CRA 93-09-13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD
September 13, 1993
Agency Chairman Kerry called the meeting of the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency to order at 5:44 p.m. on Monday, September
13, 1993, in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress.
PRESENT:Agency Members Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and
Kerry
ABSENT: None
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC
PLAN/GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY AND COMPLIANCE WITH MEASURE M
TASKS: The Deputy Executive Director reviewed the staff report
dated September 7, 1993, which advised that the next step in the
progressive planning process of the General Plan Update was to
ensure that all existing specific plans in the City are
consistent with the newly updated General Plan. This is
important not only as part of the General Plan implementation
process, but to allow the City to comply with the requirements of
Measure M. In preparation of the traffic analysis for the City,
WPA Traffic Engineers, Inc. became very familiar with the traffic
constraints for Cypress and the traffic requirements for the
adopted specific plans. It is vital that the specific plans be
consistent with the updated General Plan so that the improvements
and the fees, to aid in the construction of those improvements,
are sufficient to meet the needs. WPA has the background, the
expertise and is intimately familiar with the City and the
General Plan and can begin work immediately.
After a question and answer period, Agency Member Partin
suggested that some thought be given to setting a definite date
to make Holder Street a thoroughfare. Agency Chairman Kerry
disagreed with setting a date at this time, preferring to base
the decision on street intersection levels of service. Agency
Member Bowman advocated the importance of setting a date so any
buyers or sellers of property are aware of the proposed
thoroughfare.
It was moved by Agency Member Nicholson and seconded by Agency
Member Bowman to:
1.Authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract
for consultant services with WPA Traffic Engineers, Inc.,
for the scope of work indicated herein,
2.Appropriate $19,500.00 from the fund balance of the Business
Park Traffic Mitigation Fee Fund, Account No. 4189-24-273-
07; and
3.Appropriate $8,900.00 from the fund balance of the Lincoln
Avenue Redevelopment Area Account No. 4189-37-195-06 and
$7,200.00 from the fund balance of the Housing Set-Aside
Fund Account No. 4189-36-196-06.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: SECTION 33430 ET SEO. -
PROPERTY TRANSFER AND RELATED ACTIONS FOR THE 2.3 ACRE PARCEL TO
THE REAR OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER (9031 GRINDLAY STREET):
Agency Chairman Kerry opened the public hearing. The Executive
Director requested the Acting Public Works Director present the
staff report dated September 2, 1993, which indicated the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency must conduct a public hearing in order to
approve the transfer of certain real property generally described
as being located at the southwest corner of Grindlay Street and
Lincoln Avenue. The respective code section stated that the
transfer may be made without public bidding after a public
hearing with notice given in the newspaper once a week for two
weeks. After reviewing the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), it was determined that no environmental clearance is
necessary to approve this action.
Agency Chairman Kerry asked if anyone wished to speak in support
of or in opposition to the land transfer. No one wished to
speak.
It was moved by Agency Member Age and seconded by Agency Member
Partin to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving a transfer of property by
and between the Cypress Redevelopment Agency and the Cypress
Elementary School District.
CRA NO. 74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE 2.3 ACRE PARCEL TO THE REAR OF THE SENIOR
CITIZENS CENTER (9031 GRINDLAY AVENUE).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0AGENCY MEMBERS: None
At 9:40 p.m., theCity Council and the Redevelopment Agency met
to act jointly onthe following items:
CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY TRANSFER AND RELATED ACTIONS FOR THE
2.3 ACRES TO THE REAR OF THE SENIOR CITIZENIS CENTER, 9031
GRINDLAY STREET. The Acting Public Works Director Consultant
summarized the staff report dated September 2, 1993, which
revealed that in July 1989 the Agency entered into an Agreement
with the Cypress School District for Reimbursement of Tax
Increment Funds from the Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area
No. 1. As part of this "Agreement," the School District
transferred and conveyed the 4.49 acre Cypress Elementary School
site to the Agency. In return, the Agency paid the School
District for the Senior Center site and a transfer of like
property was made for 2.3 acres of the Agency-owned Wicker Drive
properties. Subsequent to the execution of the Agreement between
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency and the Cypress School District,
it was determined that the most beneficial scenario for all
parties involved would be a reversal of the 2.3 acre land
transfer. The report listed those actions and/or legal processes
It was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded by Agency
Member Partin to:
1.The Redevelopment Agency "approve the Agreement and M.O.U.
in concept" and instruct the Executive Director and Agency
Counsel to work with the School Superintendent and their
Special Counsel to finalize the documents. If any
significant changes are needed or requested, the Agreement
and/or M.O.U. shall be returned to the Agency Board for re-
review and approval, and
2.The Redevelopment Agency adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, making statutory findings authorizing
payment for the construction of public improvements located
in the Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area.
CRA NO. 75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING
STATUTORY FINDINGS AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN THE CIVIC CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (GENERALLY LOCATED AT 9031
GRINDLAY STREET).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR SENIOR
CITIZENS FACILITY: The Acting Public Works Director presented
the staff report dated September 1, 1993, which indicated the
justification for Redevelopment Agency assistance to this project
because a senior citizens facility will substantially improve the
quality of life for a significant number of Cypress citizens both
within the project area, as well as the City as a whole. The
project costs were $3.85 million in total with Agency
participation equalling $2.88 million or 75% of the total costs.
It was moved by Agency Member Partin and seconded by Agency
Member Bowman that the Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the
resolution by title only, title as follows, making statutory
findings authorizing payment for the construction of the Cypress
Senior Citizens Facility.
CRA NO. 76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING
STATUTORY FINDINGS AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CYPRESS SENIOR CITIZENS FACILITY, LOCATED IN THE
CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 5171 THROUGH 5185 LINCOLN
AVENUE: The Acting Public Works Director summarized the staff
report dated August 25, 1993, to which was attached a proposed
easement agreement for beautification purposes between the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency and Mr. Robert Eckes, who owns the
property at 5171 through 5185 Lincoln Avenue. The Agreement is
to provide assistance to Mr. Eckes for landscape construction
purposes consistent with the Agency's goals and objectives. The
adoption of the Easement Agreement is a legal instrument which
allows the Agency to temporarily take over the referenced area to
allow for the landscaping improvements. The benefits derived
will be an improved property appearance and it will help ensure
that the goals and objectives of the Project Area Plan can be
implemented in a more timely and logical fashion.
Mr. Robert Eckes, 5171 - 5185 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, responded
to questions from Councilmembers regarding how he became aware of
the Redevelopment Agency funds for the project.
It was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded by Agency
Member Age to approve an Easement Agreement for beautification
purposes for the property at 5171 to 5185 Lincoln Avenue. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE AMENDED CIVIC
CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA/ERSKINE PROPERTY RELOCATION
PLAN: The Acting Public Works Director presented the staff
report dated September 2, 1993, which included two parts: one
dealt with the amendments to the Civic Center Project Area Plan
and the second dealt with a specific relocation plan for the
Erskine Property. As the result of changes to the State law
concerning relocation payments and procedures, certain amendments
were required to be made to the Relocation Plan.
The Erskine property contains six units for rental to low- and
moderate-income households, with four of the units being
currently occupied. Accomplishing the redevelopment project
necessitates the relocation of the four households in accordance
with the guidelines for relocating a government displaces set
forth in the Government Code.
Agency Member Nicholson asked if the Chamber of Commerce
relocated would they fall under business relocation and receive
payment. After some discussion, the City Attorney advised he
didn't believe that organization fell within the classification
of "business relocation" under community redevelopment law.
Also, that particular property is owned by the City and located
within the redevelopment area. Mayor Kerry asked that the issue
be reviewed to determine the Chamber's status in the program.
It was moved by Agency Member Bowman and seconded bv Aaencv
3.Authorize staff to take the necessary steps to implement the
Plan, including forwarding the Plan to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A SEVENTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AMENDMENT NO. 1: The staff report dated
September 8, 1993, which described the discussions that have
taken place between the Cypress Redevelopment Agency and the
Cypress Elementary School District to facilitate the development
of a senior housing project at the Cypress Elementary School site
with a subsequent land trade. Because additional time is
necessary in order to negotiate a Development Agreement with
Hyter Development Co., Inc. a seventh extension of the Agreement
is necessary. The School District and Agency staff have agreed
to an extension through September 30, 1993.
It was moved by Agency Member Partin and seconded by Agency
Member Bowman to authorize the Executive Director to officially
notify the School District of the Agency's Agreement to a seventh
extension of the 1989 Tax Increment "Pass-Thru" Agreement through
September 30, 1993. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin
and Kerry
NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Agency Chairman Kerry adjourned the meeting at
10:26 p.m.
CHAI@N -OF THE ESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ATTEST:
SECRTT'ARY OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY