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Minutes Page - 5 - Joint San Leandro City Council/ San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting - February 27, 1995 Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Public Hearing (continued) Mayor Corbett discussed the importance of these actions to the City's Economic Development Program. She said the entire City Council has been working hard to see that this matter moves forward quickly. She commended staff, particularly the City Manager and City Attorney, for their efforts. Staff responded to Council questions regarding hazardous materials cleanup; they said all offers made by the City are predicated on delivery of a clean site and said cleanup costs are anticipated to be relatively low. Staff explained the financing method for the project and costs involved, including the Fair Market appraisal of $3.495 million for purchase of the land, and costs for demolition, legal fees, site design, traffic improvements, business relocation, utility undergrounding, etc. Staff described the loan process between the City and the Redevelopment Agency. In response to Council questions, staff discussed the use of Rule 20A funds to pay for utility undergrounding. Staff discussed the relocation process for businesses and tenants. Ms . Potter said Pacific Relocation Consultants are experts in relocation and will conduct one-on-one interviews with tenants to determine their needs. She said, although the project is being fast-tracked, the law requires 90 days after the Order of Immediate Possession for tenant relocation. • The Hearing was then opened to the public. Mr. Boehm, Transbox Systems, said he started his business in San Leandro 17 years ago, moved to Oakland, then returned to San Leandro a year ago after making $2.5 million in improvements to his facility on Davis Street. He said his system is automated and can't be shut down for more than six hours. The City Manager explained that there is no plan at this time to acquire or affect Mr. Boehm's property. He said improvements will be made along the frontage of Lasley's so that Beecher Street will be more accessible. He also said there will be no affect on the parking under the overpass. Staff described the five parcels to be obtained and said trucking in Phase 3 would be compatible with Mr. Boehm's business. Glenn Forbes, on behalf of the Schragge interests, expressed concern regarding staff comments that truck terminals are now prohibited. He spoke regarding a 1992 Owner Participation Agreement with Schragge. He said, although truck terminals are not specifically listed as approved, they are not prohibited. He said the Schragge's spent $50,000 on improvements, and their position is that the Owner Participation Agreement remains effective. He referred to materials he submitted at the time of the Interim Ordinance and requested that they be deemed submitted in this matter. He asked what properties will be affected by Amendment No. 10. Mr. Emslie said trucking would be prohibited adjacent to Area D.