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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Redevelopment Agency, and the Geologic Hazard Abatement District Joint Meeting January 16, 2001 Page 5 D. Mike Rawlis, 964 Hutchings Drive, addressed the City Council regarding transportation needs for the disabled in the community and commented on the need for further attention to sidewalk repairs. E. Gary Hansen, Ben A. Begier Company, 15353 Edgemoor, addressed the City Council in opposition to the auto mall development on Marina Blvd., indicating that this issue should not be in front of the Agency at all. F. Bob Battinich, addressed the City Council stating that he does not agree with eminent domain being used for redevelopment. G. Lawrence Kumabe, 467 Marina Boulevard, addressed the City Council and thanked the Redevelopment Agency for acting to postpone action on the Batarse Disposition and Development Agreement before the Agency this evening. He further indicated that he felt he was not given enough notice about the hearing. H. Dan Gatto, F.B. Dailey Motor Company, 800 Davis Street, addressed the City Council regarding his agency's want and need to be on Marina Blvd., too. He further indicated his desire to sell new cars at 936 Marina Blvd. 1. Wayne Martinelli, 635 Marina Boulevard, addressed the City Council in opposition to the eminent domain proceedings on Marina Blvd. He indicated he would like the opportunity to develop the front portion of this property, as well as the back portion of the lot. J. John Day, 1642 Daniels Drive, addressed the City Council in opposition to eminent domain proceedings, indicating that there is no "fair market value" process once eminent domain has been started. He feels that to take property from individuals and sell it to Mr. Batarse is wrong. K. Tom Spinardi, addressed the City Council regarding the upconung Redevelopment Advisory Committee election. He indicated his desire to be elected to the RAC and stated he would like to see that group give input on the auto mall redevelopment project before the Agency takes action on the Batarse DDA. L. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council about the Redevelopment Agency action that was postponed. He requested a copy of every JP A that the City has, and stated that there are six points to every public hearing process. He added that the newspaper is not reporting what they should. He stated his support of stand-alone elections, term limits and taxpayer's vouchers. M. Vera Ayers, addressed the City Council stating her opposition to eminent domain proceedings.