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9A REDEVELOPMENT from page 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 this bill. SB 1650 (Kehoe) would do three things. First, For existing projects, a revised statement where property acquired by eminent domain or would have to be recorded prior to December 31, under threat of eminent domain is proposed to be 2007. SB 1809 has been referred to the Assembly used for a different purpose than that stated in the Appropriations Committee where it will be heard resolution of necessity, the condemning public on August 9. agency would first have to adopt a resolution by a two~thirds vote declaring the new pUblic use. AB 773 (Mullin). This bill would require all cities and counties meet a 90-day timeline to Second, it would require a pUblic agency that gather signatures to qualify referenda to challenge does not use property acquired by eminent do- the adoption of a redevelopment plan (Health and main or under threat of eminent domain within 10 Safety Code 33378). The requirement currently years to either adopt a new resolution declaring applies only to cities and counties with a popula- the public use, or offer the former owner a right of tion over 500,000. CRA supports the bill. The first refusal to purchase the property at fair market league's board of directors will take up a recom- value. If the new resolution is not adopted and the mendation from the league's Housing, Commu- former owner declines the right of first refusal, nity and Economic Development policy committee then the property must be sold as surplus and any to support the measure when the board meets in financial gain must be paid to the former owner. late July. Finally, the bill would require an acquiring AS 782 (Mullin). Under current law, a local public agency to enter into a lease-back arrange- agency can make a finding of blight on the basis of ment with the owner of property acquired by lots being of "irregular form and shape" and condemnation or under threat of condemnation if "inadequate size for proper usefulness." This the agency is not going to use the property within provision is commonly referred to as the "anti- two years. quated subdivision" exception. This bill repeals this exception to a statutory definition of blighted Proposed amendments would clarify the areas. It also eliminates antiquated subdivisions situation where the original owner cannot be from the definition of predominantly urbanized located or there are multiple owners. SB 1650 areas. has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. CRA supports the measure. The League's HCED Policy Committee has also recommended SB 1809 (Machado) (Real Property DlscJo- a support position, which the League board of sures: Redevelopment). Both the League and directors will consider at its July meeting. CRA currently have a "Watch" position on this bill. The League board of directors will consider a staff recommendation to shift to a "support" position at its July 28-29 meeting. Current law (Health & Safety Code Section 33373) requires the recordation in the cOl(nty land Our Mission records of a notice that redevelopment proceed- ings have been undertaken following the adoption Restore and protect local control for cities of a redevelopment plan. S8 1809 would require the notice to describe the contents of the redevel- through education and advocacy to opment plan related to acquisition of property by enhance the quality of life for all Californians. eminent domain. Visit the League's Official Website--MNI.cacitles.org PRIORITY FOCUS - PAGE 9 July 7, 2006 - Issue #27