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CITY COUNCIL and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED RB;ULAR MEETI~
OCTOBER 23, 1979
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an
adjourned regular session in the City Hall Conference Room on
October 23, 1979 at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT :
ABSENT :
Councilmen Gi1b, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett
Councilman Sae1id
It was MOVED by Councilman Gi1b, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried unanimously that Councilman Sae1id be excused.
At the regular meeting of September 6 the City Council informally
approved quitclaiming a five foot strip acquired by tax deed subjec~
to the City's costs estimated to be $100. The applicant, Richard
Miller, is anxious to acquire the strip in order to clear title and
is willing to pay the processing fee. Inasmuch as this involves
disposition of publicly owned property, it was MOVED by Councilman
Parry, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call
vote as follows that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the quitclaim deed. .
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Parry, Pellegrino, Margett
None
Councilman Sae1id
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSIN; PRooRAH
Interviews
Southern California Presbyterian Homes. Presentations were made by
Rev. Henry Bremer, Director of Church and Community Relations, and
Harlow T. Richardson, Director of Project Development. They described
the projects they had developed which were subsidized by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development and followed regulations of the Fair
Housing Administration.
Eligibility of persons desiring to occupy the units was based on
income - including Social Security, annuities, pensions, interest from
savings accounts, SSI and any other form of applicable income. Persons
must be 62 years of age or older. It was suggested that no priority
lists be prepared, as interviews are controlled by HUD. Allocations
for HUD are determined by Congress.
It was suggested that the City consider retaining a Consultant; and
contacting the California Finance Agency in Los Agency and Lawyers for
Housing.
Thomas Safran and Ronald Levin presented their background in the field
of housing with HUD assistance. Photographs were reviewed of some of
their completed projects. Section 8 is a Federally subsidized' housing
program. The method of determining admittance was explored .. Income
limits are based on 80 percent of the median income for Los Angeles
County, i. e., for one person it is $10,550 - 2 persons it is $12,050.
These limits are changed periodically by HUD. Individuals or couples ,
may move into the project if at least one member is 62 years of age or
older and/or handicapped or disabled. If one's income exceeds the limit
he can move in but must pay the fair market rent.
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ADJOURNMENT
TO DATE CERTAm
OCTOBER 30,
5 p.m.
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Asset value determines one's income ... Assets valued below $5,000.
one only includes the actual income generated by the assets. Assets
equal to or greater than the $5,000 one takes 10 percent of the
value and treats that figure as income. Personal property - automobile
or household furnishing are not considered assets.
As to restricting occupancy to Arcadia residents only, it was submitted
that recent Federal Court decisions do not permit residency requirements -
however, preferences may be given. The units would consist of one bed-
room with a complete kitchen, carpets and drapes. Most units will have
either a patio or balcony. Extensive indoor recreation facilities
will be provided as well as outdoor patios with BBQ plus a jacuzzi and
garden plot areas. The project would not be low cost ... the cost of
construction including land, financing and profit would be $50,000 per
unit.
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As to zoning it was thought Arcadia restrictions would be more stringent
and design changes would probably have to be made. Some cities have
adopted what is called Institution zoning for the purpose. Some discus-
sion was held on appraisals and Mr. Safran said not to waste time on
City appraisals ... as BUD has a method of its own based on the intended
use. The project must be a wood frame building with two or three stories...
extra land would provide for surface parking which would reduce the.
cost by not going subterranean. Preference is being given by BUD to
projects which are competitive and it might be possible for Arcadia to
come in ... and also the fact that such housing is not available in
the City and is needed for its senior citizens.
The meeting adjourned to Tuesday October 30, 1979 at 5 p.m. in the
Conference Room at which time public hearings will be held on two
redevelopment projects.
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