REDWOOD CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHAIRWOMAN DIANE HOWARD
VICE CHAIRMAN IRA RUSKIN
DIRECTOR
RICHARD S. CLAIRE
DIRECTOR JIM
HARTNETT
DIRECTOR JEFF IRA
DIRECTOR COLLEEN M. JORDAN
DIRECTOR MATT
LEIPZIG
THIS MEETING SHALL BE CONDUCTED AS A TELECONFERENCED MEETING. LOCALES SHALL BE CITY HALL AND DISNEY POLYNESIAN RESORT, 1600 SEVEN SEAS DRIVE, ROOM 1939, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL 32830-1000. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ADDRESS FROM EITHER LOCATION.
]REGULAR MEETING AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING*
7:35 P.M.
August 9, 1999
CALL TO ORDER - 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Agency Members Present: Claire, Hartnett (Lake Buena Vista, Florida location), Ira, Jordan, Leipzig, Vice Mayor Ruskin, Mayor Howard
Staff Present: City Attorney Schricker, City Clerk Howe, Senior Deputy City Clerk Ponte, City Manager Everett, Community Development Services Director Nelson, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Volunteer Balsamo
1. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 1999 as submitted.
M/S Ruskin/Leipzig to approve the minutes. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
MOTION ORDER RD 99-12
11:15 p.m. - Council Member Ira left the dais
3. GENERAL
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (DOWNTOWN RETAIL-CINEMA PROJECT)
Community Development Services Manager Webb explained that the Innisfree Companies and Western Investment Real Estate Trust is the master developer for the project that the City would enter into a negotiating contract with for a 9 month period. The action occurred at the May 17, 1999 Redevelopment Agency meeting and the period expires February 29, 2000 and has an option to extend for 3 months if needed. This involves no fiscal impact to the agency.
M/S Ruskin/Leipzig to adopt RESOLUTION RD 99-29 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (DOWNTOWN RETAIL-CINEMA PROJECT)
4. PUBLIC HEARING on Approval of Disposition and Development Agreement with Irvine Apartment Communities (continued from July 26, 1999)
Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church explained the process and the model as shown proposes 206 units, possible for eminent domain, no subsidies provided and prevailing wages agreed upon.
M/S Claire/Ruskin to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Agency discussion included desire for language in the contract to provide enforcement capability by the City of prevailing wage. The City Attorney confirmed that violation of prevailing wage compliance could justify withholding of occupancy permit.
Mayor Howard opened the public hearing.
Bruce Dorfman explained the project began in 1995 and during the last 3 years there have been over 100 meetings held to review both the plan and the Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA). Comment was obtained from City staff, the Architectural Review Committee, the Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Agency Board. The DDA is an important step to allow the project to move forward. Mr. Dorfman encouraged Council to vote for approval of the DDA. Requested the right to respond to any questions.
Andrew Butler, Greenbelt Alliance, spoke of "smartgrowth" and felt the Franklin Street project more than meets the needs of downtown Redwood City. Mr. Butler urged approval of this phase.
Tom Diridon felt the project would be a jewel in San Mateo as an example of transit-oriented housing and assist in solving the housing issue in the County.
M/S Ruskin/Claire to extend the meeting to 12:00 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Tamara Shelton supported the project and felt housing would bring life to the downtown while assisting in providing affordable housing, is close to transit, the architecture is great and urges Council support.
Patrick Sullivan supported the project as delightful. Appreciated the time and effort so far and recommended approval of the project phase.
Kathy Thibodeaux, representing Judy Gayther, Executive Director of the Human Investment Project, spoke in support of the project.
Carl Guardino expressed that the future of high technology throughout the region is critically dependent upon affordable housing that is close to transit, makes the best use of land, protects open space and is built by quality developers is an economic vitality issue. Urged support of this phase.
Terry Feinberg agreed with the previous speakers and expressed that the Irvine Apartment Communities is one of the premier developers of multifamily housing in the United States. He urged approval of this next step.
Robert Lico, property manager, representing El Camino Developers, owners of 1301, 1305 El Camino Real and 28 Wilson Street. Referred to a letter submitted by Ted Hannig dated July 29, 1999 reiterating all redevelopment plans contain provisions allowing owner participation by any and all property owners within the project area. Mr. Lico said he filed a letter in 1997 requesting involvement in the project that he believes in but there is a concern of owners that want to stay in the area and participate in the project, retaining their property rights.
Thomas Adams was not sure whether El Camino Developers and others received notice of this project regarding participation. Requested notification of next project.
Daniela Devincenzi spoke in support of the project. Expressed concern about prevailing wage enforcement when there is no government subsidy involved in the project.
City Attorney Schricker confirmed that the Redevelopment Agency had met all requirements surrounding involvement of owners in the project area. Referring to the prevailing wage clause, it was inserted into the DDA.
M/S Ruskin/Claire to extend the meeting to 12:10 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
Richard Haars, a veterinarian in the area, wants to be included in the project area as well. Appreciates housing, but is concerned with pet housing residing next to apartments.
M/S Ira/Leipzig to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
M/S Leipzig/Ira to adopt RESOLUTION RD 99-30 OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("DDA") WITH IRVINE APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, L.P., FOR THE FRANKLIN STREET PROJECT
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
5. CLOSED SESSION - None scheduled
6. ADJOURNMENT - 12:15 p.m.
M/S Ruskin/Ira to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
*Note: As a teleconferenced meeting, all votes shall be taken by roll call (Gov. C. §54953).
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
Agency Secretary
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