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Muutes -City of San Leandro City Council and Page 8 San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Special Meeting -- June 14,1999 Council Member Nardine agreed with what had been said. She also reminded those in attendance there is a City Council Economic Development and Redevelopment Committee as well as an Economic Development Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. City Council discussion then ensued regarding the differences between Options 1, 2, and 3. It was noted that, although Option 3 would not require Planning Commission input, Option 1 provides the maximum flexibility because it is silent on the matter. It was also clarified by staff that the General Plan is the global document that will put this all into context. It was also clarified that, ultimately, the decision-making authority is the Redevelopment Agency and/or City Council. AU other Boards and Commissions serve in an advisory capacity. Council Member Loeffler stated his support of the Plan but would support Option 2, which would add Section 311, which mandates that certain projects be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior to submittal to the Redevelopment Agency. Council Member Grant clarified that the RAC meetings are open to the public and currently meetings are held in the daytime. She encouraged the RAC to have evening meetings. Staff indicated, in response, that the meetings have been set according to the members' schedules, but they will be holding their July meeting in the evening. Vice Mayor Galvan agreed with comments made by Mr. Federighi and stated the reason there is a RAC is because the property owners in that redevelopment area wanted to have an elected voice. He indicated Option 3 would provide for issues to go from the RAC to the Redevelopment Agency. He noted that to change that concept now would not be what was represented to the group. The RAC would have the opportunity to recommend input from the Planning Commission when they feel it is necessary. Council discussion ensued regarding the various options and when additional input might be appropriate to forward to the Planning Commission. Council Member Lothrop indicated she prefers Option 1 because of the maximum flexibility. The following Resolutions and Minute Order were then introduced: -- Resolution No. 99-16, Resolution of the San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the West San Leandro/MacArthurBouleuard Redevelopment Plan. (1120) M/S/C Loeffler and Lothrop. Ayes: 6; Noes: 0; Absent: Young