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Minutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 4 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting -December 6,1999 This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, Debbie Potter, Redevelopment Administrator, gave the staff report. Bruce Szczepanski, Worldwide Real Estate; Mark Kane, General Motors; Darrold Davis, Architect for General Motors; and Tim Deming, Architect for the Batarse Family Trust, gave brief presentations regarding their development. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Don Crossato, Machinists' Union, 10260 MacArthur Boulevard, addressed the Redevelopment Agency in support of the proposal. James A. Begier, 1915 East 14`~ Street, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, stating he asked to be relocated to the Marina Square a year ago. He stated his opposition to this proposal and submitted a letter for the record. Paul Vargas, 872 Portola Drive, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, agreeing with comments made by Mr. Begier. He indicated he would like to hear the Agency's reasoning for giving $3M to the dealership. Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the Redevelopment Agency, agreeing with comments made by James Begier and Paul Vargas. He asked where the funding is coming from for this project. He indicated one of the City Attorney's partners was hired to do the eminent-domain process on the property, and he feels that creates aconflict-of-interest issue. Ann Hague, 1102 San Rafael Street, addressed the Redevelopment Agency and indicated she was supportive of the Auto Mall in the beginning but does not understand the financial aspects of it all. She questioned why the City would agree to split the sales-tax revenue with them as an incentive. There being no further comments from the public, the Public Hearing was closed. M/S/C Loeffler and Galvan. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Glaze The City Manager and staff responded to the comments and explained the financial aspects of this proposal in greater detail. It was indicated the City is prepared to work with Mr. Begier if he can find a site to acquire. It was also noted staff' has been working with Mr. Begier regarding the expansion of his current facility on East 14'~ Street and will be meeting with him tomorrow.