CRA 2011-05-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD
May 23, 2011
Agency Chair Mills called the meeting of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency to order at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore
Council /Agency Board Member Doug Bailey
Council /Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
Council /Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger
Police Chief Mark Yokoyama
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Police Captain Jackie Gomez Whiteley
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Redevelopment Project Manager Steve Clarke
Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Recreation Specialist Shayna Vazquez
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Item No. 2: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY.
The Redevelopment Project Manager provided background information on this item.
Council /Agency Board Member Narain asked about the income requirements and how
applicants are determined.
Mr. Korando stated there is a selection process, however, if there are more applicants than
units, then a lottery would be held. He informed of the criteria and assured that qualified
applicants are matched with available units.
Council /Agency Board Member Bailey asked how low income housing requirements are
maintained.
Mr. Korando replied that Habitat of Humanity has a purchase right of refusal.
Mayor /Agency Chair Mills asked about the Assessor's Parcel Numbers of Property.
The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that the Assessor's Parcel Numbers are
valid.
Mayor /Agency Chair Mills asked for clarification about the amount of financial assistance
to Habitat of Humanity.
The Redevelopment Project Manager stated that the Summary Report amount includes
the price that Habitat for Humanity paid for the land.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAY 23, 2011
Council /Agency Board Member Luebben stated that based on the approximate purchase
price, the citizens of Cypress are investing $100,000 in equity into each unit. He asked
staff for clarification on this.
The Redevelopment Project Manager stated that Habitat for Humanity purchased the
property in 2003 with low- moderate housing funds and redevelopment law requires that
the City pursue an affordable housing project.
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Seymore commented that the homes are built by
professionals along with a large volunteer commitment and indicated the importance of
Habitat for Humanity. He stated that the value and equity of the units is usually lower than
that of a typical home.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor /Agency Chair Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
item.
Mayor /Agency Chair Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the
item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Seymore and seconded by
Council /Agency Board Member Narain, that the Agency Board and City Council: 1) Hold a
Joint Public Hearing on the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency
and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County in accordance with Community
Redevelopment Law Section 33433; and 2) Adopt the Agency Resolution by title only,
approving the Disposition and Development Agreement; and 3) Adopt the City Council
Resolution by title only, approving the Disposition and Development Agreement.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL /AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Mills, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL /AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL /AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Agency Chairperson Mills adjour -d the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. CRA -137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY.
SECRETARY OF THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO. 6248
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CHA 'SON OF THE CYPRESS
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY