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CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 1979
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of
Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 5:00 p.m., February 6, 1979 in
the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall Mayor/Chairman William L. Greene
presiding.
PRESENT Council Members/Commissioners-
Theodore H. Jackman
Kenneth J. Miller Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman
Milton R. Mackaig
Lyell W. Swearingen
William L. Greene Mayor/Chairman
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Howard Stup, Building Official
Thomas Tincher, Housing d Redevelopment Coordinator
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk/Treasurer
Mr. Thompson gave a progress report on project for obtaining two groups
to conduct future stage productions at Downey Theater. He will possibly have
a report to present to Council on February 13th.
Discussion followed regarding segments of the Fine Arts Group.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Mayor Greene to
discuss the Cardono Owner Participation Agreement.
Councilman Jackman raised question on $105,200 for ten feet of property.
Mr. Thompson said the $105,200 will include the cost for demolition and
replacement of ten foot setback. Land value is $15,725 and worth of building
based upon income producing capability of ten foot setback is $17,000. The
combination of these figures go into the cost of acquiring the ten feet of
the building. Also included is an additional ten feet right-of-way to com-
plete the construction project that goes into the $105,200 amount.
Mr. Stup pointed out that the building structure involved in the ten
foot setback has very substantial reinforced concrete footings that will
raise the cost of the setback project.
Councilman Jackman asked if the participant is an owner of three other
pieces of property in project area.
Mr. Thompson explained that Mr. Cardono's property is Parcel 4 and the
other three properties are separate parcels.
Mr. Tincher indicated the legal description of Parcel 4 includes all the
property that Mr. Cardono currently owns.
Councilman Mackaig inquired regarding $105,200 for acquiring ten feet
of property for Mr. Cardono"s building. .A new front will then be placed
upon the building.
Mr. Thompson explained that when Redevelopment Commission acquires the
corner property, Mr. Cardono will receive only that portion excluding the
ten feet wanted by the Commission.
Discussion followed regarding other portions of property adjacent to
the ten foot setback strip. The $105,200 covers all of the ten foot area
owned by Mr Cardono.
Councilman Jackman commented, the Commission will sell to Mr. Cardono
three parcels, which he does not now own for $185,000, but he pointed out
it is not known how much the Commission will pay for the parcels.
Council/Comm. Dev. Comm. 2/6/79 (adjourned) _l_
Mr. Thompson said there has been an official kind of appraisal plus
there is an allowance for a ten percent leeway factor.
Councilman Miller inquired regarding the number of appraisals needed
on the project.
Mr. Hill,consultant, replied that if condemnation procedure is involved
it will be necessary to have two or possibly three appraisals. The original
sum of the appraisal and the amount that was offered would have to be pro-
vided in the court.
A discussion was held regarding condemnation procedure, appraisals and
easements.
Councilman Miller inquired regarding posting of performance bond to the
point of completion by Mr. Cardono.
Mr. Tincher responded the only performance bond would be with Mr. Cardono
and his lending institution.
Mr. Thompson explained demolition costs. Commission's share will be a
pro rata share of overall demolition cost which is 50%, or $25,000.
Mr. Tincher indicated the 50-50 split on demolition costs works out fairly
well on a pro rata basis.
Councilman Mackaig asked if the 50-50 demolition cost is for everything or
just for properties to be acquired by Commission?
Mr. Thompson advised that Mr. Cardono's contractor's demolition fee is
$50,000, of which $25,000 is the Commission's share. Mr. Cardono's price is
far better than what the Commission could obtain.
Mayor Greene asked how demolition project gets started.
Mr. Thompson said a chart exists (not P.E.R.T.chart) listing different dates.
Mr. Tincher stated he has the schedule and the P.E.R.T.form should be ready
for Council by the February 22nd adjourned meeting.
Mr. Hill explained the efforts to acquire the property if necessary through
condemnation procedure leading to a court case to establish a price.
Mr. Thompson also explained the procedure for immediate possession by use
of a court deposit in amount of the appraisal. The court will determine if the
appraisal is a fair price. He discussed tentative completion agreement and
pointed out it will take approximately 15 months for completion of the structure.
Mayor Greene commented on the size of sign to be placed on the structure
site for advertising the project .
Councilman Jackman told the Council that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordi-
nance prohibits certain sized signs.
Councilman Miller asked what the Sales Tax situation will be.
Mr. Thompson does not have the figures yet.
Mayor Greene inquired regarding extension of Stewart & Gray Road across
the L.A. River.
The City Manager will report on this plus status of the 25-year service
pins.
Mr. Tincher rendered a progress report on status of Cardono project
agreement, the Mingura document and the Diller agreement.
Discussion followed regarding the impact on the Community Hospital in
the wake of the "Diller", subarea development.
Council/Comm. Dev. Comm. 2/6/79 (adjourned) -2-
At 5:56 p.m., Mayor Greene adjourned to 7:00 p.m. February 13, 1979,
in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer William L. Greene, Mayor Chairman
Council/Comm. Dev. Conan. 2/6/79 (adjourned) -3-