The law requires an Administrative Law Hearing to be held to determine if a proposed Relocation Plan is sufficient to mitigate the losses incurred by BV residents if they are forced to move. The Hearing is presided over by a Hearing Officer, and a court reporter transcribes it. The residents and property owner had their attorneys present for the Hearing, held May 12-14, 2014. Expert witnesses testified, as did residents and the public There was simultaneous translation of all proceedings provided to Spanish speakers. The Hearing Officer, Craig Labadie, will render a decision in late August or September. The decision may be appealed to the City Council.
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night the large Hearing room was standing room only. Residents in their black, “Save our Homes” T-shirts, and most other attendees wearing yellow stickers of support. The media were there in force – TV, radio, and print., local, regional and national. The PA Weekly and Community Media (through city auspices) filmed the entire 3-night hearing, posted here for your viewing.
NBC Bayarea news reported on the process:
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/palo-alto-mulls-sale-of-buena-vista-mobile-home-park/1971084/