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Redevelopment Agency Director Church advised that the budget was a staff recommendation only, and the Board had the ability to delete, amend or add entirely new projects, subject to legal limitations. Director Church advised that before staff moved ahead on bond issue projects, the Board had to act on those issues, including issuing amendments. . - In answer to Counc,il questions, Di rector Church advi sed that the Agency sets aside blocks of money for general projects and the Board makes the decisions on the specific projects. Director Church described the Fen Arton ERN; the staff time charged against the Fox Theatre designated funds account; and how Michael Verdone's inventory study would be incorporated in the Agency's study. Council discussed the need to "develop an economic development strategy"; the July 14th meeting of City and Chamber staff to begin the process; cross- fertilization of ideas; and the possibility of a community economic charette to produce a proactive community document. CONSENSUS: It was determined by Mayor Buchan that it was the consensus of the Council to give conceptual approval to the proposed Redevelopment Agency FY 1993-94 Budget as submitted. MINUTE ORDER NO. 93-138 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. C.I.P. Proposed FY 1993-94 Budget (401-03) REPORT: Five-Year Capital Improvements Program 1993-1998 -~ City Manager Everett asked the Council to just consider the proposed FY 1993-94 C.I.P. for conceptual approval and allow staff to bring back the balance of the projects later in the year when more time could be spent on discussing each one. Acting Community Development Director Patterson gave an overview of the five-year plan concentrating on FY 1993-94. Acting Planning Director Passanisi described two proposed projects: 1) finish the Library landscaping; and 2) finish fuel tank replacement and clean-up at the MSC. Director Passanisi described intention to provide citywide clean-up and reported on projects, such as natural gas fueling systems, required by the federal government in the coming years. Building Official La Torra described how staff and the 504 Committee worked together to identify ADA Related Projects. Mr. La Torra agreed that the wording on Page 10 n...construction planned for F.Y. 1994-95 will be 'dependent upon' completion of needs assessment...n should read 'related to' not 'dependent upon'. (302-21) MEMO 1/13/93 In response to Council questions, Building Official La Torra described plans for Stulsaft Park, partially left as wilderness, but to include bridges etc. later on. MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Regular Meeting Minutes July 12, 1993 Page No. 462 Page 6 -~ - -~ -- _._- --- ----u _.. --~-_. -- --- ._------ --_.,._----------~