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CRA 88-07-25 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD July 25, 1988 Agency Chairman Arnold called the meeting of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency to order at 9:54 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 1988 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT:Agency Members Coronado, Davis, Kanel & Arnold ABSENT:Agency Member Mullen MINUTES: It was moved by Agency Member Kanel and seconded by Agency Member Davis to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1988 meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Davis, Kanel & Arnold NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT:1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mullen ABSTAINED:1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado Agency Member Coronado abstained due to his absence at the June 13 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR SITE ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF WALKER AND ORANGE: The City Manager referred to the staff report dated July 20, 1988, which represented a request to authorize an expansion of the existing contract with the GRC Redevelopment Consultants. He further advised that the City needs to proceed to determine the status of properties adjacent to the Civic Center. He stated that the consultant has indicated an estimate of fees in the amount of $40,000. Agency Member Kanel suggested a lower figure and when the progression reaches a certain amount, then return to Council if additional monies are required. Responding to Agency Member Davis, the City Manager advised that the use of the money was not limited to contacting property owners, it was also used for determining other available land for relocation, trades, and possible tenant relocation assistance. The amount listed in the report would be for the total completion of the project. Agency Chairman Arnold called an Executive Session at 10:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with all Agency Members present. It was moved by Agency Member Davis and seconded by Agency Member Kanel to reduce the contract amount from $40,000 to $20,000 and to apprise the City Council if this amount needs to be increased because of direct expenses, with a report on the results to date as well as an estimate of expenditures over the $20,000. Agency Chairman Arnold appealed to fellow Members to delay a decision on this issue for at least a month and if there is no desire to delay, she will not support this issue. Agency Member Kane] stated he felt it would be in the best interests of the City to proceed with the matter now. Agency Member Coronado remarked that we need to proceed as professionally and quickly as possible to acquire the remaining parcels and will support the suggested approach. AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, and Kanel NOES:1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Arnold ABSENT:1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mullen ADJOURNMENT: Agency Chairman Arnold adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Ss REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTEST: SEC@E--AR CYP s REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY