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The Scribner Family Partnership which owns the eight-tenant Scribner Center, has requested two Rehab loans from the Agency, one for improvements to the Englander Restaurant and associated Comedy Club/banquet room and the other for improvements to the multi-tenant parking lot. Sketches of the proposed updates are attached. En l~ ander Mr. Scribner is proposing to expand and improve the outdoor dining area at the Englander Restaurant, enhance the entrances to the Englander and Comedy Club/banquet room and paint the building. The project has an estimated cost of $165,000 and Mr. Scribner is requesting a $35,000 forgivable loan from the Agency. Parkin Lot Mr. Scribner is also requesting a $50,000 loan in order to complete a $140,000 project to reconfigure and improve the Englander parking lot. The proposed project would include the construction of a new 20 foot wide sidewalk with decorative landscaping which would run from the Parrott Street parking lot entrance to the Englander, as well as new lighting and signage. These improvements would enhance the circulation of the Farmers' Market and provide outdoor dining opportunities to future restaurant tenants. With approximately 1,500 to 2,000 people visiting the Farmers' Market each week, Parrott Street and the Englander parking lot have become vital community meeting places and an integral part of the pedestrian oriented downtown. Though under private ownership, the parking lot is used free of charge each week by prepared food and other vendors and as a gathering place for eating, enjoying live music, cooking demonstrations, and children's activities. The proposed projects build on the success of the Downtown Farmers' Market. The enhancements to the Englander Restaurant will expand the outdoor dining patio and improve the appearance of the entry and facade. Staff recommends Agency adoption of the attached resolution authorizing the Agency to enter into an (OPA) with the Scribner Family Partnership authorizing a forgivable loan of $85,000. Current Redevelopment Agency Policy - N/A Previous City of Leandro and Redevelopment A~ency Action(s) - The Redevelopment Agency participated in a land transfer with Scribner family in 1996 in order to carry out a revitalization plan for Pelton Center. In 1996, Jot Mangat, the owner of the Englander participated in the City of San Leandro's small business loan program and received $40,000 funded by Community Development Block Grants. The principal and interest of this loan was paid off on time in November 2001. City Council Committee Review and Action At the meeting of December 11, 2008 the Business and Housing Development Committee reviewed the design and cost estimates for the improvements. It was the consensus of the Committee that the Redevelopment Agency approve a loan agreement with the Scribner Family Partnership in the amount of $85,000.