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Minutes - Joint San Leandro City Council/ Page - 11 - San Leandro Redevelopment Agency/ Alameda County Board of Supervisors Meeting - June 28, 1993 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING (continued) that it is hoped will be equitable. She said it is their objective to reach an agreement that will be useful for all . She said AC Transit is trying to implement the comprehensive service plan, but hasn't been able to because of lack of funds. She said it will improve the level of services. She said they have recently concluded their alternative mode study and, with luck and financial assistance, within the next decade may be able to go to either light rail or trolley within these important corridors. She said they need to continue the partnership to provide these services. She said in a letter dated June 14, from the Acting General Manager for Planning, they asked to be included so they will be able to provide these services. She asked that staffs be directed to continue to negotiate with the District. C. Mike Lanahan, Assistant Superintendent for San Lorenzo Unified School District, said the District supports the concept of the redevelopment project that is proposed, and the Redevelopment Agency and the District have reached a conceptual , tentative agreement that will mitigate the detriment caused by this project. Mayor Faria requested testimony in favor of the redevelopment plan or Final EIR. D. Lou Andrade, 791 Cherry Way in Cherryland, said he has been on a task force for the specific plan for business improvement for two years. He said he is a long time resident and a City Planner for the City of San Francisco. He said his family owns property on East 14th Street that is subject to eminent domain. He said he is in favor of redevelopment, and it is something that is needed. He said he has seen almost no investment in new business in the last 30 years. He said eminent domain is needed in limited areas. He said facade improvements, trees, undergrounding will not alone do the trick, and some showcase projects are needed. He said, if a tone is not set, all you will have is a pretty street with vacancies. E. Barrie Lee, 13575 Lake Chabot Road, a businessman in the area, said he believes in a strong economic base in San Leandro and feels that the redevelopment plan is a definite positive force for San Leandro and the unincorporated areas. He said it is a good project, and he hopes that all considerations are taken from all sides, even eminent domain. It is an issue that can frighten people, but as proceedings go on people will understand. He said the time has come for redevelopment in this district and urged the Council/Agency to proceed in that direction.