Whittier seeks legislation to exempt Nelles from anti-redevelopment law
When the state Legislature decided to abolish redevelopment, Whittier city officials warned that the state's sale of the now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility might be jeopardized because money was needed to provide help to the developer, Brookfield Homes. Well, the city is now working with Assemblyman Charles Calderon, D-Industry, and state Sen. Ron Calderon, D-Montebello, on legislation that would exempt the site from the laws to eliminate redevelopment.
There is no bill language yet available, but Jeff Collier, chief assistant city manager, said there could be a vote some time next week. "The language would allow this to go forward and essentially allow for the prior redevelopment law to still apply."
Collier said the city hasn't reached any agreement with Brookfield that purchased the property for $42.5 million. But as much as $20 million in redevelopment funds might be needed to subsidize low- or moderate-income housing or other needed street improvements.
Any such bill must be passed out by Friday when the state Legislature will adjourn until next year.
There is no bill language yet available, but Jeff Collier, chief assistant city manager, said there could be a vote some time next week. "The language would allow this to go forward and essentially allow for the prior redevelopment law to still apply."
Collier said the city hasn't reached any agreement with Brookfield that purchased the property for $42.5 million. But as much as $20 million in redevelopment funds might be needed to subsidize low- or moderate-income housing or other needed street improvements.
Any such bill must be passed out by Friday when the state Legislature will adjourn until next year.
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