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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - March 3, 1997 Page - 7 - Carey Walker, 471 Santa Monica, said there are vacancies at Greenhouse Marketplace and Bayfair Mall and suggested that the development locate there. Bob Tucknott, 14198 Wicks Boulevard, spoke in favor of the project and said the downtown needs development. He said anything going into the building will bring cars. He said it is good for the economy, the City, and the downtown area. Ed Suchman, 14336 Wiley Street, cited the history of the Plaza I area and urged the Council to approve the project. Al Rosenga, 534 Parrott Street, commented on the flow plan of the development and disagrees with the curb cut for the project. He said other buildings in the area could be used and asked why this building has not been rented. He said the area will result in congestion. Audrey McFarland, 141 - 41st Avenue, said she is not against Starbuck's but disagrees with the location; she said she is against local businesses being displaced; she suggested Bayfair as an alternative. Paul Cayere, 773 Juana Avenue, supports the project; he said would like to see people walking in the downtown during the evenings, such as Castro Valley. He said existing businesses will continue to be supported. He said this will jumpstart the next phase of business development in the downtown. Charlie Coffin, 545 Blossom Way, supports the project; he said the parking needs to be addressed; he said businesses like these will bring more people to the area. Rob Scribner, 890 East Country View Circle, Modesto, said the energy by the City and staff is positive; he said his family has recently made a considerable investment in the downtown; he supports the project. Dale Reed, 1560 Daily Court, urges the Council to support the project, as they would any business desiring to locate in San Leandro. He said the playing field should remain fair; he noted the parking issue needs to be addressed. John Faria, 2410 Lakeview Drive, said this property represents why redevelopment exists; he urges the Council to take action and support the project; he said the property is important to the downtown and 10 years is long enough. Dan Gray, 2565 Merced Street, spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee. He said they endorse the project with the following considerations: assistance to existing businesses, parking issues addressed, and no extraordinary subsidies be provided.