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October 9, 1973 __,,,'-
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO. G-1
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM : Public Works Department
SUBJECT : ACQUISITION OF 202 29TH STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF BALBOA BOULEVARD
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1 . Authorize the staff to retain an appraiser to determine the
fair market value of 202 39th Street:
2. Autho r ize the purchase of 202 39th Street at the appraised
fair market value , subject to the approval of an environ-
mental impact statement for the widening of Balboa Boulevard
from 38th Street to 42nd Street.
DISCUSSION :
The Council has directed the Community Development Department to have
substandard conditions corrected at 202 39th Street. The property owner,
Helen W. Mauldin, has been given a notice to repair or demolish the building.
In response, Ms. Mauldin has requested that a 120-day extension be granted and
that the City purchase the property. A copy of a letter from the property
owners is attached for reference.
This parcel is one needed for the proposed widening of Balboa Boulevard.
County AHFP funds can be used to fund 50% of this purchase if an acceptable
environmental impact statement is approved for the widening of Balboa Boulevard in
thi s area . On June 1 , 1972, the Planning Commission approved an environmental
impact statement for the widening of Balboa Boulevard from Coast Highway to 42nd
Street . A supplemental report covering the area between 42nd Street and 38th Street
would have to be prepared and approved prior to the use of AHFP funds for this pur-
chase ·.
Funds are currently budgeted in the Gas Tax Fund and Gas Tax Contribu-
tions Fund (AHFP contribution) for the purchase of property on a hardship basis
for the widening of Balboa Boulevard. 202 39th Street was constructed by
M·s . Mauldin's grandfather about 60 years ago . The Mauldin's feel that they will
hav e to sell this parcel because they are unable to make the major structural
modific a tions necessary to bring the building up to current day standards.
If the City purchases the property, the tenants will become eligible for
re l ocation assistance of up to $4500. This amount would be in addition to the
purchase pri ce .
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oseph t.:) Devlin
LW:jfd
Att .
Mr. James Sinasek
Department of Community Development
City of Newport Beach
California, 92660
Sir:
Sept. 15, 1973.
We have received notification of substandard conditions
concerning our property located at 202 39th St., Newport Beach.
The notification letter from your department states that repair
shall commence w&thin 15 days of notification, or the structure
vacated and damolished within 30 days to avoid legal action by
the City of Newport.
The cabin was constructed approximately 60 yeavs ago ubder
building re~ulations then in force by my wife's grandfather, and
has been owned by the family since that date. vfo readily admit
that by today's standards, the bmilding and facilities are sub-
marginal and should be improved or demolished. We have considered
the cost of updating and/or demolition and replacement with a
modern income unit, and have decided that we would prefer to sell
the property in it's present state.
The building is presently on a monthly rental pending
arrangements to sell. The fact th ht the tenant is apparently using
a loft area over the garage for living l{Uarters will be corrected
by notification irnmediatelyo We requewt that major structural
modifications be deferred for a period of at least 120 days to
allow us sufficient time to arrange for an equitable sale.
Per our telephone conversation of Sept. 14, 19?3, you seem
to feel that such an arrangement can be reached and stated that
you were quite sure that this will be satisfactory provided that
the escrow terms provide for correction at the time of closure.
I also mentioned the possibility of the City of Newport Beach
acquiring the property in the near future, and you stated that
you would refer the matter to Jim Webb upon receipt of formal
request from µs.
Please consider this letter as a formal request to defer
action for 120 days minimum, and also as a formal request for
the City of Newport Beach to negotiate for the property at this
time . We will await your answer before taking further action.
Lloyd lf. Mauldin
(for Helen w. Mauldin)
821 North Bundy Drive
Los Angeles, Calif., 90049