Hunts Lane Overpass Project, 1/11/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian Property owners affected by San Bernardino Associated Governments’ (“SANBAG”) Hunts Lane overpass project have voiced their concerns about the project and may have some issues resolved, according to The Press Enterprise article, “Hunts Lane overpass causes some concern.” SANBAG did not adopt the resolutions of necessity from last month’s board meeting which… Read more »
City of Ontario May Take More Land for Grade Separation Project, 1/6/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Ontario has given its approval to acquire any adjacent property in the future for the North Milliken Avenue Grade Separation Project. Currently, construction plans are being finalized and they are hoping for construction to begin by spring. With this, the City does not want any property acquisitions to get… Read more »
South Lake Tahoe Redevelopment, 1/6/10
By A.J. Hazarabedian The South Lake Tahoe City Council has begun discussions about whether or not to add a new redevelopment project area to their plan. This second project area would include most of the west end of town along Highway 50, which is about 1,300 acres. The City isn’t taking this idea lightly, mainly… Read more »
Mojave Water Agency Uses Eminent Domain For R-Cubed Project, 12/29/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Mojave Water Agency (“MWA”) has begun eminent domain proceedings with five property owners to acquire property for its Regional Recharge and Recovery Project (“R-Cubed”). The properties are undeveloped parcels in Victorville. As reported in the Daily Press article, “MWA uses eminent domain on land: Property is needed for R-Cubed Project,” two… Read more »
La Mesa Interchange Project, 12/28/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Victorville was pleased to learn that Caltrans has agreed to allow the city to oversee the La Mesa/Nisqualli Interchange project. According to the City, this decision will cut costs by almost $5 million and may also speed up construction. However, the City is pushing back the construction start date… Read more »
City of Rosemead Reinstates Power of Eminent Domain, 12/28/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Rosemead recently approved a strategic plan that aims to change the look and feel of the small town. The plan is for the next two years, although city council members recognize all of the work cannot be accomplished in that time. The article, “Rosemead defines itself as a small… Read more »
OCTA’s Habitat Preservation Efforts, 12/28/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) has begun making habitat preservation efforts in an attempt to offset some of the environmental detriments from a planned freeway improvement project. The Orange County Register reported last week in their article, “Transportation agency to spend millions saving habitat,” that OCTA plans to use funds from… Read more »
Chula Vista’s Redevelopment Plan – Expand?, 12/23/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The City of Chula Vista is looking for input from members of the community regarding a new five-year redevelopment plan. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune article, “Public opinion sought on redevelopment plan,” redevelopment officials have hopes of repairing their relationship with the community. In past years, redevelopment has been an issue… Read more »
Sierra Madre Votes On Eminent Domain, 12/9/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian City Council members in Sierra Madre decided Tuesday to add an eminent domain ballot measure to April’s City Council elections. The measure will seek to ban the use of eminent domain for private purposes. Taking of property from a private owner to give to another to further economic development has been a… Read more »
Resolution Of Necessity To Be Discussed In Vista, 12/7/09
By A.J. Hazarabedian The Vista City Council, together with the Community Development Commission, will consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to acquire the Riviera Motel property, located at 242 Vista Village Drive, by eminent domain. The hearing will be held tomorrow – Tuesday, December 8, 2009. The Resolution of Necessity will be heard in… Read more »