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AI Bronzini, 719 Main Street, a 4-,Year resident, spoke in favor of the Redevelopment Flan. He said the plan is not designed to take people's homes away, but that the plan protected owners' property rights, He said that if certain property was needed, the owner would be appropriately compensated. He would definite2}~ be opposed to simply taking peoples' property. He stated this is a financial mechanism whereby sidewalks, streets, storm drains, etc. could be repaired. Brent Wilcox, 3988 Stanley Blvd. spoke neither for nor against the Redevelopment Flan. He spoke for the improvement of Arroyo Del Valle as being an important asset for Pleasanton. Stanley Rathbone, 325 Ray Street, expressed opposition to the Redevelopment Flan. He referred osit~onDto.prHeothoughtmthe bike trails, which he was in opp Redevelopment Flan was a tool by which a person's property could be taken away. He said his property is on a map or list to be taken; he requested that it be declared a heritage property and removed from the Redevelopment Plan. Bertie Bianche, 4329 Railroad Street, also expressed great opposition to the plan. She said her homestead is also designed to go and said it was to go for a parking lot. Commissioner Mahern asked her if she and Mr. Rathbone would lose their homes. Ms. Bianchi said they would. Stanley Rathbone, 125 Fray Street, appeared again at the podium. He said there is no guarantee that the Redevelopment Plan would work. He cited the cities of Pomona and Hayward. Commissioner Mahern asked Mr. Rathbone if he would lose his residence if the Flan went into effect. He said he would. Gene Finch, 15 Deer Oak, sympathized with people who were having a problem regarding their homes. He thought there was some confusion about the number of homes affected. He felt the Redevelopment Flan was still the best way to finance the downtown needs and asked far support of the Plan. Brad Hirst, b280 W. Las Fositas, favored adoption of the F:edevelopment Plan. He thought it was a chance to revitalize downtown Pleasanton and a necessary vehicle in which to raise capital improvements. He said repair and repiacement of sewer lines cannot be paid far by individual business owners downtown. He completely supported adoption of the Plan and felt the money should be kept downtown. Commissioner Hovingh asked Mr. Hirst about money for the school district_ Mr. Hirst said that Zone 7 and Chabot might lase a little. Thurman Caudill of Pleasanton returned to the podium. He said Page ~