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Councilmember/Agency Member Hamilton stated that, since she lives in the subject area, she is, on the advice of David Kahn, Agency Counsel, recusing herself from this item.
(Councilmember/Agency Member Hamilton left the dais.)
Brice McQueen, Redevelopment Manager, presented the staff report.
Councilmember/Agency Member Miller asked what effect Santa Clara County’s opposition to the Plan would have on the City.
Redevelopment Manager McQueen stated that if the Council/Agency approves the introduction of the proposed ordinance this evening and its adoption on November 22, 2005, the County would have 30 days after the ordinance’s adoption to challenge it in court.
Director of Redevelopment/Agency Secretary Robert Paternoster stated that the County routinely opposes such ordinances and that the Agency/Council can be assured that the City has met all legal requirements throughout this process.
City Manager/Executive Director Chan referred the Council/Agency to the City’s response to the County’s concerns, which is an attachment to the staff report, noting that they agree that the plan needs to go forward, but that the County wants to be reimbursed for any financial loss incurred by the County.
Discussion was held regarding the difference in revenue to the taxing agencies with and without redevelopment taking place, how the amount of the $600 million tax increment cap was established, and how the pass-through to taxing agencies will occur, based on the existing cap.
At 8:21, Vice Mayor/Agency Vice Chair Swegles opened the Public Hearing.
There was no one in the audience wishing to speak and Vice Mayor/Agency Vice Chair Swegles closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember/Agency Member Miller and seconded by Councilmember/Agency Member Howe that Council take the following two actions: (1) Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Resolution Adopting Written Findings and Responses to Comments or Objections Received in Connection with Consideration of the Adoption of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project in Accordance with the Provisions of Health and Safety Code Section 33363” and (2) Approve introduction of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sunnyvale Approving and Adopting the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central Core Redevelopment Project, and Making Certain Findings Pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California“ and declare that it be read by title only, and further reading waived.
Motion carried 5-1-1, with Councilmember/Agency Member Hamilton abstaining, having recused herself, and Mayor/Agency Chair Chu absent.
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