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2 0 3.3 e) Carrying out the redevelopment project will further attain the purposes of the law by eliminating the incompatible land uses and lead to a general enhancement of the economic level of the community "The redevelopment program, as proposed, will enhance the economy of the City and restore the character of the area to be compatible with other commercial development in the downtown district The success of this program will provide a basis for better development of other projects in a similar manner within the City by creating financial independence and transforming the site into a high value commercial development " Al Davies, 1101 El Camino Real , automobile dealer and property owner in the Project Area, suggested that there are false statements contained in the staff report of October 21 regarding assessed valuation and advised the value of his successful automobile dealership has increased Mr Fales explained that the figures are for the entire Project Area and not just for the few successful businesses in it. City Attorney Schricker advised that the law contemplates that individual parcels within a project area may vary from the overall determination insofar as to what comprises the area, but that it is also anticipated that the project area will be a cohesive unit and that properties with higher assessed values than the norm may be in- cluded in the area Mr. Davies then stated his objections to the City being involved in a re- development program, hinted that certain interests may be attempting to obtain the property presently occupied by successful businesses in the area, and expressed concern regarding use of the power of eminent domain and his intention to fight it. Mr Fales stated for the record that Mr. Davies' remarks are subjective, that the power of eminent domain cannot be used arbitrarily, and there is no intention whatever of attempting to do so Mr Schricker stated for the record that there is no authorization to exercise the power of eminent domain at this time and that there is no Redevelopment Plan at this time. Mr Schricker requested that Mr Davies indicate his understanding of that statement noting that the legal signifi- cance must be fully understood Mr. Davies then acknowledged he understood the statement of the City Attorney Joe Balestra, 1037 El Camino Real , automobile dealer, stated that he under- stands the matter on which the Agency is voting tonight Mr Balestra ob- served that it is imperative that he and Mr Davies stay in business in their present locations and advised that he has offered to improve his property if certain help is given to him. Mr Balestra suggested certain developers are interested in his property, and it is his intention to fight to remain there Mr Fales stated for the record that he has personally communicated to Mr Davies and Mr. Balestra, making full disclosure to both, with regard to two developers who have expressed an interest in the Project Area, noting that both developers wish to carry out the aims of the General Plan and the Downtown Plan and neither developer has any involvement with any member of the Agency nor with the City staff. Further for the record, Mr Fales stated that _in view of_his personal communication with them on the subject there is no cause for the kind of innuendo being heard from Mr. Davies and Mr Balestra Mrs Henderson stated for the record that she is not aware of the names of any prospective developers of the Project Area -3- 11/17/75 Mtg #1