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Report on Agency Activities to Eliminate Blight Report on the Status of Agency Loans Report on Property Owned and Acquired by the Agency The San Leandro Redevelopment Agency was formed in 1960 to finance development projects and programs to eliminate economic stagnation and physical blight. The Agency's funding source is tax increment, which is a dedicated share of the growth in property tax within redevelopment project areas. San Leandro has three active redevelopment project areas: Plaza, West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevard, and Alameda County-City of San Leandro, known as the Joint project area. Partnering with businesses, residents, and property owners, the Redevelopment Agency provides the private sector with financial and technical assistance to eliminate barriers to investment, stimulating economic growth. The Mayor and City Council serve as its Board of Directors and the City Manager as its Executive Director. In 2007-08, the Office of Business Development was reorganized as a division of the Community Development Department. Business Development staffs the Redevelopment Agency with the assistance of Agency Counsel and contract technical services. Business Development manages the Agency's development projects and administers the three redevelopment plans. Business Development also supports two citizen committees, which advise the Agency Board. Other divisions of the Community Development Department assist with planning and housing programs for the Agency; and the Engineering and Transportation Department helps implement the Agency's capital projects. Staff works with the Finance Department and other City departments to ensure all required state and federal reporting information is completed. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33080.1(d), additional selected accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2007-08 include the following economic development and housing activities: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Plaza Project Area • Design was completed and bids received for the final phase of downtown pedestrian and lighting enhancements including amenities such as improved lighting, sidewalks and landscaping, as well as the creation of community plaza on West Joaquin Avenue at East 14th Street including a fountain and areas for outdoor seating and dining. Construction will begin in fall 2008 and should be completed in summer 2009. • Downtown San Leandro Design Guidelines and Principals were developed in fall 2007. These Guidelines serve as a "can do" document to encourage property and business owners to make improvements to their building facades, including landscaping and signage.