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Cecilia Melanson, Northern California Regional Director with Pacific Relocation Consultants (PRC), gave an explanation of the Plan. They assist agencies with the planning process and the Plan is prepared by interviewing all of the occupants of the project. Information regarding their existing circumstances and what they would need in terms of viable replacement sites is obtained. With approval of the Plan, the relocation planning process ends and the implementation process begins. She stated that the relocation benefits include, primarily, moving expenses and re- establishment expenses for the business occupants. Public Comment. Rudy Luca asked if the tenants are not satisfied with the relocation, what is done and who pays the costs. Chairman Claire stated that the Redevelopment Agency will pay the costs. Ms. Melanson stated that PRC will work closely with the tenants to identify a suitable replacement site for them. In some cases, businesses choose to not re- establish the business but in every case, they work to locate a suitable business site and then assist them with relocating to the site and re- establishing the business. Sue Thompson, owner of Paradise Island, stated that some of the expenses will be out of pocket and asked if after 90 days if no relocation site is found, whether the time can be extended and how that might be done. Economic Development Coordinator Webb stated that there is some time beyond the 90 days, but to stay on the fast track schedule of the project, construction on the parking garage must begin in late summer. M/S Hartnett/Howard to approve the Relocation Plan dated February 2003 and authorize the Redevelopment Agency to proceed with the relocation efforts and to provide relocation assistance to all tenants in the project area as well as the single owner /occupant. Adopt resolution RD 03-80 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE MILLION FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,015,000) FOR THE COST OF RELOCATION ASSISTANCE The motion passed by a majority voice vote by those present with Vice Chair Ira abstaining and Agency Member Jordan absent. 6. ADJOURNMENT —8:07 p.m. M/S Ruskin /Howard to adjourn and reconvene to the Regular City Council meeting. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote by those present. Respectfully submitted, Patricia S. Howe Redevelopment Agency Secretary REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING March 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE