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CityCouncil | 2012-01-17 | 5 | Jerry Ramiza, Burke, Williams and Sorsensen, LLP, stated fifteen cities statewide have opted out of being a successor agency; Los Angeles is the largest and most note worthy; the other cities did not have an active redevelopment program. The Housing Development and Programs Manager noted fifteen out of 400 cities opted not to be a successor agency. Mr. Ramiza stated a few more cities have opted out of the housing functions; said cities did not have cash housing assets available to distribute to the community. Commissioner Johnson inquired whether a list of obligations would need to be submitted every six months, to which the Housing Development and Programs Manager responded in the affirmative. Mr. Ramiza stated third party obligations would be discussed with the Oversight Board; the Oversight Board would have the ability to allow a successor agency to enter into new agreements or amend existing agreements. In response to Commissioner Tam's inquiry, the Housing Development and Programs Manager stated the School District receives 40% of the City's 20% Business and Waterfront Improvement Project (BWIP) funds; the School District has yet to spend any of the money for affordable housing; approximately $4 million has been set aside. Commissioner Tam stated having the School District engage in a partnership with the Housing Authority to fulfill the obligation would be preferable; in the past, the City has discussed how it could help with legislation to provide the School District with some flexibility so that it does not have to build affordable housing; inquired whether the School District would lose the funding if the City does not become successor agency. The Housing Development and Programs Manager responded the Oversight Board could sweep the money for distribution to tax entities. The Executive Director stated staff has talked to the School District regarding the issue; current legislation does not let anyone off the hook for affordable housing obligations; the School District wants to find a way to access the money but does not want to be a housing developer. In response to Commissioner deHaan's inquiry, the Housing Development and Programs Manager stated adopting the amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) by January 31st is recommended. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether everything has been scrubbed and captured, to which the Housing Development and Programs Manager responded in the affirmative. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Community 2 Improvement Commission January 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-01-17.pdf |