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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - April 4, 1994 Page - 2 - PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Mayor Faria said a letter could be sent to the Governor and the Legislature saying the City Council opposes the initiative. B. Al Rosenga, spoke regarding the Resolution eliminating DFSI for restaurants. He said the City is losing business because DFSI has to be paid up front and suggested that it be made possible for payments to be made over a period of time. He suggested that business owners and property owners share the expense of DFSI . He said he opposed eliminating DFSI for restaurants because it would be unfair to other people who also have up-front costs, and each case should be analyzed on its own. June Catalano, Development Services Department Director, said the DFSI fee appears to inordinately hurt restaurants, and this has an impact on the City' s economic development. She said she recently talked with a bio-tech firm which mentioned they were hopeful there would be more restaurants in San Leandro as the use of restaurants is an integral part of their business. C. Glenn Hilton, noted the month of April will be full of creek activity. He said there will be a festival at Root Park on April 9 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. He noted the student competitions already under way. He said there will be a creek walk at Root Park on April 16 and a creek clean up on April 30. He noted that T-shirts, books, etc. , will be on sale. D. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, said the City should be aware of making exceptions for particular types of businesses because other people can claim the same exceptions. He asked numerous questions regarding the Resolution awarding contract to Brava construction for the Seismic Retrofit. In response to Mr. Filipovich' s questions, the City Manager described the current and future projects, discussed Pacific Union Company's role in the project, and responded to questions regarding the bonds and the rate of payment. Mr. Filipovich said, with regard to the March 21st Minutes, he had said a copy of the Minutes and the tape should be sent to the Attorney General .