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. I . . The following people appeared before the Agency to speak in support of the adoption of Resolution 80-88: E. H. Moriarty David H. Williams Peter Des Rochers David Flaherty Z ika Djokov ich Billy Greenberg R. Thomas McLean Harry Greenberg Robert Newcomb Frank Chaves 2035 Victoria Drive, Santa Ana, CA. 4210 W. Penny, Santa Ana, CA. 719 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 116 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA. 211 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 117 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. 201 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA. 34545 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano 2109 E. Santa Clara, Santa Ana, CA. 900 No. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. Bch,CA. It was moved by Mr. Bricken, seconded by Mr. Serrato that the Agency adopt Resolution 80-88: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IN THE SANTORA PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFOR. The motion carried by a vote of 6:1 (Mr. Markel casting the "NO" vote) after the following discussion: Mr. Bricken said that in spite of the efforts of many people for many months, there seemed to have been no solution for the problems of the Rescue Mission and that he felt the representatives of the Mission were correct when they said it would all happen in God's good time. He added that he felt the beginning of the process of cooperation, which would provide resources to the Mission, was the condemnation action. He pointed out that not only the Mission but the Council, the Redevelopment Agency, the Downtown business community and many other civic groups were now committed to assisting the Mission in its relocation. He also said that he felt that this could be the beginning of a new era of growth for the Mission. Mr. Markel said that he could not believe that the occupied by the Rescue Mission building was holding redevelopment effort in Santa Ana. He added that he that the Second Street Mall was doing very much for that he intended to vote against this resolution. lot which was up the entire could not see Santa Ana and Mr. Luxembourger said that he felt that everyone was now charged with the responsibility to work as a team in the relocation of the Mission. He added that he felt that this could be a major step forward for the redevelopment effort in Santa Ana. He added that he was encouraged by the spirit of cooperation that he had detected during the discussions of this problem. Mr. Yamamoto said that after taking into consideration the Commission and staff, he condemnation reluctantly. He have to be an act of faith. listening to all of the speakers and recommendations of the Redevelopment would support the resolution for added that he felt that this would Mr. Serrato, on a point of personal priv~lege, told an anecdote that taught the moral that the attitude one brings to a town causes that person to find the same attitude in the town. He also told of visiting the Rescue Mission and touring the facility. He added that, in his opinion, they were providing a fine service to the community. Mr. Serrato stated further that he would be supportive of the resolution for condemnation because he felt that the relocation of the Mission could improve the quality and the quantity of the Mission's services. He added that, in his opinion, the present facility was inadequate and that he was making a public and private commitment to help the Mission with its relocation. 8.