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Reformation of RAC 3 October 20, 2008 The responsibilities of the RAC would be to provide input on large projects and redevelopment planning documents, such as implementation plans. The reformed RAC would be activated in 2009 to participate in the development of the Five-Year Implementation Plan. The RAC would meet quarterly, as needed, to provide input on the objectives and programs for each Project Area. Housing objectives and policies would also be discussed. The proposed term for the new RAC is five years. In order to select a diverse group of stakeholders to represent the Redevelopment Project Areas in San Leandro, the City would solicit applications. Outreach efforts would include written notices to business and property owners within the Redevelopment Project Areas, and residents living within 500 feet of the Project Areas. In addition, press releases to the Daily Review and San Leandro Times, notice on the City's website, notices to homeowners associations and business associations in or near a redevelopment project area, and outreach to individuals suggested by City Council members will be performed. Applications would also be sent to the current members of the WSL and Joint RACs. Consistent with the Rules and Communications Committee discussion, the selection process could be as follows: 1. Interested applicants would be screened by Agency staff and the Business and Housing Development Committee. 2. A recommendation from staff and the Committee would be made to the Redevelopment Agency Chair (Mayor). 3. The Redevelopment Agency Chair would make the final selection and appointment of the RAC representatives. Staff anticipates starting public outreach in January 2009 with a goal of having a RAC established by July 2009. As the RACs were established by City Council or Redevelopment Agency resolution, the Council and Agency would need to adopt Resolutions in order to dissolve the current RACs and repeal the original Resolutions that established them. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency should adopt a Resolution to create a new 10 member RAC to provide input for all of the Project Areas. Prior to a future City Council meeting, staff recommends scheduling a Council hosted reception in recognition of the Joint and WSL RAC members' significant volunteer time and effort. Resolutions to commend the individuals would be prepared and presented to them at the City Council meeting immediately following the reception. Current City Council Policy - N/A Previous City Council Actions • City Council Resolution No. 98-123, adopted September 21, 1998, approving voluntary formation of the West San Leandro/ MacArthur Boulevard Redevelopment Advisory Committee • Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2000-29, adopted October 16, 2000, approving voluntary formation of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) for the San