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Minutes San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Meeting - June 19, 2000 Page 3 public interest and necessity require the acquisition of certain land, as well as the filing of eminent domain proceedings, Phase ill of the Marina Square Auto Center. The following property owners were granted time to address the Agency: James Begier, 1915 East 14th Street, Representing Ben A. Begier Company, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, indicating he has acquired 846 Marina Boulevard. He commented that he, too, has requested City assistance for development of his dealership but has not received an adequate response. He asked that the Agency take judicial notice of the letters he has sent, dated October 27, 1999 and April 3, 2000, requesting Redevelopment Agency assistance. He further stated he will not be intimidated and accused the City of not negotiating in good faith. Rob Nicholas, 58 Maiden Lane, San Francisco, Representing Mrs. Christopher, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, indicating Mrs. Christopher did not have the necessary facts in order for her to participate with regard to this issue. He went over the history of Mrs. Christopher's property and indicated there was a problem with a good-faith appraisal of her property. He indicated he feels the comparisons used are not appropriate. Frosa Christopher, 2459 Marine View Drive, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, indicating she loves her house and is sorry she ever left it. She feels the City is forcing her to get rid of her property and asked the City to give her a list of what could be built there. She indicated that over the years she has been frustrated with the City's lack of direction as to what would be allowed on that property. Spyro Savaides, 2025 Alvarado Street, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, indicating he is Mrs. Christopher's son-in-law. He indicated Mrs. Christopher has not been fairly responded to by the City regarding her efforts to build something on her property. He indicated she was given a list of uses for the property; but each time she came to the City with a proposal, they were told "no." He further stated, as small property owners, he feels they don't get support from the City. He does not feel the price offered per square foot is fair. Mr. Nicholas, readdressed the Agency and urged the Agency not to make a decision on this issue tonight. He indicated Mr. Batarse has not tried to purchase their property fairly, indicating a fair price has not been offered. He urged the Agency not to act as it is not necessary to do so immediately. The City Attorney explained the findings that need to be made by the Agency in order to move forward tonight.