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wiiling to support and help the process. <br /> II. Operating &Administrative Procedures <br /> Mr. Ponty waiked the Oversight Board through the agenda. He asked Mr. <br /> Ekern to provide a brief background of Redwood City's Redevelopment <br /> Agency (RDA). Mr. Ekern noted that the RDA was formed in 198Z, and <br /> controlled about 1,000 acres in the project area. He made comments <br /> about how the City used the Redevelopment Agency to create <br /> opportunities like the Sequoia Station and various housing projects. He <br /> alluded to the Precise Plan and the powerful tool it was for projects. <br /> There were some questions about the Precise Plan and Attorney <br /> Thompson made some clarifying comments. <br /> III. Oversight Board Requirements, Deadlines, and Suggested <br /> Meeting Dates <br /> Mr. Ponty asked Mr. Labadie to make some comments about Board <br /> Requirements. Mr. Ladabie spoke about Reporting Obligations (Form <br /> 700), Public Records Act requests and how this body will work towards <br /> the winding down of the Redevelopment Agency. He also covered the <br /> issue of deadlines around ROPS. He noted that some of the duties of the <br /> oversight include: adopting an administrative budget and disposing of <br /> former RDA assets and review of existing contractual obligations. He <br /> anticipates a high level of activity in the first few months. <br /> Mr. Bell clarified that the meeting is being recorded. <br /> Mr. Roberts inquired about the official record and the creation of the <br /> minutes. Mr. Ladabie said that the minutes will be the official record of <br /> the meeting. Mr. Roberts further asked about a Secretary for the Board. <br /> Mr. Bell said that the City Clerk would fulfill that role. Ms. Vonderlinden, <br /> noted that the minutes will be summary unless otherwise instructed. <br /> The City Clerk then performed the Oath of Office for the Oversight Board <br /> Members. <br /> Ms. Christensen inquired about the second appointee by the City and if <br /> this position is one of those that are representative of a Union. Mr. Bell <br /> noted that the City did not have any Redevelopment Agency employees <br /> perse. Mr. Bell explained that Redwood City is interpreting that the <br /> Executive Director of the Agency, which was Mr. Bell, could serve as the <br /> appointee. Mayor Aguirre said that the City also looked at what other <br /> cities are doing but she appreciates the opportunity to review this <br /> matter. Ms. Thompson believes this appointment is consistent with <br /> current law. Ms. Christensen requested that Legal Counsel look at that <br /> appointment. <br /> M/S Christensen/Navas to have Legal Counsel review the second <br /> appointment to the Oversight Board. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Mr. Roberts inquired about having an Oversight Board website. Mr. Bell <br /> said that currently the Oversight Board items are being posted to the <br /> current Successor Agency website. Mr. Roberts would like the facts on <br /> 2 <br />