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Planning & Development Director Chumh stated this item to be a minor correction to an action taken in March. At that time approval was given to commence an owner participation process in the South Main Street Area. At that time it was suggested that the process be broken down into two phases and that both phases be treated at the same time by anybody responding. Due to the concern from some of the owners in the area and what it may mean to their businesses and property, as an amendment to that, it is suggested to move forward with only the first phase. Phase I is predominately the sites occupied by Towne Ford. No action on Phase II would be taken unless or until something comes back to the Agency Board at a subsequent meeting. City Manager Everett stated there was clear interest in the area to get involved and a Contract Planner would work with the stakeholders to work through what they would like the area to look like. Public Comment: Robert Baldwin, a business owner, asked if Phase I is to include some housing and if so, he felt it would have a significant effect on the owners and businesses in the Phase II area. He stated that as a group there is a better chance to negotiate a deal with the City and the developers as a united effort with the Phase I group. He recommended the Board shelve the entire agenda until the involved and interested parties have had a chance to get on the same page. The Board requested clarification on comments made regarding lack of communication and Board discussion occurred on the planning process of Phase I and Phase I1. City Manager Everett stated the purpose of the bifurcation to be a way to allow enough time for the stakeholders to study the issue of housing in Phase I1. Planning and Redevelopment Director Church stated Mr. Baldwin may be helpful as a collection point person for dissemination of information in the neighborhood. An individual mailout to those on record as owning or renting in the area would also occur. M/S Ruskin/Howard to accept the staff recommendation as follows: 1) That the March 25, 2002 staff report still be regarded as the "plan" document for this entire area but with the following changes: 2) That the Board direct staff to only begin the Owner Participation process within the Phase I area bounded by Maple Street, Lathrop Street and El Camino Real and that proposals only respond to the Phase I area; 3) That the Board clarifies that any action with regard to Phase II (the area generally bounded by Maple Street, the railroad tracks, Chestnut Street, and REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING May 6, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES BOOK NO. 2 Page No. 102