CRA 92-09-14 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD
September 14, 1992
Agency Chairman Partin called the meeting of the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency to order at 12:03 a.m. on Monday, September
14, 1992 in the Cypress City Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California
PRESENT:Agency Members Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and
Partin
ABSENT: None
MINUTES: It was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded by
Agency Member Kerry to approve the Minutes of July 13, 1992. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson
and Partin
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED CONSULTANT SERVICES: The Deputy
Executive Director presented the staff report dated August 11,
1992, which advised that the firm of GRC, Copenhaver, Inc. had
been hired by the Redevelopment Agency to assist in the start-up
and implementation of the three Redevelopment Project Plans, as
well as the Housing Set Aside programs. The staff consultant to
the Agency had completed the implementation of the organization
plan and is now preparing for a workshop with the Agency. Since
the original contract with GRC, Copenhaver, Inc. has expired, it
is necessary to enter into an interim contract for time and
materials. This will allow the consultants to continue to assist
Agency staff in the evaluation of the proposed senior housing
developers and in the daily operations of the Agency and provide
the consultants with the continued authorization to prepare for
the upcoming workshop.
Agency Member Bowman expressed reservations about the kind of
advice that is being obtained from the consultants. So, Agency
Member Kerry suggested that Item No. 37, CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM
FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENT AND MOVING EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT -
DON AND KATHLEEN TURNBULL, 5401 ORANGE AVENUE, CYPRESS be
discussed at this time and hearing no objection, Agency Chairman
Partin so ordered. The Public Works Director presented the staff
report dated September 4, 1992, which referred to a memo from GRC
Copenhaver, Inc., to the Executive Director of the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency relative to the relocation of tenants living
at the recently acquired properties at 5401 Orange Avenue. The
memo detailed the relocation process as it applied to the subject
tenants and explained the procedures utilized to determine the
relocation benefits which require Redevelopment Agency approval.
Agency Member Bowman questioned why, when the City first acquired
the properties, the rent on the units weren't increased to the
market rate at that time and why the rest of the rents haven't
been raised if the City is going to be obligated for these
expenses. Agency Member Kerry stated that the tenants have
After further discussion on Redevelopment law and its
interpretation, the Deputy Executive Director advised that the
consultants are compiling a housing plan and a relocation format.
Agency Chairman Partin suggested that perhaps the consultants can
conduct a workshop for the Council.
Agency Member Kerry would like additional information, in memo
form, on the this piece of property and the one that will be
coming before Council very soon.
It was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded by Agency
Member Kerry to authorize an appropriation of $5,700.00 from the
fund balance of the Redevelopment Agency General Fund to Program
No. 4297-35-194-06 and approve the claim of Don and Kathleen
Turnbull, 5401 Orange Avenue, for rental assistance and moving
expense reimbursement in the amount of $5,700.00 but the funds
are not to be released unless the City is legally required to pay
prior to the next Council meeting. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson
and Partin
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Regarding CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUED CONSULTANT SERVICES, the
Deputy Executive Director provided some background information on
the relocation plan and the properties acquired.
After additional discussion, the City Attorney advised that when
the property is acquired ' the individual renting decides to move
and whether it is a voluntary or involuntary move, they are
entitled to relocation expense. Every new renter signs an
agreement and they know they are renting from a redevelopment
agency so the relocation is not paid to each tenant, just the one
first relocated. Agency Member Bowman voiced his objection to
the idea of paying under market rent, moving and then receiving a
relocation bonus.
It was moved by Agency Member Bowman to continue this item to
September 28, 1992. The Planning Director explained that, in
that event, there is no money available because the funds, which
is based on time and materials, has already been expended.
Agency Member Bowman amended his motion to authorize $30,000
payable to GRC Copenhaver, Inc. and continue payment of the
remainder of the funds until September 28.
The Planning Director mentioned the projects that the consultants
were engaged in for the Agency, i.e, Senior Housing, request for
qualifications on a brochure for the City, developer
negotiations, relocations and Housing Set Aside programs.
Agency Chairman Partin moved to authorize staff to enter into a
contract with GRC Copenhaver, Inc. in a time and materials basis,
for an amount not to exceed $60,000.
After further explanation by the Finance Director on the
allocation of funds for consulting services, which has been used,
it was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded by Kerry to
approve an amount not to exceed $30.000 Davable to GRC
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson
and Partin
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Agency Chairman Partin adjourned the 'meeting at
12:40 a.m.
CHAIRMAN OF THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ATTEST:
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AGENCY