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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~- 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. THIS ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 13, 1992 COUNCILMAN MURRAY ANNOUNCED HE WOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSION NOR DECISION OF THIS ITEM DUE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. COUNCILMAN MURRAY LEFT THE DAIS AT THIS TIME. ORTLOFF PROPERTY - Initiation of proceedings to condemn a portion of Ortloff property at the Southeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Marshall Street in order to build a downtown parking structure (203-07, 702-12) Mayor La Berge reminded everyone that this public hearing was continued unopened from April 13, 1992, and opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. REPORTS: Planning Director, November 12, 1991 Planning Director, February 10, 1992 Letter from Curtis M. Luck to Ms. Sheila A. Ortloff, March 23, 1992 Community Development Director, April 1, 1992 Community Development Director, April 14, 1992 City Attorney Schricker advised that the proceedings before the Council at this time were for purposes of instituting proceedings of eminent domain for condemnation of a portion of 702 Marshall Street in connection with the construction of the downtown parking garage. Notice of this hearing was given to the owners of the property by letter dated March 23, 1992 and .' .' notice was also given by letter dated March 14, 1992 from the City . " Attorney's office to the owners and other parties advising them of the continuation of the public hearing from April 13, 1992 to April 20, 1992 due to the requirement of a two-thirds vote for adoption of a resolution of necessity. City Engineer Luck is to address the necessary points in adopting a resolution of necessity. The issues before the Council are 1 i mited to: 1) determination that the public interest and necessity require the project; 2) the proposed project is planned and located in a manner that is most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury; and 3) the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the proposed project. The issue of valuation is not before the Council at this time. City Engineer Luck presented the staff report describing the Redwood City Downtown Parking Structure Study by Wilbur Smith Associates, the review by the City Centre Revitalization Committee, and the ultimate decision by the City Council on November 4, 1991 to build the garage on the Marshall Street site. Mr. Luck described the resulting safety and esthetic consequences and increased structural costs if the garage were to be built without utilizing the 4,145 sq. ft. encroachment on the property at 702 Marshall Street. Mr. Luck described the temporary and long term parking mitigation measures for the 12 and 1/2 parking spaces located on the subject property. In response to questions from the City Attorney Mr. Luck advised Regular Meeting Minutes Apri 1 20, 1992 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 3 Page No. 45 "."""""'--""""""--'..-..-..-"'" . ..... .... ".. ... .-............--