2012-01-11 Reg Council Mtg Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENT The following community members addressed the Council: Jose Olivar, John Anaya, Sr., Gary Grossich, and Wyn Holmes. BUSINESS ITEMS City Attorney Dean Derleth announced that the two Redevelopment Agency items could be discussed simultaneously. He summarized the two issues and explained that the action needed is to decide whether the City itself would be the Successor Agency and if the City would be the Successor Agency to the housing functions. He stated that the decision whether or not the City will chose to be the Successor Agency should move forward as there is a deadline. The decision to become the Successor Agency on the Housing Authority does not need to be made tonight as there is no specific deadline but he recommended that a decision be made by January 31, 2012, due abolishment date for redevelopment agencies being effective February 1, 2012. City Attorney Derleth also explained that housing item can be carried over to the next regular council meeting or to a special meeting if necessary. Agency Counsel Delmar Williams explained the legislation seeking to eliminate redevelopment agencies and the payments anticipated to be paid to the State. He explained that legal action was taken on December 29, 2011 by the Supreme Court to not allow cities to continue to make payments as the law to dissolve the redevelopment agencies was upheld as constitutional. Mr. Williams continued to explain the process and the action needed for the dissolution of the agency. He also gave an overview of the purpose of the Oversight Committee that the Successor Agency must go through for approvals such as deposition of property. If there are any arrangements to be made for accelerating payments or existing debts, they would have to go before the Oversight Committee which will be comprised of appointees by various agencies throughout the County. Mr. Williams continued with his explanation of the process that will take place upon the dissolution of the redevelopment agencies and the implementation of the new law. CITY ACTIONS City Manager Foster provided a summary of the action needed to move Item No. 1 forward. Mayor Zamora asked for Council comments on this item. 1. Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency - Approved and Adopted a Resolution Electing to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Colton Pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, RESOLUTION NO. R-01-12. Motion and second by CM Yzaguirre/MPT Bennett, to approve Item No. 1, ELECTING to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and adopting Resolution No. R-01- 12. Unanimous vote. Mayor Zamora, MPT Bennett and Council Members Yzaguirre and Gonzales encouraged those in attendance to contact local legislators to let them know what an impact this issue is having on our community and gave comments regarding this matter. 2012 JAN 11 SPC CC/RDA/ CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING - 3 -