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Home My Public Portal AboutA1990-03-15 PROJECT AREA COMMITTEEEC CITY "CITY "CLERKS OFFICE w` MAR 09 1990 AM 7 AGENDA PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE ( "PAC ") TO THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA "A". MARCH 15, 1990 M. '. 7:00 p.m. BATEMAN HALL, ROOM 1 11331 ERNESTINE AVENUE LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 MARGARET ARAUJO HELEN MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON ACT. VICE - CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY - TREASURER COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RUBEN CERVANTES DELLA MAZZIOTTI MICHAEL CHAPMAN ALBERT MORAN LYNN DUDENHOEFFER W. A. PRICE WILLIAM KOLITZ JUANITA RAMOS BERNARD LAKE JANICE S. SMITH HAROLD TUCKER AGENCY SPECIAL COUNSEL REDEVELOPMENT STAFF James D. Clark, Esq. Kenrick Karefa- Johnson Interim Director Ellyn J. Stein Community Development Dept, Dorethea Tilford Planning Associate Susan Y. Fowler Office Assistant II I. Opening A. Call meeting to order B. Roll Call C. Certification of Agenda Posting according to Brown Act II. Approval of Minutes - February 15, 1990 III. Staff Reports . Travelodge Motel (Lynwood Towne center) IV. Public orals V. Committee member orals VI. Adjournment - April 19, 1990 WSibM\Pacagend\sf I A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE MARCH 15, 1990 I. Opening A. Call meeting to order B. Roll Call C. Certification of Agenda Posting according to Brown Act II. Approval of Minutes - February 15, 1990 III. Staff Reports . Travelodge Motel (Lynwood Towne center) IV. Public orals V. Committee member orals VI. Adjournment - April 19, 1990 WSibM\Pacagend\sf • x r � v ...." .. •rC'[a. m4`,'(�.R:s ..� _Ltie!:. n .< ". {- L�rl '!. ;V; •;r.` ." a .4 1n�`� /�.'l +��VS} -lf ia.k�;,'LPltt �,' -. MINUTES OF PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE M: e FEBRUARY 15, 1990 s r n'. I. Opening A. Call meeting to order. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman' Kolitz at 7:04 p.m. B. Acting Chairman Kolitz called roll. Chairperson Araujo and Vice - Chairperson Mendoza were absent. C. Certification of Agenda posting. Mr. Karefa- Johnson arrived at 7:15 p.m., stating the Agenda had been posted in accordance to the Brown Act. II. Approval of Minutes - November 16, 1989 A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted. III. ,Election to fill vacant seats on the PAC. An application for PAC membership was submitted by Mrs. Eugenia Mercado. A motion was made to accept Mrs. Mercado under homeowner; however, after review of the vacancies it was found that Mrs. Mercado did not qualify. Openings are available only for tenants and community organizations. Mrs. Mercado was invited to attend all the meetings, as these are public meetings and her attendance is welcome. IV. Staff Reports. MONTGOMERY WARD DEVE LOPMENT Mr. Karefa- Johnson reported on M +D Development and the development of the Montgomery Ward building, stating that the Planning Commission made an approval with 74 conditions. It was reiterated that this cannot become a swap -meet type of operation. Questions were asked by the present employees of Montgomery Ward in regards to their jobs. It was stated that M +D Development has a leasing office in the Montgomery Ward building at this time and Montgomery Ward will clear their operation; however, the date on this is not firm. A discussion followed regarding the construction of booths. It was pointed out that the specifications must meet the requirements of the City. A motion was made by Mr. Lake and seconded by Mrs. Mazziotti to draft a letter to the City Council to suggest they keep ongoing policing of the development of the project. Motion passed. FREEDOM FORD Mr Karefa - Johnson informed the members of the request from F' :��adom Ford to relocate from South Gate to Lynwood. The site of interest is located between Atlantic Ave. to the 710 Freeway, and Imperial Highway to Los Flores_ Rf-.Aff ; working with Freedom Ford on this. A discussion followed regarding employment, location and the businesses currently located on the desired property. Staff advised that Freedom Ford will hire and train locally, as needed. Staff will prepare a memo the City Council to this effect. V. Public Orals. None VI. Committee members orals. Mr. Chapman stated he feels the motel will-not be good for the City. He feels there is too much of a rush to develop, and Council should wait before approving the development. Mrs. Dudenhoeffer asked of the status of restaurants. Mr. Price said we need sidewalks in the Towne Center. Mrs. Mazziotti moved to advise City council the need to put sidewalks in'the Towne Center. Motion seconded and passed. Mrs. Mazziotti also asked that status of parking on California be brought back to the Committee. Mrs. Dudenhoeffer stated that the traffic and walk signals are much too short. A motion was made, seconded and passed to draft a memo to City Council advising them that the walk /wait and left turn signals are much too short. Mr. Kolitz made a motion, which was seconded and passed, to open Mulford on Long Beach Blvd., as traffic backs up on Sanborn. VII. Adjournment Being no further discussion, it was motioned, seconded' and passed that the PAC adjourn to its regular meeting of March 15, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, California. lra \wsibm \parn is \sf i Y e f TRAVELODGE A.proposal from Mike Patel was reviewed concerning the„ `development of a Travelodge on the northwest corner "of `Long Beach Blvd. and the Century Freeway off -ramp. - A discussion was held regarding the feasibility of holding this off for better use of the property, such as an office building. After discussion, it was moved and seconded to draft a letter to the City Council approving the motel plan. A vote was taken with the following results: 4 AYES 4 NOES 3 ABSTAIN Staff will prepare a memo the City Council to this effect. V. Public Orals. None VI. Committee members orals. Mr. Chapman stated he feels the motel will-not be good for the City. He feels there is too much of a rush to develop, and Council should wait before approving the development. Mrs. Dudenhoeffer asked of the status of restaurants. Mr. Price said we need sidewalks in the Towne Center. Mrs. Mazziotti moved to advise City council the need to put sidewalks in'the Towne Center. Motion seconded and passed. Mrs. Mazziotti also asked that status of parking on California be brought back to the Committee. Mrs. Dudenhoeffer stated that the traffic and walk signals are much too short. A motion was made, seconded and passed to draft a memo to City Council advising them that the walk /wait and left turn signals are much too short. Mr. Kolitz made a motion, which was seconded and passed, to open Mulford on Long Beach Blvd., as traffic backs up on Sanborn. VII. Adjournment Being no further discussion, it was motioned, seconded' and passed that the PAC adjourn to its regular meeting of March 15, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, California. lra \wsibm \parn is \sf i Cit of LYNWOOD +�+ ALL.AMICCA Lll. c x ' 4 4 v1 D19 AeehAq CkoReoges I' `f' I - ;,, :•T" 11330 BULUS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 MEMORANDIIM (213) 603.0220 x .•, 2� ,.'Jr.tu`w1�F.YX'.'X4�JS #F.}S February 27, 1990 TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers�'' FROM: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE SUBJECT: M+ D DEVELOPMENT It has come to the attention of the Project Area Committee that the city is imposing considerable restriction on the proposed multiple tenant retail shopping center at the former Montgomery Ward site. We realize, however, that times and conditions change, but we should be concerned about all businesses in the city. Certain businesses, by their very nature, require special attention. The proposed multiple tenant retail center is one of those. It is pleasing to learn that you are still interested in quality businesses in the city. We greatly appreciate your taking an interest in establishing businesses which will be effective in the community. Margaret Araujo, President I �lcr.�c• V21:MD 0 4 1 I k city cif Ly NWOOD LA C(ty Aeet(ng 03offeages 11330 BULLIS ROAD - LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (213) 603 -0220 February 27, 1990 1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE (PAC) SUBJECT: TRAVELODGE MOTEL At its regular meeting on February 15, 1990, the Project Area Committee (PAC) discussed the proposal to bring a Travelodge Motel into the City of Lynwood. Even though vacant parcels would be converted into a viable business, the committee did not ap- prove the proposal. A fraction of the PAC felt that the-Agency should not sell the land at this time, but rather wait for a later date, when the land value will increase significantly. The vote was as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 4 ABSTAIN: 3 Margaret Araujo President V21:MEMOCC N i