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. the manner that will be most compatible with greatest public good and the least private injury; why the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project; and whether or not the offer as required by section 7267.2 of the Government Code has been made to the owner of record, or any offer has not been made because the owner cannot be located with reasonable diligence. . The city Manager called upon the Real Estate Manager to make the staff presentation on the subject condemnation. The Real Estate Manager stated that he wished to incorporate the staff memorandum, dated August 5, 1987, as a part of this public hearing. He added that the subject property is a 6,600 square foot lot which has been improved by a 2,672 square foot one-story, brick masonry, commercial building which is occupied by two businesses, adding that the property is within the future parking lot for the Bowers Museum Expansion. He pointed out that this is the last parcel to be acquired for the parking lot, all other acquisitions having been voluntary, adding that the public interest and necessity require this property. He stated that the proposed parking lot will service the Bowers Museum Expansion facilities, which will act as a catalyst and attract new business to the North Main Street area. He pointed out that the Agency has offered fair market value as established by an independent appraiser and that the owners have declined the offer to purchase. At the request of Chairman Young, the Agency Secretary presented him with a written request to appear and be heard from Nicholas J. Mosich, attorney for Perry B. Maxson, Sylvia M. Maxson, Larry B. Maxson, and Susan Maxson, Owners of Assessor Parcel Number 002-162-33. Mr. Nicholas J. Mosich was not present in the Council Chambers and did not respond when Chairman Young called upon him to speak. Chairman Young then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the proposed condemnation; there was no response. . Chairman Young then called for questions from Agency Members. Vice Chairperson McGuigan asked if Mr. Mosich was aware that the meeting was at 5:30 P.M. The Real Estate Manager pointed out that Mr. Mosich had been in a meeting in his office earlier in the day and was well aware that the meeting was at 5:30 P.M., adding that staff was now asking the appraiser to look at some additional material which was presented by Mr. Mosich at that meeting. In response to questions from Agency Member Acosta, the Real Estate Manager stated that the tenant of this property has been given a status report on the negotiations between the owner and the Agency. 7'