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Home My Public Portal AboutM2004-02-17-LRALYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2004 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 6:30 p.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members Pedroza, Rodriguez, Santillan, Vasquez and Byrd answered roll call. Also present were Executive Director Hempe, City Attorney Beltran, Secretary Hooper and 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 #1 Minutes stated that there is an error on the minutes of December 16, ?003 stated that Mr. Reyes is no longer in Council but he still appears on the minutes. Items #4 Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Agreement questioned on the two (2) million loan will the City get it back Item #6 Development Concept Review stated that she thought the Development Concept Review was going to be part of the original Ham Park replacement and if not what is this area for. Item #9 Status Update on Residential Projects would like to know if the Redevelopment Department could request loans for the Senior Civic Center. William Aurajo -Spoke on Item #4 Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Agreement stated ~ that he does not agree with the Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Agreement. Item #5 ~ Proposed Santana Tires Facility stated that he does not agree with the proposed Santana Tire Facility on Imperial Highway. Irene Garcia -Spoke on Item #8 First Time Homebuyer Program and Homeownership Workshop stated that yes there is a lot of families that would like to purchase their first home, and believes this is a great idea. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Asencio Chavez -Stated to the Members that he would like to lease a property here in Lynwood to open a new business, he has requested the loan from the bank and was approved, so know he would like to sit down and come to some understanding with the City. Lorene Reed -Stated that she would like for the Members to hire the Consultants for the First Time Homebuyer Program and Homeownership Workshop explained that the community needs this. Margaret Aurajo -Explained to the Members that she knows some one who can come in and do the Homeownership Workshop for free, stated that this will help the residents of Lynwood to purchase there first home. Rafaela Sanchez -Thanked the Members for building the sidewalk on Washington Avenue stated that the neighborhood needed of the sidewalks. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Item #1: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Chairman Byrd to approve the following minutes. • Regular Meeting, December 16, 2003 • Regular Meeting, January 6, 2004 • Regular Meeting, January 20, 2004 • Special Meeting, January 26, 2004 • Regular Meeting, February 3, 2004 ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #2: WARRANT REGISTER: City of Lynwood warrant register dated February 17, 2004 for FY 2003-2004. It was moved by Member Santillan, second by Member Pedroza to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004.007 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOll REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLNA, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Vice Chairman Vasquez -Pulled Item #4 and #6. Member Pedroza -Pulled Item #5. It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Chairman Byrd to authorize the Chairman to sign the attached agreement. Item #3: AGREEMENT FOR AGENCY COUNSEL SERVICES: On December 15, 2003, the City Council unanimously appointed Ronald N. Wilson to serve as the appointed Attorney for the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency. This item was also considered and unanimously approved by the Redevelopment Agency in closed session on December 16, 2003. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #4: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENT (CRLA) BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND LTC DEVELOPMENT (DEVELOPER): To have the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency (the Agency) consider a Third amendment to the CRLA between the Agency and LTC Development. Executive Director Hempe -Explained to the Members that she would like to pull Item #4 and Item #10 from Close Session for further staff review. It was moved by Member Rodriguez, second by Chairman Byrd to pull Item #4 and Item #10 for further review. ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Item #5: MEMBER AND BYRD NONE NONE NONE PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ DESIGN CONCEPT REVIEW: PROPOSED SANTANA TIRES FACILITY LOCATED AT ~ 162 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY: To provide Redevelopment Agency members with an opportunity to review and discuss a development concept for Santana Tires, an automotive tire sales and installation facility proposed for ~ 162 East Imperial Highway, just west of Duncan Avenue. It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Member Santillan to deny the Development Concept and forward our recommendation to the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRll NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #6: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT REVIEW: 11807 ATLANTIC AVENUE: For the Redevelopment Agency to consider a proposal by Ken Hong, to develop a 3,997 square foot commercial retail building with required parking and landscaping at 11807 Atlantic Avenue in the CB-1 (Controlled Business) zone. It was moved by Vice Chairman Vasquez, second by Member Pedroza to continue this item for further review. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION ITEM Item #7: AGENCY UPDATE REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICES: Director of Redevelopment Louis Morales -Provided the Agency with an update regarding the Request For Proposals to provide professional services in the administration and coordinating of the Home Program, which includes the Rehabilitation Program First Time Home Buyers and related services. It was moved by Member Santillan, second by Member Pedroza to receive and file the status report regarding the proposal process for Affordable Housing Services. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #8: CONSIDERATION TO CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM AND HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP: Executive Director Hempe -Provided the Agency with a status report regarding the proposed Professional First Time Homebuyer Program and Housing Workshop. It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Member Rodriguez to authorize staff to initiate and start the planning process for the First Time Homebuyer Program and Homeownership Workshop. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Item #9: STATUS UPDATE ON RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS: Director of Redevelopment Louis Morales -Provided the Agency with status update on redevelopment housing projects currently being undertaken throughout the City. It was moved by Member Rodriguez, second by Member Pedroza to receive and file this item. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Pedroza, seconded by Chairman Byrd and carried to adjourn the Lynwood Redevelopment Meeting at 7:20 p.m. .'l /~ ~ V Louis Byrd, Chairma ~r Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary