2004-055 - Redevelopment Plan Amendments to Merge the Central City

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H. The "Existing Plans" consist of the Redevelopment Plans, as amended, prepared for the Central City Project, I nter-City Project, North Harbor Project, South Harbor Project, South Main Project, and the Bristol Corridor Project and the territory included within the Existing Plans is referred to as the "Project Areas". I. The Agency is vested with the responsibility to carry out the Existing Plans. J. The Agency desires to amend each of the Existing Plans ("Amendments") to merge the Project Areas in order to combine the tax increment revenues from the Project Areas and allocate the revenues to and among the entire merged Project Area that will best facilitate the revitalization of blighted areas through economic vitality and increase and improve housing opportunities. K. The Agency has submitted the proposed Amendments to the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for its report and recommendations, and the Planning Commission on June 14,2004, reviewed the proposed Amendments and determined the proposed Amendments are consistent with the City's General Plan and recommended approval of the proposed Amendments. L The Agency has caused to be prepared a Report to the City Council on the proposed Amendments pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33352. M. Pursuant to the provisions of the CRL Sections 33452, 33454, 33457.1, 33458 and 33486 there is a need for a joint public hearing of the City Council and the Agency in order to receive testimony from any and all interested persons, including property owners, business owners, tenants, community organizations, and any other interested groups and/or citizens, with respect to the proposed Amendments and related items. N. The Agency has prepared the required Notice of Joint Public Hearing and related attachments for transmittal pursuant to CRL Sections 33452 and 33486. Section 2. The City Council hereby receives the Agency's Report to the City Council prepared pursuant to CRL Section 33352 and the proposed Amendments prepared for the Existing Plans. Section 3. The City Council approves the convening of a joint public hearing with the Agency on September 7,2004, at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City of Santa Ana City Council Chambers, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92702, for the purpose of receiving testimony and considering the proposed Amendments and other related matters. Section 4. The City Council hereby approves the Notice of Joint Public Hearing and related attachments substantially in the form attached to this resolution. Resolution No. 2004-055 Page 2 of 4