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. " . ,. Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council, San Leandro Economic Development Agency, San Leandro Public Financing Authority, and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting - September 18, 2000 Page 4 The City Manager reported that he had faxed to the Agency last Friday a Press Release indicating he would be recommending to the Agency this evening that this matter be continued, In his judgment, there has been a lot of misinformation sent out and provided to the community that needs to be clarified, At the same time it would afford the Agency an opportunity to gather some additional information. He indicated the purpose of tonight's meeting was to add certain properties to eminent domain authority. Properties were not intended to be acquired by the Redevelopment Agency but only subject to the Redevelopment Agency, Some properties are located within the City and some are located in the unincorporated area, He added that the City Council serves as the Redevelopment Agency for a Joint Project Area which includes not only the City of San Leandro but Alameda County as well. He noted that Alameda County does not administer the program directly; the City does so on their behalf. He continued by stating that in August of 2000 the County Board of Supervisors adopted a list of properties and asked the City of San Leandro Redevelopment Agency to include those properties in their authority for eminent domain. After the notices were sent out, several of the property owners raised concerns about this issue. It was staff's recommendation to delay action on the County properties until the County had an opportunity to provide additional information to those property owners in the unincorporated area; and, therefore, staff will be recommending discussion be postponed on the properties in the unincorporated area until December 4, 2000. The City Manager continued by stating there are four properties within the City Limits that were considered to be added to eminent domain. Staff had discussions with the owners of these properties about the issue. Staff learned the owners of the Yokada Nursery property are currently in contract negotiations to sell the property to a housing developer. Housing is currently not a permitted use on that site. Also, under the General Plan Advisory Committee recommendations regarding the future land use for the property, housing is not a recommendation. In a meeting with the representative for the property owner staff determined a good first step would be to have the Agency meet with staff in a Work Session to talk about the GP AC recommendations and to discuss the potential land uses for the site. A Work Session has been scheduled for October 9, 2000, to discuss GP AC recommendations, and a discussion of the land use will also be included. Staff will also invite the property owners to attend that meeting and participate with their comments at that time. Staff is therefore recommending the Public Hearing on this matter be continued to November 13, 2000. There would be a Special Meeting held at that time to discuss whether or not these properties should be added and included for purposes of eminent domain at that time. This will also serve as an opportunity to have a fuller discussion of the City's Redevelopment Plan for the Marina Boulevard area, as well as areas along East 14th Street. In summary, staff's recommendation is to