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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the hearing on consideration of declaring the City Council to be the Redevelopment Agency and either request the City Attorney to prepare Ordinance or receive and file report. (Related communications from Councilmember Val Lerch, Ninth District also provided.) (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On August 25, 2004, the City Manager sent a memorandum to the Mayor and
City Council that discussed their role in the redevelopment process. It described his concerns regarding the lack of progress in redevelopment project areas, the disconnect between City Council interest and the direction of the Agency Board and the fact that the City Council is held responsible for redevelopment policy but has little authority over it (Exhibit A). The memorandum suggested that the City Council consider becoming the Agency Board.
On October 19, 2004, the City Council decided to hold a public hearing on
November 9 or after to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the City
Council declaring itself to be the Redevelopment Agency. The hearing was
scheduled for November 16, 2004 at which time, after listening to public
testimony and discussing the matter, the City Council may request the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance declaring the City Council to be the
Redevelopment Agency.
Legal Requirements
Community Redevelopment Law (CRL) Section 33200 (b) describes the process that is required for a city council to declare itself the redevelopment agency if an appointed agency board has been in existence for more than three years. The following steps are required:
0 Publish the public hearing notice during the 10 days prior to the public
hearing.
0 Post the public hearing notice throughout the redevelopment project areas
at least 10 days before the public hearing.
Mail the public hearing notice to persons who have expressed interest in
receiving information on redevelopment activities.
Prepare a report explaini...
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