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n-___.- --------.- ----- -'-- H _..- In response to Councilman Claire's questions regarding his status as an instructor at College without ties to its new Economic Development program, Agency Attorney Schricker advised that there was no apparent conflict of interest at this time. A- Agency Directors considered the process, participants and goals of the draft Economic Development Strategy. REPORT: Redevelopment Agency Director, February 14, 1994 Director Church presented the staff report and described the purpose of setting up this committee: Business retention, expansion and attraction; create new jobs; and increase tax revenues. Chairwoman Buchan called on members of the audience who wished to speak at this time. Joe Steinfeld, 850 Main Street, Redwood City, asked that retailers be part of the proposed committee and asked that the Agency insist the Chamber of Commerce get involved with the downtown. Director Church advised that this committee will focus on the whole City and get involved with retail, commercial, offices, and industrial bases. It will focus on job creation as well as tax revenues, and be aimed at the whole economy of Redwood City- Agency Directors discussed the need for an overall strategy. Director Gasparini advised that the neighborhood associations would be a good avenue for retailers; and, an overall strategy would have helped in the Telogy relocation. In response to Directors' questions, Agency Director Chnrch advised that the Agency would be the lead agency on this committee and the Chamber would provide technical assistance. Director Church estimated the cost ofthe program between $25,000 and $50,000, and advised it would be an on-going program with a whole range of options. Director Church advised it would be the Agency Directors' decision how much money to spend on it and how much staff time to allot to the program. MIS: CLAIREISTEINFELD TO APPROVE THE DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AS OUTLINED WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE RETAIL BUSINESS AREA IN THE CHAMBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MINUTE ORDER NO. RD 94-009 ADJOURNMENT MIS: LA BERGEIGASPARINI TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:52 P.M. A~~ Redevelopment Agency Secretary MINUTE BOOK NO.1 Redevelopment Agency Minutes February 28, 1994 Page No. 171 Page 2