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Jeff Hansen of Shea Homes expressed excitement and appreciation to staff and the agency. <br /> <br /> 8:35p. m. - Mayor Howard opened the public hearing. <br /> <br /> Ted Hannig speaking on behalf of his clients requested a modification of the DDA, for <br /> compliance with the owner participation roles and duty of reasonable and good faith in dealing <br /> with the property owners. <br /> <br /> He suggested the DDA return to staff for amendment urging owner participation. <br /> <br /> Robert Lico, El Camino Developers, indicated disappointment with the process and sought <br /> amendment of the DDA to include long term property owner representation. <br /> <br /> Jim Bigelow supported the housing and encouraged looking ahead and approval of the DDA. <br /> <br /> Don Warren, Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, urged approval and <br /> unanimous vote on the DDA citing its transit orientation. <br /> <br /> Dr. Richard Haars, Sequoia Veterinarian Hospital, showed area map indicating lack of <br /> appropriate areas for relocation of his hospital. <br /> <br /> Maria Diaz supported the project because of commuter accessibility and regaining of the old <br /> feeling I <br /> <br /> Marcus DiFranco representing a business operator in the area sought assurances for businesses <br /> such as a certificate of preference. <br /> <br /> Carl Guardino supported development not only because of the additional housing, but the <br /> transit accessibility and assistance toward jobs/housing balance. <br /> <br /> Andrew Butler, Greenbelt Alliance, actively supported the project as attractive and located <br /> appropriately, but expressed concern for the current tenants. <br /> <br /> M/S Ruskin/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br /> Council discussion included request for Agency Attorney explanation of "owner participation", <br /> explanation of the business owner relocation procedure; and the amount of subsidy and the time <br /> frame involved. Interest in increase of subsidy to businesses was expressed and urging of <br /> moving forward citing State protection of businesses as assurance. <br /> <br /> Agency Attorney Kessler explained the owner participation issue and Karen Edelman explained <br /> the relocation process for business and residence owners. <br /> <br />REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT MINUTES BOOK NO. 2 SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 <br />AGENCY MEETING Page No. 30 <br />MINUTES PAGE 3 <br /> <br /> <br />