HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011.233 (10-18-11)RESOLUTION NO. 2011.233
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AND THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COX, CASTLE, NICHOLSON, LLP
AND THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
REGARDING PROJECT RELATED TO SOIL CONTAMINATION NOT TO EXCEED
$240,000
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency ( "Agency ") is engaged in
activities necessary to carry out and implement the Redevelopment Plan for Project
Area "A "; and
WHEREAS, in implementing such Redevelopment Plan and the Implementation
Plan, the Agency and City is desirous of continuing using the services of Cox, Castle &
Nicholson, LLP ( "CCN ") to work with Agency Staff and Agency Counsel in compelling
responsible parties in the proposed Imperial Highway Brownfield Area to remediate
contaminated properties; and
WHEREAS, CCN was selected as a pre- approved firm for on -call professional
services per Resolution No. 2010.052; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2010, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
approved a retainer agreement with CCN to provide said consulting services for a time
period which expired June 30, 2011 and had determined a budget for these services not
to exceed $100,000; and
WHEREAS, based on performance and workload, the Agency has determined
there is a continued need for CCN to provide supportive professional environmental
services for a time period which will be extended to June 30, 2012 and has determined
a budget for these services not to exceed $240,000; and
WHEREAS, CCN has been listed on the Agency's Enforceable Obligations
Payment Schedule (EOPS) and therefore qualifies for continued contractual services
and payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE AGENCY BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL DO
HEREBY DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency authorizes the
continued use of CCN to provide supportive professional environmental services for
current projects of the Agency using 2011 Project Area A Bond proceeds under the
supervision of Redevelopment Department staff and Agency Counsel. The not to
exceed contract amount recommended is $240,000.
Section 2. That the Lynwood City Council authorizes the continued use of
CCN to provide environmental services for current projects using Community
Development A Funds as needed under the supervision of Redevelopment Department
staff.
Section 3. That the City Council authorizes the Mayor, City Manager or
appointed designee to execute an agreement with CCN in the amount $240,000, in a
form approved by the City Attorney. The agreement will not exceed $240,000 for the
period of January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by
majority vote of the members of the Agency Board and City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18 day of October 2011.
ATTEST:
Aide Castro, Mayor
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk Roger lL al y, y Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fr d Galante, City Attorney
APPR VED AS TO CONTENT:
Sarah I With`brs, Director of
ComZnity Development
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 18 th day of October, 2011.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAWBEAS,
MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Maria Quinonez, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2011.233 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 18 th day of October,
2011.
Maria Quinonez, C