REDWOOD CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHAIR RICHARD S. CLAIRE
VICE CHAIR JEFF IRA
DIRECTOR JIM
HARTNETT
DIRECTOR DIANE HOWARD
DIRECTOR COLLEEN M. JORDAN
DIRECTOR BARBARA PIERCE
DIRECTOR IRA RUSKIN
REDEVELOPMENT MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 25, 2002
7:05 P.M.1. CALL TO ORDER - 8:20 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Agency Members Present: Howard, Pierce, Ruskin, Vice Mayor Ira, Mayor Claire
Agency Members Absent: Hartnett and Jordan
Staff Present: City Manager Everett, Public Works Services Director/Assistant City Manager Ingram, City Clerk Howe, City Attorney Yamamoto, Assistant City Attorney Brower, Administrative Secretary Dale, Interim Community Development Services Director Liedstrand, Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church, Community Development Services Manager Patterson, Traffic Engineer Haygood, Volunteer Balsamo
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none
5. CONSENT - None
6. GENERAL -
- Downtown Plan Implementation;
Community Development Director Liedstrand explained the keys to a successful downtown revitalization plan that include a good plan, long term community understanding and support, and the creation of the Downtown Development Manager position. He continued to explain the concept of an Environmental Impact Report for the downtown.
M/S Howard/Ruskin to:
- Create the regular position of Downtown Development Manager (DDM) benchmarked to the position of Community Development Services Supervisor (approving and adding one new FTE position funded by the Redevelopment Agency);
- Appropriate an additional $275,000 ($200,000 to fund 807-6641-50, $75,000 to fund 806-66410-50) to provide sufficient funds to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Downtown Plan and the Housing Elements;
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER RDA 02-05
- Redevelopment Plan and Owner Participation Process for Area Bounded by Maple/RR/Chestnut/ECR;
Executive Director Church explained that representatives of auto dealers in the Planning Area are interested in strengthening and possibly expanding auto uses in the area. He stated that implementation of the Redevelopment Plan through the establishment of a policy for redevelopment of this Planning Area could assist in this effort.
Public Comment:
Robert Baldwin spoke on behalf of three other speakers, and stated that his business is in the middle of the area of discussion and a decision could seriously alter his future and life. He asked what the code enforcement issues are in the area. He stated that his business and others in the area have suffered due to the closure of the major roads that feed the neighborhood. He showed pictures of redevelopment in San Carlos and noted that there was no interruption or disruption to the flow of traffic with those projects. He stated his neighborhood is a much needed cottage industry where the area residents can get things done. He thanked Council for the opportunity to speak and expressed hope that any decisions made will go toward helping the neighborhood. He further stated his desire to be part of the citizen task force.
Judy Buchan, Downtown Business Group, stated appreciation for the actions taken and support for a community advisory group.
Council Member Pierce asked if the representative of Towne Ford could comment on the topic.
Ben Kopf, representing Towne Ford, stated his understanding and support of the proposal. He stated the importance of involving the local property owners in improving their own area. He further stated the difficulty for someone from the outside to ascertain what makes most sense in an area where business owners work and live in, day and night all week long. He indicated his desire to participate in the process.
M/S Ruskin/Howard to:
- Adopt content of staff report as the policy for implementation of the Redevelopment Plan within the above-defined Planning Area. The boundary of the proposed Planning Area, including the definition of areas described as Phase I and Phase II, is more precisely defined on the attached map.
- Direct staff to begin Owner Participation process for implementing the Redevelopment Plan within both Phase I and Phase II of the Planning Area. The Agency will expect the Owner-Participant respondents to be prepared to redevelop the entire Planning Area, consistent with the intent of the Downtown Area Plan as currently drafted. It is anticipated that Owner respondents will make proposals for redevelopment of both Phases I and II but with the initial emphasis being on the Phase I properties.
- Direct staff to develop a fully inclusive and participating task force in the area.
The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER RDA 02-06
- Agreement and Execution of a Contract for Professional Services with EDAW, Inc.;
Planning and Redevelopment Manager Church stated this is the implementation of the previously action on the Downtown Plan for the EIR.
M/S Ruskin/Pierce to approve the agreement with EDAW, Inc.
The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present.
MINUTE ORDER RDA 02-07
7. PUBLIC HEARING - None
8. CLOSED SESSION - None
9. ADJOURNMENT - 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia S. Howe, CMC
Redevelopment Agency Secretary
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