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MIS: IRAlHARTNETT TO APPOINT THREE BOARD MEMBER SUBCOMMITTEE FOR NEGOTIATIONS MINUTE ORDER RD32-98 Community Development Services Manager Church reported that staff has reached agreement with the developers on most issues regarding the site plan and the Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the agreement three times and has approved of this agreement as submitted to Council! Agency for approval at this time. Robert Lico, 3060 Sterling Way, representing EI Camino Developers, Redwood Trading Post and Econo Lube, complained as this project's timeline keeps extending there could be economic impact due to loss of tenants. He expressed concern they are not being kept informed by the developers and contractors and opposes any extenuation of the ERN. Discussion ensued regarding private sector development not involving the agency, planned development, master plan, agency negotiations are confidential, property owners are free to develop property as they desire with property extension done at time of agreement. Council MemberIDirector Hartnett joined the meeting at this time - 8:55 p.m. Community Development Services Manager Church stated for the record that he received a letter from George Cook, which opposes the project and entered it for the record. Ted Hannig, 1991 EI Camino Road, representing property owners, noted the owners of Redwood Trading post, are concerned if this delay occurs, then blight will be created and requested assurance that no imminent domain will occur and they feel that only nine months are needed and do not want further delay. Seraphim Leemon, 451 Seaport Blvd, commented the business owners feel they are not being heard and suggested the Agency only offer the developers a one month extenuation and encourage better communication to potential business owners, who mayor may not be affected. Richard Haars, 1409 EI Camino, stated he feels he has been left out of any communication and does not understand what is occurring and is unsure of the status, as the developers have not called him. Jeff Hansen, Shea Homes, explained they are asking for extensions because they want to complete proper planning for this site as it is a complicated 500-unit plan involving downtown planning, many committees and need adequate time to complete in a thoughtful process. He commented they have had different levels of interaction with owners but may not have been as sensitive to some owners who may need for more communication. He noted they will try to do better. Discussion ensued regarding past and current projects time frames REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO.1 OCTOBER 12, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 516 PAGE 3