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6. GENERAL ' A. Acquisition of Davies Properties (APN #053-093-070-, 080, 130 and 140); (401) Housing Coordinator Jones-Thomas explained that the Council has land banked funds for a number of years to acquire another site for affordable housing. Ms. Jones-Thomas introduced Mr. Herman Fitzgerald, Special Eminent Domain Counsel, the City's negotiator for the acquisition of the site. Mr. Fitzgerald explained the proposal for acquisition of property consisting of four separate parcels, totaling approximately 40,000 square feet. Public Comment: Richard Gardella, representing Davies Appliance, and requested an explanation of the recommendation. He stated that the first stage of remodeling to the property has begun and sought coordination with the project and requested any plans available. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Church responded that the parcels being discussed are the two on the frontage of E1 Camino Real; the vacant piece on the comer of Vera and E1 Camino Real, the small piece that has a car repair business next to it and two residential properties that were part of the same offer from the Davies Trust. He further stated that the Redevelopment Agency had considered the acquisition and authorized a written offer be placed on those parcels, but took no action on Davies Appliance and had not expressed any interest in moving forward on an acquisition. M/S Hartnett/Ira to approve authorization to purchase and appropriate funds for acquisition. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Agency Member Jordan voting no. 7. CLOSED SESSION-None 8. ADJOURNMENT- 8:15 p.m. M/S Ira/Howard to adjourn to the regular Council meeting. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Patricia S. Howe, CMC Redevelopment Agency Secretary REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 MINUTES . PAGE 2 M1NUTES BOOK NO. 2 Page No. 61