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AGENDA CITY OF LYNWOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ("PAC" ) MAY � 519
TO THE LYNWQOI7 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT P�Ag'1�1���112 �4 -'
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11331 ERNESTINE AVENUE
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262
� RUBY OBEY MARGARET ARAUJO
CHAIRPERSON VICE-CHAIRPERSON
KAREN ROBERTSON
SECRETARY-TREASURER
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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- RUBEN CERVANTES DELLA MAZZIOTTI
RICK DE MEO ALBERT MORAN
WILLIAM W. KOLITZ HELEN MENDOZA .
BERNARD LAKE W. A. PRICE "
HAROLD TUCKER
AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL REDEVELOPMENT STAFF
James D. Clark, Esq. Vicente L. Mas
Deputy Executive Director
Ellyn J. Stein, Esq.
Kenrick Karefa-Johnson
Redevelopment Manager
Dorethea Tilford
Planning Associate
Susan L. Fowler
• Office Assistant II
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PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MAY 18, 1989 -
I. Opening
A. Call meeting to order
B. Roll Call
C. Certification of Agenda posting according to Brown Act
D. Certification of PAC Election results
II. Approval of Minutes - February 16, March 16 and April 20, 1989
III. Presentation on Brown Act
IV. Amendment of PAC By-laws
. Reguest City Council approval of resolution regarding
- composition of PAC membership
V. Fillinq of vacant positions �
VI. Public orals
VII. Committee member orals
VIII.Future agenda items
IX. Adjournment - June 15, 1989
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I, ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
hereby certify PAC Election results as follows:
32 Certification of Eligibility to Vote were collected.
VOTING BALLOTS: yELLOW 34 Ballots
PINK 33 Ballots
BLUE 33 Ballots
RUNOFF BALLOTS: GREEN 31 Ballots
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Bernard Lake
Margaret Araujo
Karen Robertson
Della Mazziotti
LON6 BEACH/IMPERIAL CORRI-DORS: RESIDENTIAL TENANT:
Ruby Obey
RESIDENTIAL OWNER OCCUPANT:
W. A. Price
ATLANTIC CORRIDOR: RESIDENTTAL OWNERAlbertAMOran
REMAINING AREAS:
Harold Tucker
LONG BEACH BOULEVARD/IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CORRIDORS:
BUSINESSES:
William W. Kolitz
Ruben Cervantes
ATLANTIC AVENUE CORRIDOR: BUSINESSESRick DeMeo
Helen Mendoza .
Certification of election for Atlantic Avenue onervote,- Businesses,
found there was no tie. Helen Mendoza won by
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FEBRUARY 16, 1989
ATTENDEES: Margaret Araujo, Vice Chairperson
Joel Henry
Lynn Dudenhoeffer
R. DeWitt
Also present: Kenrick Karefa-Johnson
Redevelopment Manager
Dorethea Tilford
Planning Associate
Ellyn Stein, Agency Special Counsel
Kane, Ballmer & Berkman
Ellyn Stein, Agency Special Counsel, was introduced to the PAC �
members by Mr. Karefa-Johnson.
Since there was no quorum, Ms. Stein commented on the importance
of the March 16, 1989 meeting. She said next month's meeting is
the annual election and asked if the members present would
consider serving again on the committe�.
The members present were not enthusiastic about serving another
term. There was a lack of interest because they felt that the
PAC was ineffective and powerless to make any decisions with
respect to agency activities.
Counsel said the agency wants to rejuvenate the PAC and get the
community interested again.
Mrs. Araujo commented that she had lost interest because too
many meetinqs were cancelled. Mr. Henry agreed and said he did
, not plan to run again.
In response to Mrs. Araujo's question about whether the PAC's
role, Ms. Stein read Section 33386 of the Health & Safety Code
which outlines the powers of the PAC:
The redevelopment agency through its staff, consultants, and
agency members shall, upon the direction and approval of the
leqislative body consult with, and obtain the advice of, the
project area committee concerning those policy matters which
deal with the planning and provision of residential ,
facilities or replacement housing for those to be displaced
by project activities.
Ms. Stein remarked that "consult with" means that the PAC is an
advisory body to the agency.
Mr. Henry commented that the PAC in other cities have actual
power and participate in agency activities. Mr. DeWitt said the
PAC does have power, but, he contends the Lynwood PAC is
powerless_. �
Mr. DeWitt asked the counsel whom did she represent. Ms. Stein
answered that Kane, Ballmer & Berkman represent the agency.
Mr. DeWitt suggested that PAC hire its own attorney. i
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Mr. Karefa-Johnson had to leave at 7:30 p.m.
The counsel asked for suggestions of inethods which could be
utilized to notify residents about PAC. �
Some sugqestions offered were: '
o The Wave newspaper
o Lynwood Journal
o Lynwood Press
o Long Beach Press Telegram
o Block Watch Committee
o, Post in public places such as the library, recreation
department, Bateman Hall
o St. Francis Medical Center
Mrs.. Araujo asked counsel to give her a more detailed explanation
of the role of PAC before the next meetinq.
Mrs. Dudenhoffer and Mrs. Araujo contended that the agency did
not consult with PAC before approving a market for Mr. Oh at the
northeast corner of Bullis Road and Century. They were
vehemently opposed to a market at that site and said many
residents of the City of Lynwood are also against the project.
' Mrs. Dudenhoffer remarked that PAC becomes aware of agency
activities after the fact. ,
Mr. Henry explained that he has moved to Compton and reiterated
that he will not seek re-election, even though he does. have a
business in Lynwood.
Ms. Stein said a notice will be published 3 times in a local
newspaper, as required by the By-laws, apprisinq property
owners/tenants of the annual election. She expressed a desire to
receive a full complement of applicants.
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ANNUAL MEETING
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (PAC) ` '..
TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA "A"
March 16, 1989
: . 6•f3Q P.M.
- I. Light dinner for 1988 PAC members .
A. The meeting was called to order by Redevelopment Manager,
Kenrick Karefa-Johnson.
B. Remarks:
Evelyn wells, Chairperson
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
Mrs. wells proclaimed kudos to the PAC members for :
their participation in 1988. She was delighted to
see the past members and encouraged them to seek ;
another term in 1989. Mrs. Wells commented that the
previous committee may have seemed vapid in its
activities last year; however, she promised that the
next year will not be. She said the Agency has
several pending proposals to be considered and it
- needs input from the Committee. She said .she
is confident that the problems encountered by the
first PAC will be resolved. The Mayor expressed
gratitude for the members' past participation and
implored them to seek another opportunity to
'. serve.
Charles Gomez, Executive Director .
Lynwood Redevelopment Aqency
Mr. Gomez briefly explained the role of the
Redevelopment Agency and the City Council. He said
the Redevelopment Agency is comprised of the
Councilmembers, and as such, the Mayor becomes the
Chairwoman of the Agency. He explained that he, as
, City Manager, was the Executive Director of the
Agency.
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Ae commented that Messrs. Mas and Karefa-Johnson
were the staff who prepared the agenda and did all
of the "knocking on doors."
' The audience was emboldened to continue servinq on
the Project Area Committee during 1989. Mr. Gomez
appealed to the group to be patient and work with
staff and the Council/Agency.
The light dinner was catered by Adolph's, Lakewood, California.
� After dinner at 6:50 p.m., the meeting was moved to Room 1 where
the annual election was held.
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7:00 P.M.
II.� ANNUAL PAC ELECTION
A. Call meeting to order �...
• The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Kenrick -
Karefa-Johnson, Redevelopment Manager. He asked that .
each person who planned to vote complete a Certificate
of Eligibility To vote form. This form must be approved
by Aqency staff. Each voter was asked to keep the
Certificate of .Eligibility To Vote form until the end of
the election.
$. Opening Remarks - Mayor Evelyn Wells
The Mayor thanked the community for attending the
meeting, thereby expressing an interest in
participating in the 1989 PAC election. She commended
the 1988 members for their support and entreated them
to seek another term. Ms. Wells remarked that the
Project Area Committee is needed to assist the City
Council in guiding the redevelopment activities in
Project Rrea "A."
Ms. Wells mentioned that there are significant
developments forthcoming, specifically, Phases II and
' III of the Lynwood Towne Center. She said input from
PAC is vital to the City Council.
The Mayor urged those persons who are elected to
be responsible and faithfully honor their commitment to
serve. She said if the members do not attend the
meetings, recommendations cannot be made to the City
- Council. She commented that those who were not
elected to serve on the PAC should attend the meetinqs.
She said the Council needs feedback from the entire
community.
. C. Vicente L. Mas, Director
Community Development Department ,
The director said he was pleased with the response to
the PAC annual election.
Mr. Mas explained the history of the redevelopment
project, areas in Lynwood:
The redevelopment area was established pursuant to
leqislation enacted by the State of California called
the Redevelopment Law. �
Originally, Redevelopment areas in the City were
located in the,old downtown area which now houses the
school district building. That area was established :
in 1973. This Redevelopment Area was established ;
because all development in the city took place in
stages during the early 1920's. Some of the
infrastructure in those areas had become obsolete and
needed replacement.
In 1976, the area was expanded from Long Beach .
Boulevard to State Street on the west and from imperial
Highway to Atlantic on the east. In 1980, the
• expansion of the project area included the •
incorporation of most of the areas near the commercial
_ • strips of the City. ' �
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The expansion which took place in 1988 completed the �
inclusion of all of the commercial and some of the
industrial areas within the target areas. The key to
the project areas is that the properties included
therein are designa,ted as blighted. They were .
blighted in and of themselves or the infrastructure was
not sufficient to provide the required services. The
purpose of establishing the project areas is so that
the City will be able to provide needed services.
Also, the project areas will qenerate new
developments.
- One of the major projects is the Lynwood Towne Center.
` There are approximately 110,000 square feet of retail
space.
Another commercial site is located on the Northeast
corner of Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard.
This project has been completed.
The commercial development on the northwest corner of
Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue has also been
completed.
Alameda Proiect Area
The Alameda Project Area is a separate area and PAC
members will not be involved.
The Alameda Project Area was established in 1976. The
City worked with a large industrial developer and
provided funds for new streets, sewers, etc.. Thation
(ERC) to develop an industrial facility.
- D. Role and Responsibilities of the Project Area Committee
' Ellyn J. Stein - Kane, Ballmer & Berkman
Special Counsel - Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
` Ms. Stein explained the legal ramifications of a
Project Area Committee and its role in the �
redevelopment process:
The PAC for Lynwood Redevelopment Area "A" is comprised
of 15 members, selected from four intetest groups--
� Residential Owner-Occupants, Residential-Tenant,
Business people and Community organization
representatives. The interest groups represent three
geographic sub-areas (Long Beach/Imperial Highway Area, '
the Atlantic Area and the Remaining Area.
The success of PAC depends on the involvement of .each
member. The PAC is the link to the Lynwood
" Redevelopment Agency. The Project Area Committee
should keep informed about the Agency's plans and ,
activities, and influence the course of those plans and
activities. The PAC's statutory mandate is to advise
and consult with the Redevelopment Agency.
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mhe•�pAC's By-�-aws state its purposes as three-fold: _
e l. It shall consult and advise the Agency on policy
matters which affect owners, residents, businesses
. and community organizations in the Project Area and -
which deal with the planning and provision of
residential facilities or replacement housing for
those residents to be displaced by project �
activities.
2. It shall gather information and serve as" a
communication link between the Agency and Project
Area owners, residents, businesspersons and '
community organizations to keep them informed of
the various elements included or to be included in
the Redevelopment Plan or the Project Area; and
relay the owners', residents' and/or
husinesspersons' problems, concerns and suggestions
to the Agency.
3. It shall participate in the Project'decision
process by reviewing and evaluating Project .
activities and making advisory recommendations as
necessary and appropriate.
Active participation in the PAC is encouraged. Those
who would like to run for election as a PAC member and
have not yet offered to run for election, may still do
so.
Anyone interested in keepinq informed about the
Redevelopment Agency's activities and plans, but do not
want to serve as a member of the PAC, you are always
welcome to atten on t �he P third e Thursday of ntha
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The meetinq are open to the public:
E. Explanation of Election Procedures:
Kenrick Karefa-Johnson, Redevelopment Manager
Mr. Karefa-Johnson announced that only those
" persons with an approved Certificate of Eligibility
to Vote will be able to cast their ballots.
There are four categories: Residential Owner-
Occupant, Residential Tenant, Businesses, and
Community Organizations. Mr• WillTebe_J�voted
explained that each category
separately. After the nominees are selected, each
- nominee will have an opportunity to tell why he/she
wants to be on the PAC and share pertinent
information about his/her background. The results
of all categories will be announced after votes
have been tallied for all categories.
Mr., Karefa-Johnson explained that some names have
been included on the ballots because staff received
the Statement of Interest and Qualifications prior
to the meeting. He announced that those persons
who want to participate on the PAC must have
completed a Statement of Interest and
Qualifications. '
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Mr. Mas offered his services as interpreter for _
- those Spanish-speaking persons who needed
assistance.
o The nominees for Residential Owner-Occupant were: �
[BLUE BALLdT]
Long Beach and Imperial Corridors:
1. W. A. Price -
° • Mr. Price said he has lived in Lynwood since
1978. He has pastored a church in Bell
Gardens, California. He stated that he was
concerned about helping people in Lynwood.
2, Willie Whitman was not present.
3. Isaac Brazil -
Mr. Brazil mentioned that he has lived in
Lynwood for a number of years and has been
pleased with the city.
4. Joe Morea - ,
As Chairman of a 2,000 member lodge, Mr. ;
Morea said he has worked with all kinds of
people. He said he is willing to do whatever
he can to help people.
Atlantic Corridor:
- 1. Thaddeus Kowalski -
Mr. Kowalski expressed interest in making
money as his sole reason for participatinq'in
the PAC. He mentioned that he has operated
a business in Lynwood for about 30 years and
is a member of the American Legion.
2. Ascencion Chavez -
Mr. Chavez said he has been a resident of •
Lynwood for eiqht years. He stated that he
had no experience in community participation,
but he is willing to learn and he enjoys x
helpinq people.
3. AZbert Moran -
Mr. Moran expressed interest in seeing
progress in the City of Lynwood. He
mentioned that he had lived in Lynwood about
18 years.
, Remaining Area•
Harold L. Tucker -
Mr. Tucker said he is interested in improving
the City because he has made his home here.
He commented that he is working to improve
his property and wants to encourage others to
maintain their property, so that Lynwood can
become beautiful place to live.
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Mr. Rarefa-Johnson requested that each voter complete the ballot
and a staff person would collect them.
The ballots for Residential Tenant were distributed. ,
o The nominees for Residential Tenant were:
[YELLOW BALLOT]
Lonq Beach and Imperial Corridors:
1. Ruby Obey -
Ms. Obey mentioned that she had served on the
PAC during 1988 and felt it an honor to
participate. She.said she would complete her
inaster's degree in June and then would have
more time to devote to the PAC.
2. Olympia Lynn Dudenhoeffer -
Mrs. Dudenhoeffer attended all of the PAC ,
meeting last year, even though she was not a
member. She said she has been a resident of
Lynwood since 1953 and her 3 children
attended school in Lynwood. Mrs.
Dudenhoeffer is active in the St. Francis
Hospital Guild. She stated she is willinq to
help .in any way she can to improve the city
� and its image.
Atlantic Corridor; �
There were no nominees. �
Remaining Areas: �
There were no nominees
Ms. Stein said since there were no qualified nominees for
the Aflantic corridor or the Remaining Areas of the
Residential-Tenant category, the PAC will have to fill the
�vacancy at a later date.
The Residential-Tenant ballots were collected and the ones
for Businesses were distributed by staff.
o The nominees for Businesses were:
jGREEN BALLOT]
Lona Beach and Imoerial Highwav Corridors:
1. William W. KoliEz -�
Mr. Kolitz said he has been a businessman in
Lynwood for approximately 55 years. He
stated he is an active member of the Chamber .
of Commerce and Rotary Club. Since he is
�interested in community affairs, he said he
wanted to help and serve the Lynwood
community which is his home.
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• 2, Young Lee (Eddie Lee) -
Mr,. Lee said he has operated a store in ;
Y.ynwouci iu� s��C�a� y�ars. He expressed a
special interest in improving businesses in ,
the city.
3. Aaron Drake was not present.
4. Donald B. Nairn was not present. ;
5. . Ruben Cervantes -
Mr. Cervantes said he had been in business in
Lynwood for a number of years. He stated
that he owns rental property in the City. He
commented that he wants to help to make
Lynwood a better place in which to live.
' Legal Counsel inter�ected that all PAC'members must complete
a disclosure statement. '
Atlantic Corridor:
1. Helen V. Anderson - ,
Mrs. Anderson remarked that she and her
husband have been residents of Lynwood for 31
years. She said she has participated in the ,
Lynwood Parent- Teacher Association and the
Lynwood Guidance Council. She expressed a
' desire to see an improved image of Lynwood.
2. Rick De Meo - j
Mr. De Meo expressed the desire to see more •
businesses come to Lynwood, so that the city
- would have a higher tax base. He said he has
� been in business in Lynwood for many years.
3. Juanita Ramos -
• Ms. Ramos said she has been in business in the
City since 1976 and wants to stay in Lynwood.
4. Helen Mendoza -
Ms. Mendoza was concerned that the business
owners and the City should work together.
She said she has been in business since 1976
and stated everyone should help each other.
The Businesses ballots were colleccted and the ones for Community
-0rganizations were distributed.
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1. Karen Robertson -
As Director of Planning at St. Francis •
Medical Center, Ms. Robertson said her
background includes 11 years planning and
l developing health and long-term care services
and housing for seniors. She mentioned that
she has a Master's Degree in Business
� Finance, Marketing and Strategic Planning.
She explained that her work involves research
to develop business and facility plans.
She said St. Francis is the largest provider _
of healthcare in the City of Lynwood and has
` served the needs of its residents since 1940.
St. Francis employs 1600 people, she
exclaimed. Further, she announced that St.
Francis has begun a nurse training program
with Lynwood High School. Upon qraduation
the trainees are guaranteed employment at St. ,
Francis Medical Center.
Her statements indicated St. Francis is
committed to the needs of the community.
2. Irving I. Chung - •
• Mr. Chung said he has been doing business in
Lynwood for a long time. He stated that he '
wanted to participate in the PAC so that he
will be aware of what is going on in the
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Mrs. Mazziotti remarked that.she has been
� active in numerous community organizations.
' She has participated in the Girl Scouts and
Cub Scouts, Lynwood Mixed Chorus and
Neighborhood Chairperson of the block watch.
Mrs. Mazziotti said she has lived in Lynwood
for a number of years and would like to see
it become the "All American City" again.
4. Joel Henry - ,
Mr. Henry said he is a former PAC member and .
is seeking re-election for the 1989 year. He
has been chosen as shop steward £or the U.
S. Postal Service in Los Angeles.
He has also participated in sports programs
to heZp the young people in the City.
Mr. Henry also mentioned that he was pleased
that the community is concerned about the
activities in the City. �
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As a former PAC member, Mrs. Araujo mentioned
that she is seeking another term because she
loves her home in Lynwood and is ccncerned
about the community. She remarked that she
is a Block Watch Captaia; PTA President,
Lynwood High School; Commissioner for the
CDC; and she is on the Ad Hoc Committee.for
Gang Violence in Lynwood.
� � Mrs. Araujo said she wants to work for the
improvement of Lynwood's image.
The -votes were tallied by Agency staff, Deputy City Clerk, and
City Clerk.
� F. Run-off Election
In the Businesses category, Atlantic Avenue
Corridor, the City Clerk reported there was a tie
vote between Fielen V. Anderson and Helen Mendoza.
Another ballot was distributed and the voters were
asked to vote for only one person.
Helen Mendoza was selected by a majority vote. �
G. Announcement of Election Results �
After light-hearted commentary, Mrs. Andrea Hobper
announced the names of those who were chosen for
each category and sub-area, as follows:
Residential Owner-Occupant:
Long Beach/Imperial Highway Corridors: �
W. A. Price
Atlantic Corridor:
Albert Moran
Remaining Areas:_
Harold Tucker
� Residential-Tenant:
Long Beach/Imperial Highway Corridors: .
Ruby Obey �
Atlantic Corridorc ,
Vacant
Remaining Areas:
Vacant .
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'. Long Beach/ lu�pe�:�al niyiiWny w� � �ci�� s:' ;
Ruben Cervantes
William Kolitz '
Atlantic Corridor: .
Rick DeMeo
Helen Mendoza
Community Organizations: ,
Margaret Araujo
Bernard Lake ,
Della Mazziotti
Karen Robertson
Mr. Karefa-Johnson said the City Clerk would have to certify the
results of the election and advise the Agency. He thanked
everyone for participating in the election and suggested that
those who were not selected as PAC members should attend the
meetings. The PAC meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each
month, 7:00 p.m., Room 1, Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue,
' Lynwood, CA.
Before adjournment, Mr. Karefa-Johnson asked the newly-elected
PAC members who were chosen to meet next door, Room 2, so that
the officers for 1989 could be elected.
The qeneral election meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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9:20 P.M.
III. Election of PAC Officers
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After the election of the Project Area Committee, the members ;
moved to Room 2 of Bateman Hall to select officers for the 1989- -
1990 ,year.
The By-laws were distributed to the members. Ms. Stein sead �
Article II which describes the duties of the PAC officers. She
said a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary-Treasurer should
be elected immediately.
The meeting was opened for nominations of Chairman. Mr. Bernie -
Lake was nominated, but declined. Other nominees were: Ruby .
Obey, Albert Moran, and w. A. Price. It was motioned,
seconded and passed that the nominations be closed. Ruby Obey
was elected Chairperson by a majority vote. •
The chairperson proceeded with the election of officers.
Chairperson Obey called for nominations for Vice-Chairman. The
nominees were: Margaret Araujo, Bernard Lake and William Kolitz.
� Mr. Lake again declined the nomination. Ms. Mendoza moved,
seconded by Mr. Moran, that the nominations be closed. Margaret ��
Araujo was elected Vice-Chairperson by a majority vote. Mr.
Moran abstained.
The chairperson called for nominations for Secretary-Treasurer.
The nominees were: William Kolitz and Karen Robertson. It was
moved by Ms. Mendoza, seconded by Mr. Lake that the nominations
be closed. Karen Robertson was elected as Secretary-Treasurer ,
by a majority vote. Mr. Moran abstained.
Ms. Stein advised that all PAC members must complete the
Statement of Economic Interest documents which will be given to
them by staff. She said staff would be available to assist
anyone, if necessary.
Legal counsel advised the members to review the By-laws because
the section pertaining to filling vacancies will be considered at
the next meeting in April.
Mrs. Araujo moved, seconded by Ms. Mendoza that the meetinq be
adjourned to the next regular meeting on Thursday, April 20,
1989, at 7:00 p.m., Room 1, Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue,
Lynwood, California.
The ineeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
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ATTENDING MEMBERS:
` Ruby Obey, Chairperson
Margaret Araujo, Vice Chairperson '.
Karen Robertson, Secretary
Ruben Cervantes ,
Willaim Kolitz
Bernard Lake
Della Mazziotti
Helen Mendoza
W.A. Price •
. Harold Tucker
- Albert Moran, not yet certified �
MEMBERS ABSENT WITHOUT EXCUSE
' Lynn Dudenhoffer, Citizen
Kenrick Karefa-Johnson, Redevelopment Manager
Vicente Mas, Deputy Executive Director
Dorothea Tilford, Planning Associate
James Clark, Aqency Special Counsel ,
The meeting was called to ordr at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Obey
and roll called. A quorwn was present. .
Lynn Dudenhoffer stated she thought she should be seated as a '
member since she was elected earlier in the year by the PAC
members. Mr. Karefa-Johnson asked her to obtain a letter of
support from a communiyt organization and submit it to the secre-
tary in order to rum for any vacant community position which may
occur, since her position terminated with the end of the "PAC-
year" in April. ,
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved, however, Mr. Moran �
objcted since he had been elected as an Atlantic Corridor Resi- '
dent but had not been included on the certified list. The elec-
tion results were to be returned to the City Clerk for certifica-
tion. �
Mr. Karefa-Johnson made a presentation regarding the redevelop- '
ment areas within the city, current projects in those areas, and
projects proposed. There were numerous questions and suggestions ,
from the PAC members, duly noted by the redevelopment Agency
staff.
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Mr. Clark discussed the by-laws and coordinated with the Chair-
person to conduct voting for proposed changes in the by-laws.
' Passage of by-law ammendments requires two-thirds the total 13
positions approving, or nine yes votes. Votes were taken on the
following issues in the order presented.
o Revise the quorum to be five members present.
0 4 yes, 6 no - not passed
Revise the quorum to more than 50 percent of installed PAC,
members versus the present 50 precent of total available
positions, filled or not.
6 yes, no - passed '
From this point, then, a.quorum consists of,eight present, and �
by-law ammendment changes require ten yes, since membership slots
have been increased to 15.
o�Membership will be automatically terminated for three consec-
utive absenses, excused or unexcused.
10 yes, 0 no - passed
� o In case of vacanies, staff will contact people on the origi
nal voting schedule to see if qualified to appear before the
PAC to be elected.
' 6 yes, 4 no - not passed
� o Changed the required number of votes to ammend by laws to a
majority of filled positions.
7 yes, 3 no - not passed
Mr. Clark discussed form 730, Conflict of Interest.
The meeting.was adjourned with all in favor.
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THE RROWnT ACT
(Government Code, 'Sections 59950-54961) .
The Brown Act is intended to ensure that the deliberations
and actions of local agencies are performed at meetings open �
to the public and that the public is given adequate notice
of such meetings. �-
Agenda Requirements
The Act states that councils and commissions shall provide a
time for holding regular meetings. The agenda must be
posted at least 72 hours before a regular meeting. There '
, must be a sufficient description of the business to be
transacted so that the public may seek additional
information on items of interest. Other requirements
including giving an opportunity for the public to directly
address the council or commission, were also inserted
(Subsec. 54954.2, 54954.3).
The Act further provides that, if it is necessary for the
council or commission to meet at times other than at a �
regular meeting, in order to take action, they may call a �
special meeting by giving proper 24-hour notice to members, �
the press and news media and by permitting the meeting to be
open to whomever wishes to attend. The call and notice
shall specify the time and place of the meeting and the
business to `be transacted. No other business shall be
considered at such meetings (Sec. 54956).
Public Participation.
Section 54954.3 provides that every agenda for a regular
meeting must provide an opportunity for members of the
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` public to address the legislative body or commission on
items of interest to the public within the legislative body ,
or commission's jurisdiction. Reasonable time limits may
� be imposed both as to the total amount of time allocated for. •
public participation on particular items and/or as to each
individual.speaker.
Violations
The Act further contains provisions whereby the city can be
enjoined by the courts from violating the Act. Under the �
1986 Amendments, an action taken in violation of the Act ,
could be null and void (Sec. 54960.1)
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO PAC BY-LAWS* '
. ARTICLE I, Section 4. Terms of Membership
_ "Initially, fifteen (15) members of the PAC [of which
three (3) are representatives of residential owner-occupants,
three (3) are representatives of residential tenants, five (5)
are representatives of businesspersons, and four (4) are
representatives of existing community organizations) sha11 be
selected and/or elected for terms which shall expire at the
second annual meeting of the PAC. Nothing shall prohibit a PAC
member for succeeding him/herself.
"The terms of any selected or elected members of the
PAC shall continue until successors are selected or elected an in
office."
Proposed amendment to be added between the first and second
paragraphs: ,
PAC members elected at the March, 1989 annual meeting, or
thereafter selected, shall serve for a term to expire
automatically upon the expiration of the life of the PAC in
July, 1991, or at the August, 1991 annual meetinq if the
life of the PAC is extended for one year by the City
Council. If the life of the PAC is extended, PAC members
will be elected at the August, 1991 annual meeting for a �
one-year term, and for one-year terms at each annual meeting
thereafter, if the life of the PAC is thereafter further
extended.
A second approach would involve staggering the terms of
the members so that there are always some old and new members on
the PAC. After the election is held this March, lots could be
' drawn. Seven (7) PAC members would be elected for terms to end
in August, 1990 and eiqht (8) would be elected for terms to end
in August, 1991. All PAC members elected thereafter would be
elected for two-year terms or for the remaining life of the
PAC, whichever is the shorter period. To adopt this approach,
the following paragraph should be inserted between the first and ,
second paragraph of Article I, Section 4:
PAC members elected at the March, 1989 annual meeting or �
thereafter selected, will choose lots to determine which �
seven members shall serve for terms to expire at the
August, 1990 annual meeting and which ei ht members shall
. serve for terms to ex ire at the Auaust, 1991 meeting or at
the termination of the life of the PACC, if that event
occurs first. All PAC members thereafter elected shall
serve for terms which run for two ey ars or for the
remaining life of the PAC, whichever period is shorter.
*
(The portions of the Bylaws to be stricken are bracketed and the
portions to be inserted are underlined.
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ARTICLE I, Section S TeYm�nar.i,on �.f. MPmberehj_p �
"Membership in the PAC shall automatically terminate in
the event that:
"1) The member shall not be, or shall no longer be, a
residential owner-occupant, a residential tenant, a '
businessperson, or a member of an existing
community organizatibn residing, established and
doing business, or located within the Project_Area
. or the geographical subarea he or she was elected „
to represent; or
"2) The member shall have been absent from the number
` of PAC meetings specified in Article III, Section
. 7; or
"3) The member sha1Z have acted in violation of Article
IV of these Bylaws."
Article I, Section 5 should be amended to read:
Membership in the PAC shall [automatically] terminate, �
after a vote is taken as provided for in Article I,
Section 6 of these Bylaws, in the event that: ...
ARTICLE III, Section 1. - Annual Meetings
"Annual meetings shall be held on the third (3rd) Thursday in `
- March of each year at the hour of 7:00 p.m.; provided, however,
that should said date be a legal holiday, then any such annual
meeting shall be held on the next business day thereafter ensuing r
which is not a legal holiday. At annual meetings elections shall .
be held for elected members whose terms have expired; newly
elected community organizations members shall seated; PAC
officers shall be elected; reports of the affairs of the PAC
shall be considered; and any other business may be transacted
„ which is within the purposes of the PAC. Notice of annual
ineetings shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city at least once a week for three weeks prior to the
date of the annual meeting. . �
"All persons attending an annual meeting who possess the
qualifications set forth in Article I, Section 3D, are eligible
to vote for or be elected to PAC membership."
, A PAC exists throughout the period of the preparation of the
redevelopment plan and for a three-year period after the adoption
of the redeveZopment plan, subject to one-year extensions by the
legislative body (Health & Safety Code Section 33386). It is
recommended that, for continuity, the new PAC members be elected
for a term to turn through the end of the three year period after
the adoption of the redevelopment plan. Since the redevelopment
plan was adopted in July, 1988, that three year period will end
in July, 1991.
It is'suggested that the annual elections be rescheduled to �
take place the 3rd Thursday in August. If the life of PAC is
extended for a year by the legislative body, a new election can
be held at the August, 1991 annual meeting, If the life of the
PAC is not extended, the PAC will automatically die in July,
1991.
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To make these changes, Article III, Section.I should be amended
to provide: �. �
Annual meetings shall be held on the third (3rd)
Thursday in [March] A� of each year at the hour of
7:00 p.m. . . .
' ARTICLE III, Section 6- 4uorum and A7otions
The powers of the PAC shall be vested in the members thereof
in office from time to time. A majority of the PAC membership
shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the PAC's
business, exercising its powers and for all other purposes, but .
less than a majority of the PAC membership may adjourn the
meeting from time to time until a quorum is obtained. An
affirmative vote by a majority of the total membership present of
the" PAC shall be required for approval of any question brought
before the PAC.
It is recommended that quorum be defined as a majority of the
membership positions filled. Under this approach, the quorum is
automati.cally adjusted downward when seats are not filled.
Article III, Section 6, should be amended to read:
The powers of the PAC shall be vested in the members thereof
in office from time to time. A majority of the [PAC
membership] filled positions on the PAC shall constitute a
_ quorum for the purpose of conducting the PAC's business,
exercising its powers and for all other purposes, but less
than a majority of the [PAC membership] filled positions
on the PAC may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a
quorum is obtained. An affirmative vote by a majority of
the total membership present on the PAC shall be required
for approval of any question brought before the PAC.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
"The Bylaws of the PAC may be amended upon the affirmative
vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total membership of the
PAC at a regular or special meeting, but no such amendment shall
be adopted which is contrary to the provisions of Resolution
No. 88-14 of the Lynwood City Council, or successor resolutions,
and unless at 'least seven days' written notice thereof has
previously been given to all members of the PAC. Notice of
amendment shall identify the section or sections or the Bylaws to
be amended." �
The PAC may also want to consider chanqing Article VI, and any
other provisions of the Bylaws which require an affirmative vote �
of two-thirds of the total membership of the PAC to require an
affirmative vote of two-thirds of the filled positions on the
PAC. Otherwise, the PAC will be unable to act.
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HE CITY OF
T � n �� nf ..� nw �n�iTT .\7FOTTi'VTNr TFITT THF f:nMPnCTTTnN C�F �,,
THE � PROJECT AREA CONlMITTEE FOR LYNWC)Ull lt�:]Jr,V�LUYM�NT
PROJECT AREA "A" IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH RESOLUTION
I NO. �88-14 .
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33385 of the Community
Redevelopment Law (California Health and Safety Code Sections
33000 et seq•) the City CounciT called upon the residents and ,
existing community organizations in Lynwood Redevelopment Project
Area "A" to form a Project Area Committee ("PAC"); and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 1988, the City Council determined in
Resolution No. 88-8 that the PAC shall be comprised of 13
members, and shall, as required by Section 33385 of the Community
Redevelopment Law, include representatives from the following
four categories: residential owner-occupants, residential
tenants, businesspersons and members of existing community
organizations within the project area. Representation shall be
distributed among the four interest categories and four
geographic subareas: Long Beach and Imperial Corridors, Atlantic
Corridor, Remaining Area and Entire Project Area; and
WHEREAS, members of the PAC were elected at a public meeting '
held on January 28, 1988; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1988, the City Council, by
Resolution No. 88-14, amended Resolution No. 88-8 to increase the
number of PAC members to 15, finding and determining that such
amendment would increase the representatives of the PAC.
Representation in the PAC should, accordingly, be distributed
among the four interest categories and geographic subareas as
follows:
INTEREST CATEGORY
Geographical Residential Residential Community Total
Subarea Owner/Occup Tenants Business Oraan.
Long Beach
and Imgerial 1 1 2 0 4 ;
Corridors
Atlantic
Corridor 1 1 2 0 4
Remaining
Area* 1 1 1 0 3
Entire
Project 0 0 0 4 4
Total 3 3 5 4 15
*"Remaining Area" shall not include the Long Beach and Imperial
Corridors and Atlantic Corridor subareas, and shall include every
other part of the project area; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 19$8, the PAC members adopted Bylaws
for the Lynwood Project Area "A" Committee ("Bylaws"); and
WxEREAS, the Bylaws provided for the term of the PAC members
to expire at the second annual meeting of the PAC; and
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WHEREAS, the Agency published notice in a local newspaper of
general circulation once a week for three weeks prior to the
second annual meeting, mailed copies of the notice to all �
property owners within the project area and caused copies of the �
notice to be hand-delivered to all addresses within the project
, areaj and
WHEREAS, the second annual meeting of the PAC and election
was held, as required by the Bylaws, on Thursday, March 16, 1989,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue,
Lynwood, California, and approximately 50 persons, including
residential owner-occupants, residential tenants, businesspersons
and members of community organizatioris from the project area did
attend;-and
WHEREAS, certain residential owner-occupants, residential
tenants, businesspersons, and members of community organizations
. did nominate themselves or were designated by community
organizations as nominees for election to the PAC and filled out
forms certifying their eligibility to serve as PAC members; and
WfiEREAS, certain of the citizens in attendance filled out
certification forms regarding their eligibility to vote; and
WHEREAS, at such meeting and election, 12 members of the
community were duly elected to the PAC pursuant to the election
procedures; and
WHEREAS, the elected PAC members shall follow the procedures
set forth in the Bylaws to fill the three vacant seats; and
WHEREAS, after such meeting and election, the newly elected
PAC members met and elected PAC officers. Ruby Obey was elected
Chairperson, Margaret Araujo was elected Vice-Chairperson and
Karen Robertson was elected Secretary-Treasurer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES .
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A list of the names of the PAC members elected
at the March 16, 1989 meeting and the geographic and interest
category they represent, certified by the City Clerk, is attached
hereto.
Section 2. The members of the PAC may fill any vacancies on ,
the PAC according to reasonable procedures adopted by the PAC and
in compliance with the Community Redevelopment Law.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that �
• the composition of Project Area "A" Committee for the Lynwood
Redevelopment Project Area is in compliance with Resolution 88-14
of the City Council, which provides for a representative PAC.
Section 4. The City council hereby finds and determines '
that a representative PAC has been elected and is hereby
approved.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th dey ui i•iay, lyd7. LL"""
EVELYN M. WELLS �
Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea L. Hooper '
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Kane, Ballmer & Berkman
James Dexter Clark Vicente L. Mas, Director
Special Agency Counsel Community Development Dept.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at
a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 16th day of
May, 1989, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Andrea L. Hooper
City Clerk, City of Lynwood ,
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PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
' 1989-90
Margaret Araujo Helen Mendoza
VZCE-CHAIRPERSON 12512 S. Atlantic Ave.
3621 Cedar Avenue Lynwood, CA. 90262
Lynwood, CA. 90262 (213) 774-8180
- (213) 603-1464 (714) 533-0240
Ruben Ceivantes Albert Moran
11408 Long Beach Blvd. 11250 Linden St.
Lynwood, CA. 90262 Lynwood, CA. 90262
(213) 603-9170 (213) 603-7424
(213) 631-4551
Rick DeMeo Ruby Obey
39 Morena CHAIRPERSON
Irvine, CA. 92715 11201 California Ave.-#D
(714) 786-2474 Lynwood, CA. 90262
(714) 786-9419 (213) 634-0603
(213) 637-7737
William Kolitz Rev. W. A. Price
8532 otto Street 11235 California Ave.
Downey, CA. 90240 Lynwood, CA. 90262
(213) 762-1858 (213) 632-6906
(213) 923-6896 (213) 763-8412
- Bernard Lake Karen Robertson
P.O. Box 763 SECRETARY-TREASURER
Lynwood, CA. 90262 3630 E. Imperial Awy.
(213) 537-6484 Lynwood, CA. 90262
(818) 966-3942 (213) 603-6912
(213) 434-5075
Della Mazziotti Harold L. Tucker
3843 Le Sage St. 3846 Le Sage Street
' Lynwood, CA. 90262 Lynwood, CA. 90262
(213) 631-3453 (213) 979-4252