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. . . . 2. The Redevelopmen t Agency at its Mee ting of May 8, 1979, adopted Resolution 79-24 authorizing the appraisal of property required for the Downtown Parking Garage. 3. The Agencý, at its Meeting of August 20, 1979, made the selec tion of the Arch i tec t/Eng ineer for the Downtown Parking Garage. 4. The Agencý, at its Meeting of September 17, 1979, authorized staff to proceed with the acquisition of the property required for the Downtown Parking Garage. The least private injury is demonstrated by the fact the property is currently paved with asphalt and used parking lot. The property is owned by Lloyds California and is used by them for parking purposes. ownership interest will receive just compensation for taking of the property. that as a Bank All the The property is necessary following reasons: for the project because of the 1. It was previously determined by the Agency on February 20, 1979, and the City Council on March 12, 1979, after considering the Keyser Marston Report and evidence submitted by the staff and private citizens/, that the location proposed is the optimum location for a proposed parking structure consistent with the demand for parking facilities in the downtown area. 2. The functional design of the parking garage and efficient economical use of property requires the acquisition of the subject parcel. 3. The construction of the parking garage and subsequent use will produce increased shopping and employment for the citizens of Santa Ana. Chairman Luxembourger requested to hear from the public in agreement and disagreement with the condemnation of this property. There being no comments from the public the Chairman asked Staff if there were any further comments. Mr. Greg Walker s ta ted tha t Lloyds Bank Cal ifornia had submitted a letter dated August 29, 1980 and had requested that it be made part of the record of this hearing. He also s ta ted tha t the Agency legal counsel had prepared a responsive reply dated September 10, 1980 and members of the Agency had heretofore been handed a copy of these letters/, as well as the Clerk and the Secre tary and, thereforé, requested that said letters be received, filed and made a part of these proceedings (copies of these letters are attached as an official part of the Minutes). Thereforé, a motion was made by Chairman Luxembourger and unanimously approved that the said two letters be entered into these proceedings. There being no further comments/, Chairman Luxembourger closed the public hearing and asked Agency members if they had any questions of the Staff or of those who had commented? Mr. Ward questioned Staff asking when would the plans of the Parking Garage be available. The Executive Directoti, s ta ted tha t he could see them wi thin 10 minu tes. Chairman Luxembourger stated that he would hold Mr. Ward's reques t to allow Staff to secure the plans. Therefore the Chairman entertained a motion for a recess. z. -2-