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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1986
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The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on the above
date at 5:10 p.m.
Chairman Henning in the chair.
Members Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells and Henning answered
the roll call.
Also present were Executive Director Gomez, General Counsel
Yeager and Secretary Hooper.
Chairman Henning suggested the Agency start with Item No. S Removal of
as the developer had not yet arrived. Staff indicated in underground
regards to the 'removal of underground fuel storage tanks in tanks
the commercial center site, these tanks are no longer in
use and must eventually be removed for the construction
of the Lynwood Towne Center. SB 90 allows for the reimburse-
ment by the State of all costs incurred in the removal of
underground fuel storage tanks by a local public agency
if the claims are submitted before May 1S, 1986. Staff
believes that the tanks should be removed as soon as possible.
After Agency discussion, it was moved by Mr. Thompson,
seconded by Mr. Byork, that the Agency authorize the removal
of the tanks for an amount not to exceed $10,000, and the
submittal to the State of the pertinent cost reimbursement
request, and the negotiation of the con -tract work under
Section 2 -62 (c) G to the City's Municipal Code.
ROLL CALL
Ayes. Councilperson Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes. None
Absent: None
Community Development Director Mas stated staff had received Letter from%'
a letter from Mr. Phillips requesting that he be allowed to Mr. Phillips
continue occupying the premises located at 3301 E. Imperial
Highway after acquisition by the Agency on May 1, 1986 until
the Agency acquires Mr. Kelly's property. Staff is not fully
satisfied with Mr. Phillip's request and needs direction from
the Agency.
General Counsel stated according to the agreement, Mr. Phillips
has agreed to vacate May 1, 1986 and if he does not vacate,
agrees to pay rent -on a monthly'basis. Executive Director
Gomez stated Mr. Phillips has already received money for
temporary relocation expenses.
After further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Byork, seconded
by Mr. Morris, to deny the request for continued occupancy at
3301 Imperial Highway by Mr. Phillips.
RO LL CALL
Ayes: Members Byork,
Noes: Member Henning
Absent. None
Morris, Thompson, Wells
Community Development Director Mas stated that in the past Lease of
it had been common practice to lease property in the com- property in
mercial center site to non - profit organizations on a temporary Com'1
basis. However, the developer needs to have unrestricted Center site
access to the property for the purpose of conducting and
performing soil tests, surveys, utility lines, etc. A number
of requests have been received for use of the property, but
the Agency needs to adopt a policy of discontinuing any
further use of the site because of conflicts with the ongoing
Approve prop pre- development activities relative to the construction
for C of C of the shopping center. The developer, however, does
Circus not have a problem for the dates of May 2 -4, 1986 for
the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce circus. After Agency
discussion, it was moved by Mr. Thompson, seconded
by Mr. Byork, that the Agency adopt a policy discon-
tinuing any further use of the site, and only approve
the use of property on May 2 -4, 1986 for the Chamber
of Commerce circus.
ROLL CALL
Ayes: Members Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
Extension of Community Development Director Mas stated the request
time to Hopkins from the developer for an extension of time would allow
him to complete the ongoing lease negotiations and prepare
the final design concept drawings. Also the CC and R's.
The time extension would not be detrimental to the project
or the Agency. Mr. J. B. Armour from Hopkins Development
stated negotitations with Foods Company have taken longer
than expected and needed more time to determine the overall
design concept and complete everything with Foods Company.
He presented a check for $500,000 to confirm their intent
, 'to deposit the initial portion of said Disposition and
Development Agreement. General Counsel stated staff '
legal counsel were pleased with the progress, and would
recommend the extension. After Agency discussion, it was
moved by Chairman Henning, seconded by Member Wells, to
approve the 45 day extension to the developer.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: — Members Byork, Morris, Thompson, Wells, Henning
Noes: None
Absent: None
General Counsel stated closed ses,si6n was, to meet with
negotiator regarding real estate acquisition for Hopkins
Development. Other matter which required the developers
input would be in open session.
The Agency recessed to closed session at 5:35 p.m. The
Agency reconvened at 5:55 p.m.
General Counsel stated the Agency met in closed session
with staff regarding acquisition of some of the properties
pertaining to,the Hopkins project; no decision was made.
Receipt of Executive Director Gomez stated the Agency members have
letter from received a letter from Abco H- ardware. Abco stated they
Abco Hardware need expansion but as they are in an industrial zone,.
they cannot expand. Eventually they will have to relocate.
Chairman Henning requested staff to write a letter request-
ing specifics and a plan as to what they want to do.
Purchase pipe Director Mas stated staff received a request from someone
Sanders property who wanted to a pipe rack from the old Sanders property
for $20. Also would like permission to demolish due to
many complaints about houses being open, dogs, etc. Agency
approved the request by general consent.
Executive Director Gomez stated the property owned by the
City being used by Mr. Ball, school district and
Pattern has been robbed and Mr. Ball is requesting permission
to partition his portion. Request was approved by general
consent.
There was no further business, and it was moved by Mr -.
Thompson, seconded by Mr. Byork, and carried to adjourn to
M 6, 1986.
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