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Item No.1 (continued Jamie Kopf, Vice President of Boardwalk Volkswagen, stated in response to questions that they were not going to close the present operation, and clarified a statement made in the previous meeting concerning a 60-40 ratio of used versus new cars, that used car volume is based on a 30-day supply of units, and new car sales volume is based on a 60-day supply. In response to further questions, he indicated that they are willing to accept the temporary location because their lease will be expiring and they intend to move their operation within four years, and also that they have outgrown the present location, and assured the Board that they intend to have a quality type dealership. Edward Gee, Edward J. Gee & Associates, architects representing Safeway Stores and EGS Metro with regard to the project they are proposing in the area of El Camino, Jefferson and Broadway, asked whether Boardwalk is requesting a Use Permit or participation agreement. City Attorney Schricker noted that the Use Permit has been granted, but that it has been referred to the Redevelopment Agency for determination as to its compatibility with the Redevelopment plan, and that in order to insure compliance with the plan, staff has recommended that a participation agreement be negotiated to include a determination of use and term of the use, among other factors. Mr. Gee (see above), indicated that his purpose at this time is to give a brief update of their project, and that they intend to make a full and detailed presentation to the Agency at the June 11 meeting. He referred to and commented on a CPM (critical path method) schedule posted on the wall, and the fact that they had arranged with a consultant for a market study involving contact with the adjacent property owners. He described in some detail what the proposed project might encompass, and said that they will be asking the Agency for exclusive negotiation rights and that the redevelopment district be expanded to include property currently owned by Safeway Stores, as well as those properties along James Street. He described the proposal as a mixed use project, recognizing Broadway as the gateway to downtown, and would include small shops, a plaza, a hotel as the focal point of the project with a Safeway Store below, and with condominium units, all contingent upon the results of the market study. Mr. Gee noted that drawings and CPM schedule would be made available to the Agency for the meeting of June 11. Bill Sampson, General Partner, EGS Metro-Gemtel Partnership, 1600 South Main Plaza, Walnut Creek, on behalf of Safeway and themselves, stated that they are more than willing to work with the Boardwalk Volkswagen people and were pleased that they are willing to limit use of their time on the property through Agency action; that it was important to their project that the property be included in the overall development plan they propose. Discussion followed concerning implications in the communication to property owners from Damon Raike and Company on behalf of Safeway Stores, and whether reference was to participation, or temporary utilization of property Redev. Agency 5/21/94 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 19 l