Item 11-A
Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution No. 24-15-A Resolution finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located at 8833 Cedar Street for public purposes.
Property
Information:
APN: 7162-019-061
Address: 8833 Cedar Street,
Bellflower, CA 90706
Area: 24,213.5 sf
Owner: 20434 Santa Fe Avenue
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NOT TO SCALE
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
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September 2019 –Settlement Agreement executed between City and Orange County Catholic Worker, et al.
October 2019 -Entered into a lease agreement with the property owner.
May 2020 –New Hope Opens for “Bellflower-based” homeless individuals.
November 2023 –Offer made to acquire the property.
BACKGROUND
FINDINGS
The City is obligated to operate,improve,and otherwise maintain the New Hope shelter for persons who are unhoused.
The public interest,convenience and necessity require the City’s acquisition of the property.
The Project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.
The taking of the real property is necessary for the Project.
The taking of the Property is authorized by law.
The offer to purchase has been made to the owners of the Property.
Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council was duly given in the time,form,and manner as required by law.
The City has complied with all conditions and statutory requirements necessary to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire the Property.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open the public hearing, take testimonial and documentary evidence, and after considering the evidence, adopt Resolution No. 24-15, by a minimum two-thirds vote; or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
QUESTIONS?