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, . . . Mr. Yamamoto remarked that he felt the Agency was "just stepping on people and getting away with it". He further stated that he questioned whether Staff had truly provided all the assistance possible in their endeavors to aid in the Mission's relocation as claimed in background memo. The Executive Director responded that the wording in the memo was actually that of the Commission. That was the Commission's opinion and was so reflected in the memo in question. Mr. Brandt reminded Agency that this issue of the Mission's re- location has been discussed at every meeting of the Agency for months and months. Staff has urged communication with Mission, but Mission has not been responsive. Mr. Garthe suggested giving the Mission the additional time, although he added he wasn't sure that the Mission had made a substantial effort to find another site. He stated that Agency could not go on with programs with the Mission at the present location. He suggested that the public hearing begin at the regular 5:00 P.M. time. Mr. Yamamoto advised Agency that he could not support the recom- mendation to proceed with the public hearing, because that is the first step towards condemnation action against the Mission. Mr. Brandt noted that, fully, all sides to the problem have been presented and Agency appreciates whatever decision Mr. Yamamoto makes. There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Ortiz to hold a public hearing on February 28,1978 to consider a res- olution of the necessity for condemnation of the Mission property at 5:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garthe, and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted nay). HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY The Executive Director reported that as the enclosed, self-expla- natory memo stated, it may be necessary for us to acquire Four- square Gospel property. Agency Staff has met with Foursquare representatives, and they do not seem opposed to the idea of selling their property, because if the Van Ingen parcel was assembled, they would lose a part of their property. Agency is not asking for additonal revised budget--funds have already been allocated. What Staff would like to do is include parcel in planning process and agreement, confer with owners of Foursquare and prepare an Owner Participation Agreement with Heritage. The Executive Director further advised that the Foursquare property houses staff who prepare and distribute church related material from the facility in question. Unlike the Mission property, Four- square relocation should present no relocation problem because we do not have the human element to contend with. He added that if Foursquare relocates, they have indicated that the location chosen will probably be closer to its Board of Directors, in the Los Angeles Area. On a motion of Mr. Garthe, seconded by Mr. Bricken and carried unanimously, action was taken to authorize the inclusion of As- sessor Parcel No. 008-115-17 for acquisition for the proposed Heritage Development.