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RESOLUTION NO. 6226
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA APPROVING A RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE FIFTH
AVENUE OFFICE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency has prepared an Owner Participation
Agreement (OPA) with the Fifth Avenue Group, LLP, an entity composed of The Waken
Company of Arcadia and the Hale Corporation of Monrovia; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this OPA will require the relocation of twenty-
three (23) households from the property at 111 North Fifth Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has contracted with Pacific Relocation Consultants
(PRC), an experienced relocation consulting firm from long Beach, California, to
prepare a Relocation Plan as required by the California Redevelopment law,
Relocation Law, and the Agency's adopted Relocation guidelines; and
WHEREAS, PRC has prepared a Relocation Plan dated April 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Relocation Plan was delivered to the apartment units of each of
the twenty-three (23) potential displacees on April 19, 2001, along with a Notice of a
Displacee Meeting on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall City Council
Chambers; and
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WHEREAS, staff, the consultant and the developer met with six (6) displacees at
the April 26 meeting and informed them in more detail of the relocation process, the
calculation of benefits, the tentative development schedule and responded to their
questions; and
WHEREAS, the Relocation Plan was transmitted to the Redevelopment Project
Area Committee (PAC) as part of their Agenda on May 2, 2001, and the PAC, after
being informed about the Relocation Plan by the consultant and staff, approved the Plan
and recommended that the Agency and City Council approve it.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The facts as set forth above are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Relocation Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part
hereof is approved.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk of the City of Arcadia shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2001
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City of Arcadia
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City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Resolution No. 6226 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of June, 2001 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RELOCA liON PLAN
FOR
THE FIFTH AVENUE OFFICE PROJECT
Prepared for
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91066-6021
By
P ACIFIe RELOCATION CONSULTANTS
100 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE, SUITE 300
LoNG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802
(800) 400-7356
April 2001
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ATTACHMENT 6
EXHIBIT A
RELOCATION PLAN
FOR THE
FIFTH AVENUE OFFICE PROJECT
P A.CIFIC RELOCATION CONSULTA.NTS
100 W. BROADWAY AVENUE, 8TE. 300
LoNG BEACH, CA 90802-4432
PHONE: 800.400.7356
info@pacrelo.com
April, 2001
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INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 1
I. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION ........................................................... 2
A THE REGIONAL LOCATION ........................................................ 2
B. PROJECT SITE LOCATION ............................................ ..... ........ 3
C. GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC & HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS ......................... .4
II. ASSESSMENT OF RELOCATION NEEDS.................................................... 5
A METHODOLOGY.. .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. .. : . : ... 5
B. FIELD SURVEY DATA.... .... . . ................ ... ... ..... . . . ...... .... . .. . .. ..... 5
III. RELOCATION RESOURCES ............. .......................................... ........ 8
A METHODOLOGY. . .. .. . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. ... 8
B. REPLACEMENT HOUSING AVAIlABILITY....... .. . . . . ..... .. . .. ...... .. .. .. . '" .. . .. 8
C. RELATED ISSUES........................................................ .,...... 9
1. Concurrent Residential Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. 9
2. Temporary Housing.......................... ...:.................. ........ 9
3. Last Resort Housing ....................................................... 9
IV. THE RELOCATION PROGRAM ..... ..... ........ ........................ ............ ...... 10
A PROGRAM ASSURANCES, STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ......................... 10
B. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ......................................................... 11
C. RELOCATION ADVISORY ASSiSTANCE............................................ 12
D. RELOCATION BENEFITS ......................................................... 14
1. Residential Moving Expense Payments................................. ..... 14
2. Rental Assistance To gO-Day Residential Tenants Who Re-Rent . . . . . . . . ...... 15
3. Downpayment Assistance To Tenants Who Purchase ....................... 16
4. . Payments To Non-Tenured Residential Tenants ............................ 17
E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS................. 17
F. LAST RESORT HOUSING ........................................................ 18
G. RELOCATION TAX CONSEQUENCES..... .. ...... . . ........ . .. . ....... . .. .. . .. . . .. 19
H. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES...................................................... 19
I. EVICTION POLICY .......... ..... ... ... ...... ... ....... ...... ........... ......... 19
J. PROJECTED DATES OF DiSPLACEMENT.......................................... 20
K. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS................ ................................. 20
LIST OF T \BLI~S ,'." ::' -_"::::;'!jJ;>t~i'lf;;
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TABLE 1:
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TABLE 6:
City of Arcadia Housing Units as of 1990 & 2000 ..................................... 4
Income Levels vs. HUD County Standards ................................... '" . . . .. 6
Reported Race & Ethnicity of Displaced Households. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... .... . . .. 6
Residential Rental Resources ..................................................... 8
Schedule of Fixed Moving peyments ............................................... 15
Computation of Rental Assistance Payments ....................................... 16
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LIST 01< EXHIBITS . :..,,' ;1:/:_~,';,.i\~IW~l,~w.
EXHIBIT A:.
EXHIBIT B:
EXHIBIT C:
EXHIBIT 0:
Residential and Business Interview Forms
HUD Annual Income Limitations" Year 2000, Los Angeles County
Residential Informational Brochure
Summary of Public Comments on Relocation Plan and City Response
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The Hale Corporation and Wak~n Development or the Fifth Avenue Group, llP
Oointly referred to as the "Developer"), in connection with the City of Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") is proposing to develop a high quality office
project consisting of two 3-story office buildings, known as the Fifth Avenue Office Project
(the "Projecf). These new office buildings will include approximately 90,000 square feet
of office space with one 30,000 sJ. building and one 60,000 sJ. building.
The proposed Project is on an approximately four (4) acre triangular shaped site made up
of three (3) individually owned parcels. One parcelof47,670 sq. ft. is vacant, the second
parcel of 50,960 sq. ft. has a storage yard and small office building, and the third parcel
is 90,140 sq. ft. which contains small cottage-style type residential dwelling units. As a
result of the acquisition of the real property, twenty-three (23) residential dwellings will be
destroyed.
Implementation of the proposed Project will result in the displacement of all residential
dwelling units. Of the 23 units being destroyed, only twenty-two (22) are occupied. This
plan only addresses the 22 households being displaced by the Project. Businesses
associated with the storage yard and small office building identified above will not be
addressed in this Plan as the Developer negotiated all interests prior to the Agency's
involvement. Project funding will be provided through the Developer.
Pacific Relocation Consultants (PRC), an experienced relocation firm, has been selected
to prepare this Relocation Plan (the Plan), and provide all subsequently required
residential relocation assistance. This Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the California Relocation Assistance law, Califomia Government
Code, Section 7260 et seq., and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6.
The Plan addresses the following:
1. A description of the Project area and specific Project site (SECTION I);
2. An assessment of the aggregate relocation needs of persons to be
displaced as a result of the Project, including survey methods and results
(SECTION II);
3. An assessment of the availability of comparable replacement housing
resources within the City of Arcadia, and surrounding communities
(SECTION III); and
4. The steps and procedures that the Agency will follow to ensure a fair and
equitable relocation program (SECTION IV).
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I'ROJECT ARU:A DESCRIPTJON ','_;':"\;(;]Sc.~~~~,~~
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A. THE REGIONAL lOCATION
The proppsed Fifth Avenue Office Project is located in the City of Arcadia; itself
located within the County of Los Angeles and approximately fifteen miles northeast
of the City of los Angeles. Arcadia is situated at the base of the San Gabriel
Mountains, directly off Interstate 210. Arcadia is also serviced by Interstate 605 to
the eastand State Routes 110 and 134 to the west. (See Figure 1: Regional
Project Location)
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Figure 1 : Regional Project location
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B. PROJECT SITE lOCATION
The Project is generally located in the. City of Arcadia immediately south of
Interstate 210 (the Foothill Freeway), west of the easterly city boundary of the City
of Monrovia, and north of a major arterial, Huntington Drive. More specifically, the
Project is bounded by Santa Clara Street on the north, the Santa Anita Wash to the
south and west, and Fifth Avenue to the east. (See Figure 2: Project Site Location)
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C. GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC & HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Census data from the 2000 Census reported the population of the City of Arcadia
to be 53,054. The reported racial mix based on "One Race" was 45.6% 'White';
. 1.1% 'Slack or African American'; 0.2% 'American Indian and Alaska Native';
45.4% 'Asian';0.1 % 'Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander';and4.2% 'Some
Other Race'. Race for "Two or More Races" was reported to be 3.4% of the
population of Arcadia. Hispanic or latina origins of any race were reported to be
10.6% of the population.
Table 1, following, reflects the housing mix in Arcadia as reported in the 1990
Census and by the State Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit, for
January, 2000. Census 2000 data is not yet available at the time of this Plan
writing: .
Single Family Units
Multiple Family
Owner Occupied.
Renter Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Median Value - SFR
Median Rent
11,772/13,200 60% 166%
7,111/6,761 40% 134%
11 ,300 1 NA 62% 1 NA
7,0521 NA 38% 1 NA
1,131/1,159 5.81% 1 5.81%
$440,800.00/$600,758.00.
$657.001 $895.00.
Source: 1990 Census & California State Department of Finance tor 2000,
Based upon 1990 census data, extrapolated to Year 2000 at 3.1 % rate of inflation,
compounded.
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ASSESSM ENT OF RELOCATION NEEDS.'. ;-;~".',::;X:~l~:
A METHODOLOGY
To obtain information necessary for the preparation of this Plan, personal
interviews were conducted among the 22 residential households of the Project
. site. The survey process was conducted over the first two weeks of March 2001.
Information presented in this plan is based largely on unconfirmed, anecdotal
responses.
Inquiries made of residential occupants included household size, family
composition, income, current rent, length and type of occupancy, disabilities/health
problems, and preferences related to replacement housing. A sample Interview
Form can be found in Exhibit "A" located in the back of this report.
B. FIELD SURVEY DATA
The Project site containing the residential occupants consists of a 90,140 sq. ft.
parcel which contains 23 small cottage-style type residential dwelling units. Of the
23 units, one is vacant. Implementation of the proposed Project will result in the
displacement of 22 households.
All but one of the units are large studio type dwellings. One unit is a one bedroom.
All households are tenant occupied and are on month to month tenancies.
Reported rents per month for the studio units range from $375.00 to $475.00; ten.
occupants paying $375.00, ten paying $425.00, and 1 paying $475.00. The one
bedroom unit reported paying $500.00 per month.
The following are other reported inquiries:
a. Project Occupancy/Overcrowding
The survey reported a total of 28 adult occupants with no school age
children in the Project. Average occupancy among the 21 studio units is
1.24 persons. Two persons occupy the one bedroom unit. Occupancy is
considered within acceptable standards and there are no individual
instances of overcrowding among the 22 households interviewed.
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b. Replacement Housing Needs
The 21 studio households surveyed can each be replaced with stu dio units.
The one bedroom household can be replaced with a one bedroom unit.
c. Income
Table 2, below, indicates the income levels of the 22 respondent
households as compared to the Year 2000 Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) income standards for los Angeles County (see HUD
Annual Income Limitations, Exhibit "B").
Very low
. (50% of Median)
Lower
(BO% of Median)
Median
Moderate
(120% of Median) .
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d. Racial Mix & Ethnlcity
Table 3, below, shows the reported racial and ethnic mix among the 22
households.
Race Number Percentage
White 2.1 95%
Asian 1 5%
Ethnlclty
Hispanic 7 32%
Other 0 0%
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e. language
The primary language of all occupants is English.
f. Elderly/Handicapped/Housing Assistance Households
Thl'l survey identified six (6) elderly households in which the head of
household or spouse is sixty-two years or older. Except for one elderly,
handicapped household, the other elderly households did not report any
needs for special facilities, replacement site or other needs.
Also, six (6) households were reported to be handicapped; four (4) were
reported to have mental disabilities and two (2) were reported to have
physical disabilities. All handicapped households live with and are taken
care of by parents, have case/care workers, and/or take medication to
assist them with daily living. No special facilities, replacement sites or other
needs were reported for households with mental disabilities. The two
households with physical disabilities, requiring them to be in wheel chairs,
would require barrier-free replacement housing.
Nevertheless, special consideration and advisory assistance shall be given
to elderly and handicapped households to minimize hardships. It is
recommended that, as needed, such assistance include counseling and
referrals with regard to housing, financing, employment, training, health and
welfare, as well as barrier- free replacement housing features either already
available at replacement sites or installed at replacement sites as a moving
expense which are determined to be reasonable and necessary.
No households reported receiving financial or subsidized housing
assistance from public agencies (e.g., AFDC or Section 8).
g. Preferred Relocation Areas
Six of the households reported they would be willing to relocate from the
community. No specific area was reported. Other households reported their
preference to stay in the area. Some reasons given were for work and
medical facilities.
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RELOCATION RESOURCES ., .~":i~.{V:;;~~r:;~(,[1
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The results of a residential relocation resource study conducted in Arcadia and
surrounding communities of Monrovia, Temple City, EI Monte, Rosemead, Pasadena,
Duarte, Azusa, Irwindale, West Covina, Covina, and Baldwin Pari< are presented below.
. The survey was conducted during a two week period in the month of March 2001.
A. METHODOLOGY
The nature and availability of relocation rental housing resources were researched
through the following sources:
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S Survey of classified rental listings of daily and weekly newspapers serving
the City of Arcadia and surrounding communities.
S lntemet listings.
S Windshield surveys of residential areas.
S Telephone and field contact with real estate and property management
companies.
B. REPLACEMENT HOUSING AVAILABILITY
The relocation rental housing resource survey was conducted within a two week
period of March 2001. Over 200 units were surveyed as possible relocation
housing resources. Table 4, below, illustrates those available units by bedroom
and price ranges:
I PrIce Range
. Bedroom Size # Found Average
Studio 7 $445 - $805 $576
1 23 $525 - $795 $704
2 1 $644 $644
Based ona short, two week period to survey available resources, it would appear
that there are not enough studio units to meet the needs of the 21 studio
households. However, given the minimum requirements of the Agency to give
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occupants 90-days notice to vacate the property, it is believed that an adequate
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number of available units will be available over the life of the project and atthe time
of required displacement. If it is determined that enough studio resources are not
available, one bedroom units will be used to determine eligibility as there appears
to be anadequate numberofavailable 1 bedroom units to meet the needs of those
to be displaced.
C. RELATED ISSUES
1. Concurrent Residential Displacement
Based on the needs of this Project, there are no concurrent Projects with
. competing demands for similar residential units within ttJe City of Arcadia
and surrounding communities, which will have an adverse impact on
meeting the replacement needs occasioned by the Project.
2. Temporary Housing
Based on our resource survey and analysis, it is anticipated that
comparable replacement housing will be available as needed. Therefore,
there will be no need to rely on temporary relocation resources to meet
occupant needs in the Project.
. 3. Last Resort Housing
Based on anecdotal rental and income data gathered from the occupants
and the results of available relocation resources, it is anticipated that
comparable replacement housing will not be available within the monetary
limits of Govemment Code 7260 ($5,250.00). If last Resort Housing is
necessary, the Agency's method of providing replacement housing of last
resort will be to make payments in excess of the $5,250 lirriit(See Section
IV, Part F, Last Resort Housing). -
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A. PROGRAM ASSURANCES, STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES
The relocation program to be implemented by the Agency will conform with the
standards and provisions of the State of Califomia Relocation Law, Govemment
Code Section 7260, et. seq., Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Chapter 6 (hereinafter the "CCR"), and the Agency's Relocation Assistance
Guidelines.
Pursuant to the guidelines identified above, program objectives will be as follows:
1. To fully infoml eligible project occupants of the nature of and procedures for
obtaining relocation assistance and benefits.
2. To detemline the needs of each residential displacee eligible for
assistance.
3. To provide an adequate number of referrals to comparable, decent, safe
and sanitary housing units within a reasonable time prior to displacement,
and ensure that no residential occupant is required to move without a
minimum of 90 days written notice to vacate.
4. To provide current, and continuously updated information conceming
replacement housing opportuhities.
5. ' To provide assistance that does not result in different, or separate treatment
due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex.. marital status or other
arbitrary circumstances.
6. To supply infomlation concerning federal and state housing programs, and
other governmental programs' providing assistance to displaced persons.
7. To assist each eligible person to complete applications for benefits.
8. To make relocation benefit payments in accordance with State of California
guidelines, including the provisions of the last Resort Housing sections,
where applicable.
9. To inform all persons subject to displacement of the Agency's policies with
regard to eviction, and property management.
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10. To establish and maintain a formal grievance procedure for use by
displaced persons seeking administrative review of Agencydecisions with
respect to relocation assistance.
B. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Section 6012 (Citizen Participation) of the CCR, will be adhered to in both the
spirit, and letter of the law by the Agency in implementing the Relocation Program.
The Agency will ensure the following:
1. Full and timely access to documents relevant to the relocation program.
2. Providing technical assistance necessary to interpret elements of the
relocation plan and other pertinent materials.
3. Copies of this Plan shall be available for review no less than thirty (30) days
prior to consideration by the Agency. The Agency will hold a special
community, or regular Council meeting at which the Plan will be received
and, comments from displacees, and other interested persons regarding
this Relocation Plan will be heard prior to final adoption.
4. The right to submit written, or oral comments and objections, including the
right to submit written comments on the Relocation Plan, and to have these
comments attached to the Plan when it is forwarded to the Agency Council
for final approval.
5. A general notice ofthis Plan shall be provided to all prospective displacees
from the Project Site. This plan shall be made available for circulation for
information and review by interested citizen groups, state and county
agencies, and all persons affected by the Project.
6. Upon receipt of public Comments, the Plan will be reviewed to ensure that
it is feasible; complies with applicable environmental standards; and is
compatible with the General Plan and Housing Element of Arcadia.
7. Upon completion of all reviews, the Plan will be presented for adoption by
the Agency.
C. RELOCATION ADVISORY ASSISTANCE
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Pacific Relocation Consultants (PRC) has been retained by the Agency to assist
in the administration of its relocation program. PRC will work closely with Agency
staffwho;will be responsible for final approval of all PRC recommendations. Every
reasonable effort will be made to ensure that the relocation of displaced persons
occurs with a minimum of delay and hardship.
The following specific services will be provided.
1. Each household will be personally interviewed to gather information
appropriate to the determination of needs and preferences regarding
replacement of existing accommodations.
. 2. A printed Informational Brochure (See Exhibit "e") will be provided to all
displaced households. Signed acknowledgments will be obtained to verify
receipt of this material.
3. Prior to displacement of residential occupants, every reasonable effort will
be made to provide at least three comparable housing referrals to
displacees, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6, Section
6042(c). In no event, shall a displaceebe required to move until
comparable housing is made available. Resource surveys and referrals will
be undertaken on a continuous basis over the duration of the project.
In general, comparable housing shall mean a dwelling that meets the
following criteria:
a. The unit is decent, safe and sanitary. The replacement housing
selections will be inspected by PRC to verifythattheymeetall State,
minimum housing standards requirements;
b. The unit is located in an area not subjected to unreasonable adverse
environmental conditions from either natural, or man-made sources,
.and not generally less desirable with respect to public utilities,
transportation, public and commercial facilities, including schools
and municipal services and, reasonably accessible to the displaced
person's place of employment; .
c. Available on the private market to the displaced person, and
available to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, marital status,
religion or, national origin; and
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d. Within the financial means of the displaced person.
4. Transportation will be provided, if necessary, for any displaced occupant to
inspect replacement sites within the local area. Specific assistance may
also be provided to elderly tenants in finding housing near friends, relatives,
medical facilities and convenient transportation,
5. Assistance will be offered to all displacees in connection with arrangements
for the purchase of real property, the completion of applications for
replacement housing, the filing of claim forms to request relocation benefits
from the Agency, and to obtain services from other public agencies.
6. Special assistance in the form of referrals to govemmental, and social
service agencies will be made, if needed. Agencies to which referrals may
be made include, but are not neCessarily limited to the Department of Public
Social Services (DPSS) for income maintenance, food stamps, Medi-Cal
or child protective services. Senior citizens rnay be directed to Social
Security offices, and to senior care agencies in the community.
7. State regulations require that tenants not be displaced until affordable
housing can be offered to each. To the extent they are available,
cooperation will be sought from the local Housing Authorities to provide
Section 8 Housing Vouchers, although potential Section 8 housing will not
be included as a relocation resource.
8. Among the other resources which may be utilized in providing needed
assistance are the following:
(a) Federal Social Security Administration
(b) The Arcadia Redevelopment AgenCy
(c) Los Angeles County Department of Social Services
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D. RELOCATION BENEFITS
Relocation benefits will be provided in accordance with the provisions of the State
of California Relocation law, Government Code Section 7260 et. seq., California
Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6; and, the Agency's Relocation
Assistance guidelines.
Specific eligibility requirements and benefit pll:ins will be detailed on an individual
basis with all displacees. In the cOurse of personal interviews and follow-up visits,
each displacee will be counseled as to available options and the consequences
of any choice with. respect to financial assistance. Benefits will be paid to eligible
displaced persons upon submission of required claim forms and documentation
in accordance with Agency-approved procedures.
In order to alleviate hardships for tenants who must pay move-in costs (such as first
month's rent, and/or security deposit), the Agency will provide advance payments
from eligible benefits to assist displacees in securing replacement housing units.
Requests for advance payments will be expeditiously processed to help avoid the
loss of desirable and appropriate replacement housing.
1. Residential Moving Expense Payments
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AJi'displaced residential occupants will be eligible to receive a paymentfor
moving expenses except as noted. Moving expense payments will be made
based upon the actual cost of a professional move, or a fixed payment
based on a room-count schedule.
a. Actual Cost (Professional Move)
An occupant may elect to have a licensed professional mover perform the
move. The actual cost of the moving services, based on at least two
acceptable bids, will be compensated by the Agency either in the form ofa
direct payment to the mover or, with proper documentation, as a
reimbursement to the displacee. Transportation costs are limited to a
distance of fifty (50) miles in either case.
In addition to the actual move, costs associated with utility re-connections
(I.e., gas, water, electricity, telephone, and cable, if any), are eligible for
reimbursement.
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b. Fixed Payment (based on Room Count Schedule)
An occupant may elect to. receive a fixed oayment for moving expenses
which is based on the number of rooms occupied in the displacement
dwelling. In this case, the displaCed person takes full responsibility for the
move. The fixed payment includes all utility connections as described at (a),
above. The cUlTentschedule for fixed moving payments is set forth in Table
5, below.
Unfurnished Dwelling
One room $500.00
Two rooms $650.00
Three rooms $800.00
Four rooms $950.00
Five rooms $1,150.00
Six rooms $1,350.00
Seven rooms $1,550.00
Eight rooms $1,750.00.
each additional room $175.00
Furnished Dwelling
f'irst Room $325.00
Each additional room $50.00
ouree: e era mlnlstra Ion y art 0 ,te
Regulations
2. Rental Assistance To gO-Day Residential Tenants Who Re-Rent
Residential tenants who have established their residency within the Project
area for a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the initiation of negotiations,
and who choose to re-rent, may be eligible to receive Rental Assistance
Payments in addition to a Moving Expense Payments.
Except in the case of Last Resort situations, as described in Section IV,
Part F. Last Resort Housing, and, pursuant to California Relocation Law,
Rental Assistance Payments are limited to a maximum of $5,250.00,
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- FIITH A VENUE OFFICE PROJEcr
based upon the monthly housing need over a forty-two (42) month period.
Table 6 shows how monthly need is detennined: .
or,
2. Ability to Pay
3. Lesser of lines 1 or 2
$445
$445
30% of the Gross Household Income"
Subtracted From:
4. Actual New Rent
$550
Actual New Rent including Utility Allowance
or,
5. Comparable Rent
$575
Determined by Agency; includes Utility
Allowance
6. Lesser of lines 4 or 5 $550
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Multiply line 7 by 42 months
"Gross income means the total annual income of an individual less the following: (1) a
deduction of $500.00 for each dependent in excess of three; (2) a deduction of 1 0% of total
incomeforthe elderlyordisabled head of household; (3) a deduction for recurring extraordinary
medical expenses defined for this purpose to mean medical expenses in excess of3% oltotal
income, where not compensated for or covered byinsurance or other sources; (4) a deduCtion
of reasonable amounts paid for the care of children or sick or Incapacitated family members
when determined to be necessary to employment olthe head of household or spouse, except
that the amount deducted shall not exceed the amount of income received by the person who
would not otherwise be able to seek employment in the absence of such care.
3. Downpayment Assistance To Tenants Who Purchase
Residential tenants who are otherwise eligible to receive the Rental
Assistance Payment described above, may choose to utilize up to the full
amount of their rental assistance payment (including last Resort benefits)
to purchase a home.
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- FIFTH A VENUE OFFICE PROJECT
4. Payments To Non-Tenured Residential Tenants
With the exception of those eligible for Last Resort Housing assistance
(See Section IV, Part F . last Resort Housing), residential tenants with .
less than ninety (90) days of continuous occupancy prior to the initiation of
negotiations will be eligible to receive only a payment of their moving
expenses.
E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the
Agency within eighteen (18) months from the date the claimant moves from the
acquired property. The procedure for the preparation, and filing of claims and, the
processing and delivery of payments will be as follows:
1. Claimant(s) will provide all necessary documentation to substantiate
eligibility for assistance.
2. Assistance amounts will be determined in accordance with the provisions
of CalifomiaHelocation law.
3. Required claim forms will be prepared by relocation personnel in
conjunction with claimant(s). Signed claims and supporting documentation
will be submitted by relocation personnel to the Agency.
4. The Agency will review and approve claims for payment or request
additional information.
5. The Agency will issue benefit checks which will be delivered by relocation
personnel to the appropriate party(ies) or, at the discretion of the Agency
and relocation personnel, available at Agency offices for pick-up by
Claimants.
6. Final payments will be issued after confirmation that the Project area
premises have been completely vacated, and actual residency at the
replacement unit is verified.
7. Receipts of payment will be obtained, and maintained in the relocation case
file.
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGI!NCY- FIFTII A VENUE OFFICE PRorncr
F. LAST RESORT HOUSING
A displaced person is entitled to a "Supplemental Relocation Payment", or Last
Resort Housing. assistance when, in a single residential case, the Computed total
of rental assistance eligibility exceeds $5,250.00. This type of situation is likely to
develop among low-income families, and/or in environments where project area
rents are particularly low relative to rental market rents which are, conversely,
particularly high.
Based upon initial survey results, it appears that there will be an adequate supply
of replacement housing to meet the needs of displaced residential tenants,
however, a combinationoffactors, which would include the income levels of Project
tenants; Project site rents; and, a higher cost of replacement accommodation on
the open market, may create the need for last resort housing payments.
Residential tenants who do not meet the gO-day residency test may otherwise
qualify for last resort housing assistance if their ability-to-pay is not sufficient to pay
for comparable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement housing. As noted in
Section 0, Sub-section 2, Table 6, replacement rent is within a tenant's ability-to-
pay if it does not exceed 30% of the gross household. income. For purposes of
qualification, the Agency must determine that the displacee household did not
occupy property solely for the purpose of obtaining. relocation assistance.
When Rental Assistance eligibility exceeds $5,250.00,Project displacees may be
eligible for a supplementary, or "Last Resort Housing" Payment in order to ensure
access to comparable replacement housing. The Agency will disburse last
Resort housing payments to the displacee in accordance with the applicable
regulation, commencing with the displacee households move to decent, safe and
sanitary housing.
At the displacee's discretion, a lump sum payment up to the entire rental
assistance entitlement amount, including the amount of any Last Resort Payment,
subject to regulation, may be directed so as to assist in the purchase of a
replacement dwelling. Any such payment will be deposited directly into an escrow
account with provisions to allowthe Agency to recover its funds should escrow fail
to close,
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- FIFI1i A VENUE OFFICE PRomer
G. RELOCATION TAX CONSEQUENCES
In general, relocation payments are IlQt considered income for the purpose of the
lntemal Revenue Code of 1968, or the Personal Income Tax law, Part 10 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code.
The above statement on tax consequences is not intended to be provision of tax
advice by the Agency, it's Consultants, servants or, assigns. Displacees are
enCouraged to consult with personal tax advisors conceming the tax consequences
of relocation payments.
H. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
The Agency's Grievance Policy will follow'the standards described in Article 5,
Section 6150 et seq. Of the CCR. Briefly stated, displacees will have the right to
ask for administrative review when they believe themselves aggrieved by a
determination as to eligibility; the amount of a relocation payment; the failure, by the
Agency, to provide comparable replacement housing referrals; or, the Agency's
property management practices.
Requests for review will be directed first to the authorized designee of the Agency.
Details concemingthe entire appeals process will be provided upon request.
I. EVICTION POLICY
1. Under State of California guidelines, eviction by the Agency is permissible
only as an altemative of last resort. With the exception of persons
considered to be in unlawful occupancy, a displaced person's eviction does
, not affect eligibility for relocation assistance and benefits. Relocation
records will be documented to reflect the specific circumstances
surrounding an eviction.
2. Eviction by the Agency may be undertaken only for one, or more of the
following reasons:
a) Failure to pay rent, except in those cases where the failure to pay is
due to the Agency's failure to keep the premises in habitable
condition; is the result of harassment or retaliatory action; or, is the
result of discontinuation, or a substantial interruption of services;
b) PerfOnTIance of a dangerous, illegal act in the unit;
PACIFIC RELOCATION CONSULTANTS
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- FIFTH A VENUE OFFICE PROIECf
C) A material breach of the rental agreement, and failure to correct said
breach within thirty (30) days of Notice;
d) Maintenance of a nuisance, and failure to abate within a
reasonable time following Notice;
e) Refusal to accept one of a reasonable number of offers of
. replacement dwellings; and/or,
f) A requirement under State, or local law or emergency
circumstances that cannot be prevented by reasonable
efforts on the part of the Agency.
J. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT
Relocation eligibility and the commencement of displacement activities will begin
on the latter of the date of the acquisition of the property by the Developer or the
date of the written agreement betweenthe Agency and the Developer for purposes
of acquiring or developing the property for the Project. Based on the above, it is
anticipated that relocation eligibility and the commencement of displacement
activities will ~ in the first part of June 2001. Pursuant to adoption of this Plan
and commencing with relocation eligibility, displacement of all units is anticipated
to be comoleted by September 15, 2001.
In the event that this Plan and the Project are not implemented within one year of
the Plan adoption by the Agency, and the Project nevertheless proceeds, the
Agency will undertake to prepare an amendment to the Relocation Plan, outlining
any significant changes that may have occurred since the preparation of this
Relocation Plan.
K. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS
Relocation funding for this Project will be secured through Developer funds and
assistance from the. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
The estimate for relocation related payments for this Project is:
Four Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars
($410,000.00)
The estimated relocation costs for relocation payments, which include moving and
rental assistance benefits, are based on information gathered during the survey
PACiFiC RELOCATiON CONSULTANTS
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ARCAllIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- FIFTH A VENUE OFFICE PROlECl'
interview from each individual household and their particular situation relating to
. what rent they are currently paying, the household make up, gross household
income, and other pertinent information, as well as comparable replacement
housing costs found in the survey described in Section III. The above budget does
nottake'into consideration the availability, orotherwiseofSectionB housing, or any
otherform of housing assistance programs. In addition the budget does not include
relocation administrative costs, or any other services necessary for the
implementation of the Project.
If the Project is to be implemented, and circumstances arise that should change
either the number of residential households, or the nature of their activity, the
Agency will authorize any additional, compensable funds that may need to be
appropriated.
PAClFtc RELOCATION CONSULTANTS
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CASE 10: _
PROJECT:
AGENCY: _________________ CONSULTANT:
OCCUPANT INFORMATlON:
OWELUNG:
MAJOR EVENTS:
Claimant(s):
Monthly Payment: S
Site MOV8-1 n:
FIrst Offer:
Number of. Bedrooms:
Initial Interview:
Address:
Total Number of Rooms: ____-;-_
\JTIUTIES PAlO BY:
Bedrooms Needed:
Gas:
G Tenant G Owner
Home Phone:
L___l____ 0________
Electric: G Tenant G Owner
Work Phone:
L_____)_______ - ____________~
G Furnished Dwelling
Water:
G Tenant G Owner
Social Sec. #:
- -
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OCCUPANCY STATUS:
G Rent G Lease G Mortgage G Own (Clear) G Vacant G No Contact
G Single Family Residence G Duplex G Apartment G CondolTownhouse G Hotel/Motel G Mobile Home
G White G HispanIc G Black G Asian G Other: ____________
OWELUNG TYPE:
ETHNICrTY:
PRIMARY lANGUAGE:
G English G S'paniah G Other: ___~_________
OCCUPANT INFORMATlON:
G Elderly Household
G Handicapped Household
G HousIng Assistance: $
G Willing to Relocate from Community
Special Features/Improvements:
Area/Unit Preference:
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RESI DENTJ AL IN FOJ~MATI ON;\ L BROCHUR'EJ:,~:(:;'ii::::~~;~!~~1
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INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
'I. GENERAL INFORMATION
II. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
III. MOVING BENEFITS
IV; REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT. TENANTS AND CERTAIN OTHERS
V. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT - HOMEOWNERS
VI. QUALIFICATION FOR AND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
VII. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
VIII. RENTAL AGREEMENT
IX, APPEAL PROCEDURES. GRIEVANCE
X. TAX STATUS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
XI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The building in which you now live is in an area to be improved by the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency (the :'Agency"). As the project schedule proceeds, it will be necessary for you to move from
your dwelling. You will be notified in a timely manner as to the date by which you must move.
Please read this Information as it will be helpful to you in determining your eligibility and the amount of
your relocation benefits under the federal andlor state law. We suggest you save this informational
statement for reference. .
The Agency has retained the services of Pacific Relocation Consultan ts, a qualified professional'
relocation firm, to assist you. The firm is available to explain the program and benefits. Their address
and telephone number is:
_Pacific Relocation Consultants'
IA,-,e. ',' 100 West Broadway Avenue, Suite 300
.,,~ Long Beach, CA 90802-4432 '
Phone: 800.400.7356 , '
Spanish speaking representatives are available. Si necesila esta Informaci6n en E:spai'iol, porfavor
lIame a su representante.
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE PREMATURELY. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE TO VACATE YOUR
DWELLING. However, if you desire to 'move sooner than required, you must contact your
representative with Pacific Relocation Consultants so you will not jeopardize any benefits. This is a
general informational'brochure only, and is not intended to give a detailed description of either the law
or regulations pertaining to the Agency's relocation assistance program.
II. ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A REPLACEMENT DWELLING
The Agency, through its representatives, will assist you in locating a comparable replacement dwelling
by providing referrals to appropriate and available housing units. You are encouraged to actively seek
such housing yourself.
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When a suitable replacement dwelling unit has been found, your relocation consultant will carry out an
. inspection and advise you as to whether the dwelling unit meets decent, safe and sanitary housing
requirements. A decent, safe and sanitary housing unit provides adequate space for its occupants,
proper weatherproofing and sound heating, electrical and plumbing systems. Your new dwelling must
.. 'pass inspection before relocation assistance payments can be authorized.
III. MOVING BENEFITS
If you must move as a result of displacement by the Agency, you will receive a payment to assist in
moving your personal property. There are two types of moving payments. You have the option of
selecting either one of the following types of moving payments:
A. Fixed Moving Payment
A Fixed Moving Payment is based upon the number of rooms you occupy and whether or not
you own your own furniture. The payment is based upon a schedule approved. by the Agency,
and ranges, for example, from $500.00 for one furnished room to $1,750.00 for eight rooms in
. an unfurnished dwelling. (For details see the table below). Your relocation representative wili
inform you of the amount you are eligible to receive if you choose this type of payment.
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1 room $500.00 1 room $325.00
2 rooms $650.00 each additional room $50.00
3 rooms $800.00
4 rooms $950.00
5 rooms $1,150.00
6 rooms $1,350.00
7 rooms $1,550.00
8 rooms $1,750.00
each additional room $175.00
If you select a fixed payment, you wili be responsible for arranging for your own move and the
Agency wili assume no liability for any loss or damage of your personal property.
B. Actual Moving Expense (Professional Move)
If 'you wish to engage the services of a licensed commercial mover and have the Agency pay
the bili, you may claim the ACTUAL cost of moving your. personal property up to 50 miles. Your
relocation representative will inform you of the number of competitive moving bids (if any) which .
may be required, and assist you in developing a scope of services for Agency approval.
IV. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT - TENANTS AND CERTAIN OTHERS
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You may be eligible for a payment of up to $5,250.00 to assist you in renting, or purchasing a
comparable replacement dwelling. In order to qualify, you must either be a tenant who has occupied
your present dwelling for a least 90 days prior to the Agency's first offer to purchase the property or an
owner wt]O has occupied your dwelling for between 90 and 180 days prior to the Agency's first offer to
purchase the property.
A. Rental Assistance. If you qualify, and wish to rent your replacement dwelling, your rental
assistance benefits will be based upon the difference over a forty-two (42) month period
between the rent you must pay for a comparable replacement dwelling and the lesser of your
current rent or thirty percent (30%) of your gross monthly household income. You will be .
required to provide your relocation representative with monthly rent and household income
verification prior to the determination of your eligibility for this payment.
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B. Down-payment Assistance. If you qualify, and wish to purchase a home as a replacement
dwelling, you can apply up to the total amount of your rental assistance payment towards the
down-payment and non-recurring incidental expenses. Your relocation representative will clarify
procedures necessary to apply for this payment.
V. REPLACEMENT HOUSING PAYMENT. HOMEOWNERS
A. If you owned and occupied a dwelling purchased by the Agency for at least 180 days prior to
the first offer to purchase, you may be eligible to receive a payment of up to $22,500.00 to assist
you in purchasing a comparable replacement unit. If you owned and occupied the.displacement
dweliing for at least 90 days but not more than 180 days immediately prior to the date of the
Agency's offer to purchase, you may be eligible for a payment of up to .$5,250.00. This payment
is iniended to cover the following items:
1. . Purchase Price .Differentlal - An amount which, when added to the amount for which
the Agency purchased your property, equals the lesser of the actual cost of your
replacement dwelling; 0 r the amount determined by the Agency as necessary to
purchase a comparable' replacement dwelling. Your relocation representative will explain
both methods to you.
2. Mortgage Interest Differential - The amount which covers the increased interest
. costs, if any, required to finance a replacement dwelling. Your relocation representative
will explain limiting conditions. .
3. Incidental Expenses - Those one time costs incidental tei purchasing a replac~ment
unit, such as escrow fees, recording fees, and credit report fees. Recurring expenses
such as prepaid taxes and insurance premiums are illl1 compensable.
B. Rental Assistance Option - If you are an owner-occupant and choose to rent rather than
purchase a replacement dwelling, you may be eligible for a rental assistance payment of up to
$5,250.00. The payment will be based on the difference between the fair market rent of the
dwelling you occupy and the rent you must pay for a comparable replacement dwelling.
If you receive a rental assistance payment, as described above, and later decide to purchase
a replacement dwelling, you may apply for a payment equal to the amount you would have
received if you had initially purchased a comparable replacement dwelling, less the amount .you
have already received as a rental assistance payment.
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VI. QUALIFICATION FORAND FILING OF RELOCATION CLAIMS
To qualify for a Replacement Housing Payment, you must rent or purchase and occupy a comparable
replacement unit within one year from the Jater of the following:
1. For a tenant, the date you move from the displacement dwelling
2. For an owner-occupant, the date you receive final payment for the displacement
dwelling, or, in the case of condemnation, the date the full amount of estimated just .
compensation is deposited in court, or . .
3. . The date the Agency fulfills its obligation to make available comparable replacement
dwellings.
All claims for relocation benefits must be filed with the Agency within eighteen (18) months from the
date on which you receive final payment for your property, or the date on which you move, whichever
is later.
VII. LAST RESORT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
If comparable replacement dwellings are not available when you are required to move, or if replacement
housing is not available within the monetary limits described above, the Agency will provide Last Resort
housing assistance' to enable you to rent or purchase a replacement dwelling on a timely basis. Last
Resort housing assistance is based on the individual circumstances of the displaced person. Your
relocation representative will explain the process for determining whether or not you qualify for Last
Resort assistance.
If you are a tenant, and you choose to purchase rather than rent a comparable replacement dwelling,
the entire amount of your rental assistance and last resort eligibility must be applied toward the down-
payment of the home you intend to purchase.
VIII. RENTAL AGREEMENT
As a result of the Agency's action to purchase the property where you live, you may become a tenant
of the Agency for sorTie period of time. If this occurs, you will be asked to sign a rental agreement
which will specify the monthly rent to be paid, when rent payments are due, where tlWY are to be paid
and other pertinent information..
Except for the causes of eviction set forth below, no person lawfully occupying property to be purchased
by the Agency will be required to move without having been provided with at least 90 days written notice
from the Agency. Eviction will be undertaken only in the event of one, or more of the following
infractions:
A. Failure to pay rent; except in those cases where the failure to pay is due to the lessor's fa~ure .
to keep the premises in habitable condition, is the result of harassment or retaliatory action or
is the result of discontinuation or substantial interruption of services;
B. Performance of dangerous illegal act in the unit;
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C. Material breach of the rental agreement and failure to correct breach within 30 days of notice;
D. Maintenance of a nuisance and failure to abate within a reasonable time following notice;
E.. Refusal to accept one of a reasonable number of offers of replacement dwellings; or
F. The eviction is required by State or local law and cannot be prevented by reasonable efforts on
the part of the public entity.
IX. APPEAL PROCEDURES. GRIEVANCE
Any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibiiity for a relocation payment, or the amount of a
payment, may have his/her claim reviewed or reconsidered in accordance with the Agency's appeals
procedure; Complete details on appeal procedures are available upon request from the Agency.
X. TAX STATUS OF RELOCATION BENEFITS
Relocation benefit payments are not considered as income for the purpose of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 or the Personallncome.Tax Law, Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) of Division
2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or the Bank and Corporation Tax law, Part 11(commencing with
Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Nevertheless,. you should consult with.
a personal tax adviser for the most recent interpretation of tax law. . .
XI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Those responsible for providing you with relocation assistance hope to assist you in every" way possible
to minimize the hardships involved in relocating to a new home. Your cooperation will be helpful and
greatly appreciated. If you have any questions at any time during the process, please do not hesitate
to contact your relocation representative.
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DATE:
TO:
Mayll.2001
FROM:
.~ale/Waken Fifth Avenue Project File
{ frete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator
~ By: Brian Saeki, Redevelopment Project Analyst
SUBJECT:
Displaces Meeting - Thursday, April 26, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
On April 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.; the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency held a meeting for
all potential residential displacees from the proposed Hale/Waken Fifth Avenue Project.
The meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and six (6) displacees attended the
meeting. Also present were two representatives from Pacific Relocation Consultants
(PRC - the Agency's relocation consultant), two representatives. from the Hale
Corporation (Developer), the Chairman of the Project Area Committee (PAC), and two
representatives from City staff. Before and after the meeting, aerial views of the Central
Redevelopment Project Area and South Arcadia were displayed for the attendees to
view along with a colored building elevation and site plan of the proposed project
Pete Kinnahan (Economic Development Administrator - City of Arcadia), began the
meeting with introductions of City staff, representatives from PRC, the PAC, and the
Developer. He then gave a brief description of the proposed project and an overview of
the relocation process. He stressed that the displacees should not move now but wait
until they received the notice to vacate from. the property owner because they could
potentially jeopardize their relocation assistance from the Agency. He explained that
Redevelopment l~w requires the Agency to provide financial assistance to all
displacees affected by' the proposed project if the Agency is participating in any way.
He also explained the . role of the Project Area Committee and briefly explained the
different documents prepared by the Agency's relocation consultant, Pacific Relocation
Consultants (PRC), He then gave the attendees a summary of the upcoming events
and meetings that they could attend regarding the relocation process.
Mark La Bonte and Julia Miranda (representatives from PRC) next explained in greater
detail the document PRC prepared for the displacees, I.e., the Relocation Plan, as well
as explaining the different payments the displacees may receive. PRC also provided a
handout (Summary of Residential Relocation Payments - Attachment 1) that provides a
calculation whereby each displacee may roughly calculate his or her compensation.
Pete and the representatives from PRC spoke for approximately 20 minutes.
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Questions and answers were then taken from the attendees for approximately 30
minutes. The attendees were mainly concerned with the proposed schedule for the
project. As stated before, Pete explained that they should not move now but. rather wait
until they receive a notice to vacate. This was tentatively indicated as June 6; 2001. At
that point they have 90 days to find another residence with or without the assistance of
PRC. The attendees were also interested in any program that the City may have for .
first time homebuyers. Pete explained that the City of Arcadia has a first time
homebuyer program and that it was administered through Los Angeles County
(Community Development Commission - CDC). Pete stated that all interested parties
could contact staff or PRC after the meeting and that they would provide them with the
appropriate contact for the program. Pete stated that the City staff would put Ol,lt an
Informational Newsletter next week with information on this topic and others of interest
to the displacees.
There were also questions regarding senior citizen housing. Pete explained that there
are several senior citizens housing facilities in the immediate area and that any
. interested people should contact staff and he would give them a listing of local senior
housing projects. This would also be on the informational flyer.
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Project Area Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 2 2001-7 p.m.
City Council Conference Room
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Call to Order - Gil Stromsoe called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call - Present - Members
Garland Roberson -
Brian Chenoweth-
Ruth Gilb-
Norm Banns-
Gil Stromsoe-
Steve Leeming-
. Catel!orY
Business Tenant
Residential
Owner/Occupant
Community
Organization
Community
Organization
Business
Owner/Occupant
Community
Organization
Alternate
Ron Johnson
Consultants
. Denise Bickerstaff, Keyser Martson Associates (KMA)
Barry McDaniels, Pacific Relocation Consultants (PRC)
Public
Patricia Williams - South Arcadia property owner
Other members of the public from both South Arcadia (2) and the Fifth
Avenue area (6) were present but did not wish to introduce themselves
Staff
Pete Kinnahan,.Economic Development Administrator
Brian Saelci, Redevelopment Project Arialyst
Al!enda -
The Chairman, Gil Stromsoe, asked for approval oftbe Agenda. There
were no objections.
Minutes -
Ruth Gilb moved to approve the Minutes from the January II, 2001 meeting,
seconded by Garland Roberson. The minutes were approved by consensus.
Public
Comments -
Patricia Williams stated that she was a business' and property owner in South
Arcadia. She had received notice of the meeting and was interested in the plans for
redev~lopment in South Arcadia.
Gil Stromsoe asked if she had any questions for the PAC, staff, or any of the
representatives regarding the proposed South Arcadia Amendment. .
Ms. Williams stated she did not have any questions.
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Mr. Stromsoe then asked if Pete Kinnahan and his staff would be available for
questions after the meeting. Pete stated that he and his staff would be available.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business -
I. Proposed South Arcadia Amendment (Amendment No.5) - Request for PAC.~.
review. comments on and recommendation to the Redevelopment Al!encv to approve
the proposed Amendment documents.
(I) Preliminary Report
(2) Draft Redevelopment Plan - Amendment No.5
(3) Draft Environmental Impact Report
. Pete Kinnahan explained that the South Arcadia Redevelopment Amendment process
began in 1999 with a Study Session before the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to proceed
with "Phase I" of the process. This was a blight and economic feasibility study of
the South Arcadia area. Based upon the Phase I findings, the area qualified as being
blighted and economically a project area could be justified. In 2000, the City
Council and Redevelopment Agency then directed staff to proceed with "Phase II" of
the process. Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) was retained by the Agency to
prepare'the "Phase IT' work.
Pete next explained that the proposed project area is an amendment to the existing
Central' Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed area is
approximately 76 acres (including public streets and rights-of-way) and is primarily
zoned commercial with small areas zoned manufacturing (M-l) and parking multi-
family (PR-3). There are three (3) legal non-conforming residential units in the
commercially zoned area on the west end of the proposed area (he pointed out that
legally the residential units do not require the fOq!1ation of a new or expansion of the
existing Project Area Committee - PAC). Staff has deleted three major new
properties (Sav-On, Alberstcns, and Ralph's) in'. the proposed amendment area
because they are not blighted.
Pete next explained that the Planning Commission has seen and approved the
Amended Redevelopment Plan. He also informed the PAC that a community
meeting was held on April 24, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at the Vineyard Christian Church on
Live Oak for all affected parties. Staff mailed notification of this meeting to all
property owners and hand delivered notices to all businesses in the amendment area
as well as advertised the meeting in the Arcadia Weekly on April 19, 2001.
Approximately 38 people attended the meeting, not including Denise Bickerstaff
(KMA), Terry Hayes and Randi Cooper (Terry Hayes & Associates - consultant,
who prepared the Draft Environmental Impact Report), and members from
City/Agency staff. At the meeting, approximately 40 minutes were spent explaining
the amendment process to the attendees and approximately Ihour and 10 minutes
were spent answering questions. Pete during the presentation directly asked the
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attend~es if they had ~ything to add or had questions. A gentlemen from the
audience questioned why the Walgreen's on the northwest comer of Santa Anita and
Live Oak was in the amendment area because it was newly constructed. Pete
explained that Walgreen's was intentionally included because it was a small lot
unlike the other major stores and because the potential for the entire comer to. be
developed would be better if it was included for the overall development of that
comer rather than excluded.
. Pete then asked Denise' Bickerstaff to summarize the documents Keyser Marston
Associates prepared for the amendment. The Preliminary Report is intended to be
. sent to any affected taxing agencies that receive a share of the property taxes in the
area. It informs them of the project, describes the blighted conditions, and allows
them opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment. The Preliminary Report
consists of two (2) required analyses; I) analysis of the urbanization of the area; and
2) blight analysis, looking at physical and economic conditions. Keyser Marston
evaluated the proposed area relative to the blight definition that is in the
Redevelopment Law. She stated that physically the area suffers from substandard
design, inadequate parking (lack of or location), and substandard lots (small or odd
shaped). Economically, the area's assessed property values are stagnant and retail
sales are declining (this did not include Ralph's, Albertsons, Sav-On). Keyser
Marston has estimated that the amendment area over its 30-year life will generate
approximately $6 million in tax increment (plus $2 million. to the 20% set-aside
housing funds). The relatively small amount of tax increment that is estimated to be
produced in the area is the reason why it must be amended into the existing Central
Downtown Redevelopment Project Area rather than be established as a separate
project area.
Denise then explained the amended Redevelopment Plan. Essentially, the South
Arcadia area would be added to the Plan boundary. The amendment also makes
minor revisions to the text and re-states that the Redevelopment Plan will conform to
the General Plan. Pete added that the Plan has a 30-year life, with the power of
eminent domain permitted only for 12 years (maximum allowed under
Redevelopment Law). He also stated that the Agency has no immediate plans to
exercise that power. However, it is a tool the Agency must be able to use to
implement redevelopment projects.
Pete then explained the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) prepared by
Terry Hayes & Associates. Pete stated that the document reviews several options
that could occur over the 30-year life of the proposed amendment area. Due to the
difficulty of this task, Pete explained basic assumptions needed to be made in the
document; 300,000 sq. ft. net new development (based upon General Plan build out)
and 50 units of new housing. After completion of the document two (2) issues are
considered substantial in terms of their effect on the environment; (1) air quality
during construction could not be mitigated and (2) solid waste since there is a
regional lack of facilities to dispose of the solid waste.. Therefore, any increase
would be a substantial impact. There are also lesser impacts such as traffic, schools
(if residential development occurs), etc. Pete stated that the meeting where the City
Council will certify the DEIR is tentatively scheduled for July 3, 2001 public
hearing. Pete next explained that if the PAC approves these 'documents, a
comprehensive report (from .the Health and Safety Code Section 33352, which
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includes all the above mentioned documents along with additional documentation)
will be prepared for the May 15, 2001 City Council meeting. Staffwill then ask the
City Council to receive the report and set it for a public hearing on July 3, 2001.
Garland Roberson asked Pete how the east and west boundaries were chosen for the
area. Pete explainep that the boundaries were based on all properties tha~ were
commercially zoned along Live Oak and Las Tunas. Mr. Roberson also asked Pete
about the types of funding for the amendment area. Pete explained that much like
the existing project area, tile majority of the funding will come from tax increment.
Pete explained what tax increment is and how much the Agency receives ($2.8 _
million annually). He stated that currently no federal funds, e.g., HOD, CDBG fundS
were planned for the area. Mr. Roberson also had a question regarding properties in
the area that are presently under construction or have been cleared for construction
and what funding is available..to them for potential redevelopment or rehabilitation.
Pete explained that once the ordinance is passed to establish the project area, monies
from the Central Downtown Redevelopment Project Area can be used to assist the
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property owners in the new area (i.e., Commercial Fayade Rehabilitation Program).
Pete briefly explained the CFRP Program and pointed out that three of the PAC
members were beneficiaries of this program.
Steve Leeming asked if Temple City was aware of the proposed amendment area in
South Arcadia. Pete assured Mr. Leeming that they were sent a notice of the
potential area and were aware of the process in Arcadia. Mr. Leeming wanted to
know if Temple City was willing to participate in redevelopment along with Arcadia
to help' to redevelop that entire area. Pete stated that staff has not heard anything
from Temple City to that effect. However, Pete explained that staff did meet with
representatives from Los Angeles County regarding Arcadia's proposed project area
and also the potential of including the unincorporated section of Live Oak (east of
Arcadia) into a County redevelopment project area.
Nonn Banns motioned to adopt AmendmenfNo. 5 to the Redevelopment Plan and
was seconded by Steve Leeming. The motion was carried by voice vote. There were
no Nay votes.
Mr. Stromsoe then asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or comments
regarding the agenda topics. No one had any questions or comments. He also stated
again that City staff would be available for questions after the meeting.
2. Prooosed Fifth Avenue/Santa Clara Office Proiect
(1) Report on Proposed Owner Participation Agreement for 90,000 sq. ft. of
professional office with HalelWaken Development Co.
(2) Report on the relocation of 22 Displacees and recommendation to the
Redevelopment Agency to approve the Relocation Plan and Replacement
Housing Plan.
(a) Fifth A venue Office Project Relocation Plan
(b) Fifth A venue Office Project Replacement Housing plan
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II
Pete Kinnahan gave a brief summary of the proposed Fifth Avenue Office Project.
He explained that Dick Hale (The Hale Corporation - Monrovia) and Matt Waken
(Waken Development - Arcadia) are proposing to develop two office buildings
60,000 sq. ft. and 30,000 sq. ft. They are proposing to keep the existing office
building along Huntington presently owned by Mr. Alferi and Mr. Kentner. Mr.
Hale and Mr. Waken are proposing to lease the flood control channel (west side of
the p~pposed site) for parking from Los Angeles County Public Works (Flood
Control District) under a 15 year lease with 5 year options. Pete eXplained that
City/.Agency staff has been working since last fall with Mr. Hale and Mr. Waken on
an Owner Participation Agreement (OP A) to develop the entire 4-acre site. Mr. Hale
and Mr. Waken have entered into escrow with the landowners (Mr. Richter - AFR
Construction, and Mr. Alferi and Mr. Kentner -'" AIken Construction) and own the
former Teledyne parcel along Santa Clara. Pete stated that this project has not yet
been approved by the Redevelopment Agency. The next scheduled step in the
approval process occurs on June 5, 2001, when the draft OPA and environmental
documents appear before the Agency for their approval.
Pete stated that when a Redevelopment Agency causes any type of displacement,
either residential or commercial, it is responsible for providing relocation benefits to
the displacees. Because the Agency may participate financially in the proposed
project, the Agency must provide relocation benefits to all displacees. Mr. Hale and
Mr. Waken have agreed to by financially responsible for the relocation benefits of
the commercial and industrial businesses being displaced. The Agency will provide
relocation benefits to the residential displacees. Staff has communicated (via letter)
with the tenants to make them aware of the potential development, 'their possible
displacement, provided them with a copy of the Relocation Plan and met with the
displacees on April 26, 2001. The PAC Chairman was at this meeting. At this
meeting staff and the consultant, Pacific Relocation Consultants, discussed the
Relocation Plan and described what their benefits would be. Pete then asked if
anyone in the audience, who attended that meeting, wanted to speak to the PAC. No
one spoke. Pete then explained that by law the PAC must review and comment on
the residential relocation of low and moderate-income people. The PAC is being
asked to approve and direct the submittal of the two documents to the
Redevelopment Agency for its approval.
Pete then introduced Mr. Barry McDaniel of Pacific Relocation Consultants (PRC),
the firm retained to prepare the required documents for the residential relocation
process. Mr. McDaniel began by explaining the Replacement Housing Plan. Mr.
McDaniel explained that Redevelopment Law requires an Agency' who either
directly or indirectly destroys low to moderate income housing units must replace
them within a 4-year period of time. He explained that the Replacement Housing
Plan identifies the units that are being destroyed and describes a method of how the '
, Agency within a 4-year period plans to replace them. Mr. McDaniel stated tbat PRC
has interviewed the occupants of the property to determine income levels. PRC
found that 16 households were very low income and 7 that were low income. These
income levels are established by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development for every county in Southern California. Mr. McDaniel
'explained that the Agency will be required to replace the 23 units destroyed by the
project and has identified four possible sites throughout the City which are
reasonably suitable. These are: the Westerner Inn site, the shopping center on the
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north side of Duarte Road east of Baldwin (former 99 Cents Store), and the Santa
Anita Inn site. These sites may be used as alternative sites to replace the 23 units.
However, the Agency may choose to replace them anywhere within the City limits.
Mr. McDaniel then explained the financing of the new units. He explained that the
Agency could use the Agency's 20% low-moderate income set-aside monies, federal
fuilds such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home funds, City of
Industry funds available through Los Angeles County Community Development
Conunission, along with a, variety of other possible public and private funding
sources.
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Pete asked Mr. McDaniel to address the "errata sheet (new data)" that was submitted
to the PAC after the two plans were completed. Mr. McDaniel explained that State
Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) annually updates the
low-moderate' income limits for households. HCD published the "new" numbers
after the two plans were completed. Therefore, the "errata sheet" uses the new
income numbers from HCD. Consequently, these "new numbers" changed the
nwnber of very low-iilcome households from 17 to 18. Mr. McDaniel asked the
PAC if they had any questions regarding the Replacement Housing Plan before he
continued with explaining the Relocation Plan.
Garland Roberson asked if the Santa Anita Inn was designated as a site for affordable
housing replacement. Mr. McDaniel explained that the Santa Anita Inn was
suggested by the Agency as a potential site for affordable housing replacement. Mr.
Roberson then asked about the Agency owned lot at 117-121 Alta Street. Pete
explained that the Agency does own that lot and asked Mr. McDaniel to amend the
Replacement Housing Plan to add 117-121 Alta Street to the list of potential
affordable housing sites.
Gil Stromsoe asked ifthere was a penalty to the City if the 23 units were not replaced
within the 4-year time period. Mr. McDaniel did not know of any penalty that the
City may be subject to if they do not replace the units within 4 years. Pete concurred
with Mr. McDaniel, adding that is waspossible HCD could file a lawsuit against the
Agency for not complying with the requirement. Pete explained the present City
Councill Agency Board has taken a position to construct at least 55 units of
affordable senior housing.
Mr. McDaniel then explained the Relocation.Plan. He stated that the Relocation Plan
is not a requirement of the Redevelopment Law, but is a requirement under the
California Relocation Assistance Law. The California Relocation Assistance Law.
requires that. a public agency which acquires property, or through a. developer
acquires property, and causes a displacement of residential occupants, is required to
prepare a Relocation Plan. The Relocation Plan identifies the proposed project and
assesses the relocation needs of the occupants that are being displaced. Condifential'
personal interviews with the displacees are conducted and the findings are added to
the Relocation Plan to help in the assessment of their housing characteristics (special
needs, where they would like to move to, school age children, over crowded
situations, etc.). The Relocation 'Plan also defines what resources are available
within the community to re-house the displacees and tries to identify what is
currently on the .market. The document also addresses the assurances that the
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Agency makes to' the displacees that they will relo.cate them acco.rding to' the law and
provide assistance to' the displacees. The draft Relo.catio.n Plan has been circulated
fo.r co.mment to' the displacees and to' the PAC. The Redevelo.pment Agency Bo.ard
will be asked to' approve the Relo.catio.n Plan. Pete asked if the PAC had any
questio.ns regarding the two' plans.
Brian Cheno.weth asked if the purchase o.f the RV storage and the 23 units was a
friendly sale o.r was it under a threat o.f eminent do.main. Pete explained that Mr.
Hale and Mr. Waken approached to' the two' lando.wners o.n a friendly basis.
Ho.wever, the lando.wners are aware that if redevelo.pment is used, there may be a tax
benefit (co.mmo.nly termed as "friendly co.ndemnatio.n") that is available to them.
Mr. Cheno.weth asked fo.r a summary o.fthe meeting that was held fo.r the displacees.
Pete stated that at the meeting, staff fro.m PRC explained the benefits to' the
displacees. There were questio.ns regarding the availability o.f a first time ho.me
buyer~ pro.gram and Sectio.n 8 'rental assistance pro.grams. Pete also. mentio.ned that
Agency staff wo.uld be producing a newsletter to. keep the displacees aware o.f the
status o.f the project and that the first o.ne was in draft and sho.uld be mailed to. them
later o.n in the week. There were also. questio.ns regarding the availability o.f senio.r
ho.using to. the displacees. Pete explained that Nao.mi Gardens had a 25-perso.n
waiting list alo.ng with o.ther senio.r facilities in the area. Pete then asked if anYQne in
the audience wanted to. CQmment o.n the meeting.
A gentlemen in the audience stated that he just wanted to. ,kno.w if the pro.ject was
go.ing to. happen Qr no.t and that mo.st o.fthe o.ther tenants felt the same way.
Pete stated that the pro.ject was mo.ving ahead as previo.usly mentio.ned. Pete
info.rmed the audience and the PAC that relo.catio.n is a difficult prQcess, that he had
been thro.ugh this process numero.us times with Arcadia and o.ther agencies and that
Arcadia's effo.rt is genuinely to' make the process as fair, easy, and simple as it can
be.
Garland Ro.berso.n asked if the relo.catio.n is o.nly limited to' the City of Arcadia.
Barry McDaniel stated that PRC determines what co.mparable ho.using is available in
the co.mmunity and pro.vide referrals to' the dispalcees. " Ho.wever, the displacees are
, no.t o.bligated to' stay in Arcadia o.r mo.ve to' anything PRC has identified as a ho.using
o.ptio.n.
Brian Cheno.weth asked if the two. tenants who. are disabled wo.uld be able to' find
co.mparable ho.using within 15 niiles o.f Arcadia. Barry McDaniel stated that he
believed they eQuid but if there is nQt ho.using suitable fo.r their needs, then the
Agency may have to' pro.vide additio.nal assistance to' make the units acceptable fo.r
, their situatio.n.
There were no. o.ther questions fo.r the PAC regarding this issue. Pete then stated that
Agency staff requests that the PAC approve the Relo.catio.n Plan and Replacement
HQusing Plan including the "errata sheet" and the additio.n o.f 117-121 Alta Street to.
the list o.f affo.rdable ho.using sites (as po.inted o.ut by Garland Ro.berso.n) and
reco.mmend to' the RedevelQpment Agency Bo.ard that they adQpt bQth do.cuments.
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Motioned by Garland Roberson and seconded by Steve Leeming. Motion was
carried' by voice vote. There were no Nay votes.
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3. Reoort on Police Station Proiect Bond Issues: $8 Million Geneml Obligation and
$22 Million Tax AIIocation Bonds - refinancing and ''New Monev" Proiects
Pete explained that the voters of the City of Arcadia approved $8 million in General
Obligation Bonds for a new Police Station by a 76% approval mte. Along with this
bond issue, the Agency also wanted to issue Tax Allocation Bonds for projects.
Pursuant to the Redevelopment Reform Act of 1993, the Agency had to establish
certain time limits. One of them would not aIlow the Agency to incur debt after
January I, 2004. Because of these time constraints, the Agency, if it were to incur
any ne~ debt, would not want to wait until late 2003 because many other agencies
would also be doing the same. Also the Agency needs the money now for various
capital projects (repay the City loan, Police Station, new Fire Station, capital
improvement, etc.) and other redevelopment projects (Foulger Ford, South Arcadia,
Fifth Avenue Project, etc.), After retaining the services of various bond consultants,
a $22 million Tax Allocation Bond issue was prepared. Net proceeds from this $22
million issue is $16 million. The $6 miIlion difference will go to pay for the costs of
issuance, refinancing an existing $3 million bond issue (for the Public Works Service
Yard) and other misc. expenses. The remaining $16 million will be split equally
between tax-exempt projects and taxable projects. Pete stated that the City Council
and Agency Board have both approved the issuance. The tentative bond sale is on
May 16, 2001 and the closing date is JuneS, 2001.
4. Status of Public and Private Proiects in the City and Proiect Area
Pete gave a brief overview of various projects in Arcadia. Pete stated that the Mall
has submitted plans for approximately 280,000 sq. ft. expansion with no major
anchor. There wiIl be smaller retailers such as a bookstore, ilPscale market, and
other major retailers. They have proceeded with the design phase of the process and
should appear before the Planning Commission sometime in June 2001. They would
like to be under construction by the end of 200 i.
Pete stated that Mr. Stronach from the Santa Anita Race, track has submitted plans to
the City, The City Council and su.ff have agreed' that the plans are not consistent
with the Geneml Plan and the existing architecture of the facility. The City has
asked them to redesign their plans and representatives from the Track have indicated
that they will. Their current proposal is for 600,000 sq. ft. south of the main entrance
including an off site betting facility, a 6,OOO-seat arena, potential upscale hotel, a
retail component, and 280,000 sq. ft. of office. '
Mrs. Gilb asked Pete about the fire station along Santa Anita. Pete explained that the
City is contemplating adding a new fire station somewhere in southern Arcadia. The
current Fire Headquarters on Santa Anita is not seismicaIly sound. Therefore, it is
proposed, that the Headquarters would move to the Baldwin Fire Station and the
Santa Anita Station would be demolished.
Pete next explained the new Historical Museum and asked Mrs. Gilb to give a brief
status of that project. Mrs. Gilb stated that it should be completed by July or August.
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Pete then gave a brief overview of the new Police Station project. The architect and
engineer are in the final prepamtion of the working dmwings and it should go out to
bid in summer 200 I with construction beginning in late 2001.
Pete explained the various other projects in the area. Mr. Hale and Mr. Waken are
constructing an office project on the southwest comer of First and St. Joseph. The
Church of the Nazarene and a law office from Pasadena are constructing two office
buildings on the northeast corner of Second and Santa Clam. Mr. Paul Rusnak of
Pasadena had recently purchased the Foulger Ford property to bring a car dealership
to town (dealership is not known presently) and has indicated to staff that he might
wani to' acquire some surrounding properties for expansion purposes.
Pete concluded with the landscaping project in Parking District 1 & 2. He explained
that the Parking District Commission has recommended to the City Council a major
re-landscaping of the districts which will include the removal of the existing
landscaping including the trees and replacing them with new landscaping (in both
districts) and an irrigation system (Parking District 2 only). The City Council has
approved the project.
S. Other Business from Members
None
6. Next Meeting
Tentatively January 9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Pete thanked the PAC for attending the meeting and for reviewing the documents.
Adiourn -
Gil Stromsoe adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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