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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 AT 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting:
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Also Present: Rod Gould, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
Gary O. Phillips, Vice -Chair
Paul M. Cohen, Member
Barbara Heller, Member
Cyr N. Miller, Member
Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION — CONFERENCE ROOM 201 — 7:00 PM:
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 7:51 PM
VOTER
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Member Cohen moved and Member Miller seconded, to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday,
May 19, 2003 (AS)
2. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending April, 2003
(MS) — File R-123
3. Resolution Authorizing Management Agreement with the
Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for
Management of a Parking Lot Located on Lindaro Street
Between Second and Third Streets (RA) -
File R-389 x (SRCC) 183 x (SRCC) 224
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minutes approved as submitted.
Accepted Monthly Investment Report
for Month Ending April, 2003, as
presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-17 —
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) TO
MANAGE A PARKING LOT LOCATED
ON LINDARO STREET
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
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AGENCY CONSIDERATION:
4. RESOLUTION ADOPTING SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGETS FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2003-2004 AND 2004-2005, AND A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2002-2003 (MS) — FILE R-103 x (SRCC) 8-5
Assistant Executive Director Ken Nordhoff explained that on March 17, 2003, staff met with the Agency
Board in Study Session and the emphasis of that meeting was a discussion of how to continue to
sustain the operations of the Redevelopment Agency for a five-year period, commencing in July, 2003.
Mr. Nordhoff stated there had been a series of bond issues over twenty-five or thirty years that not only
have done a number of capital efforts and helped revitalize a large section of the community, but also
carried some of the administrative costs of the Agency. Mr. Nordhoff explained that taking a number of
those recommendations and direction, staff formed the budget for the two-year period July, 2003
through June 2005.
Reporting that he had made note in the staff report that there are six funds in the Redevelopment
Agency, Mr. Nordhoff stated two essentially collect property taxes and pay for debt on outstanding bond
issues from 1999, a refinancing issue last Fall, an administrative fund and two capital project funds.
Mr. Nordhoff reported that a number of the projects already approved have been completed and those
for which money has been set aside, staff anticipates completing over the next two-year period;
therefore, no new project money is being appropriated, merely using up what was previously allocated.
He indicated there is also a Housing Fund that is required by law; therefore, 20% of property taxes go
into that for affordable housing.
As noted in the staff report, Mr. Nordhoff reported that monies had been earmarked to complete projects
such as the West Francisco Undergrounding, which is part of the freeway widening effort. The balance
of money set aside, initially $3 million, is the Redevelopment's portion of the Third and C Street Parking
Structure, and small amounts of money have been set aside for the Medway -Canal Intersection
improvements, as well as the Pickleweed Community Center expansion.
Mr. Nordhoff indicated that no new bond monies are anticipated in this two-year period, although he
issued an assurance that Nancy Mackle, Economic Development Director, and her staff were actively
working on this. He reported that $500,000 has been set aside in the Housing Fund each year for some
"CAHIP" housing programs, which are used to supplement housing efforts.
Reporting some restructuring in operating costs this year, Mr. Nordhoff stated this was really the
emphasis of the March 17th gathering. Having had an opportunity to consider how staff time is allocated
between housing, special events and other administrative functions, he indicated this was reflected in
the staff report. A number of operating costs had also been paired down, i.e., moved a parking lease
on the West End to the Parking Services Fund, reduced promotions, consultants, support to the
Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement District, and reduced downtown beautification. He
reported an increase in the amount of staff time being charged to housing, and since the General Plan
has a large housing focus, this appeared to make sense in the coming two-year period.
Referring to attachments to the staff report identifying the total appropriations for the two years, Mr.
Nordhoff stated he also wished to mention the fact that staff was requesting an amendment to the
current year budget, simply to codify a couple of actions which already took place. He explained that
one of these deals was the award of contract for the parking structure. $6.6 million is shown to come
from parking bonds issued by the Joint Powers Financing Authority and that money is transferred to the
Redevelopment Agency to complete the construction of that facility. He indicated there were some
monies in some City projects that the Agency Board had recommended be transferred to the Woodland
Avenue Drainage Project; these transactions had been completed and staff requested that a resolution
be adopted to reflect those amendments in the current year budget.
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Lastly, Mr. Nordhoff reported that Ms. Mackle and her staff had generated a series of department Goals
and Objectives and those were included in the staff report also. He indicated that he and Ms. Mackle
would be happy to answer any questions.
Noting the State Budget morass getting deeper and deeper and redevelopment continuing to be a
target, Member Cohen inquired whether this would be discussed further when Mr. Nordhoff ascertained
what would happen. Mr. Nordhoff stated he believed this would be the case and because of the way
the Agency's tax increment agreement is structured with the County and the School Districts, staff was
not exactly clear yet whether it is a hit if there is a loss to the Redevelopment Agency directly or just
passed through to all the other participating agencies, which would include the City. Clearly, therefore,
staff would be discussing these issues further with the Agency Board.
Chairman Boro invited comment from the audience; however, there was none.
Referring to the issue of the request from CCA for money for a rental assistance program, Chairman
Boro sought confirmation that the budget did not reflect this request, as was consistent with past
practices. Ms. Mackle responded affirmatively.
Regarding shifts in funding and cost allocations on page 3 of the staff report, Agency Member Cohen
noted staff discussed cuts in downtown promotions and non -personnel events costs; however, targets
for special events in downtown rise. Ms. Mackle explained that a big chunk of the cost savings being
carried out in events is by restructuring how police overtime is used. She indicated that foot patrol
would be used for part of the Farmers' Market costs instead of overtime costs, thanks to Police Chief
Cronin, as well as cutting costs on some of the Plaza events, etc. She stated it was hoped to get some
outside promoters to do more events, and the Agency would be available to facilitate rather than
spending the money.
Member Miller moved and Member Phillips seconded to adopt the resolution.
1) RESOLUTION NO. 2003-18 — RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002-2003
BUDGET
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
Member Miller moved and Member Cohen seconded to adopt the resolution.
2) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003-19 — RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEARS JULY 1, 2003 — JUNE 30,
2004 AND JULY 1, 2004 — JUNE 30, 2005
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS AND
EXPENDITURE OF ALL SUMS SET FORTH IN
SAID BUDGET (IN THE AMOUNTS OF $5,370,980
AND $5,072,233, RESPECTIVELY)
AYES: MEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
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AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS:
5. a) Downtown Events: - File R-181 x R-140#8
Economic Development Director Nancy Mackle issued a reminder that the Farmers' Market
takes place on Thursday evenings, and is booming. The Italian Street Painting Festival will take place on
June 14 and 15, 2003, the Sistine Chapel being this year's theme. She explained that a topcoat is put
on the streets in front of the Mission, the artists arrive on Friday, June 13, and paint beautiful renderings,
which will be washed away by Sunday evening.
There being no further business, the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Agency Secretary
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