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Minutes-City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting-December 4, 1995 Page - 14 - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (continued) There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Galvan, seconded by Council Member Perry, and carried by a majority vote (7) , the Public Hearing was closed. Staff responded to a number of questions and comments by the City Council . Debbie Potter explained that the Islander Motel can be added to the Islander Node. She said Mr. Federighi 's property can be added to the eminent domain process as well . She said all or some of the properties could be approved this evening. The City Attorney said the legal notice was sent on all the parcels in the Joint Redevelopment Area, but staff recommended reducing the area. The City Council/Agency can add or subtract properties, do one node at a time, or only some parcels. However, if they add parcels later, they must conduct another full public hearing notification process. If they continue items to a date certain, they can do sb without another notification. He said they should approve the report; it's a formality. They need to adopt an ordinance to add eminent domain which says what nodes they are adding. They can adopt an ordinance approving some property and continue consideration of others until another night, but if it is not to a date certain, it must be renoticed. If continued for 30 to 90 days, it does not have to be renoticed. If they do more than 30-90 days, he suggests renoticing. He said they could approve only the Marina Node this evening and consider the others later. Vice Mayor Kerr said he understood there are no specific proposals for any of the nodes at this time. Ms. Potter said the Agency does not have any specific plans on acting on eminent domain. The City Attorney noted the Agency has designated all properties in the Joint Redevelopment Area as necessary for revitalization. They do have a plan but not a specific development plan for individual parcels. Council Member Galvan said there are some nodes where public investment has resulted in private investment, such as Marina Boulevard. Some of the other nodes may need more discussion, such as the Islander Motel . In the last two years he has received several calls about vacant or run down buildings, such as Fabric Lane, which has been vacant for 18 years. He respects people in the community trying to make a living, but wants to see buildings rehabilitated and fixed up to the benefit of all . He said he is currently in favor of the Gateway or Marina nodes, with further discussion on others. Council Member Perry said she favored approval of the Hesperian or Marina Nodes tonight, with additional consideration given to Mr. Chew's plans for his property in the Bal Eden Node and Mr. Federighi 's request to be included. She agreed the old Simas area should be in the Storm Node, but wants to see what kind of plans the shopping center has. She said the hotel should be looked at for inclusion in the Islander Node, and more information is needed about the Peralta Node.