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Redevelopment Executive Director Church explained the background. <br />Public Comment: <br />Tom Ruby, representing the Beeger family who own two parcels on 1555 El <br />Camino Real, asked that the Redevelopment Agency not authorize staff to <br />negotiate an ownership participation agreemeW with Ben Kopf. He stated that the <br />report reads as if this is the culmination of an open and public process, but that he <br />and the Beeger family do not believe that it is. Mr. Ruby continued to give the <br />chronology of events as it pertains to the Beeger family. He stated that an open <br />and public process and the owner participation rules are important to ensure that <br />decisions are well informed, but that the information provided tonight does not <br />enable the Agency to do this. <br />Jim Beeger requested that part one of the motion be voted down. He introduced <br />himself in order to establish his credibility as a speaker. He then elaborated on <br />why the City should reject the application for the first part of the motion. In <br />conclusion, Mr. Beeger stated that they do not believe that proper and legal <br />notification was given and that this is a two party transaction and dragging the City <br />into this will not expedite the process. <br />Ben Kopf stated he has a vision for the Redevelopment area as an automotive <br />mall complex to benefit the City, the populous and himself as a businessperson. <br />He stated the process has been going on for over a half year. He submitted his <br />notice to participate listing qualifications of being a businessperson, real estate <br />developer and an automotive entrepreneur. He stated the issues of negotiations <br />took place two years ago, were done fairly but they were unable to agree on a <br />final contract. <br />Council questions and discussion ensued. <br />M/S Ruskin /Ira to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote. <br />M/S Ruskin /Ira to approve recommendations 1 and 2. Vote on motion: Ayes: <br />Howard, Ruskin, Vice Mayor Ira. Noes: Hartnett, Jordan, Pierce and Mayor Claire. <br />Motion failed. <br />M/S Jordan /Pierce to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a <br />unanimous voice vote. <br />M/S Hartnett/Jordan to continue discussion of both recommendations to the <br />meeting of November 18, 2002. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br />MINUTE ORDER 02 -26 <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING — None <br />REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 2002 <br />MINUTES PAGE 3 <br />