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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council and Page - 5 - Redevelopment Agency Meeting - March 17, 1997 Council Member Loeffler asked about the branch libraries and an overall Master Plan. Mr. Bohne said the schematic design has been completed, and he commented on the peer-review process. He said public comments will be incorporated throughout the process and the branch libraries will be addressed. He said Sampson Associates also has experience with relocation. Vice Mayor Polvorosa asked about the timeline. John Jermanis noted an 18-month process. He also noted that the branch libraries will be supporting the community while the Main Library is down. Council Member Lothrop asked about the move date. Council Member Loeffler clarified that funding approval occurred at the time of the City Hall retrofit approval. John Jermanis noted the branch libraries' capacity to provide services and the condition of each building. Council Member Loeffler confirmed that financing for the branches will come back to the Council at a later date. Mayor Corbett noted that the Council had directed staff to treat the branch libraries equally. The following Resolution was then introduced: Resolution No.97-27, Resolution Approving Contractual Services Agreement with Richard Sampson Associates, Inc., Relating to Recommended Selection of Construction Manager for Library Retrofit/Renovation/Expansion Project. (2323) M/S/C Galvan and Polvorosa. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Excused: Glaze B. Resolution of Necessity Determining That the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of Easements in Certain Land and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings, Storm Drain, Merced Street to Williams Street Project, Assessors' Parcel Nos. 79A-338-1-31, 32 and 33 (Portions) and 79A-338-1-29 and 30 (Portions) (authorizes the City Attorney to petition the court to begin eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of easements on two properties: 2000 Merced Street [McManus, Owner] and 1777 Abrams Court [Hilf, Owner]). Continued from the February 18, 1997, City Council Meeting. Engineering Director Bill Algire said the matter relates to acquisition of easements owned by two property owners. He reviewed the questions raised at the February 18, City Council Meeting. He reviewed the history of the site and the flooding issues. He showed a site plan and identified the areas. He said it was determined there is a public responsibility due to the drainage issue. He said staff has worked with Golden Gate Seafood regarding shared responsibility.