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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-09-87-CDC MeetingMINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 9, 1987 The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:42 p.m., June 9, 1987, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Chairman James S. Santangelo presiding. PRESENT: Commissioners: James S. Santangelo Chairman Diane P. Boggs Vice -Chairman Robert G. Cormack Randall R. Barb Roy L. Paul ALSO PRESENT: Bill Ralph, Acting Executive Director Peter Thorson, Acting City Attorney Jenny Young, Secretary James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services William F. Martin, Police Chief Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Mark Huebsch, Community Development Counsel William Makshanoff, Building Official Laura Nash, Administrative Assistant Brice Russell, GRC Redevelopment Consultant Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing Jake Wager, Redevelopment Manager Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Joyce Baker, Recording Secretary The Invocation was led by Commissioner Cormack and the Flag Salute was led by Mr. Ernie Briggs, former President of the Downey Board of Realtors. There were no presentations. A Joint Public Hearing with the Downey City Council re: Proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report on Proposed Amendment No. 4 was delayed to be heard in joint session as the Downey City Council (see below). CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Commissioner Boggs, seconded by Commissioner Cormack, and carried by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Minutes: Regular Meeting of May 26, 1987 and Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 3, 1987 - Recommendation: Approve. Warrants Issued (contained in Council Packet) - Recommendation: Approve. AYES: 5 Commissioners: RESOLUTIONS Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo RESOLUTION MO. 190 A RESOLUTION OF THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 BUDGET WITH IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Commissioner Cormack, seconded by Commissioner Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and to adopt. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were none Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -1- The meeting recessed at 7:45 p.m, and reconvened in Joint Sesion with the Downey City Council at 8:30 p.m. All Council/Commission Members were present. A Joint Public Hearing with the Downey City Council re: Proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report on Proposed Amendment No. 4. Mayor/Chairman Santangelo relinquished the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chairman Boggs and abstained from participation in the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Boggs outlined the Public Hearing Procedure and advised that staff presentation will be made by Jim Cutts, Community Development Director, Brice Russell, Gunn, Russell, Copenhaver - Redevelopment Consultants, and Mark Huebsch, Commission Special Counsel. Staff confirmed Legal Publication and Mailing of the Notice of this Public Hearing. v Mr. Huebsch referenced major evidentiary findings and determinations a � required by Health and Safety Code Section 33367 - said section is included in the staff report. He stated that the area proposed to be added by Amendment s iNo. 4 meets the legal qualifications set forth by law for a blighted area, L /that the Redevelopment Plan as amended by Amendment No. 4 would redevelop the Project Area in conformity with the law, that the plan is economic and n €f feasible, that Amendment No. 4 conforms to the General Plan, that adequate L provisions have been made for payment for properties to be acquired as provided by law, and that redevelopment of the Project area could not L -O!, reasonably be expected to be accomplished by private enterprise acting rum_ alone. He referenced other statements and determinations set forth in the N�proposed ordinance adopting Amendment No. 4 to the Redevelopment Plan. °— Community Development Director Cutts stated that this Amendment is to the Project adopted in 1978. He reported on a vote (9-4) of the Project Area Committee (PAC) to eliminate eminent domain within proposed Amendment No. 4 and further, to reject the plan. Mr. Cutts recommended continuance of this Public Hearing to allow the Council/Commission to absorb the volumes of material submitted this date and to study the recommendation of the PAC. Redevelopment Consultant Russell submitted for the record, as part of the Report to Council, a statement of qualifications - biograhical information on the Redevelopment Consulting Firm of Gunn, Russell, Copenhaver. Mr. Russell went on to summarize pertinent parts of the Report of the Commission to the City Council citing contents of the report, blight influences and constraints of the Project Area. He stated that the Commission's Report and the Staff Report should be made part of the record. There being no objections, so ordered. Mr. Russell continued with a brief summary of the Final Environmental Impact Report on Amendment No. 4 to the Redevelopment Plan. He advised that this is also a part of the Report of the Commission to the City Council. The Commission being the "lead agency" in the preparation of the EIR. There being no objections, the Final Environmental Impact Report, as submitted, as well as any letters, comments, and responses submitted in relation to the Environmental Impact report were made a part of the record. time. There were no questions or comments by the Council/Commission at this Mark Huebsch, Special Counsel, summarized Amendment No. 4 giving an overview of the provisions of the Amendment; land use provisions; tax increment financing; eminent domain; relocation assistance and provision for low and moderate income housing. This Proposed Amendment is included within the Report by the Commission to the Council, and there being no objections, has been made a part of the record. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Boggs advised that within the Report by the Commission to the Council, there are included any written comments received (at time of printing) concerning Amendment No. 4. She further indicated that staff will respond as part of the record of this Hearing. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -2- The following paragraph is a correction to the Community Development Commission Minutes of June 9, 1987, (PAGE 2, PARAGRAPH 6). Mr. Huebsch referenced major evidentiary findings and determinations that must be made as required by Health and Safety Code Section 33367 - said section is included in the staff report. He stated that the area proposed to be added by Amendment No. 4 must meet the legal qualifications set forth by law for a blighted area, that the Redevelopment Plan as amended by Amendment No. 4 would redevelop the Project Area in conformity with the law, that the plan is economic and feasible, that Amendment No. 4 conforms to the General Plan, that adequate provisions have been made for properties to be acquired as provided by law, and that redevelopment of the Project Area could not reasonably'be expected to be accomplished by private enterprise acting alone. He referenced other statements and determinations set forth in the proposed ordinance adopting Amendment No. 4 to the Redevelopment Plan. Comm. Dev. Comm: Minutes 6/9/87 -2a- City Clerk Young stated that written correspondence received in her office was summarized, and copies distributed to the Council/Commission prior to the meeting. Additional items of correspondence (including one video tape) were received during the open Public Hearing and are referenced here for continuity of record. There being no objections, the following written and video correspondence were placed into the record. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: FROM: REQUESTS: June 9, 1987 Yvonne Knickerbocker, Owner Regency Restaurant 7534 E. Firestone Blvd. June 9, 1987 Lucille Hull Address not given June 9, 1987 Dr. Stanley I. Cohen Dr. Michael A. Cohen 8605 E. Firestone Blvd. PROPONENTS: June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Ned Young, Business Owner 10330 Downey Avenue (Objected to and submitted Downey CAREs letter to the public) nppnNGNTC- June 5, 1987 Richard L. Collins Collins Auto Trim 8117 Phlox St. June 5, 1987 Board of Trustees Downey United Methodist Church 10801 S. Downey Avenue June 8, 1987 Ruth E. Beatty 10923 Lakewood Blvd. June 8, 1987 Howard Blonder 10933 Lakewood Blvd. June 8, 1987 Eva B. Rippee 11013 Lakewood Blvd. June 8, 1987 Howard and Mary Jo Biddulph 12224 Norlain Ave. Owners of mobile homes/Downey Trailer Park June 9, 1987 Yvonne Knickerbocker Owner - Regency Restaurant Lessor - Gene's Muffler Shop Lessor - Downey Trailer Park June 9, 1987 Marion Wilson Jones 8036 Third St. June 9, 1987 June 9, 1987 June 9, 1987 Hal and Mary Mitchell 11003 Lakewood Blvd. Parks Machine Products 8121 Phlox St. Alta L. Strathman 11027 Lakewood Blvd. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -3- CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: From: OPPONENTS: (Continued) June 9, 1987 The Pangans 11109 Marbel Ave. June 9, 1987 Mary Carlson 8124 E. Phlox St. June 9, 1987 Virginia D. Warren 7805 E. 4th St. Owner - 8400 Firestone Blvd. (Simpson Buick) June 9, 1987 Robert W. Kiskadden (Resubmitted 6/9 Jt. Hrg.) 7447 Ciro St. Owner 7936-7966 Firestone Blvd. June 9, 1987 Emil and Gloria Deutsch 7719 Fostoria St. Owner of business at 7954 Phlox St. June 9, 1987 Meta Morrison 8116 - 8128 1/2 Third St. (Photographs attached) June 9, 1987 Louise M. Morales, Manager 7536 1/2 E. Firestone Blvd. (Downey Trailer Park) June 9, 1987 Carole B. Albers 7546 Firestone Blvd., Space 23 June 9, 1987 Eric, Katherine and Lance Nordbak 10919 Lakewood Blvd. June 9, 1987 Jorge H. Montero Montero International, Inc. 11016 Myrtle St. (Pictures attached) June 9, 1987 June 9, 1987 (at meeting) June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Maganbhai D. Bhakta Deluxe Motel, 7854 E. Firestone Blvd. (Tenant - Greek Deli & Liquor) Lennie Whittington 8524 Manatee St. (Video taping of Downey Redevelopment Amendment No. 4 Project Area - Taped April 18, 1987 and April 19, 1987) Judge Leon Emerson 9701 Lakewood Blvd. On behalf of clients: Dick Huysman Boulevard Brake Service 11437 So. Paramount Blvd.; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Deutsch LeMac Plumbing 7954 E. Phlox St. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Diliberto 7944 Phlox St. Eunice Caito 7945 Phlox St. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -4- CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: FROM: OPPONENTS: (Continued) June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Myrtle Risley 7938 Phlox St. (Submitted petitions with 200 signatures) June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Douglas Hare 11102 Marbel Ave (Petitions attached - 8 signatures) Vice President Hare Enterises, Inc. (Long Beach) June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Sandra Haney 11024 Marbel Ave. (With signatures of 24 Marbel Ave. residents and pictures attached) June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Mr. and Mrs. Earwood 11018 Marbel Ave. June 9, 1987 (at meeting) Edythe Sims 11103 Marbel Ave. June 9, 1987 at 4:55 p.m. Paul Sarvis 1909 East Avalon Santa Ana (Financial Feasiblity Study Report) June 9, 1987 at 4:55 p.m. Dr. Sullivan, President Downey CAREs (Report from Downey CAREs with 3 boxes of Exhibits) June 9, 1987 at 4:55 p.m. Lennie Whittington 8524 Manatee St. June 9, 1987 at 4:55 p.m. Darlene R. Sipes "A" Typing Service 8129 Firestone Blvd. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Boggs asked for those in the audience who would like to testify in favor of the Proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report for Amendment No. 4 to the Downey Redevelopment P ro j ect . PROPONENTS: (Also see letters received) Proponents urged approval citing a need to upgrade the area, aesthetics of an improved area, positive experience as a recipient of redevelopment benefits, best alternative for improvement methods, need for education of those fearful, need of more high quality shops, and the necessity of change to benefit the whole. Dolores Bacus, Owner of Saywell Florist 10917 Downey Ave. John Pence, Represents Hughes Investments (Owner of Stonewood Shopping Center) 10 Goodwin Place, Laguna Niguel Ned Young, Owns business on Lakewood Blvd., North of Firestone Blvd. 10330 Downey Ave., objected to and submitted to the Clerk a letter received from Downey CAREs. Angelo Cardono, Business Owner 8255 Firestone Blvd. George Holiday 11402 Downey Ave. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -5- PROPONENTS: (Continued) Robert Maniaci 8572 Cherokee Dr. Joyce Lawrence 9627 Cheddar St. Mark Morris 11619 Coldbrook Ave. Gary McKacken 7818 8th St. Cheryl Van Rensselaer 7309 Via Amorita Pat Makepeace 7309 Pangborn Ave. Morris McAllister 9918 Haledon Ave. The meeting recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. with all Council/Commission Members present. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Boggs asked for those in the audience who would like to testify against Proposed Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report for Amendment No. 4 to the Downey Redevelopment Project. OPPONENTS. (Also see letters received) Opponents urged disapproval citing strong opposition to eminent domain, fear and hardship of relocation, questioned blight, requesting exclusion, lack of trust in the process, lack of tenant notification, private enterprise is working, challenge to the financial feasibility and figures set forth in the report, and disagreement with the blight survey. Don Kaiser 8735 Firestone Blvd. Owns businesses at the corner of Firestone Blvd. and Marbel Ave., which include the following: 1. Gene's Lock shop 2. Farmers Insurance 3. Portrait studio 4. Fabulous Frosting Cake Shop 5. Poodle Parlor 6. Computer sales and service shop 7. Rental agency Community Development Director Cutts briefly explained relocation with this plan. Mr. Cutts said with this current plan he does not anticpate removal, relocation, or the demolition of any buildings in the Project Area. Mr. Huebsch, Community Development Counsel, discussed the process of relocation. Mr. Huebsch stated as a matter of law if as a Redevelopment Agency the Commission were to be involved in an agreement, and this agreement caused the relocation of businesses or tenants, whether or not the Commission did this or the persons were displaced pursuant to an agreement by private party, the Commission would be obligated to provide relocation assistance. Mr. Huebsch explained that there are two types of assistance, (1) advisory assistance, and (2) financial assistance. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Bogg said by saying there are no plans to present. If relocation should become with the City, the tenants would assistance to move. s briefly summarized what Mr. Huebsch take property or move any tenants at a reality as a result of an agreement receive both advisory and financial Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -6- OPPONENTS: (Continued) Meta Morrison 9124 Brunache St. Owns property 8116-8128 Third St. (Submitted pictures) Judge Leon Emerson 9701 Lakewood Blvd. Representing 4 property owners (West of Paramount, South of the Railroad track, near the corner of Paramount and Phlox (letter submitted): Dick Huysman Boulevard Brake Service 11437 S. Paramount Blvd. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Deutsch LeMac Plumbing 7954 Phlox St. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Diliberto 7944 Phlox St. Mrs. Eunice Caito 7945 Phlox St. Jorge Montero, Business owner Montero International, Inc. 11016 Myrtle St. Frank Valenta, Business Owner Bradley's Plastic Bag Co. 9130 E. Firestone Blvd. Myrtle Risley 7938 Phlox St. (Submitted petition with 200 signatures) Mary Mitchell 11003 Lakewood Blvd. Mary Carlson 8124 Phlox St. Eric Nordbak 10919 Lakewood Blvd. Hal Mitchell 11003 Lakewood Blvd. Doug Hare 11102 Marbel Ave. (Submitted letter with petitions attached - 8 signatures) Sandra Haney 11024 Marbel Ave. (Submitted letter with 24 Marbel Ave. signatures and pictures) At approximately 10:30 p.m. before Bob Kiskadden spoke (opponent), Council/Commission Member Paul asked for an informal show of hands from those in the audience who would not be opposed to the plan if eminent domain were removed. He then asked for those opposed in any case. A strong majority of those in the audience raised their hands to the first question. i Bob Kiskadden 7447 Ciro St. (Resubmitted letter) Eleanor Lindenfeld 8846 Manzanar Ave. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -7- OPPONENTS: (Continued) Edward Chan, Owner of Avenue Threatre 11022 Downey Ave Maganbhai Bhakta, Business Owner DeLuxe Motel 7854 Firestone Blvd. Bill Earhart 7942 Second St. -- Own property at 7931 Firestone Blvd. (Used to be Port Marr property), structure was recently completely rebuilt due fire disaster, he would like to know how he can get a Certificate of Conformance. Lennie Whittington 8542 Manatee St. (Read letters from Darlene R. Sipes, "A" Typing Service, 8129 Firestone Blvd. and Lennie Whittington; submitted for record letter from Dr. Stanley Cohen and Dr. Michael Cohen, 8605 Firestone Blvd.) Miguel Panasiti, Business Owner 8730 Firestone Blvd. Dr. Michael Sullivan 11116 Rives Ave. The meeting recessed at 11:10 p.m. and reconvened at 11:22 p.m. with all Council/Commission Members present. George Popoff 8115 Third St. (Also involved with properties at 8109, 8115, 8121, 8127, 8133, and 8357 Third St.) Edward Hare 9350 Dinsdale St. Jack Coy 10919 Downey Ave. and 10917 Downey Ave. Guy Sterner 10303 Downey Ave. Paul Sarvis 1909 E. Avalon, Santa Ana Jose Alvarado 11108 Marbel Ave. Edythe Sims 11103 Marbel Ave. (Submitted letter) Jeanne Earwood 11018 Marbel Ave, (Submitted letter) Fred Sterner 8203 Firestone Blvd. Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -8- It was moved by Council/Commission Member Paul, seconded by Council/Commission Member Barb and carried 4-0 (Santangelo abstaining) to continue this Public Hearing to Monday, July 6, 1987, 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: 12:02 a.m. (Wednesday, June 10, 1987). Jenny�Yourg, cpexary Jame S. Santangelo Chairman Comm. Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/9/87 -9-