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Home My WebLink About06-RDA Item AGE~ .,JA ITEM INFORMATION SUlvh.,ARY GENERAL INFORMATION: Sub~ Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area Commend CAC and Approve PAC bylaws. Aut~f Ext. 5081 Ward 1,3,6 ProjectArea Mt. Vernon Corridor Budget Authority Committee CommissionlCouncil Filing Dales n/.a Meeting Dates r1 JIL 2/27/90 3/05/90 Funding Requirements none Date CLEARANCES: RDA MANAGEMENT REVIEW: Ex~ 1"<->1 ~ ~ 2/?d/cr.L Administrative Deputy :2/1, l/ ManagerlSupervisor CITY DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW: Date Depl By Depl By Date Yes N/A o if Accounting ~ 0~~~,~/ ~ 0 City Attorney o rn City Administrator RDA Committee recommendation Task Force recommended approval. INFORMATIONAL DATA FORWARDED TO CITY DEPARTMENTS/COUNCIL OFFICES: Sent to Mayor's Office Council Ward Council Ward Council Ward Council Ward Department Department By Dale COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Include pertinent comments and concerns of offices and persons clearing the summary, such as controversial Issues, time constraints and funding complications. Indicate dates when action must be taken. ~ RDA -174 REV. 6-29-89 Redevelopment Agency · City of San Bernardino 300 North "D" Street. Founh Floor . San Bernardino, California 92418 (714) 384-5081 FAX (714) 888-9413 Pride ~ ~e. FEBRUARY 28, 1990 REQUEST TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPON THE COMPLETION OF THEIR ENDEAVORS AND TO APPROVE THE BYLAWS FOR THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: 04/03/89 Commission authorized staff to initiate preliminary steps required to consider redevelopment planning for the Mt. Vernon Business Corridor and adjacent areas. (continued on page 2) Recommended Motion: (MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL) (A) To adopt the RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO COMMENDING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DISSOLVING THE COMMITTEE. (B) To adopt the RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE OF THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Respectfully Submitted, RO~~P~~~g Executi ve Di rector Supporting data attached: YES FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: NONE Ward: 1st, 3rd and 6th Project: MV Commission Notes: RJT: SG: sm: 2721 H Agenda of: March 5, 1990 Item No. Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: (continued from page 1) 07/20/89 Committee recommended that a meeting be held with Mayor and Committee Members Estrada and Flores to discuss potential boundaries to be discussed by the Commission. 08/07/89 Mayor and Common Council considered redevelopment survey and planning of the Mt. Vernon business corridor and referred matter to Redevelopment Committee to conduct community meetings. 08/10/89 Committee set community meeting dates for September 12, 1989, September 14, 1989 and September 19, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. and asked staff to coordinate the meetings. 08/21/89 Mayor and Council rescinded August 7, 1989 action and formed Mt. Vernon Task Force composed of Counci1persons Estrada, Flores & Pope-Ludlam. 09/21/89 Subsequent to conducting the community meetings, the Task Force recommended the selection of the redevelopment survey area. 10/02/89 a) Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution 89-397 designating a redevelopment survey area. b) Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution 89-398 approving a loan agreement between the City and the Commission. c) Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution 89-399 authorizing the execution of a loan agreement with the Commission. d) Commission adopted Resolution 5209 approving a loan agreement between the City and Commission. e) Commission adopted Resolution 5910 authorizing the execution of a loan agreement with the City. f) Commission authorized the execution of an agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. g) Commission authorized the formation of a Citizen Advisory Committee. 10/10/89 Subsequent to the Council action designating a redevelopment survey area, the Task Force recommended 1989/90 be established as the base year. 10/19/89 The Task Force recommended that the survey area be amended. 11/06/89 Mayor & Common Council adopted Resolution No. 89-439 designating an amended Survey Area. Mayor & Common Council and Commission adjourned to November 13, 1989. 11/07/89 Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC89-2 approving the preliminary plan. (continued on page 3) RJT:SG:sm:2721H 2 Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: (continued from page 2) 11/09/89 The Task Force recommended the acceptance of the Preliminary Plan and discussed the need to form a PAC. 11/13/89 Mayor and Council adopted Resolution No. 89-440 designating a CAC. Commission adopted Resolution No. 5217 accepting the Preliminary Plan and authorized the transmittal of certain documents. 11/26/89 The Task Force recommended the formation of a PAC; and the formation Procedures. 11/30/89 Mayor and Council adopted Resolution No. 89-455 determining the need to form a Project Area Committee concerning the Mt. Vernon Corridor project. 12/5/89 Citizen Advisory Committee meeting to explain role of Committee. 12/8/89 Citizen Advisory Committee tour of project area. 12/11/89 Public meeting to explain the Project Area Committee formation procedures. 12/29/89 Mt. Vernon Task Force recommended Project Area Committee membership. 01/03/90 Mayor & Council adopted Resolution No. 90-1 approving a Project Area Committee. 01/26/90 Mt. Vernon Task Force reviewed the Preliminary Report, Draft EIR and Redevelopment Plan. 01/29/90 Commission adopted Resolution NO. 5227 approving the Preliminary Report on the proposed Redevelopment Plan. Commission adopted Resolution No. 5228 receiving a proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft EIR (DEIR). 02/13/90 PAC adopted bylaws, selected officers, and received Preliminary Report, Draft Redevelopment Plan and DEIR. 02/20/90 Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-90-1 making its report and recommendation as to the conformity of the Redevelopment Plan with the General Plan. 02/22/90 Environmental Review Committee (ERC) reviewed the Draft EIR and continued to 3/15/90. 02/24/90 PAC tour of the project area, reviewed preliminary report, draft redevelopment plan and draft EIR, amended bylaws and reviewed the conformity report. RJT:SG:sm:2721H ~ S TAr r R E P 0 R T This is to request that the Mayor and Common Council adopt a resolution expressing appreciation to the members of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area and dissolving the Committee. Also, that a resolution be adopted approving the Bylaws for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Project Area Committee. BACKGROUND Initial efforts to establish the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment project area consisted of three community meetings to ascertain a level of public interest and support for the project. Following those initial meetings, the City approved a redevelopment survey area on October 2, 1989, and amended on November 6, 1989 to include additional public-owned land. Following the approval of the amended survey area, the Planning Commission designated proposed project area boundaries and approved the preliminary plan on November 7, 1989. The preliminary report, the draft redevelopment plan, and the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) were approved by the Mayor and Common Council on January 29, 1990. Negotiations are being conducted with several taxing agencies and ultimately a noticed public hearing will be conducted to consider the adoption of a redevelopment plan. It is our goal to have the Mt. Vernon Corridor plan in effect by July, 1990. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE On November 13, 1989, the Mayor and Common Council established a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area, comprised of various residents and representatives of existing community organizations who expressed an interest in serving in an advisory capacity. The Committee met with staff and provided input, advice, suggestions and expertise in connection with the Redevelopment Plan for the project area. In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33385 et seq. and by Resolution No. 90-1, the Mayor and Common Council have now established a Project Area Committee (PAC) which, among other things, has succeeded to the responsibilities of the CAC. It is the recommendation of the Mt. Vernon Task Force, with concurrence by the PAC, that the CAC be commended for its unselfish commitment to the betterment of the Mt. Vernon Area and that the Committee be dissolved. Upon adoption of the attached resolution, staff will forward a certificate of commendation to each member accompanied by a letter from the Mayor and Common Council expressing the gratitude of the citizens of the City of San Bernardino for dedicated community service. RJT:SG:sm:2721H 4 PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE BYLAWS The PAC established bylaws to govern its day-to-day operations on February 13, 1990. The primary function of the PAC is to act as an advisory body to the Agency during consideration of the Redevelopment Plan. The seventeen (17) member committee includes one or more representatives from one of the following groups: residents, property owners, tenants, business persons and representatives of community organizations within the project area. The PAC established bylaws and elected its officers on February 13, 1990. Mr. Jose Gomez was elected as Chairman, Mr. R. Wade Byars, Sr. as Vice-Chairman and Ms. Esther Mata as Secretary. The PAC will remain in effect to comment on any matter affecting the project area during a period of three years after the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan for the project area. It is recommended that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the attached resolution marked Attachment "B", approving the bylaws of the Project Area Committee. RECOMMENDATION It is, therefore, recommended that the CAC be commended for its unselfish commitment to the betterment of the Mt. Vernon area and the Mayor and Common Council express gratitude of the Citizens of the City of San Bernardino for such dedication in the community's service, and that the Committee be dissolved. It is, also recommended that the Mayor and Common Council approve and ratify the bylaws of the Project Area Committee for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area. RJT:SG:sm:2721H 5 I I _. j' 1___ ll\\gIJ.lJ , it 't 00, ._-'<.. i;l , Ii , I;' I ' " L~ -, I, -,. =,i II 11,. Ii. Ii, >-' 0' ~. i : i ! .' "- . ~ I' I i_J . ~ ~ ,... '.L... ~:~~,':t': 'I"i:!;-- i;:-:!I..: t../' I F. 'iii'" l :~I::,J! i'I!;II,II, "I, ,1,1....>,,, ~ f'l ' t:l,:ii i!' "" :1 ,~ 'II ~ '" I' f:j":'"i ,.0'.;:1,1 ~. ::~_ I.. J ~, , , ... -- I, ~ ~::i J: " ,Ii I~ r I ! ~Iu L Ii r'---' I I , I i I I' i' , fli".:: I', I ", Ii,.. , f: 'r, " ' .,-' ~ ;--~ II r- !~ '!' " ~ '~" ,-, cfl, ... '. Proposed Project Area Boundaries Map MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT __ Proposed Pioject Area Boundaries N EB A-C Proposed Subareas SCALE 1 I I 1000 20001... I N.A.~.1 Not a Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO COMMENDING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND DISSOLVING THE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of San Bernardino by Resolution No. 89-439 designated an amended redevelopment survey area (The "Survey Area") in connection with consideration of a Redevelopment Plan for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, by its Resolution No. PC 89-2 adopted on November 7, 1989, the Planning Commission of the City of San Bernardino selected the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project Area (The "Project Area") from within the boundaries of the Survey Area; and WHEREAS, various residents and representatives of existing community organizations in the Project Area expressed an interest in being involved as an advisory group with respect to the consideration of the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 89-440, the Mayor and Common Council did appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee (The "Committee") made up of those individuals and representatives shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, as an advisory body in connection with the consideration of a Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the Committee as dedicated volunteers did meet with staff and provided input, advice, suggestions and expertise in connection with the consideration of a Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33385 et seq. and by Resolution No. 90-1, the Mayor and Common Council have now established a Project Area Committee which, among other things, has succeeded to the responsibilities of the Committee, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Upon the completion of its endeavors, The Citizens Advisory Committee is hereby commended for its unselfish commitment to the betterment of the Mt. Vernon area and the Mayor and Common Council express the gratitude of the citizens of the City of San Bernardino for such dedication in the Community's service. DAB: sad/mtv-cac. res February 27, 1990 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 SECTION 2. dissolved. The Citizens Advisory Committee is hereby I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the day of , 1990, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ESTRADA REILLY FLORES MAUDSLEY MINOR POPE-LUDLAM MILLER City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of , 1990. Approved as to form and legal content: W. R. Holcomb, Mayor City of San Bernardino JAMES F. PENMAN, :~) DAB:sad/mtv-cac.res February 27, 1990 later..ted 'er.ODa Li.t Citl&eRa Advl.ory eo..1tte. Ht. 'emOD Corridor "e - Cate.ory auallle.. 'erlOll 1. Hr. Dick Churchwell Quick Coner 107 N. La Cadeu ColtOD. Cl '2324 2. 1Ir. lob E.eun '61 Latbaan Colton, Cl 3. 1Ir. VUll. A. Icbu.1ta 1105 V. lellevlew Ian lenaarcllDo. CA '2410 4. 1Ir. a. Vad. Iy.r. 686 ".t 11111 Street Ian lenaarcl1llo. CA '2415 ~ .... 'Icky Ar,o 252 N. E.Ddall AVanue Ian lenaadlllo. Cl '2410 Iuallle.. 'eraon "'ldent~1 Property Owner au14ntlal fropertJ Oner ".1dntlal PropertJ OwDer 6. lIa. 'rallce. Bolland 1098 Jfedlcal Center Drive Ian lenaadlno. Cl '2411 ae.identl.1 Owner OCCupant 7. IIr. Don Stewart Doll' a Puni ture 1337 N. lit. 'enOD In lenaarcllDo, Cl 92411 I. 1Ir. lobby lay. Owner lobby lay'a I.r-l-Que 1657 V. I..ellne Ian lenaarcllno, Cl 92411 lualDe.. 'er.OD IUalDea. 'eraOD 9. 1Ir. .l.ck 8111. Owner IIr. 8111' a Ca terlng 1033 Ve.t 10th Street In lenaarcllDo, Cl 92411 lualDe.. 'eraOD 10. IIr. Jerry Cypher. D1.trlct lIua,er United lDottlD1ham 2323 V. I..eline In lenaarcllDo, Cl 92410 luaiD". 'enon "EXHIBIT A" lit. Vernon Con .or Intere.ted 'er.on. Lbt Citiz.na Adviaory eo..ittee 'a.e 2 Ifue - Cat..ory ~1. IIr. rod IIcDODald raeo '1'ia 23691 Steele load Colton, CA IUain.a. 'eraon ~2. IIr. lu~i.ter .. O. loz 6490 1945 W. Fourth Street San lerurdino, CA 92412 ~3. IIr. Kevin II1tche11 6794 If. L1ttldusue Drive San lerurdho, CA 92407 ~4. IIr. Iraclley BeDD1qaen Ii. 0 tire. ~Ol S. lit. Vernon Avenue San Ierurd1Do, CA 92410 luaiua. 'eraon 15. IIr. Jo.e Goaez 1390 We.t 4th Street San lerurdino, Ca 92411 Anita. Heziean Foods Corp. luain... Owner 16. IIr. Ernie Va.quez 1241 Weat 5th Street San lerurclino, Ca 92411 IUaine. Owner Property tenant ~7. rere.. lDei.o 1288 We.t 6th Street San lerurdho, Ca 92411 Property Owner ~8. Glori. '1'orres 1288 We.t 6th Street San Bernardho, CA 92411 tenant 3498K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE OF THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 89-439 the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino approved a Survey Area for a proposed Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project (The "Project"); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 90-1 the Mayor and Common Council established a Project Area Committee (The "PAC") with members as designated therein; and WHEREAS, the PAC has established By-laws to govern its day- to-day operations under the provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seg.), the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54950 et seg.) and other applicable laws and ordinances, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO that the By-laws of the Project Area Committee for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment proj ect Area as attached hereto as Exhibit" A" and incorporated herein are hereby confirmed, approved and ratified. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / meeting thereof, held on the DAB:sad/mtv-pac.res February 27, 1990 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION...APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE OF THE MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. day of , 1990, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ESTRADA REILLY FLORES MAUDSLEY MINOR POPE-LUDLAM MILLER City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of , 1990. Approved as to form and legal content: W. R. Holcomb, Mayor City of San Bernardino JAMES F. PENMAN, :~) DAB: sad/mtv-pac. res February 27, 1990 2 BY LAWS MT. VERNON CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Section 1. GENERAL These Rules and Regulations are provided to inform and promote the orderly participation of the Redevelopment Project Area Committee ("PAC") for the Mt. Vernon Corridor Redevelopment Project ("Project" or "Project Area") in consulting with and advising the Community Development Commission and the Redevelopment Agency (collectively, "Agency") members, staff, and consultants on: (1) those matters which deal with the planning and provision of residential facilities or replacement housing for those to be displaced by Project activities; (2) those matters which deal with' the development of new commercial facilities and public improvements in the Project Area; (3) other policy matters which affect the businesses and residents of the Project Area; and (4) any other matters regarding the Project Area which may be submitted to the PAC by the Common Council, the Agency or the Planning Department. Without prior consultation as required above, the PAC may also comment on any other matter before the Common Councilor Agency affecting the Project Area during a period commencing upon the creation of the PAC and ending at the third anniversary of the adoption of a redevelopment plan for the Project Area. For purposes of these Byl aws, "Project Area" shall i nc 1 ude that area proposed to be included within a redevelopment project area by virtue of Resolution No. PC 89-2 approved by the Planning Commission on November 7, 1989. Section II. MEMBERSHIP A. Selection The PAC shall initially consist of those seventeen (17) members approved by the Common Council by its Resolution No. 90-1 approved on January 3, 1990. B. Qualifications To be eligible for membership on the PAC, a person must be either a residential owner-occupant, a residential tenant, a businessman, or a member of an existing organization within the Project Area boundaries. If a member ceases to qualify on one of these bases (e.g., by removal of residence or business or membership), he shall resign from the PAC; or if he fai 1 s to resign within sixty (60) days of the date that he ceases to qualify, his membershi p shall be deemed vacated. Any vacancy shall be fill ed by appointment by the Common Council which may act upon nomination by the PAC. 0920C "EXHIBIT A" C. Proiect Ar Boundaries The Project Area boundaries are those which have been adopted as the official boundaries of the Project Area. If the Project Area boundaries are amended, then the PAC shall be reconstituted, If necessary, by procedures established by the Common Council to reflect the circumstances. D. Membership Term The terms of the PAC members are from the date of approval of the PAC until the 31st day of December, 1990. At the end of that time, the Common Council may reappoint members or appoint other members on a year-to-year basis as deemed desirable in light of the current Project activities and in conformity with applicable legal requirements. Section III. OFFICERS A. The Offi cers of the PAC shall be a Cha I rman and Vi ce-Cha i rman and Secretary. B. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary of the PAC shall be elected by the PAC members at Its first meeting. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary shou 1 d thereafter be elected duri ng the month of December in each calendar year and shall take office effective immediately upon such election. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the PAC and sign all documents necessary to carry out the business of the PAC. The Vice-Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, act as Chairman. The Secretary shall keep records of all meetings of the PAC. Section IV. MEETINGS AND OFFICE A. Regular and Special Meetings The PAC shall meet at the Villasenor Library, 525 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, California, or such other place the PAC might from time-to-time designate. Regular meetings shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Notice of meetings shall be sent to members at least fi ve (5) days in advance of the meeti ng. The Secretary of the PAC, upon notification by the Chairman, shall be responsible for the posting of said notice and an agenda of all matters to be discussed or acted upon at a pUblic meeting at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time specified in the notice of the meeting. All meetings shall be conducted and notice thereof shall be given in conformity with the Ralph M. Brown Public Meeting Law (Government Code Section 54950, et seg.). 2 0920C . B. Meetinqs to be Open and Public All meetings of the PAC shall be open and public to the extent requi red by 1 aw. All persons shall be permi tted to attend any such meeti ngs except as otherwise provided by law. C. Mi nutes Minutes of all meetings of the PAC will be kept in a file in the offices of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Clerk. D. Quorum Nine (9) members of the PAC shall constitut~ a quorum, and a quorum shall be necessary for the PAC to conduct its business. A smaller number of PAC members may adjourn a meeting from time-to-time until a quorum is present. Except as otherwise provided herein or as otherwise provided by law, concurrence by nine (9) members of the PAC shall be required for any action of the PAC. E. Rules of Order All business and matters before the PAC shall be transacted in conformance with Robert's Rules of Order (newly revised). F. Attendance Any member who, without good cause as determined by the PAC, shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings, shall be deemed to have vacated his membership. Section V. DISCLOSURES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The members of the PAC shall make written di sclosures to the Agency, Common Council, and the PAC of the fact and location of all direct or indirect interests in the property presently owned or hereafter acquired in the Project Area; such disclosures shall be accomplished in conformity with the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 87000, et ill.) and any applicable local conflict of interest code promulgated pursuant thereto. Members shall cooperate with staff and Agency legal counsel (which shall be the office of the City Attorney) in the review of interests in property, and shall refrain from voting or participating in decisions where they are disqualified by virtue of a conflict of interest. Failure to make such written disclosure, or to refrain from acting where a member has a conflict of interest. shall be grounds for removal from the PAC. 3 OQ?or , . For the purposes of this Section V., the term "direct or indirect interest" shall be defined to include, but not be limited to, any monetary interest in property, or benefit arising from the sale, lease, mortgage, or disposition of property, owned by, in trust for, or subject to inheritance by a member of the PAC, his or her spouse, his or her children, and his or her parents. Section VI. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS The form of these Bylaws shall be initially approved by the PAC, and shall be effective upon ratification by the Common Council. Any amendment may be made by 2/3 vote of the PAC membership and ratification by the Common Council. 4 0920C