NOTICE. URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 17, :30 PM WORKSHOP(S) HEARING(S)

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1 -1- Tuesday, May 17, 2011 NOTICE The Urban Community Development Commission (UCDC) was established by Ordinance No. 1,479, adopted on July 15, The Commission functions as the governing body for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Local Housing Authority (LHA) and exercises the power, authority, jurisdiction and functions of redevelopment agencies, housing authorities and federal surplus property authorities granted under the Marks Foran Residential Rehabilitation Act to charter cities. URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 17, :30 PM WORKSHOP(S) HEARING(S) 5:50 P.M. - JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CHAMPION DEVELOPMENT TRADEMARK DEVELOPMENT, MAXI FOODS, WALBERN DEVELOPMENT, YAVITZ COMPANIES, WESTLAND REAL ESTATE, STRATUS DEVELOPMENT AND META HOUSING FOR THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (Request to continue to June 21, 2011 at 5:50 p.m., Item #2) OPENING ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

2 -2- Tuesday, May 17, 2011 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 3, 2011 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY'S REPORT 2. REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CHAMPION DEVELOPMENT TRADEMARK DEVELOPMENT, MAXI FOODS, WALBERN DEVELOPMENT, YAVITZ COMPANIES, WESTLAND REAL ESTATE, STRATUS DEVELOPMENT AND META HOUSING FOR THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (June 21, 2011 at 5:50 p.m.) CLOSED SESSION UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DESIGNATING THE WIN PROJECT AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A CHDO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WIN PROJECT COMMISSION COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT

3 #1. MAY 3, 2011 The Urban Community Development Commission meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Chairperson Pro-Tem Willie Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Ceremonies were led by Chairperson Pro-Tem Willie Jones. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Other Officials Present: Calhoun, Dobson, Arceneaux, Jones Perrodin C. Cornwell, A. Godwin, W. Norfleet PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS Joyce Kelly, Compton resident, stated that she is repeatedly asked why the Local Housing Authority is addressed under this commission. She cited an article in the Press Telegram regarding the Long Beach City Council and suggested that this Body post the Compton City Council agenda in the Press Telegram. She also requested the City's plans for the residential development located at Alameda and Myrrh Street. She stated that the Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) owns too many properties and not properly maintaining them. Benjamin Holifield, Compton resident, recognized the Executive Secretary and the Assistant Executive Secretary for their efforts and leadership with the Walton Park rehabilitation. He mentioned that he has been a resident in the City of Compton for over fortyeight years while working in various capacities with the City. He cited positive differences in the direction of the Third District, i.e., Greenleaf Parkway Project, PTA and Emerson Elementary School. He notified the commissioners that he would only address them intermittently with serious issues after today. Lynn Boone, Compton resident, questioned why the City would be laying off employees. She proposed that there were no figures as to how much money the City has. She asked that this Body consider hiring an outside agency to audit the City's budget. She urged the citizens and city employees to the State Controller, Secretary of State and District Attorney Kamala Harris' Office pleading for an audit in the City of Compton. She asked that this Body determine what the exact amount of the shortfall is, in order to properly address the city employees and their retirement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 20, 2011 On motion by Dobson, seconded by Arceneaux, the minutes were approved, by the following vote on roll call: -1-

4 #1. AYES: Commissioners - Calhoun, Dobson, Arceneaux, Jones NOES: Commissioners - None ABSENT: Commissioners - Perrodin UNFINISHED BUSINESS - There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS - There was no New Business. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Dobson asked the Executive Secretary if audits were performed annually. Willie Norfleet, Executive Secretary, replied affirmatively and mentioned that the fiscal year audit should be completed soon. Commissioner Arceneaux requested an update on the status of the Alameda Court homes and the agreement between the developer and the Agency. Mr. Norfleet indicated that the developer had received the monies; however he stated that he did not know if any of the homes had been sold. *Chairperson Perrodin in at 5:51 p.m. Commissioner Arceneaux suggested that the Executive Secretary address the possibility of posting the council s agendas in the Press Telegram. Commissioner Calhoun asked if the audit report is the same as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFER), which is required by every City in the State of California. Mr. Norfleet replied affirmatively. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Dobson, seconded by Arceneaux, the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m., by the following vote on roll call: AYES: Commissioners - Calhoun, Dobson, Arceneaux, Jones, Perrodin NOES: Commissioners - None ABSENT: Commissioners - None Clerk of the Urban Community Development Commission Chairman of the Urban Community Development Commission -2-

5 #2. May 17, 2011 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REQUEST A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CHAMPION DEVELOPMENT, TRADEMARK DEVELOPMENT, MAXI FOODS, WALBERN DEVELOPMENT, YAVITZ COMPANIES, WESTLAND REAL ESTATE, STRATUS DEVELOPMENT AND META HOUSING FOR THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE COMPTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA SUMMARY Staff is respectfully requesting that the Commission reschedule the Joint Public Hearing from May 17, 2011 to June 21, 2011, to consider certain Disposition and Development Agreements between the Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and Champion Development, Trademark Development, Maxi Foods, Walbern Development, Yavitz Companies, Westland Real Estate, Stratus Development and Meta Housing for certain Agency owned properties located in the Compton redevelopment project area. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE In accordance with Section of the California Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code, any lease or sale of Agency property requires a public hearing of both the Agency and legislative body. The public hearing must be noticed for not less than once a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. Therefore, the Commission must set a date and time to conduct a public hearing to consider the disposition and development of Agency owned property. ANALYSIS The proposed Disposition and Development Agreements will initiate and start the development and construction process for the indentified project. The respective project schedules and completion dates will vary depending on the project scope and size; as such further project details will be provided during the Joint Public Hearing. -3-

6 #2. A summary of each project is described below: Champion Development Trademark Development Maxi Foods Walbern Development Yavitz Companies Westland Estate Stratus Development Meta Housing Real ,601,607,625 East Compton Blvd West Compton Blvd W. Rosecrans Avenue West Compton Blvd. 305/315 North Long Beach Blvd. and West Compton Blvd. Long Beach Blvd. and Compton Blvd. (Northeast Corner) South Atlantic Avenue Tamarind Ave and Carson Place 50,000 square feet Commercial Retail Center restaurant, shops, office and pharmacy 18/24 Townhomes: 3 to 4 bedroom units 25,000 Square Feet Full Service grocery store 40,000 Square Feet Commercial Retail, Bank, Restaurant or Pharmacy 60,000 Square Feet of Commercial, Retail, coffee shop, drug store, quick serve, soft goods stores 95,000 square feet Commercial Retail, Pharmacy, Grocery Store, Bank, soft goods store and quick serve 16/20 Townhomes: 3 to 4 bedroom units 75-unit Affordable Senior Housing development Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds and Tax Increment Revenue Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds and Tax Increment Revenue Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds Agency s 2010 Tax Allocation Bond funds RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission set a joint public hearing for Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 5:50 pm to consider certain Disposition and Development Agreements between the Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and Champion Development, Trademark Development, Maxi Foods, Walbern Development, Yavitz Companies, Westland Real Estate, Stratus Development and Meta Housing for certain Agency owned properties located in the Compton redevelopment project area. DR. KOFI SEFA-BOAKYE DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT WILLIE NORFLEET EXECUTIVE SECRETARY -4-

7 #3. May 17, 2011 TO: FROM: CHAIRMAN AND COMMISSIONERS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DESIGNATING THE WIN PROJECT AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A CHDO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WIN PROJECT SUMMARY Staff is requesting that the Commission approve the designation of The WIN project as a Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) in the City of Compton, and authorize the Executive Secretary to enter in to a CHDO agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and The WIN Project, as a part of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). BACKGROUND The City receives an annual entitlement grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) to implement the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The City has delegated its authority to implement and administer the HOME Program to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Compton. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) requires that participating jurisdictions allocate a minimum set-aside of 15 percent of their HOME grant to designated Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to provide for affordable housing each year. The 15 percent set-aside is referred to as CHDO Reserve (CR). -5-

8 #3. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE On January 27, 2011, the Agency released a Request For Proposals ( RFP ) for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO s). Out of 115 applications mailed to developers of affordable housing, four applications were submitted. 1. The Win Project 2. Crossroad s 3. Community Interactive Concepts 4. The Hopes and Dreams Foundation The Agency has reviewed the proposals submitted and determined that the WIN project meets the requirements for CHDO Designation and has the capacity and track record necessary to administer a HOME funded project. FISCAL IMPACT The Agency currently has the following HOME funds available for allocation: $ Rosecrans Manor unexpended $8, Potters House unexpended $1, Unexpended prior year CR $59, Remaining CR $130, Unallocated CR $130, Unallocated CR Total $331, RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the designation of The WIN project as a Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) in the City of Compton, and authorize the Executive Secretary to enter in to a CHDO agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and The WIN Project, as a part of U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). DR. KOFI SEFA-BOAKYE DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT WILLIE NORFLEET EXECUTIVE SECRETARY -6-

9 #3. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DESIGNATING THE WIN PROJECT AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A CHDO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WIN PROJECT WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Compton (the "Agency") is carrying out the Redevelopment Plan for the Compton Redevelopment Project Area, as merged and amended by Ordinance No. 2,114 adopted by the City Council on November 16, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City of Compton receives an annual entitlement grant from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) to implement the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and has delegated its authority to implement and administer the HOME Program to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Compton; and WHEREAS, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) requires that participating jurisdictions allocate a minimum set-aside of 15 percent of their HOME grant to designated Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to provide for affordable housing each year. The 15 percent set-aside is referred to as CHDO Reserve (CR); and WHEREAS, The City currently has the following HOME funds available for allocation: $ Rosecrans Manor unexpended $8, Potters House unexpended $1, Unexpended prior year CR $59, Remaining CR $130, Unallocated CR $130, Unallocated CR Total $331, WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011, the Agency released a Request For Proposals ( RFP ) for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), and out of 115 applications mailed to developers of affordable housing, the following four applications were submitted. 1. The Win Project 2. Crossroad s 3. Community Interactive Concepts 4. The Hopes and Dreams Foundation WHEREAS, the Agency has reviewed the proposals submitted and determined that the WIN meets the requirements for CHDO Designation and has the capacity and track record necessary to administer a HOME funded project. NOW, THEREFORE, THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Urban Community Development Commission acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City Of Compton hereby designates The Win Project as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in the City of Compton and authorize the Executive Secretary to enter into a CHDO agreement with The WIN Project and the Community Redevelopment Agency. -7-

10 #3. Resolution No. Page 2 Section 2. That The Agency has funds available in its Fiscal Year annual budget under account number # in the amount of $331, Section 3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be filed in the offices of the Executive Secretary, City Attorney, City Controller, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Clerk. Section 4. That the Chairman shall sign and the Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this resolution. ADOPTED this day of, CHAIRMAN OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ATTEST: CLERK OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF COMPTON: ss I, Alita Godwin, Clerk of the Urban Community Development Commission of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Commission, signed by the Chairman, and attested by the Clerk at the regular meeting thereof held on the day of, That said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS- COMMISSIONERS- COMMISSIONERS- CLERK OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -8-

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43 #3. RESOLUTION SIGN-OFF FORM DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION TITLE: Community Redevelopement A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DESIGNATING THE WIN PROJECT AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO ENTER INTO A CHDO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WIN PROJECT <ManagersName> DEPARTMENT MANAGER S SIGNATURE <ManagersDate> DATE REVIEW / APPROVAL <LegalName> CITY ATTORNEY <LegalDate> DATE <ControllerName> CITY CONTROLLER <ControllerDate> DATE <CityManager> CITY MANAGER <CityManagerDate> DATE Use when: Public Works: City Attorney: When contracting for Engineering Services. When contracting for legal services; contracts that require City Attorney s review. Controller/Budget Officer: Amending Budget; appropriating and/or transferring funds; adding and/or deleting positions; any resolution having account numbers. Asst. City Manager/OAS: All personnel actions. -41-

NOTICE. URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, January 26, :50 PM WORKSHOP(S) HEARING(S)

NOTICE. URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, January 26, :50 PM WORKSHOP(S) HEARING(S) -1- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 NOTICE The Urban Community Development Commission (UCDC) was established by Ordinance August 15, 1975 to function as the governing body of the Community Redevelopment Agency.