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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
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JULY 27, 1993
Meeting was called to Order at 7:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland and
A Chairman Prouty. Commissioner Moreno was absent and
excused.
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Affidavit of Posting was read.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed.
Offal Communication: None.
2. Director's Report: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Preliminary Redevelopment Plan and Project Area Boundary.
Consideration of Recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Beaumont relative to adoption of the
Preliminary Redevelopment Plan and the establishment of a
boundary for the Redevelopment Project Area.
0� Egger introduced consultants from Management Development
Associates, Sandy Sorenson and Jerry Schwartz. Mr. Egger
stated that one additional team member, Mr. Andre DeBortnowski
of Sabo & Green, the Legal Counsel to the Agency, is not
present.
Mr. Sandy Sorenson subsequently described the redevelopment
process, including the history of redevelopment and its
application and practice in California. Mr. Sorenson also
described the reasons for pursuing development and its use to
stimulate economic development and investment in the
community. He explained how a redevelopment agency can
purchase and market property to stimulate elimination of
blight in a community and create a positive impact. Mr.
Sorenson stated that 20 percent of the proceeds from
redevelopment must be utilized to improve low and moderate
income housing in the community.
Mr. Jerry Schwartz subsequently detailed the preliminary plan
document. Mr. Swartz indicated that all of the data contained
in the preliminary plan will be expanded upon in subsequent
documents. Mr. Schwartz explained the provisions of State law
which define blighting and urbanization which are prerequisite
to establishment of a redevelopment area.
�C Egger subsequently provided a profile and analysis of the
physical area under consideration for redevelopment, and the
primary intention to focus on commercial and industrial areas.
Mr. Egger explained that no new taxes will result and that it
is not the intent to disrupt residential areas, but that the
focus is on improving commercial and industrial areas. He
then recommended that the Commission approve the preliminary
plan and project area boundary.
In response to Commissioner DePalatis' question, Mr. Sorenson
explained the public notification process as part of the
redevelopment plan adoption. Mr. Sorenson subsequently
explained the level of specificity of subsequent documents and
the plan. In response to further questions, Mr. Sorenson
explained the level of relocation assistance which would be
available if a resident were to be relocated.
In response to Commissioner Kirkland's question, Mr. Sorenson
explained procedures related to eminent domain, relating both
dp residential units and businesses.
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In response to Chairman Prouty's question, Mr. Sorenson
detailed the definition of "public need" relative to
utilization of condemnation powers.
Chairman Prouty opened the public hearing at 7 :42 p.m. asking
for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak.
Mrs. Alma Verzal, 740 California Avenue, asked how blight is
determined and was provided with an explanation by staff.
Mr. Chuck Manley, 13103 Allegheny, indicated that he supports
the application of redevelopment and that he wants to develop
his properties based upon the progress the City is making
in the recent months. He indicated that he had previously
considered leaving Beaumont, but is enthused about the
direction the City is going in now.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Prouty
closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Echlin, seconded by
Commissioner DePalatis, to approve staff's recommendation to
adopt Resolution No. PC 1993 -1 to:
1) Select a Redevelopment Project Area; and
2) Approve the Preliminary Redevelopment Plan for the
Beaumont Redevelopment Project.
The motion was carried unanimously with the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland and
Chairman Prouty.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Moreno.
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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RN ST A. EGGER ICP, REA
Planning Consultant