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LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting
in the Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 8:35 p.m.
Chairman Pedroza presiding.
Members Byrd, Reyes, Richards, Rodriguez and Pedroza answered roll call.
Also present were Executive Director Gonzales, Agency Counsel Montgomery, Secretary
Hooper, and City Treasurer Pygatt.
Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the
Brown Act.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Regarding Agenda Items Only)
Sylvia Herron -Spoke on Item #15 The Development Concept Review-3800-3840
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard -Stated she would like to know why the City is
thinking about putting a medical building when the City has one already. Would also like
to have an update on the construction of the new Seniors Center that the Mayor promised
the seniors.
Chairman Pedroza -Explained to the public that the developer is originally working with
the City in regards to the construction of the new Seniors Center he is now submitting the
new plans to the City.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
Item #1: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
It was moved by Vice Chairman Rodriguez, second by Member Reyes to approve the
following minutes:
• Regular Meeting January 7, 2003
• Special Meeting January 15, 2003
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER BYRD, REYES, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MEMBER RICHARDS
Item #2: WARRANT REGISTER
It was moved by Member Reyes, second by Vice Chairman Rodriguez to adopt
Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.005 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS
AND WARRANTS THEREFORE
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER BYRD, REYES, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MEMBER RICHARDS
Member Richards arrived at 8:45 p.m
REGULAR ITEMS
Item #3: REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
It was moved by Member Reyes, second by Member Byrd to adopt Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003.006 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING THE REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR FY 2001-2002 PROJECT AND PROGRAM OBLIGATIONS TO FY 2002-
2003 BUDGET YEAR
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #4: TREASURERS QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
The purpose of this item is to have the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency review the
Treasurers Quarterly Investment Report as required recently enacted State Statues.
It was moved by Member Reyes, second by Member Byrd to approve the investment
portfolio conforms with the adopted investment policy.
ROLL CALL:
AYES; MEMBER BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #5: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT REVIEW-3800-3840 MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. BOULEVARD
To have the Agency review the development concept of a proposed by the Charles
Company to construct a 14,80 square foot drug store at 3800 Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard renovate the vacant bowling alley and develop a 32,005 square foot medical
office building at 3840 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Bullis Road.
It was moved by Member Reyes, second by Member Byrd to review the project proposal
and accept a brief presentation from the Developer.
Sarah Magana blethers -Introduced herself to the Members as the representative of the
Charles Company who is the owner and developer of this site, she also introduced
Timothy Marines who is from the architecture firm of Reeds & Associates and we are
here to answer any questions the Members might have this evening.
Member Reyes -Stated that he had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Charles and he
stated that he is open to bring Medical Offices and more business like sit down
restaurants into the City of Lynwood.
Sarah Magana Wethers -Stated to the Members that there are defiantly open to those
kinds of opportunities of businesses for the City of Lynwood, also we will continue to
pursue the sit down restaurants.
Member Reyes -Stated he believes that the City needs a sit down restaurant and hopes
the Members can accommodate the community.
Chairman Pedroza -Stated that he is very excited with this idea and it is one of the first
priorities to construct a sit down restaurant. And the City is still pursuing the Seniors
Citizens Center.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, PEDROZA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
Agency Counsel Montgomery stated with respect to every item of business to be
discussed in Joint Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54956.8:
Item #6-10: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Item #6: Josephine/Atlantic Avenue -Ray Patel/Agency
Item #7: 3784 Palm Avenue -Henry & Sharlene Morgan/Agency
Item #8: 5432 Rayborn Avenue - L.A. County/Agency
Item #9: 10925 Atlantic Avenue - Juri Ripinski/Agency
Item #10: Northwest corner of Long Beach Blvd. and Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd. (Lucy's) -Antonio Perez/Agency
It was moved by Member Reyes, second by Vice Chairman Rodriguez and carried to
recess to Joint Closed Session at 10:15 p.m.
Members reconvened at 11:20 p.m.
Agency Counsel Montgomery stated Members met on the aforementioned matters and
stated on:
Item #6: No reportable action
Item #7: Collection of back rent -Accept the $3,000.00 settlement offer
Item #8: No reportable action
Item #9: No reportable action
Item #10: Instructed the Negotiator to approve the demolition and rebuild the
Warehouse
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member
Byrd and carried to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 11:30 p.m.
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F nando Pedroza, Chairman
Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary