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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 09-C0660 RESOLUTION NO. 09-C66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REQUIRED UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 TO ALLOW THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM VARIOUS PRIVATE OWNERS WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa ("Agency") wishes to acquire certain real property located in the City Of Azusa, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, commonly known as 645 E. Lime Street (8612-001-037), 633 Glenfinnan Avenue (8612-001-013) and 630 E. Sixth Street (8612-001-024) ("Subject Properties"), more fully described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit `B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Property"). WHEREAS, after consideration of all of the facts and circumstances the City Council desires to make a finding of General Plan conformance based upon substantial evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City Council of the City of Azusa as follows: SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. The Recitals are true and correct and incorporated into this Resolution. SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE. Based upon the entire record before it the City Council finds there is substantial evidence supporting a finding that the acquisition of the Subject Property is in conformance with the General Plan. This finding is based, in part, on the following General Plan findings: This proposed property acquisition is consistent with the following General Plan Goals and Policies: LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES Land Use Type: Neighborhoods GOAL 1 Provide For A Complete And Integrated Mix Of Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Recreational, Public And Open Space Meeting The Needs OfExisting And Future Residents And Businesses. The acquisition of the Subject Property will enable the Agency to assemble large pieces of land, which are suitable for residential development, resulting in an increase in number of housing units available. GOAL 2 0 0 Azusa is a Renewed Community ofBeautifid Homes and Stable Neighborhoods Providing a Safe Environment, Green Space, And a Broad Community Life. The acquisition of the Subject Property will be the first step towards the development of additional homes in close proximity to commercial and transportation services, providing stability and support for future residents of the site. GOAL 5 Maintain The Visual Character And Scale Of Existing Neighborhoods. When the Subject Property is redeveloped into a housing project it will be built in a form and scale compatible with and appropriate to its surroundings. GOAL 8 Encourage a Variety Of Housing Types And Sizes To Accommodate The Diverse Needs Of The Population. The acquisition of the Subject Property, along with adjoining properties, will result in a large lot available for a housing development that fulfills the City of Azusa's ("City") housing needs. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL 8 Housing opportunities The acquisition of the Subject Property will create the necessary conditions for the creation of additional residential units, which will benefit both existing and new residents. HOUSING ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL 1 Assist In The Provision Of Adequate Housing To Meet The Needs Of The Community. Establish A Balanced Approach To Meeting Housing Needs That Includes Both Owner And Renter Households. The acquisition of the Subject Property, along with adjoining properties, will result in a large lot available for a housing development that fulfills the City's various housing requirements. ADEQUATE SITES FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 Provide Adequate Sites For The Development Of New Housing Through Appropriate Land Use And Zoning Designations To .Accommodate The City's Share Of Regional Housing Needs. Acquisition of the Subject Property, along with adjoining properties, will result in a large lot available for a future housing development. The Agency will market the Subject Property to both for-profit and non-profit housing developers to ensure that a high quality housing development is constructed, which meets the City's housing needs. 0 0 The General Plan details a need for 677 additional housing units throughout the City. The acquisition of the Subject Property will enable the development of a high quality housing complex that will increase the City's housing stock. SECTION 4. CEQA. Per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, the proposed sale is exempt from CEQA since this transaction is a mere transfer of the property from one entity to another, and will not have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The Secretary of the City Council shall certify to the adoption of the Resolution. PASSED AND APPROVED by the members of the City Council of the City of Azusa this 20th day of July, 2009. /111seph1R. Rocha, Mayor I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution no. 09-C66 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of July, 2009 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Vera Mendoza, City Clerk 0 Exhibit A To City Council Resolution Legal Description of Property r� APN: 8612-001-020 Lot 11 of Tract 27346, as per map recorded in Book 699, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. APN: 8612-001-037 Lot 28 of Tract 27346, as per map recorded in Book 699, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. 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