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1) Delete reference to residential zoning - with low income housing displacement to be determined by courts. 2) Replace residential zoning limitations and base on other boundaries such as, remove blocks that were split and use streets rather than across a block. 3) Establish a maximum number of low income housing units units that could be displaced during the life of the plan, i.e. 25-50 units - No guarantees or protection for property owners in the area. Councilwoman Buchan described efforts of people in the proposed redevelopment project area trying to upgrade property and suggested the structural rehabilitation program could be effective in improving the area. CONSENSUS: Chairman Greenalch determined it to be the consensus of the Council to suggest no changes in the proposed Amendment No. 10. MEMO 9/27/89 In response to questions from Council Redevelopment Director Church explained the right of eminent domain extends for 12 years and Council could change the amendment at that time. In response to questions from Council City Attorney Schricker explained one public agency does have the right of eminent domain when dealing with another public agency if it can prove that the acquisition is for a higher more substantial public benefit. MEMO 9/27/89 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADJOURNMENT M/S: Murray/LaBerge to adjourn Carried by unanimous voice vote the meeting. and meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. A~f~ Agency Secretary MINUTE BOOK NO. 49 Page No. 111 Redevelopment Agency Minutes 9/25/89 Page 2