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5. Cable TV Broadcasts of City Meetings and Community Events - Do nothing until after the retrofit is complete. 6. Community Survey/Visa Plan - The committee decided to put the funds in reserve for the fiscal year 1996-97. 7. Marina Long -Term Obligation Garry Loeffler - Asked where the money came from to support the ice rink. John Jermanis - Responded that the money came from Economic Development and Reserve Funds. Mayor Corbett - Suggested the "Shop San Leandro" name be changed; it should include all businesses. Mayor Corbett also suggested the City focus its efforts on small businesses and home businesses in the community. Mayor Corbett - Said we should offer incentives to encourage home businesses to come forward. Garry Loeffler - Asked if we had investigated upgrading monitoring equipment for the cable system. Wandzia stated that we are looking at a new system. Mayor Corbett - Said she is convinced more than ever the City should do a community survey. Garry Loeffler - Said he believes the changing demographics in the City necessitates that a survey be done. Mike Oliver - Said there was a statistically valid survey of the City completed in 1984. Julian Polvorosa - Said his homeowner group is asking why we need another survey. Julian Polvorosa - Questioned the statement, "Negative Financial Trends." Council Member Polvorosa said we definitely have to look at the long-term issues at the Marina. There needs to be a plan that indicates the new Residence Inn and Conference Center can support the dredging and other operations at the Marina. Mayor Corbett - Stated the Conference Center discussions are going well, and we should wait to see if the City is going to receive the dredging money before we do anything. John Jermanis - Said the Residence Inn will generate the most revenue, $600,000. John stated the Conference Center project will not create enough funds to support the debt at the Marina. Mike Oliver - Said, if the Conference Center is built, the developers might ask the City to make improvements on Marina Boulevard. 5