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'. " but did not show an interest in following through with the project. He further explained that at the present time, other developers are . still welcome to approach the Agency with a proposal. A motion was made by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Ward and carried (Mr. Yamamoto voted NO) to approve the proposed budget, authorize implementation by the Commission, and authorize acquisition of the property, with the exception of the Minter House, for expansion of Birch Park. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDEMNATION OF REAL PROPERTY AMERICAN NATIONA~PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT SITE LOCATED IN THE The Real Estate Officer identified the property in question as owned by Edward J. Fuss and Florence L. Fuss and being assessor parcel number 002-202-23. He described the project's location, use, public interest and necessity of the acquisition. Mrs. Florence Fuss, 2300 Nottingham Avenue, Los Angeles, spoke in opposition to the planned action to condemn her property. She indicated that although legally served the proper notices of the planned actions, she felt she was not given ample opportunity to participate in the development and wished to do so at this time. . She expressed the opinion that as a property owner, she felt she has prior rights and wished to build a restaurant on the site. Mr. Gary E. Lambert, 2650 North Main, Santa Ana, antique store tenant on the Fuss property, spoke in opposition to the planned activities. He stated that the condemnation action presented a definite hardship on him to relocate his antique store to a suitable location in the very near future. He stated that his type of business builds a following and moving from his present site to one of lesser exposure would result in a loss of business. The Executive Director stated that assisting the tenant in relocating would not present Staff with a difficult problem. He felt a suitable site could be found that would be satisfactory to the tenant. . In response to Mrs. Fuss' statements, the Director replied that Mr. and Mrs. Fuss' participation in this particular project is not practical, due to the project being predicated upon the acquisition of the total site. He further explained that California Redevelopment Law does allow owners and tenants to participate in the redevelopment project, but participation is not limited to the property they presently own. He stated that the Agency Staff would welcome the opportunity to assist Mrs. Fuss in formulating a plan, using the entire project area in doing so. Mrs. Fuss asked when the contract with American National properties was signed. The Real Estate Officer stated that he believed it was executed in November, 1978. Mr. Yamamoto expressed concern over the Agency proceeding with the project's time schedule in spite of Mrs. Fuss' indicated wish to negotiate for the land. The Executive Director reported that there were no time positives on this project. He explained that the agreement called for a step-by- step process, whereby months are generally referred to as opposed to definite dates. In other words, the development is carried out systematically by phases, whereby one stage is commenced only upon completion of the previous stage. The agreement with American National properties was as an owner participant, as they owned a majority of the land they wished to develop. They did, however, . require additional land. At the time of the public hearing for the owner participation agreement, the request of an interest to participate was never expressed by the Fuss'. 2.