File #: 2016-0724   
Type: Policy Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/31/2016 In control: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
On agenda: 9/22/2016 Final action:
Title: CONSIDER: A. holding a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity; and B. ADOPTING a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the commencement of an eminent domain action to acquire in fee simple, a portion of Eucalyptus Avenue. Metro must proceed with a condemnation action to clear various title issues and vacate the street as part of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project. The property sought to be condemned is a 765 square foot portion of Eucalyptus Avenue, located adjacent to 320 N. Eucalyptus Avenue, north of W. Florence Avenue, in the City of Inglewood (hereinafter the "Property"). The Property is owned by Daniel Freeman, and is encumbered by a public street operated by the City of Inglewood. (REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)
Sponsors: Finance, Budget and Audit Committee
Indexes: Budgeting, Construction, Crenshaw/Lax Transit Corridor (Project), Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project, Eminent domain, Inglewood, Los Angeles International Airport, Measure R, Metro Crenshaw Line, Metro Exposition Line, Metro Green Line, Metro Rail C Line, Metro Rail E Line, Metro Rail K Line, Mitigation, Policy, Private property, Project, Property acquisition, Resolution, South Bay Cities subregion, South Bay Service Sector
Attachments: 1. Attachment A- Property Information, 2. Attachment B- Staff Report, 3. Attachment C- Resolution of Necessity
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Subject/Action
SUBJECT: CRENSHAW/LAX TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT PROPERTY ACQUISITION

ACTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF EUCALYPTUS AVENUE

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RECOMMENDATION

Title
CONSIDER:

A. holding a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity; and

B. ADOPTING a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the commencement of an eminent domain action to acquire in fee simple, a portion of Eucalyptus Avenue. Metro must proceed with a condemnation action to clear various title issues and vacate the street as part of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project. The property sought to be condemned is a 765 square foot portion of Eucalyptus Avenue, located adjacent to 320 N. Eucalyptus Avenue, north of W. Florence Avenue, in the City of Inglewood (hereinafter the "Property"). The Property is owned by Daniel Freeman, and is encumbered by a public street operated by the City of Inglewood.

(REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)

Issue
BACKGROUND

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("METRO") seeks to acquire the Property set forth in (Attachment "A") for the construction and operation of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project ("Project") and in particular as part of realignment of Eucalyptus Avenue, adjacent driveways, and for parking mitigation purposes. Metro's review of title records has revealed that title to the property is held by Daniel Freeman. Mr. Freeman has been deceased since 1908. A written offer was presented to Christie M. Bourdet on July 18, 2016, the only known living heir of Daniel Freeman ("Owners"), as required by California Government Code Section 7267.2. The Owners have not accepted the offer made by METRO or presented counter offers; and consequently, negotiated agreements have not been reached. The Property is necessary for construction of the Project, and for mitigation and realignment of driveways and streets; therefor...

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