San Leandro and Ice Unlimited, Inc. , to Operate a Temporary Holiday Ice Skating Facility in the Downtown Area (provides for temporary ice skating facility to promote downtown businesses and provide recreational activity for the community) . (2207) Introduced by Council Member Galvan, who moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member Kerr, with Council Member Perry voting no (1) , and carried by a majority vote (6) . The City Manager said staff will contact local businesses that have expressed concern and work on alternative parking, will meet with the Police Department and discuss issues related to the liquor store and Tommy T's, and will meet with the DBA and see what kind of participation they plan. - Minute Order No. 95-78, Motion Approving Two-Year Community Assistance Funding for Social Service Agencies for Fiscal Year 1996- 97 and 1997-98 (provides for two-year funding to Social Service Agencies based upon availability of funds and submittal of annual summary report prior to the release of second-year funds) . On motion by Council Member Loeffler, who moved its approval , seconded by Council Member Kerr, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the City Council approved the two-year community assistance funding for Social Service Agencies for Fiscal Year 1996-97 and 1997-98.