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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