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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 4 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting -- June 14,1999 Charlie Leflingwell, Representing the East Bay Baptist Association of Churches, addressed the City Council, stating they are not against this project. They do feel this project will limit their options for their strip of land, and they do not want a 25-foot wall up against their property. He stated his disappointment that when they were approached about the plans for this project, the plans showed their was an encroachment on their property by eight feet. They would like to keep their property and suggested there might be better places for the Davis Street Community Center to relocate. He concluded by stating they have concerns with traffic circulation, also. Darlene Evans, 361 Bristol, addressed the City Council, suggesting the Fire Department building that is proposed to be taken down could be used for the food storage element of the Davis Street Community Center. She commented that she feels people who live somewhere 24 hours a day should have precedence over how other businesses affect their property. She concluded by stating her support for San Leandro Works. Sandra Guy, 1235 Orchard Avenue #1, addressed the City Council in support of the Davis Street Community Center, as she has utilized their services herself. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Loeffler and Nardine. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Mayor Young City Council discussion ensued regarding the structure being on the zero lot line and how that might impact the Church. It was indicated the plans currently do not have windows on the wall facing the Church. Staff indicated the drawings before the City Council are only conceptual and changes can be made. It was also noted the Davis Street Community Center is a recipient of a State Grant of $80,000, which will expire at the end of this month unless they are in escrow on this property. In response to questions, staff noted the money to complete the purchase price of this piece of land is coming from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies; and the funding for construction is coming from Federal Programs and funding-raising efforts. It was also clarified they will not be leasing any square footage of the building. Staff also clarified for the City Council that previous community meetings had been held regarding this proposal, and no objections had been raised regarding any issues until this evening. City Council discussion ensued regarding the necessity to have the sale of the eight-foot strip of land negotiated to everyone's satisfaction. Discussion continued regarding approving the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) before the Agency this evening, requiring that the final design be taken to the Planning