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. . ' - Redevelopment Executive Director Church presented the staff reports regarding the Franklin Street project. He reviewed the recommendation, history, current action, - alternatives and conclusions. He also reviewed the proposed boundaries of the project. Director Church reported that all property owners in the Franklin Street project area were sent offers to participate, and the Redevelopment Agency received nine responses. He said a supplemental questionnaire was mailed to the nine property owners, and three questionnaires were returned. He further commented that one was ITom the development team that is interested in the site, and the others were the main owners of property in the area. Director Church said staff was recommending that the Redevelopment Agency Board authorize negotiating with the Shea/Butler/Irvine Company since they are the only developers looking at the entire area ITom Maple to Jefferson. Director Church said they also had the demonstrated ability to do a project of this scale and were responsive to what the Redevelopment Agency Board is seeking in the way of housing. In response to questions ITom Chairperson Howard, Director Church said that any of the existing businesses have a right to re-enter the project. He stated that if the final project includes retail, they are guaranteed the first right of refusal, but they are not guaranteed space at less than market rent, nor that their "use" will fit in the final design concept. He added that the next step, if the Redevelopment Agency Board approved the recommended action, is to establish an Exclusive Right to Negotiate. - Dr. Richard Haars, Sequoia Veterinary Hospital, 1409 EI Camino Real, expressed his concerns about how his property would be affected by the redevelopment and where he would go in Redwood City if he had to relocate. He said he has been at the same location for the past 20 years, building most of it himself, and asked for clarification on the direction the Redevelopment Agency Board would take. He also stated he has paid over $600,000 in taxes on the property since 1987. Chairperson Howard responded that Dr. Haars offers a good service to the community, and his property has adequate off-street parking for his clients. She asked City Manager Everett for a clarification on what the City policy is in working with the people who are presently situated on these parcels. City Manager Everett said, "At this time, the City does not plan to be involved in the process. The private developers will be talking to each of the landowners about a buyout, and it would be inappropriate for the City to get involved because that is the wishes of the private developers. The private developers will be contacting the property owners once there is an Exclusive Right to Negotiate, which we assume will happen next week, if the Redevelopment Agency Board moves forward with the proposal." Director Claire told Dr. Haars that, "You deal with the private developers, and you can say no." - SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. I JANUARY 5, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 450 PAGE 2