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TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA '�' �vG�l� �/`
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APRZL 20, 1989
7:00 p.m.
BATEMAN HALL, ROOM 1
11331 ERNESTINE AVENUE
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262
� RUBY OBEY MARGARET ARAUJO •
CHAIRPERSON VICE-CAAIRPERSON
KAREN ROBERTSON
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COP'II�IITTEE MEMBERS:
RUBEN CERVANTES BERNARD LAKE
RICK DE MEO DELLA MAZZIOTTI
WILLIAM W. KOLITZ AELEN MENDOZA
THADDEUS KOWALSKI 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
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Susan L. Fowler
Office Assistant II
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APRIL 20, 1989
I. Opening
A. Call meeting to order
H. Roll Call
C. Certified PAC Election Results
II. Approval of Minutes - February 16 and March 16, 1989
IIi. Presentation by Kenrick Karefa-Johnson re: Current
Redevelopment Projects
IV. Amendment of PAC By-laws
V. Statement of Economic Interest
VI. Public orals
VII. Committee member orals
VIII. Adjournment - May 18, 1989 I
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ANNUAL MEETING
PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (PAC)
TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA "A"
March 16, 1989
6:00 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 I
gratitude for the members' past participation and
implored them to seek another opportunity to
serve.
Charles Gomez, Executive Director •
Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
Mr. Gomez briefly explained the role of the
Redevelopment Aqency 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.
� He 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 serving 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. I
After dinner at 6:50 p.m., the meeting was moved to Room 1 where
; the annual election was held. I
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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 Agency staff. Each voter was asked to keep the
Certificate of Eligibility To Vote form until the end of
the election.
B. Opening Remarks - Mayor Evelyn Wells
z 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 Area "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 meetings.
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. I
Mr. Mas explained the history of the redevelopment '
project areas in Lynwood:
The redevelopment area was established pursuant to
legislation 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
i 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 designated 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
i the City will be able to provide needed services.
3 Also, the project areas will generate 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 northwe'st corner of
� Imperial Highway and Atlantic Avenue has also been
completed.
� Alameda Project 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
3 City worked with a larqe industrial developer and
provided funds for new streets, sewers, etc.. The
Agency has allowed the Economic Resource Corporation
(ERC) to develop an industrial facility.
D. Role and Responsibilities of the Project Area Committee
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Ellyn J. Stein - Kane, Ballmer & Berkman �
Special Counsel - Lynwood Redevelopment Agency I
Ms. Stein explained the legal ramifications of a �
Project Area Committee and its role in the I
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. I
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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The PAC's By-laws state its purposes as three-fold:
, 1. 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
businesspersons' problems, concerns and suggestions
to the Agency.
3. It shall participate in the Project decision-making
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 keeping 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 attend the PAC meetings. Meetings are held
at 7:00 p.m., on the third Thursday of every month.
The meeting 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. Karefa-Johnson
explained that each category will be voted
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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�I Mr. Mas offered his services as interpreter for
I, those Spanish-speaking persons who needed
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i o The nominees for Residential Owner-Occupant were:
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Lona Beach and Imperial Corridors:
I 1. W. A. Price -
� Mr. Price said he has lived in Lynwood since
i 1978. Ae has pastored a church in Bell
; Gardens, California. He stated that he was
I concerned about helping people in Lynwood.
� 2. Willie Whitman was not present.
� 3. Isaac Brazil -
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, Mr. Brazil mentioned that he has lived in
� Lynwood for a number of years and has been
� pleased with the city.
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2 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 participating 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. i
2. Ascencion Chavez - I
Mr. Chavez said he has been a resident of
Lynwood for eight years. He stated that he
had no experience in community participation,
but he is willing to learn and he enjoys
helping people.
3. Albert Moran - I
Mr. Moran expressed interest in seeing
progress in the City of Lynwood. He
mentioned that he had lived in Lynwood about
18 years.
Remaininq Area• ,
Harold L. Tucker - I
, Mr. Tucker said he is interested in improving I
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. Karefa-Johnson requested that each voter complete the ballot
and a staff person would collect them.
' The ballots for Residential Tenant were distributed.
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Loncr Beach and Imperial Corridorsd
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
� master's degree in June and then would have
more time to devote to the PAC.
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� 2. Olympia Lynn Dudenhoeffer -
� Mrs. Dudenhoeffer attended all of the PAC
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� 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 willing to
� help in any way she can to improve the city
and its imaqe.
Atlantic Corridor:
There were no nominees.
Remaining Areas: I
There were no nominees
Ms. Stein said sinced nominees for
the Atlantic corridor or the Remaining Areas of the
( Residential-Tenant category, the PAC will have to fill the
vacancy at a later date. ,
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; for Businesses were distributed by staff. I
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Lon� Beach and Imperial Hiqhway Corridors:
1. William W. Kolitz -
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. I
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2. Young Lee (Eddie Lee) -
Mr. Lee said he has operated a store in
Lynwood for several years. 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 interjected 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 -
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 - I
Ms. Ramos said she has been in business in the I
City since 1976 and wants to stay in Lynwood.
� 4. Helen Mendoza -
( Ms. Mendoza was concerned that the business
i 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
Organizations 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
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.
a 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. Eurther, she announced that St.
; Francis has begun a nurse training program
? with Lynwood High School. Upon graduation
3 the trainees are guaranteed employment at St.
; Francis Medical Center.
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! committed to the needs of the community.
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2. Irving I. Chunq -
Mr. Chung said he has been doing business in
; Lynwood for a long time. He stated that he i
wanted to participate in the PAC so that he
will be aware of what is going on in the I
City.
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3. Della Mazziotti -
; 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 I
for a number of years and would like to see
it become the "All American City" again.
4. Joel Henry - I
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 for the U.
S. Postal Service in Los Angeles.
He has also participated in sports proqrams
to help the young people in the City.
Mr. Henry also mentioned that he wds pleased
that the community is concerned about the
activities in the City.
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5. Margaret Araujo -
As a former PAC member, Mrs. Araujo mentioned
that she is seeking another term because she
loves her home in Lynwood and is concerned ,
about the community. She remarked that she
� is a Block Watch Captain; 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
improvemerit of Lynwood's image.
The votes were tallied by Aqency staff and the City Clerk and
; Deputy City Clerk.
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In the Businesses category, Atlantic Avenue
' Corridor, the City Clerk reported there was a tie
vote between Helen 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
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After light-hearted commentary, Mrs. Andrea Hooper
announced the names of those who were chosen for
each category and sub-area, as follows:
Residential Owner Occupant: j
Long Beach/Imperial Highway Corridors:
W. A. Price
Atlantic Corridor:
Thaddeus Kowalski
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Remaining Areas:
Harold Tucker �
Residentiall Tenant:
Long Beach/Imperial Highway Corridors: I
Ruby Obey I
Atlantic Corridor:
Vacant
Remaining Areas:
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Long Beach/Imperial Highway Corridors:
Ruben Cervantes '
WiZliam Kolitz
Atlantic Corridor:
� Rick DeMeo
� Helen Mendoza
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� Margaret Araujo
s 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 general election meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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! IIi. Election of PAC Officers
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` After the election of the Project Area Committee, the members
i moved to Room 2 of Bateman Hall to select officers for the 1989-
� 1990 year.
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The By-laws were distributed to the members. Ms. Stein read
� Article II which describes the duties of the PAC officers. She
� said a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary-Treasurer should
; be elected immediately.
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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.
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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 I
the section pertaining to filling vacancies will be considered at
the next meeting in April.
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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 meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
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