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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - July 19, 1993 Page - 11 - ' PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) costs had undergone a minor reduction associated with some EBMUD facilities; but, he said, other than that, there were no changes from the previous Engineer's Report. He said $298,000 of benefit to Chang from improvements constructed by Lincoln Property have been identified. He noted that Mr. Chang approached staff this evening and expressed concern and wished to comment during the Hearing. Steve Meyers, City Attorney, pointed out that, at the last City Council Meeting, the Council had asked for two changes to the Agreement; and he noted those changes have been made. The Hearing was then opened to the public. William Chang, President and CEO of Westlake Development Company, said he was informed by Mr. Oldrich that they had asked for a continuation to assess the engineering benefits. He said, on most of the items the split was 52% Lincoln Property/48% Chang. He said that is correct from an engineering viewpoint, but from an economic basis he believes it is grossly unfair. He said Martinez Street used to have access from Davis Street. He said the City agreed to improve Alvarado Street because Lincoln Property did not have access. Mr. Chang said he was told by the City that Martinez had to be closed off to accommodate a major intersection from Alvarado. He said his frontage on Martinez is double . that on Alvarado, but Martinez was closed off to accommodate Lincoln. He said he does have 48% of the frontage, but it is not fair economically. He said it would be okay if Martinez Street had not been closed, but his property was impacted by the closing of Martinez to accommodate Alvarado. He requested that the City Council consider the background of the property and said his property had lost value as a result of the closing of Martinez Street. Mayor Faria said Martinez Street is going to be abandoned as part of the Redevelopment Project. He said the Alvarado connection happened about four years ago, and this is the first time the City Council has heard from Mr. Chang. Mr. Chang said he met with Bill Rugg six years ago and was told that, if he objected publicly, he would be severely dealt with. Mayor Faria said he understands part of Martinez Street will become part of Mr. Chang's development when it is abandoned. He said it is important to keep lines of communication open. Mayor Faria asked how the Redevelopment Plan would affect Martinez Street and how it would affect Mr. Chang's property. June Catalano, Development Services Director, said nothing definitive has been determined yet, but this could be worked on with Engineering. In response to questions from the Council she said that Mr. Chang's concern was new to her; she had not been informed of this. She said that Mr. Chang has not discussed the Plan with her.