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Ms. DeRosa provided a review of actions to date on the issue. Kylee Otto, Deputy City Attorney, advised the Commission of Chapter 30 requirements. She noted that after the conclusion of the EIR review period the demolition could take place and that the Commission does not have the ability to delay it. Commissioner Kings noted frustration over limited review and noted that potential relocation sites had been researched. She requested that mitigation funds for the loss of historic integrity be requested from the developer. Commissioner Chinn noted that even if the EIR is approved the City Council could still deny the project. He noted that he concurred with Commissioner Kings on mitigation for the loss of historic integrity and that specific mitigation recommendations should be made. He also noted that he disagreed with the provision allowing the developer to demolish the structures prior to project approval. Commissioner Bustamante asked if the properties were still available to interested persons. Ms. Otto advised that they were available and outlined the process for obtaining the properties. Commissioner Bustamante asked if any City funds were available to assist interested persons and Ms. Otto advised that City Council would need to make that determination. Chairman Giles noted his agreement with Commissioners Kings and Chinn and that the loss of the structures could not be remedied. He advised that he would support a recommendation of $2.2 million for mitigation. Ms. Nelson recommended that the mitigation request should be for the cost to relocate and rehabilitate, including the cost of land. Motion to recommend mitigation for cultural Loss on the Broadway corridor an amount to equal the cost of relocation and rehabilitation, including the cost of land, from the developer if no other interest is expressed. ' MOTION: Kings SECOND: O'Caillaghan AYES: Bustamante, Chinn, Corpin, Giles, Kings, Lutz, O'Callaghan, Schaefer (ti) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Gartner (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) Ben Kaufman requested that the Commission determine if they wished to form an Ad Hoc Committee to draft Commission response on the overall project. Discussion was held regarding project timeline, issues to include in their response, and various options for Commissioner input. Chairman Giles appointed Commissioners Kings, Chinn, O'Callaghan, and Gartner to the Ad Hoc Committee and requested their report be made available at the October meeting. Ms. DeRosa noted that comments received after September 12, 2003 would not be included in the response to comments on the EIR. Ms. Nelson encouraged the Commissioners to comment as individuals prior to September 12 if they wished to meet the legal parameters of the EIR process. COMMENTS 3. Public Comments ' None 4. Staff Comments Ms. DeRosa Advised that the next Template Review Committee is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on October 3. Ms. Otto Cautioned about the requirements of the Brown Act and outlined what would constitute a violation. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003