TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the decision of the City of Long Beach, as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach to: (1) transfer ownership of 652 1/2 Alamitos Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number 7266-006-900, to the City of Long Beach; (2) authorize City Manager and Director of Development Services to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transfer upon approval by the State of California Department of Finance; and (3) accept the Categorical Exemption CE 14-088.
DISCUSSION
The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach (Successor Agency) currently owns property located at 652 YzAlamitos Avenue, Assessor Parcel Number 7266-006-900 (Subject Property) (Exhibit A - Site Map). The Successor Agency acquired the Subject Property in 2010 in pursuit of the goals of the Central Long Beach Redevelopment Plan, one of which included improving the pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the Central Long Beach Redevelopment ProjectArea. Acquisition of the Subject Property allowed the installation of initial traffic improvements including a sidewalk with access ramp compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also facilitated a northbound right-turn at the traffic signal and a bus stop. The remainder of the Subject Property, which totals approximately 3,150 square feet, is slated for additional public street improvements to further enhance the intersection and traffic circulation in the area.
In compliance with AB1484, the Successor Agency submitted its Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) to the California State Department of Finance (DOF) for review in October 2013. The LRPMP categorizes the Subject Property as a Government Use parcel, as a portion is being utilized for traffic improvements and the remainder is anticipated for further public traffic improvements. Section 34181 (a) and Section 34191.3 of the Health and Safety Code allow for the transfer of ...
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