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CRA 81-08-24 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD August 24, 1981 The meeting of the Cypress Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:06 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 1981, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Howard Rowan presiding. PRESENT:Agency Members Lacayo, Mullen and Rowan ABSENT: Agency Member Coronado The Community Development Director transmitted the following reports to the Agency Members: Report regarding the Preliminary Redevelopment Plan for the Civic Center Redevelopment Project dated August 18; a Report regarding the Environmental Impact Report for the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Civic Center Project dated August 14; a Report regarding the Relocation Plan for the Civic Center Redevelopment Project dated August 18; a Report regarding the Rules Governing Participation and Preferences by Owners within the Civic Center Redevelopment Project dated August 18; and a Report regarding the Declaration of Restrictions to be Included in Real Property Conveyance within the Redevelopment Project dated August 18. Member Lacayo inquired as to why all of the Redevelopment items on the agenda were being presented at this time and if action was required on all of the items at this meeting. He asked if the Agency matters were related to the senior citizens housing project on the property to the east of the Civic Center. The City Attorney reported that all of the items were included as a series of necessary steps leading to the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan for the Civic Center area. As reported in past meetings, he reported the target date for adoption of the final plan was prior to December 31, 1981, in order to take advantage of the tax increment. The City Attorney reported that action should be taken tonight regarding adoption of the Preliminary Redevelopment Plan for the Civic Center Redevelopment Project. He indicated that the remaining items could be acted upon at any time prior to adoption of the final plan, and these items would assist in the adoption of the plan and assist the Agency in the process of assembling the land. He stated the items are not related to the senior citizens housing project. In response to questions from Member Lacayo, staff reported that minimal costs have been expended thus far and they were for staff time. Mr. Murphy indicated there would be no additional attorney fees involved in the process leading to adoption of the final plan and that his activities would be treated as part of his normal services to the City. Member Lacayo asked if staff had determined whether development of the redevelopment project area was feasible and in what time span, and whether the Agency's activities would have positive results or be of assistance to the senior citizens project. The Community Development Director stated the Agency was formed for the purpose of eliminating blighted conditions and recycling land, specifically in the area adjacent to the Civic Center. He indicated the Agency provided the planning tool to acquire the property and gain site control which was staff's immediate goal and this would assist the seniors housing project. Member Mullen stated he had opposed the idea of the Redevelopment Agency in the past but that he now felt it could serve as a tool to accomplish the seniors housing project. He stated he did not wish to impede the progress of that project and that he supported approval of the redevelopment agenda items. Chairman Rowan stated that adoption of the Redevelopment Plan will allow the Agency to capture the tax increment revenue from the project area. .MINUTES: It was moved by Member Mullen, seconded by Member Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of April 27. Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 24, 1981 In response to Member Lacayo's questions, the City Attorney stated that adoption of the preliminary plan tonight would keep the Agency on schedule with its calendar of proceedings leading to adoption of the final plan before the end of the year. He reported that a formal public hearing will be required to consider adoption of the final plan. He stated that the remaining documents including the Environmental Impact Report, Relocation Plan, Rules Governing Participation and Preference by Owners within the Civic Center Redevelopment Project, and Declaration of Restrictions will be incorporated in the Redevelopment Plan and should be available for public inspection prior to the public hearing. Member Lacayo indicated he had concerns about proceeding with the Redevelopment Agency in the absence of a specific development plan and concerns over the expenditure of City funds to acquire property. Chairman Rowan stated that the items on the agenda would accomplish the legal steps necessary for proceeding with the Agency. He indicated the Agency will gain the tax increment funds and it will have more latitude than the City to consolidate parcels. He indicated there is always the opportunity to dissolve the Agency and the opportunity for private developers to implement the plan. Chairman Rowan stated the adopted plan will not commit the Agency to any action. Member Lacayo stated his support of proceeding should not be misconstrued and that he was not approving any expenditure of public funds at this time, additional personnel or encumbrances to the City. He indicated his future position would be based on what evolves with the plan. The City Attorney reported that adoption of the Preliminary Redevelopment Plan involved a $200 filing fee to the State Board of Equalization. Chairman Rowan stated such fees can be reimbursed by the Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Chairman Rowan and seconded by Member Mullen to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote-. AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado It was moved by Chairman Rowan and seconded by Member Lacayo to approve the Environmental Impact Report for the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Civic Center Project. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado It was moved by Chairman Rowan and seconded by Member Mullen to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado -2- Redevelopment Agency Minutes August 24, 1981 It was moved by Chairman Rowan and seconded by Member Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING RULES GOVERNING PARTICIPATION AND PREFERENCES BY OWNERS, OPERATORS OF BUSINESSES AND TENANTS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado It was moved by Chairman Rowan and seconded by Member Mullen to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING THE FORM OF "DECLARA'NON OF RESTRICTIONS" TO BE INCLUDED IN ALL INSTRUMENTS CONVEYING REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:3 AGENCY MEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan NOES:0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT:1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Coronado ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman Rowan adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. CHAIRMAN ATTEST: SECRETARY -3-