HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/2008 Correspondence 4 of 4 AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
RANCHO LAGUNA
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 111
Draft
November 24, 2008
Adopted on , 2009
by
Ordinance No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1, [ §100] INTRODUCTION 1
A. [ §101] PROJECT HISTORY 1
B. [ §102] GENERAL 2
C. [ §103] PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES 2
II. [ §200] DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA 3
111. [ §300] PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 4
A. [§301] GENERAL 4
B. [ §302] PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES; EXTENSION OF PREFERENCES FOR REENTRY
WITHIN REDEVELOPED PROJECT AREA 5
1. [ §303] Opportunities for Owners and Business Occupants 5
2. ( §304] Rules for Participation Opportunities, Priorities, and Preferences 5
3. ( §305J Participation Agreements 5
4. ( §306] Conforming Owners 6
5. ( §307] Implementing Rules 6
C. [ §308] COOPERATION WITH PUBLIC BODIES 6
D. [ §309] PROPERTY ACQUISITION 7
1. ( §310] Real Property 7
2. [ §311] Personal Property 7
E. [ §312] PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 8
F. [ §313] PAYMENTS TO TAXING AGENCIES 8
G. [ §314] RELOCATION OF PERSONS, BUSINESS CONCERNS, AND OTHERS DISPLACED BY
THE PROJECT 8
1. [ §315] Relocation Housing Requirements 8
2. [ §316] Replacement Housing Plan 8
3. [ §317] Assistance in Finding Other Locations 9
4. [ §318] Relocation Payments 9
H. [ §319] DEMOLITION, CLEARANCE, AND BUILDING AND SITE PREPARATION 10
1. [ §320] Demolition and Clearance 10
2. ( §321] Preparation of Building Sites 10
L [ §322] PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT 10
1. ( §323] Real Property Disposition and Development 10
a. [ §324] General 10
b. [ §325] Disposition and Development Documents 11
c. [ §326] Development by the Agency 11
d. [ §327] Development Plans 12
2. [ §328] Personal Property Disposition 12
J. [ §329] REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, AND MOVING OF STRUCTURES 12
1. [ §330] Rehabilitation and Conservation 12
2. ( §331] Moving of Structures 12
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K. [ §332] LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING 13
1. [ §333] Authority Generally 13
2. [ §334] Replacement Housing 13
3. [ §335] Increase, Improve and Preserve the Supply 13
4. [ §336] New or Rehabilitated Dwelling Units Developed within the Project Area 14
5. [ §337] Duration of Dwelling Unit Affordability and Agency Monitoring 15
L. [ §338] IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 16
IV. [ §400] USES PERMITTED IN THE PROJECT AREA 16
A. [§401] PERMITTED LAND USES 16
B. [ §402] OTHER LAND USES 17
1. [ §403] Public Rights -of -Way 17
2. [ §404] Other Public, Semi - Public, Institutional, and Non - profit Uses 17
3. [ §405] Interim Uses 18
4. [ §406] Non - conforming Uses 18
C. [ §407] GENERAL CONTROLS AND LIMITATIONS 18
1. [ §408] Construction 18
2. [ §409] Rehabilitation and Retention of Properties 18
3. [ §410) Limitation on the Number of Buildings 19
4. [ §411] Number of Dwelling Units 1 9
5. [ §412] Limitation on Type, Size, and Height of Buildings 19
6. [ §413) Open Spaces, Landscaping, Light, Air, and Privacy 19
7. [ §414] Signs 19
8. [ §415] Utilities 19
9. [ §416] Incompatible Uses 19
10. [ §417] Non - discrimination and Non - segregation 20
11. [ §418) Minor Variations 20
D. [ §419] DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT 20
E. [ §420] BUILDING PERMITS 21
V. [§500] METHODS OF FINANCING THE PROJECT 21
A. [ §501] GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FINANCING METHOD 21
B. [ §502] TAX INCREMENT FUNDS 22
C. [§503] BONDS, ADVANCES AND INDEBTEDNESS 23
D. [ §504] TIME LIMIT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS 24
E. [§505] TIME LIMIT ON RECEIPT OF TAX INCREMENT 24
F. [ §506] OTHER LOANS AND GRANTS 24
VI. [ §600] ACTIONS BY THE CITY 24
VII. [§700] ENFORCEMENT 26
VIII. [ §800] DURATION OF THIS PLAN 26
IX. [ §900] PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT 26
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment No. 1 Legal Description of the Project Area Boundaries
Attachment No. 2 Project Area Map
Attachment No. 3 Redevelopment Land Use Map
Attachment No. 4 Proposed Public Improvements List
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AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
RANCHO LAGUNA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. III
I. [ §100] INTRODUCTION
The City of Lake Elsinore has three redevelopment projects, Rancho Laguna Redevelopment
Project Area No. I, Rancho Laguna Redevelopment Project Area No. II, and Rancho Laguna
Redevelopment Project Area No. III ( "Project Areas "). The Project Areas have separate
redevelopment plans that describe the Agency's authorities, responsibilities and limitations in
implementing redevelopment in the Project Areas.
This is the amended and restated redevelopment plan ( "Redevelopment Plan" or "Plan ") for the
Rancho Laguna Redevelopment Project Area No. III ( "Project" or "Project Area ") in the City of
Lake Elsinore ( "City "), County of Riverside ( "County "), State of California. This Plan was
prepared by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore ( "Agency ") pursuant to the
California Community Redevelopment Law ( "Community Redevelopment Law" or "CRL "; Health
and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.), the California Constitution, and all applicable local
laws and ordinances. The proposed redevelopment of the area within the Project Area
conforms to the City's General Plan ( "General Plan "), as amended from time to time, and as
applied in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
The original redevelopment plan ( "Original Redevelopment Plan ") was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore ( "City Council ") by Ordinance No. 815, on September 28,
1987 and thereafter has been amended twice by Ordinance No. 987 adopted on November 8,
1994 and by Ordinance No.1249, on February 26, 2008.
The Project Area consists of four non - contiguous areas. The first area, known as the "East
Lake /Back Basin ", is generally bounded by Palomar Road, the Lake Elsinore shoreline,
Stoneman Street and Marjorie Street. The second non - contiguous area is bound by Palomar
Road, Corydon Road, Union Street, Lakeshore Drive, Avenue 9 and the 15 Freeway. The
fourth and last non - contiguous area, known as "The Heights" is generally bound by Lash, Ryan,
and Heald Avenues to the south; Lindsay Avenue to the east, Flint and Baker Streets to the
north, and Pierce Street to the west.
A. 1 §1011 Project History
The Original Redevelopment Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 815 on September 28,
1987 and consisted of four non - contiguous areas totaling approximately 3,545 acres.
The Original Redevelopment Plan has been amended twice since the Project's adoption.
The first amendment adopted by Ordinance No. 987, on November 22, 1994 amended
the time limits in accordance with Assembly Bill 1290. The second amendment adopted
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by Ordinance No.1249 on February 26, 2008 eliminated the deadline to incur debt as
permitted by State Bill 211 extended by one year the effectiveness dated from
September 8, 2027 to September 8, 2028 and extended the ability to repay indebtedness
and collect tax increment until September 8, 2038.
B. J §1021 General
This Redevelopment Plan replaces and supersedes the Original Redevelopment Plan as
previously amended. This Plan consists of text, the Legal Description of the Project Area
Boundaries (Attachment No.1), the Project Area Map (Attachment No. 2), the
Redevelopment Land Use Map (Attachment No.3), and the Proposed Public
Improvements List (Attachment No. 4).
This Plan provides the Agency with powers, duties, and obligations to implement and
further the redevelopment program generally formulated in this Plan for the
redevelopment, rehabilitation, and revitalization of the Project Area. Because of the
long -term nature of this Plan and the need to retain the Agency's flexibility to respond to
market and economic conditions, property owner and developer interests, and
opportunities presented for redevelopment from time to time, this Plan does not present
a precise plan or establish specific projects for the redevelopment, rehabilitation, and
revitalization of the Project Area. Instead, this Plan presents a process and a basic
framework within which detailed plans will be presented, specific projects will be
established, and appropriate solutions will be formulated. This Plan and the
redevelopment activities and programs outlined herein provide tools to the Agency to
fashion, develop, and proceed with such specific plans, projects, and solutions.
Sections of this Plan specifically refer to and reiterate existing Community
Redevelopment Law statutes. In the event that any CRL statutes are amended from
time to time by the State legislature, and such CRL statutes would result in the Plan
being in conflict with State law, the State law shall control.
C. 1§1031 Purposes and Objectives
The Project Area was adopted to add blighted territory that could be redeveloped with
uses to improve the City's negative image and reverse the trend of business relocation
outside of the City leaving only limited basic consumer services. Neighboring
communities of Riverside and Hemet grew into regional trade and population centers
while the once self sufficient community of Lake Elsinore was evolving into a bedroom
community for Orange County. The Project Area is generally characterized by partially
established residential development (the old County Club Heights and Avenue Areas)
east and west of the Downtown and the remaining portions of the East Lake Specific
Plan area (back basin).
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The purposes and objectives of this Redevelopment Plan will be achieved by eliminating
the conditions of blight, as defined by Community Redevelopment Law, existing in the
Project Area and to prevent the recurrence of blighting conditions in the Project Area.
The Agency proposes to eliminate such conditions and prevent their recurrence by
providing, pursuant to this Plan, for the planning, development, re- planning, redesign,
redevelopment, reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Project Area and by providing for
such facilities as may be appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare,
in accord with the General Plan and other planning documents promulgated pursuant
thereto as may be adopted or amended from time to time. The Agency proposes to:
1) Eliminate or alleviate blighting influences and environmental deficiencies;
2) Provide for the replanning, redesign and /or redevelopment of areas that
are stagnant or improperly utilized;
3) Install new or replace existing public improvements, facilities, and utilities
in areas that are currently inadequately served with regard to such
improvements, facilities and utilities;
4) Provide opportunities for participation by owners and tenants in the
revitalization of their properties;
5) Provide for the development and rehabilitation of housing in the proposed
Project Area and elsewhere in the City for low and moderate income
persons and families; and
6) Strengthen the commercial base of the Project Area and the
corresponding expansion of employment opportunities.
The foregoing goals and objectives are to be pursued and accomplished, subject to and
consistent with, the General Plan, as amended from time to time.
11. [ §200] DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA
The boundaries of the Project Area are described in the "Legal Description of the Project Area
Boundaries," attached hereto as Attachment No. 1 and incorporated herein by reference, and
are shown on the "Project Area Map," attached hereto as Attachment No. 2 and incorporated
herein by reference.
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III. [ §300] PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIONS
A. J §3011 General
The Agency proposes to eliminate and prevent the spread of blight and deterioration in
the Project Area by all appropriate means, including:
1. Permitting participation in the redevelopment process by owners of properties
located in the Project Area consistent with this Plan and rules adopted by the
Agency;
2. The acquisition of real property;
3. The elimination of areas experiencing economic dislocation and disuse;
4. The replanning, redesign and /or redevelopment of areas that are stagnant or
improperly utilized;
5. The installation of new or replacement of existing public improvements, facilities,
and utilities in areas that are currently inadequately served with regard to such
improvements, facilities and utilities;
6. The development and rehabilitation of improved housing opportunities within the
Project Area and elsewhere in the City for low and moderate income persons and
families;
7. Providing relocation assistance to displaced persons and business concerns;
8. The demolition or removal of certain buildings and improvements; and
9. The disposition of property for uses in accordance with this Plan.
In the accomplishment of these purposes and activities and in the implementation and
furtherance of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to use all the powers provided in this
Plan and all the powers now or hereafter permitted by law.
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B. [ §302] Participation Opportunities; Extension of Preferences for Reentry
Within Redeveloped Proiect Area
1. [ §303] Opportunities for Owners and Business Occupants
In accordance with this Plan and the rules for participation adopted by the Agency
pursuant to this Plan and the Community Redevelopment Law, persons who are owners
of real property in the Project Area shall be given a reasonable opportunity to participate
in the redevelopment of the Project Area consistent with the objectives of this Plan.
The Agency shall extend reasonable preferences to persons who are engaged in
business in the Project Area to remain or reenter into business within the redeveloped
Project Area if they otherwise meet the requirements prescribed in this Plan and the
rules adopted by the Agency.
2. [ §304] Rules for Participation Opportunities, Priorities, and Preferences
In order to provide opportunities to owners to participate in the redevelopment of the
Project Area and to extend reasonable preferences to businesses to reenter into
business within the redeveloped Project Area, the Agency shall promulgate rules for
participation by owners and the extension of preferences to business tenants for reentry
within the redeveloped Project Area.
3. [ §305] Participation Agreements
The Agency may require, as a condition of participation in redevelopment, that each
participant enter into a binding agreement with the Agency by which the participant
agrees to rehabilitate, develop, use and maintain the property in conformance with this
Plan and to be subject to the provisions hereof. In such participation agreements,
participants may be required to join in the recordation of such documents as may be
necessary to ensure the property will be developed and used in accordance with this
Plan and the participation agreement. Whether or not a participant enters into a
participation agreement with the Agency, the provisions of this Plan are applicable to all
public and private property in the Project Area.
In the event a participant fails or refuses to rehabilitate, develop, use and /or maintain its
real property pursuant to this Plan and a participation agreement, the Agency will
exercise any or all rights or remedies it may have in order to provide for the rehabilitation,
development, use and /or maintenance of the real property in accordance with this Plan.
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4. [ §306] Conforming Owners
The Agency may, at its sole and absolute discretion, determine that certain real property
within the Project Area presently meets the requirements of this Plan, and the owner of
such property will be permitted to remain as a conforming owner without a participation
agreement with the Agency provided such owner continues to operate, use, and maintain
the real property within the requirements of this Plan. However, a conforming owner may
be required to enter into a participation agreement with the Agency in the event that such
owner desires to: (a) construct any additional improvements or substantially alter or
modify existing structures on any of the real property described above as conforming; or
(b) acquire additional property within the Project Area.
5. [ §307] Implementing Rules
The provisions of Sections 302 through 306 shall be implemented according to the rules
adopted by the Agency prior to the approval of this Plan, as the same may be from time
to time amended by the Agency. Where there is a conflict between the participation and
re -entry preference provisions in this Plan and such rules adopted by the Agency, this
Plan shall prevail.
C. 1 §3081 Cooperation with Public Bodies
Certain public bodies are authorized by state law to aid and cooperate, with or without
consideration, in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of this Project.
The Agency shall seek the aid and cooperation of such public bodies and shall attempt
to coordinate this Plan with the activities of such public bodies in order to accomplish the
purposes of redevelopment and the highest public good.
The Agency, by law, is not authorized to acquire real property owned by public bodies
without the consent of such public bodies. The Agency, however, will seek the
cooperation of all public bodies that own or intend to acquire property in the Project
Area. Any public body that owns or leases property in the Project Area will be afforded
all the privileges of owner and tenant participation if such public body is willing to enter
into a participation agreement with the Agency. All plans for development of property in
the Project Area by a public body shall be subject to Agency approval.
The Agency may impose on all public bodies the planning and design controls contained
in this Plan to insure that present uses and any future development by public bodies will
conform to the requirements of this Plan. To the extent now or hereafter permitted by
law, the Agency is authorized to financially (and otherwise) assist any public entity in the
cost of public land, buildings, facilities, structures, or other improvements that are or
would be of benefit to the Project.
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D. j §3091 Property Acquisition
1. [ §310] Real Property
Subject to the limitations described below, the Agency may acquire, but is not required to
acquire, any real property located in the Project Area by gift, grant, bequest, devise,
exchange, lease, purchase or any other lawful method.
The Agency cannot acquire real property by eminent domain. The Agency's
condemnation authority has expired and cannot be reinstated without an amendment to
this Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Community Redevelopment Law.
The Agency shall not acquire real property to be retained by an owner pursuant to a
participation agreement if the owner fully performs under the participation agreement.
The Agency is authorized to acquire structures without acquiring the land upon which
those structures are located. The Agency is authorized to acquire either the entire fee or
any other interest in real property less than a fee.
The Agency shall not acquire real property on which an existing building is to be
continued on its present site and in its present form and use without the consent of the
owner unless: (a) such building requires structural alteration, improvement,
modernization, or rehabilitation; (b) the site, or lot on which the building is situated,
requires modification in size, shape, or use; or (c) it is necessary to impose upon such
property any of the controls, limitations, restrictions, and requirements of this Plan and
the owner fails or refuses to execute a participation agreement in accordance with the
provisions of this Plan.
The Agency is not authorized to acquire real property owned by public bodies that do not
consent to such acquisition. The Agency is authorized, however, to acquire public
property transferred to private ownership before redevelopment of the Project Area is
completed, unless the Agency and the private owner enter into a participation agreement
and the owner completes his responsibilities under the participation agreement.
2. [§311] Personal Property
Generally, personal property shall not be acquired. However, where necessary in the
execution of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to acquire personal property in the
Project Area by any lawful means, excluding eminent domain.
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E. 143121 Property Management
During such time as property, if any, in the Project Area is owned by the Agency, such
property shall be under the management and control of the Agency. Such property may
be rented or leased by the Agency pending its disposition for redevelopment, and such
rental or lease shall be pursuant to such policies as the Agency may adopt.
F. [ §3131 Payments to Taxing Agencies
The Agency shall make payments to taxing agencies in accordance with such
agreements as were entered into in connection with the adoption of the Redevelopment
Plan.
G. j §3141 Relocation of Persons, Business Concerns, and Others Displaced by
the Project
1. [ §315] Relocation Housinq Requirements
No persons or families of low and moderate income shall be displaced unless and until
there is a suitable housing unit available and ready for occupancy by such displaced
person or family at rents comparable to those at the time of their displacement. Such
housing units shall be suitable to the needs of such displaced persons or families and
must be decent, safe, sanitary, and otherwise standard dwellings.
Permanent housing facilities shall be made available within three years from the time
occupants are displaced. Pending the development of such facilities, adequate
temporary housing facilities shall be made available to such displaced occupants at rents
comparable to those in the community at the time of their displacement.
2. [ §316] Replacement Housinq Plan
Not Tess than thirty days prior to the execution of an agreement for acquisition of real
property, or the execution of an agreement for the disposition and development of
property or the execution of an owner participation agreement, which agreement would
lead to the destruction or removal of dwelling units from the low and moderate income
housing market, the Agency shall adopt, by resolution, a replacement housing plan.
The replacement housing plan shall include: (1) the general location of housing to be
rehabilitated, developed, or constructed pursuant to Section 33413 of the Community
Redevelopment Law: (2) an adequate means of financing such rehabilitation,
development, or construction; (3) a finding that the replacement housing does not require
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the approval of the voters pursuant to Article XXXIV of the California Constitution, or that
such approval has been obtained; (4) the number of dwelling units housing persons and
families of low or moderate income planned for construction or rehabilitation; and (5) the
timetable for meeting the plan's relocation, rehabilitation, and replacement housing
objectives. A dwelling unit whose replacement is required by Section 33413 shall not be
destroyed or removed from the low and moderate income housing market until the
Agency has by resolution adopted a replacement housing plan.
Nothing in this section shall prevent the Agency from destroying or removing from the
low and moderate income housing market a dwelling unit which the Agency owns and
which is an immediate danger to health and safety. The Agency shall, as soon as
practicable, adopt by resolution, a replacement housing plan with respect to such
dwelling unit.
3. [ §317] Assistance in Finding Other Locations
The Agency shall assist all persons (including individuals and families), business
concerns, and others displaced by Agency action in the Project Area in finding other
locations and facilities. In order to carry out the Project with a minimum of hardship to
persons (including individuals and families), business concerns, and others, if any,
displaced from their respective places of residence or business, the Agency shall assist
such persons (including individuals and families), business concerns and others in
finding new locations that are decent, safe, sanitary, within their respective financial
means, in reasonably convenient locations, and otherwise suitable to their respective
needs. Such assistance shall be provided pursuant to the California Relocation
Assistance Law (Government Code Section 7260 et seq.) and Agency rules and
regulations adopted pursuant thereto as such may be amended from time to time. The
Agency may also provide housing inside or outside the Project Area for displaced
persons.
4. [ §318] Relocation Payments
The Agency shall make all relocation payments required by law to persons (including
individuals and families), business concerns, and others displaced by the Project. Such
relocation payments shall be made pursuant to the California Relocation Assistance Law
(Government Code Section 7260 et seq.) and Agency rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto as such may be amended from time to time. The Agency may make
such other payments as it may deem appropriate and for which funds are available.
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H. J43191 Demolition, Clearance, and Building and Site Preparation
1. [ §320] Demolition and Clearance
The Agency is authorized to demolish and clear buildings, structures, and other
improvements from any real property in the Project Area as necessary to carry out the
purposes of this Plan.
2. [ §321] Preparation of Building Sites
The Agency is authorized to prepare, or cause to be prepared, as building sites any real
property in the Project Area owned by the Agency. In connection therewith, the Agency
may cause, provide for, or undertake the installation or construction of streets, utilities,
parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements necessary to carry out this Plan.
Prior consent of the City Council is required for the Agency to develop sites for
commercial or industrial use by providing streets, sidewalks, utilities, or other
improvements which an owner or operator of the site would otherwise be obligated to
provide.
I.
1432211 Property Disposition and Development
1. [ §323] Real Property Disposition and Development
a. [ §324] General
For the purposes of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to sell, lease, exchange,
subdivide, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber by mortgage or deed of trust, or otherwise
dispose of any interest in real property. To the extent permitted by law, the Agency is
authorized to dispose of real property by negotiated lease, sale, or transfer without public
bidding. Property acquired by the Agency for rehabilitation and resale shall be offered
for resale within one (1) year after completion of rehabilitation or an annual report
concerning such property shall be published by the Agency as required by law.
Real property acquired by the Agency may be conveyed by the Agency without charge to
the City and, where beneficial to the Project Area, without charge to any public body. All
real property acquired by the Agency in the Project Area shall be sold or leased to public
or private persons or entities for development for the uses permitted in this Plan.
All purchasers or lessees of property acquired from the Agency shall be obligated to use
the property for the purposes designated in this Plan, to begin and complete
development of the property within a period of time which the Agency fixes as
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reasonable, and to comply with other conditions which the Agency deems necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Plan.
b. [ §325] Disposition and Development Documents
To provide adequate safeguards to ensure that the provisions of this Plan will be carried
out and to prevent the recurrence of blight, all real property sold, leased, or conveyed by
the Agency, as well as all property subject to participation agreements, is subject to the
provisions of this Plan.
The Agency shall reserve such powers and controls in the disposition and development
documents as may be necessary to prevent transfer, retention, or use of property for
speculative purposes and to ensure that development is carried out pursuant to this Plan.
Leases, deeds, contracts, agreements, and declarations of restrictions of the Agency
may contain restrictions, covenants, covenants running with the land, rights of reverter,
conditions subsequent, equitable servitudes, or any other provisions necessary to carry
out this Plan. Where appropriate, as determined by the Agency, such documents, or
portions thereof, shall be recorded in the office of the Recorder of County of Riverside.
All property in the Project Area is hereby subject to the restriction that there shall be no
discrimination or segregation in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy,
tenure, or enjoyment of property in the Project Area on account of any basis listed in
subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are
defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p)
of Section 12955 and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code. All property sold,
leased, conveyed, or subject to a participation agreement shall be expressly subject by
appropriate documents to the restriction that all deeds, leases, or contracts for the sale,
lease, sublease, or other transfer of land in the Project Area shall contain such non-
discrimination and non - segregation clauses as required by law.
c. [ §326] Development by the Agency
To the extent now or hereafter permitted by law, the Agency is authorized to pay for,
develop, or construct any publicly -owned building, facility, structure, or other
improvement either within or without the Project Area, for itself or for any public body or
entity, which buildings, facilities, structures, or other improvements are or would be of
benefit to the Project Area. Specifically, the Agency may pay for, install, or construct the
buildings, facilities, structures, and other improvements identified in Attachment No. 4,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and may acquire or pay for the
land required therefor.
In addition to the public improvements authorized under Section 321 and the publicly -
owned improvements identified in Attachment No. 4 of this Plan, the Agency is
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authorized to install and construct, or to cause to be installed and constructed, within or
without the Project Area, for itself or for any public body or entity for the benefit of the
Project Area, public improvements and public utilities, including, but not limited to, the
following: (1) sewers; (2) natural gas distribution systems; (3) water distribution systems;
(4) parks, plazas, and pedestrian paths; (5) parking facilities; (6) landscaped areas; (7)
street improvements; and (8) storm water facilities.
The Agency may enter into contracts, leases, and agreements with the City or other
public body or entity pursuant to this Section 326, and the obligation of the Agency under
such contract, lease, or agreement shall constitute an indebtedness of the Agency which
may be made payable out of the taxes levied in the Project Area and allocated to the
Agency under subdivision (b) of Section 33670 of the Community Redevelopment Law
and Section 502 of this Plan or out of any other available funds.
d. [ §327] Development Plans
All development in the Project Area must conform to the City's General Plan, as
amended from time to time, and all applicable City zoning, subdivision, and design
review standards subject to the City's standard processing of land use entitlements. All
development plans (whether public or private) shall be submitted to the Agency for
review and approval.
2. ( §328] Personal Property Disposition
For the purposes of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to lease, sell, exchange, transfer,
assign, pledge, encumber, or otherwise dispose of personal property that is acquired by
the Agency.
J. J §3291 Rehabilitation, Conservation, and Moving of Structures
1. [ §330] Rehabilitation and Conservation
The Agency is authorized to rehabilitate and conserve, or to cause to be rehabilitated
and conserved, any building or structure in the Project Area owned by the Agency. The
Agency is also authorized and directed to advise, encourage, and assist in the
rehabilitation and conservation of property in the Project Area not owned by the Agency.
2. [ §331] Moving of Structures
As necessary in carrying out this Plan, the Agency is authorized to move, or to cause to
be moved, any standard structure or building or any structure or building that can be
rehabilitated to a location within or outside the Project Area.
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K. 143321 Low and Moderate Income Housing
1. [ §333] Authority Generally
The Agency may, inside or outside the Project Area, acquire land, improve sites, or
construct or rehabilitate structures in order to provide housing for persons and families of
low or moderate income. The Agency may also provide subsidies to or for the benefit of,
such persons and families or households to assist them in obtaining housing. The
Agency may also sell, lease, grant, or donate real property owned or acquired by the
Agency to non - profit or for - profit housing developers in carrying out the provisions of
Sections 334 and 335 herein below.
2. [ §334] Replacement Housing
In accordance with Sections 33334.5 and 33413 of the Community Redevelopment Law,
whenever dwelling units housing persons and families of low or moderate income are
destroyed or removed from the low and moderate income housing market as part of a
redevelopment project that is subject to a written agreement with the Agency or where
financial assistance has been provided by the Agency, the Agency shall, within four
years of such destruction or removal, rehabilitate, develop, or construct, or cause to be
rehabilitated, developed, or constructed, for rental or sale to persons and families of low
or moderate income, an equal number of replacement dwelling units which have an
equal or greater number of bedrooms as those destroyed or removed units at affordable
housing costs, as defined by Sections 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health and Safety
Code, within the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency, in accordance with all of the
provisions of Sections 33413 and 33413.5 of the Community Redevelopment Law. All
(100 %) of the replacement dwelling units shall be available at affordable housing cost to
persons in the same or a lower income category (low, very low or moderate), as the
persons displaced from those destroyed or removed units.
3. [ §335] Increase, Improve and Preserve the Supply
Pursuant to Section 33334.2 of the Community Redevelopment Law, not less than 20
percent of all taxes which are allocated to the Agency pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 33670 of the Community Redevelopment Law and Section 502 of this Plan shall
be used by the Agency for the purposes of increasing, improving and preserving the
City's supply of low and moderate income housing available at affordable housing costs,
as defined by Sections 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, to persons
and families of low or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and
Safety Code, lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and
Safety Code, very low income households, as defined in Section 50105 of the Health and
Safety Code, and extremely low income households, as defined in Section 50106 of the
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Health and Safety Code, unless one of the findings permitted by Section 33334.2 is
made annually by resolution.
The Agency may use these funds to meet, in whole or in part, the replacement housing
provisions in Section 334 above or the inclusionary housing provisions in Section 336
below. These funds may be used inside or outside the Project Area provided, however,
that such funds may be used outside the Project Area only if findings of benefit to the
Project are made as required by said Section 33334.2 of the Community Redevelopment
Law.
The funds for these purposes shall be held in a separate Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund. Any interest earned by such Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund
and any repayments or other income to the Agency for loans, advances, or grants, of any
kind, from such Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, shall accrue to and be
deposited in, the fund and may only be used in the manner prescribed for the Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 33334.12 of the Community Redevelopment
Law, upon failure of the Agency to expend or encumber excess surplus funds in the Low
and Moderate Income Housing Fund within one year from the date the moneys become
excess surplus, as defined in Section 33334.12 of the Community Redevelopment Law,
the Agency shall either disburse that excess surplus to the County Housing Authority or
to another public agency in accordance with said Section 33334.12, or expend or
encumber the excess surplus within two additional years. If Low and Moderate Income
Funds are transferred, the housing authority or other public agency shall utilize the
moneys for the purposes of, and subject to, the same restrictions that are applicable to
the Agency under the Community Redevelopment Law, and for that purpose may
exercise all of the powers of a housing authority under the Housing Authorities Law
(Section 34200 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code) to the extent not inconsistent with
the CRL limitations.
4. [ §336] New or Rehabilitated Dwelling Units Developed within the Proiect Area
At least thirty percent (30 %) of all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units
developed by the Agency, if any, shall be available at affordable housing cost to, and
occupied by, persons and families of low or moderate income. Not less than fifty percent
(50 %) of the dwelling units required to be available at affordable housing cost to persons
and families of low or moderate income shall be available at affordable housing cost to,
and occupied by, very low income households.
At least fifteen percent (15 %) of all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units
developed within the Project Area by public or private entities or persons other than the
Agency, if any, shall be available at affordable housing cost to, and occupied by, persons
and families of low or moderate income. Not less than forty percent (40 %) of the
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dwelling units required to be available at affordable housing cost to, and occupied by,
persons and families of low or moderate income shall be available at affordable housing
costs to, and occupied by, very low income households.
The Agency may satisfy the provisions of the above paragraphs, in whole or in part, by
any of the methods described in Community Redevelopment Law Section 33413(b) or
any other method permitted by law.
The percentage requirements set forth in this Section 336 shall apply independently of
the requirements of Section 334 and in the aggregate to housing made available
pursuant to the first and second paragraphs, respectively, of this Section 336 and not to
each individual case of rehabilitation, development or construction of dwelling units,
unless the Agency determines otherwise.
If all or any portion of the Project Area is developed with low or moderate income
housing units, the Agency shall require by contract or other appropriate means that such
housing be made available for rent or purchase to the persons and families of low and
moderate income displaced by the Project. Such persons and families shall be given
priority in renting or buying such housing; provided, however, failure to give such priority
shall not affect the validity of title to real property.
5. [ §337] Duration of Dwelling Unit Affordability and Agency Monitoring
The Agency shall require all new and substantially rehabilitated dwelling units and all
replacement dwelling units and inclusionary dwelling units rehabilitated developed,
constructed, or price- restricted pursuant to Sections 334 and 336 to remain available at
affordable housing cost to persons and families of low income, moderate income and
very low income households, respectively, for the longest feasible time, as determined by
the Agency, but for not less than 55 -years for rental units and 45 -years for ownership
units, except to the extent a longer or shorter period of time is permitted or required by
other provisions of the CRL or other applicable law.
Pursuant to Section 33418 of the Community Redevelopment Law, the Agency shall
monitor, on an ongoing basis, any housing affordable to persons and families of low or
moderate income developed or otherwise made available pursuant to the Community
Redevelopment Law. As part of this monitoring, the Agency shall require owners or
managers of the housing to submit an annual report to the Agency. The annual reports
shall include for each rental unit the rental rate and the income and family size of the
occupants, and for each owner - occupied unit whether there was a change in ownership
from the prior year and, if so, the income and family size of the new owners. The income
information required by this section shall be supplied by the tenant in a certified
statement on a form provided by the Agency.
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L. j §3381 Implementation Plans
In accord with the provisions of Section 33490(b) of the Community Redevelopment Law,
the Agency adopted an Implementation Plan for the Project. Commencing with the fifth
year after the first implementation plan was adopted, and each five years thereafter, the
Agency shall adopt, after a public hearing, succeeding implementation plans that shall
contain the specific goals and objectives of the Agency for the Project Area, the specific
programs, including potential projects, and estimated expenditures proposed to be made
during the next five years, and an explanation of how the goals and objectives,
programs, and expenditures will eliminate blight within the Project Area and implement
the requirements of Sections 33334.2, 33334.4, 33334.6, and 33413 of the Community
Redevelopment Law. The parts of future implementation plans that address Sections
33334.2, 33334.4, 33334.6, and 33413 of the Community Redevelopment Law shall be
adopted every five years either in conjunction with the General Plan Housing Element
cycle or the implementation plan cycle. The Agency may adopt implementation plans
that include more than one project area, and may amend the implementation plan after
conducting a public hearing on the proposed amendment.
At least once within the five -year term of each implementation plan adopted by the
Agency, no earlier than two years and no later than three years after adoption of each
implementation plan, the Agency shall conduct a public hearing and hear testimony of all
interested parties for the purpose of reviewing this Plan and the implementation plan and
evaluating the progress of the Project. The hearing may be for two or more project areas
if those project areas are included within the same implementation plan.
IV. [§400] USES PERMITTED IN THE PROJECT AREA
A. j§4011 Permitted Land Uses
The "Redevelopment Land Use Map ", attached hereto as Attachment No. 3 and
incorporated herein by reference, illustrates the location of the Project Area boundaries,
major streets within the Project Area, and the land uses authorized within the Project
Area as reflected in the current City General Plan. The City will from time to time update
and revise the City General Plan. It is the intention of this Plan that the land uses and
overall street layout to be permitted within the Project Area shall be as provided within
the City's General Plan, as it currently exists or as it may from time to time be amended,
and as implemented and applied by City ordinances, resolutions and other applicable
laws. Uses other than those designated in the City's General Plan and its land use map
may be authorized by the City from time to time by amendments to the City's General
Plan as authorized by law.
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B. f §4021 Other Land Uses
1. [ §403] Public Rights- of -Wav
As illustrated on the Redevelopment Land Use Map (Attachment No. 3), the major public
streets /roadways within the Project Area include: Dryden Street, Gunnerson Street, Ryan
Lane, Flint Street, Lindsay Street, Ellis Street, Avenue 9, Lakeshore Drive, Marjorie
Street, Cereal Street, Como Street, and Palomar Street.
Additional public streets, alleys, and easements may be created in the Project Area as
needed for proper development. Existing streets, alleys, and easements may be
abandoned, closed, or modified as necessary for proper development of the Project.
Any changes in the existing interior or exterior street layout shall be in accordance with
the City's General Plan, as amended from time to time, the objectives of this Plan, and
the City's design standards, shall be effectuated in the manner prescribed by state and
local law, and shall be guided by the following criteria:
a. The requirements imposed by such factors as topography, traffic safety
and aesthetics;
b. The potential need to serve not only the Project Area and new or existing
developments but to also serve areas outside the Project by providing
convenient and efficient vehicular access and movement; and
c. The potential need or desire to accommodate the facilities and /or
equipment of mass transportation modes.
The public rights -of -way may be used for vehicular and /or pedestrian traffic, as well as
for public improvements, public and private utilities, and activities typically found in public
rights -of -way.
2. [ §404] Other Public, Semi - Public, Institutional, and Non - profit Uses
For any area of the Project Area, the Agency, per the land use designations and
regulations within the City's General Plan, as amended from time to time, is authorized to
permit the maintenance, establishment, or enlargement of public, semi - public,
institutional, or non - profit uses, including park and recreational facilities, libraries,
educational, fraternal, employee, philanthropic, religious and charitable institutions,
utilities, railroad rights -of -way, and facilities of other similar associations or organizations.
All such uses shall, to the extent possible, conform to the provisions of this Plan
applicable to the uses in the specific area involved. The Agency may impose such other
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reasonable requirements and /or restrictions as may be necessary to protect the
development and use of the Project Area.
3. [ §405] Interim Uses
Pending the ultimate development of land by developers and participants, the Agency is
authorized to use or permit the use of any land in the Project Area for interim uses that
are not in conformity with the uses permitted in this Plan.
4. [ §406] Non - conforming Uses
The Agency may permit an existing use to remain in an existing building in good
condition which use does not conform to the provisions of this Plan, provided that such
use is generally compatible with existing and proposed developments and uses in the
Project Area.
The Agency may authorize additions, alterations, repairs, or other improvements in the
Project Area for uses which do not conform to the provisions of this Plan where such
improvements are within a portion of the Project where, in the determination of the
Agency, such improvements would be compatible with surrounding Project uses and
development.
C. 1§4071 General Controls and Limitations
All real property in the Project Area is made subject to the controls and requirements of
this Plan. No real property shall be developed, rehabilitated or otherwise changed after
the date of adoption of this Plan, except in conformance with the provisions of this Plan.
1. [ §408] Construction
All construction in the Project Area shall comply with all applicable state and local laws
and codes in effect from time to time. In addition to applicable codes, ordinances, or
other requirements governing development in the Project Area, additional specific
performance and development standards may be adopted by the Agency to control and
direct redevelopment activities in the Project Area.
2. [ §409] Rehabilitation and Retention of Properties
Any existing structure within the Project Area approved by the Agency for retention and
rehabilitation shall be repaired, altered, reconstructed, or rehabilitated in such a manner
that it will be safe and sound in all physical respects and be attractive in appearance and
not detrimental to the surrounding uses.
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3. [ §410] Limitation on the Number of Buildings
The number of buildings permitted in the Project Area shall not exceed the number of
buildings permitted under the City's General Plan as amended from time to time.
4. [ §411] Number of Dwelling Units
The number of dwelling units permitted in the Project Area shall not exceed the number
of dwelling units permitted under the City's General Plan as amended from time to time.
5. [ §412] Limitation on Type, Size, and Height of Buildings
Except as set forth in other sections of this Plan, the type, size, and height of buildings
shall be as limited by applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and
regulations.
6. [ §413] Open Spaces, Landscaping, Light, Air, and Privacy
The approximate amount of open space to be provided in the Project Area is the total of
all areas that will be in the public rights -of -way, the public ground, the space around
buildings, and all other outdoor areas not permitted to be covered by buildings.
Landscaping shall be provided to enhance open spaces in the Project Area and create a
high - quality aesthetic environment.
Sufficient space shall be maintained between buildings in all areas to provide adequate
light, air, and privacy.
7. [ §414] Signs
All signs shall conform to City sign ordinances and other requirements as they now exist
or are hereafter amended.
8. [ §415] Utilities
The Agency shall require that all utilities be placed underground whenever physically and
economically feasible.
9. [ §416] Incompatible Uses
No use or structure which by reason of appearance, traffic, smoke, glare, noise, odor, or
similar factors, as determined by the Agency, would be incompatible with the surrounding
areas or structures shall be permitted in any part of the Project Area.
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10. [ •417] Non - discrimination and Non - segregation
There shall be no discrimination or segregation in the sale lease, sublease, transfer, use,
occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of property in the Project Area on account of any basis
listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases
are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision
(p) of Section 12955 and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code.
11. [ §418] Minor Variations
Under exceptional circumstances, the Agency is authorized to permit a variation from the
limits, restrictions, and controls established by this Plan. In order to permit such
variation, the Agency must determine that:
a. The application of certain provisions of this Plan would result in practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general purpose and
intent of this Plan;
b. There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to
the intended development of the property that do not apply generally to other
properties having the same standards, restrictions, and controls;
c. Permitting a variation will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to property or improvements in the area; and
d. Permitting a variation will not be contrary to the objectives of this Plan or the City's
General Plan.
No variation shall be granted which changes a basic land use or which permits other
than a minor departure from the provisions of this Plan. In permitting any such variation,
the Agency shall impose such conditions as are necessary to protect the public peace,
health, safety, or welfare and to assure compliance with the purposes of this Plan. Any
variation permitted by the Agency hereunder shall not supersede any other approval
required under applicable City codes and ordinances.
D. J §4191 Design for Development
Within the limits, restrictions, and controls established in this Plan, the Agency is
authorized to establish heights of buildings, land coverage, setback requirements,
design criteria, traffic circulation, traffic access, and other development and design
controls necessary for proper development of both private and public areas within the
Project Area. Such limitations, restrictions and controls are subject to the City's General
Plan and zoning standards.
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No new improvement shall be constructed, and no existing improvement shall be
substantially modified, altered, repaired, or rehabilitated, except in accordance with this
Plan and any such controls and, in the case of property which is the subject of a
disposition and development or participation agreement with the Agency and any other
property, at the discretion of the Agency, in accordance with architectural, landscape,
and site plans submitted to and approved in writing by the Agency. One of the
objectives of this Plan is to create an attractive and pleasant environment in the Project
Area. Therefore, such plans shall give consideration to good design, open space, and
other amenities to enhance the aesthetic quality of the Project Area. The Agency shall
not approve any plans that do not comply with this Plan.
E. 1 §4201 Building Permits
No permit shall be issued for the construction of any building or for any construction on
an existing building in the Project Area from the date of adoption of this Plan until the
application for such permit has been approved as consistent with this Plan and
processed in a manner consistent with all City requirements. An application shall be
deemed consistent with this Plan if it is consistent with the City's General Plan as
amended from time to time, applicable zoning and subdivision ordinances and any
adopted design standards and other applicable laws and regulations.
V. [ §500] METHODS OF FINANCING THE PROJECT
A. 1§5011 General Description of the Proposed Financing Method
The Agency is authorized to finance this Project with financial assistance from the City,
the State of California, the federal government, tax increment funds, interest income,
Agency bonds, donations, loans from private financial institutions, the lease or sale of
Agency -owned property, or any other available source, public or private.
The Agency is also authorized to obtain advances, borrow funds, and create
indebtedness in carrying out this Plan. The principal and interest on such advances,
funds, and indebtedness may be paid from tax increments or any other funds available
to the Agency. Advances and loans for survey and planning and for the operating
capital for nominal administration of this Project may be provided by the City until
adequate tax increment or other funds are available, or sufficiently assured, to repay the
advances and loans and to permit borrowing adequate working capital from sources
other than the City. The City, as it is able, may also supply additional assistance through
City loans and grants for various public facilities.
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The City or any other public agency may expend money to assist the Agency in carrying
out this Project. As available, gas tax funds from the state and City may be used for
street improvements and public transit facilities.
B. 145021 Tax Increment Funds
All taxes levied upon taxable property within the Project Area each year, by or for the
benefit of the State of California, the City of Lake Elsinore, any district, or any other
public corporation (hereinafter sometimes called "taxing agencies "), after the effective
date of the ordinance approving this Plan shall be divided as follows:
1. That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate upon which the tax
is levied each year by or for each of said taxing agencies upon the total sum of
the assessed value of the taxable property in the Project as shown upon the
assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by such
taxing agency, last equalized prior to the effective date of such ordinance, shall
be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into the funds of the respective
taxing agencies as taxes by or for the taxing agencies on all other property are
paid (for the purpose of allocating taxes levied by or for any taxing agency or
agencies which did not include the territory of the Project on the effective date of
such ordinance but to which such territory is annexed or otherwise included after
such effective date, the assessment roll of County of Riverside, last equalized on
the effective date of said ordinance, shall be used in determining the assessed
valuation of the taxable property in the Project on said effective date).
2. Except as provided in subdivision 3 of this Section 502, below, that portion of
said levied taxes each year in excess of such amount shall be allocated to and
when collected shall be paid into a special fund of the Agency to pay the principal
of and interest on loans, moneys advanced to, or indebtedness (whether funded,
refunded, assumed, or otherwise) incurred by the Agency to finance or refinance,
in whole or in part, this Project. Unless and until the total assessed valuation of
the taxable property in the Project exceeds the total assessed value of the
taxable property in the Project as shown by the last equalized assessment roll
referred to in subdivision 1 of this Section 502, above, all of the taxes levied and
collected upon the taxable property in the Project shall be paid into the funds of
the respective taxing agencies as taxes on all other property are paid.
3. That portion of the taxes in excess of the amount identified in subdivision 1 of this
Section 502, above, which are attributable to a tax rate levied by a taxing agency
which was approved by the voters of the taxing agency on or after January 1,
1989, for the purpose of producing revenues in an amount sufficient to make
annual repayments of the principal of, and the interest on, any bonded
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indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property shall be
allocated to, and when collected shall be paid into, the fund of that taxing agency.
The portion of taxes mentioned in subdivision 2 of this Section 502, above, are hereby
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the advance of
moneys, or making of loans or the incurring of any indebtedness (whether funded,
refunded, assumed, or otherwise) by the Agency to finance or refinance the Project, in
whole or in part. The Agency is authorized to make such pledges as to specific
advances, loans, and indebtedness as appropriate in carrying out the Project. The
maximum amount of tax increment to be allocated to the Agency pursuant to subdivision
2 of the this Section 502 shall not exceed $20,000,000 (twenty million dollars) during any
one fiscal tax year; provided, however, that any shortfall within the allowable annual
allocation of tax increment shall be carried forward to the following year or years and
shall be available to the Agency until the period for receipt of tax increment/repayment of
debt has terminated. The Agency cannot receive tax increment in any fiscal year that
exceeds the sum of the annual limit plus any unallocated revenues that have rolled over
from previous years. Nor can the total amount of tax increment revenues received by the
Agency pursuant to this Plan exceed the aggregate of the annual limit over the period to
receive tax increment/repayment of debt as provided in Section 505 and applicable
provisions of the CRL. The limits on the allocation of tax increment applies to tax
increment received and deposited by the Agency and is net of pass- through agreements,
statutory payments to taxing entities pursuant to CRL Sections 33607.5 and 33607.7,
County administrative charges and ERAF payments.
C. J §5031 Bonds, Advances and Indebtedness
The Agency is authorized to issue bonds from time to time, if it deems appropriate to do
so, in order to finance all or any part of the Project. Neither the officers, employees and
agents of the Agency, nor any persons executing the bonds are liable personally on the
bonds by reason of their issuance.
The bonds and other obligations of the Agency are not a debt of the City or the state, nor
are any of its political subdivisions liable for them, nor in any event shall the bonds or
obligations be payable out of any funds or properties other than those of the Agency, and
such bonds and other obligations shall so state on their face. The bonds do not
constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt
limitation or restriction.
The amount of bonded indebtedness to be repaid in whole or part from the allocation of
taxes described in subdivision 2 of Section 502 above which can be outstanding at any
one time for the Project Area shall not exceed one hundred and fifty million dollars
($150,000,000) in principal amount, except by amendment of this Plan. This limit,
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however, shall not prevent the Agency from issuing additional bonds in order to fulfill the
Agency's obligations under Section 33413 of the Health and Safety Code.
D. J §5041 Time Limit on Establishment of Indebtedness
The Agency shall not establish or incur loans, advances, or indebtedness to finance in
whole or in part the Project Area except for purposes of incurring loans, advances and
indebtedness paid solely from the Agency's Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund.
The Agency is authorized to incur or establish more debt in order to fulfill the Agency's
affordable housing obligations any time during which the Redevelopment Plan is
effective or as otherwise permitted by the CRL.
Loans, advances, or indebtedness may be repaid over a period of time beyond said time
limit. This time limit shall not prevent the Agency from incurring debt to be paid from the
Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund established pursuant to Section 33334.2 of the
Community Redevelopment Law and Section 335 of this Plan, or establishing more debt
in order to fulfill the Agency's obligations under Section 33413 of the Community
Redevelopment Law and Section 334 of this Plan. The above limit shall not prevent the
Agency from refinancing, refunding or restructuring indebtedness after the time limit if
the indebtedness is not increased and the time during which the indebtedness is to be
repaid is not extended beyond the time limit contained in this Section 504.
E. J$5051 Time Limit on Receipt of Tax Increment
The Agency may not receive and shall not repay indebtedness with the proceeds from
property taxes received pursuant to 33670 of the Community Redevelopment Law and
Section 502 of this Plan beyond September 8, 2038, except to repay debt to be paid from
the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund established pursuant to Section 33334.2 of
the Community Redevelopment Law and Section 335 of this Plan, or debt established in
order to fulfill the Agency's obligations under Section 33413 of the Community
Redevelopment Law and Section 334 of this Plan.
F. J §5061 Other Loans and Grants
Any other loans, grants, guarantees, or financial assistance from the United States, the
State of California, or any other public or private source will be utilized if available.
VI. [ §600] ACTIONS BY THE CITY
The City shall aid and cooperate with the Agency in carrying out this Plan and shall take all
actions necessary to ensure the continued fulfillment of the purposes of this Plan and to prevent
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the recurrence or spread in the area of conditions causing blight. Actions by the City shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Institution and completion of proceedings for opening, closing, vacating, widening,
or changing the grades of streets, alleys, and other public rights -of -way and for
other necessary modifications of the streets, the street layout, and other public
rights -of way in the Project Area. Such action by the City shall include the
requirement of abandonment, removal, and relocation by the public utility
companies of their operations of public rights -of -way as appropriate to carry out
this Plan provided that nothing in this Plan shall be construed to require the cost
of such abandonment, removal, and relocation to be borne by others than those
legally required to bear such cost.
B. Provision of advances, loans, or grants to the Agency or the expenditure of funds
for projects implementing this Plan as deemed appropriate by the City and to the
extent funds are available therefor.
C. Institution and completion of proceedings necessary for changes and
improvements in private and publicly -owned public utilities within or affecting the
Project Area.
D. Revision of zoning (if necessary) within the Project Area to permit the land uses
and development authorized by this Plan.
E. Imposition wherever necessary (by conditional use permits or other means) of
appropriate controls within the limits of this Plan upon parcels in the Project Area
to ensure their proper development and use.
F. Provision for administrative enforcement of this Plan by the City after
development. The City and the Agency shall develop and provide for
enforcement of a program for continued maintenance by owners of all real
property, both public and private, within the Project Area throughout the duration
of this Plan.
G. Performance of the above actions and of all other functions and services relating
to public peace, health, safety, and physical development normally rendered in
accordance with a schedule which will permit the redevelopment of the Project
Area to be commenced and carried to completion without unnecessary delays.
H. The undertaking and completing of any other proceedings necessary to carry out
the Project.
The forgoing actions to be taken by the City do not involve or constitute any commitment
for financial outlays by the City unless specifically agreed to and authorized by the City.
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VII. [ §700] ENFORCEMENT
The administration and enforcement of this Plan, including the preparation and execution of any
documents implementing this Plan, shall be performed by the Agency and /or the City.
The provisions of this Plan or other documents entered into pursuant to this Plan may also be
enforced by court litigation instituted by either the Agency or the City. Such remedies may
include, but are not limited to specific performance, damages, reentry, injunctions, or any other
remedies appropriate to the purposes of this Plan. In addition, any recorded provisions which
are expressly for the benefit of owners of property in the Project Area may be enforced by such
owners.
VIII. [§800] DURATION OF THIS PLAN
Except for the non - discrimination and non - segregation provisions imposed by the Agency which
shall run in perpetuity, and the affordable housing covenants imposed by the Agency which
shall continue in effect for a period as may be determined and specified by the Agency and the
CRL, the provisions of this Plan shall be effective, and the provisions of other documents
formulated pursuant to this Plan may be made effective until September 8, 2028 provided,
however, that, subject to the limitations and exceptions thereto set forth in Sections 504 and 505
of this Plan, the Agency may issue bonds and incur obligations pursuant to this Plan which
extend beyond the termination date, and in such event, this Plan shall continue in effect for the
purpose of repaying such bonds or other obligations until the date of retirement of such bonds
or other obligations.
IX. [ §900] PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT
This Plan may be amended by means of the procedure established in Sections 33354.6 and /or
33450 et seq. of the Community Redevelopment Law or by any other procedure hereafter
established by law.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE RANCHO LAGUNA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. Ill
PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
All those certain tracts and parcels of land situate, lying and being in the City of Lake
Elsinore, County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described as follows:
Parcel No. 1
Beginning at the intersection of the northwesterly boundary of Area B of the Rancho Laguna
Redevelopment Project No. 11 with the southwesterly boundary of the City of Lake Elsinore
Incorporated City Limits as same existed on January 1, 1937; thence northwesterly,
southwesterly, northwesterly, northeasterly and northwesterly along said southwesterly
boundary of said City of Lake Elsinore, through all those various courses defining said City
Limits, to its intersection with the northeasterly prolongation of the northwesterly right -of-
way line of Perret Boulevard; thence northeasterly, in a direct line, to the intersection of
the southwesterly boundary of City of Lake Elsinore's Rancho Laguna Redevelopment
Project with the southwesterly prolongation of the centerline of Spring Street; thence
southeasterly and northeasterly along said Rancho Laguna Redevelopment Project boundary
to its intersection with the westerly boundary of said Area B of Rancho Laguna
Redevelopment Project No. II; thence in a general southeasterly direction along said
westerly boundary of Area B of Rancho Laguna Redevelopment Project No. II through all its
various courses, to the point of beginning.
Contains approximately 1886 acres.
Parcel No. 2
Beginning at the centerline intersection of Corydon Street and Union Avenue; said
interesection also being the most southerly corner of the Lake Elsinore city boundary as
same existed on January 1, 1987; thence North 53 ° 30'30" West 2,672.57 feet along the
southwesterly line of said city boundary, said boundary also being the southwesterly line of
Lots 18 and 16 in Block "E" of Rancho La Laguna as per map filed in Book 6, Page 296, of
Maps, Records of San Diego County, to the centerline of Skylark Drive as shown on Parcel
Map 7776, recorded in Book 29, Page 89, of Parcel Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of Riverside County, said point being the southwesterly corner of paid Lot 16;
thence along said southwesterly line, the centerline of Skylark Drive, North 36 38'06" East,
1,321.73 feet, to the northerly corner of said lot 16 and angle point in said southwesterly
line; thence easterly along the northerly lines of said lots 16 and 18, 2,671.30 feet to its
intersection with said centerline of Corydon Street; said centerline also being the
southeasterly city boundary; thence along said centerline of Corydon Street and city
boundary South 36 ° 3 4 '48" West, 1,320.78 feet to the point of beginning.
Contains approximately 84.5 acres.
Parcel No. 3
Beginning at the angle point at the northwesterly terminus of that certain course in the
northeasterly boundary of the City of Lake Elsinore's Rancho Laguna Redevelopment
Project having a bearing of "North 43 ° 39' West, 667.45 feet ", said terminus being a point on
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the southwesterly right -of -way line of the Corona Freeway; thence southerly, westerly, and
northerly along said northeasterly boundary through all its various courses, to its
intersection with said southwesterly right -of -way line of the Corona Freeway, said
intersection being at the northerly terminus of that certain course bearing "North 18 30'
East, 1145 feet, more or less" of said northeasterly boundary; thence southeasterly along
said southwesterly right -of -way line of the Corona Freeway, through all its various courses
to the point of beginning.
Contains approximately 466 acres.
Parcel No. 4
Beginning at the most westerly corner of the City of Lake ' Elsinore's Rancho Laguna
Redevelopment Project; thence southeasterly, southerly and northwesterly along the
southwesterly, westerly, and northeasterly boundary of said Rancho Laguna Redevelopment
Project, through all its various courses, to its angle point at the intersection of the north
line of Heald Avenue, 80 feet wide, with the west line of Chaney Drive, 60 feet wide, said
angle point also being a point on the northeasterly boundary of Area A of the City of Lake
Elsinore's Rancho Laguna Redevelopment Project No. II; thence northwesterly along said
northeasterly boundary, through all its various courses, to its angle point at the intersection
of the northeasterly line of Lash Avenue, 60 feet wide, with a line that is parallel and 60.00
feet southeasterly, with the easterly line of \Vise Street, 30 feet wide; thence continuing
northwesterly along said northeasterly line of Lash Avenue and its northwesterly
prolongation, to its intersection with the southerly prolongation of the west line of Pierce
Street, 60 feet wide; thence northerly along said southerly prolongation to the point of
beginning.
Contains approximately 1104 acres.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 4
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LIST
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POTENTIAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Rancho Laguna Project Area No. III
As described in Sections 332 and 333 of the original redevelopment plan, the Agency
may provide public improvements including but not limited to, pedestrian walkways,
bikeways, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, sewers, storm drains, traffic
signals, electrical distribution systems, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment
facilities, parks, plazas, and playgrounds.
Projects specifically proposed by the Agency included, but are not limited to the
following:
1. Parking Improvements
Acquire and construct off - street parking facilities to accommodate existing demand and
improve circulation on Main Street
2. Street Construction (Reconstruction)
a) Construct streets in the "Heights" and "Avenues" including grade separations
b) Reconstruct streets in the Avenues
3. Flood Control
Assist in the development of the dyke across the flood plain
4. Sidewalk Repairs
Construct sidewalks to and within the "Avenues" and "Heights"
5. Undergrounding Utilities
Undergrounding utilities to and within the "Avenues"
6. Parks and Recreation
a) Acquire properties and construct recreational facilities for the residents
b) Assist in the financing and development of commercial recreational facilities adjacent
to the lake
7. Streetscape, Plazas. and Crosswalks
Provide street furniture (benches, trash receptacles, etc.), landscaping, public plazas,
and thematic crosswalks to improve the aesthetic environment of the Project Area. Also
to provide handicapped access.
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8. Parkways and Medians
a) Provide for the construction and landscaping of parkway strips and median areas.
b) Provide for the construction of traffic control structures such as channelized medians
and parkway tum lanes.
9. Sewer Facilities
a) Install needed lifts for hillside development in the "Heights" and "Avenues"
b) Extend sewer lines throughout the Project Area
10. Water Facilities
a) Replace undersized lines at various locations which result in low fire flows
b) Add necessary booster pumps to increase fire flows
c) Extend water lines throughout the Project Area
11. Public Buildings and Facilities
Construct necessary public buildings and facilities as may be needed to serve the
Project Area and carry out the Plan including but not limited to, additional fire stations, a
municipal corporation year, community centers, senior centers, emergency medical
facilities, and other public safety and social service facilities as may be needed to aid the
Project Area population.
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