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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - June 15, 1992 Page - 13 - NEW BUSINESS (continued) further. He said because of timing requirements, these actions must be taken now in order to move the project forward. He said Reynolds and Brown and the City have committed to agree that the necessary first steps could be taken to lay the groundwork for this development if it is decided to proceed. He said Reynolds and Brown will bear the costs for the items on the agenda, including staff costs, outside contract services, environmental and engineering costs, and assessment district proceedings. He discussed each of the items listed on the City Council 's agenda. Predevelopment MOU - He said this is a three-party agreement among the City, the School District and Reynolds and Brown which acknowledges interest in proceeding with the development, and this would be used in the same manner as a "letter of intent" . Resolution of Intention to Amend the General Plan - He said this resolution initiates the Planning Commission review of the necessary modifications to the General Plan for the sports complex at the Peralta site and allows the clock to begin so that if the development is approved, it can be completed in time to conform to State law. Resolution of Intention to Rezone - He said this initiates the Planning Commission process for rezoning the property. City Engineer's Services Plan - He said this allows the City Engineer to begin to conceptualize the necessary infrastructure. City Engineer's Memorandum - He said this allows the initial steps to be taken on the Assessment District. Contractual Services Agreement with Environmental Sciences Associates - He said this will begin the necessary environmental process. He said any of these actions can be terminated by the City Council at any time. He said staff is meeting with the School District and with Reynolds and Brown on an on-going basis. Council Member Faria requested an explanation of the difference between an acquisition district and an assessment district. Steve Meyers, City Attorney, explained that in an acquisition district funds can be raised prior to construction of improvements, whereas an assessment district is usually created after completion of the improvements. Council Member Perry asked what would happen if the School District did not sign the Predevelopment Memorandum of Understanding (PMOU) . Mr. Meyers the project would not move forward. He said all three parties to the agreement must concur. Mr. Meyers said if the City Council directed staff to move forward on the project, the necessary analyses and discussions among all three parties would take place. He said policy direction is needed from the