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Home My Public Portal AboutM2005-04-05-LRALYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 2005 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 5:45 p.m. Chairman Rodriguez presiding. ~ Members Byrd, Pedroza, Vasquez, and Rodriguez answered the roll call. Vice Chairman Santillan was absent. Also present were Interim Executive Director Wang, City Attorney Beltran, 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) Donald Chae -Spoke on Item #3 stated that he would like to request atwo-week extension from the Members for the presentation of the project. Michael Chapend -Spoke on Item #3 explained to the Members that they are ready to move forward with the project. Mike Madraso -Spoke on Item #7 stated that he believes they are the right candidates to complete the project. Alex Landeros -Spoke on Item #7 stated that Selac has not provided anything good for the City, it has only caused the City problems they have been foreclosed twice and then there license was terminated. Adolpho Lopez -Spoke on Item #7 explained to the Members that it is a disservice to try to force Selac to complete a project that they cannot complete. And on the other hand the Madraso Company is willing to finish the project and save the City money. Armen Gabay -Spoke on Item #3 stated that he has requested in the past for an exclusive right to negotiate for this project, believes the Members have been losing valuable time on this project. Sal Alatorre -Spoke on Item #7 stated that he does not support Selac, and yes they do have 12 years of experience but yet they came into the City and collected one hundred and eighty thousand dollars (180,000.00) and still they have not finished the project. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Item #1: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved by Member Byrd, second by Member Pedroza to approve the following Minutes. • Regular Meeting, March 1, 2005 ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER BYRD, PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN Item #2: WARRANT REGISTER It was moved by Member Byrd, second by Chairman Rodriguez to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLT.ITION N0.2005.008 ENTITLED: ! A RESULTUION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER BYRD, PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN PRESENTATION Item #3: DEVELOPER PRESENTATION To have the Agency hear a development presentation from M&D Properties for proposed retail project at the southeast corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway. It was moved by Member Byrd, second by Member Vasquez to approve atwo-week extension for Mr. Chae. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER BYRD, PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the agenda. There will be no 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. Chairman Rodriguez -Pulled Item #5. Member Vasquez -Pulled Item #6. It was moved by Member Byrd, second by Member Pedroza to receive and file the following Item. Item #4: TREASURERS QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT I The purpose of this item is to have the Honorable Chairman and the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Board Members review the Treasurers Quarterly Investment Report as required by State Statutes. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER BYRD, PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN Item #5: REDEVELOPMENT OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS Interim Executive Director Wang -Stated that the Agency review and approve the ~° reconfiguration of the Redevelopment Department for the purpose of creating a more secure environment for both staff and confidential documents and to establish a more efficient workplace that is still conductive to assist the public. It was moved by Chairman Rodriguez, second by Member Pedroza to approve the staff to chose the contractor with the lowest bid and allow the improvements to proceed. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER BYRD, PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN Item #6: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION For the Agency to approve a resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract to Frontela Construction to develop the Agency owned property and complete the affordable housing project located at 11300 Atlantic Avenue. Member Vasquez -Questioned if this will be the final part of the project that would allow the Members to move on. Morales -Stated that yes this is to finalize the last days of work and the completion of '~ the corrections. It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Member Byrd to discuss the Joint Close Session first then come back and discuss Item #6 after closed session. By General Consent, the item will go into Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Beltran stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Joint Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54956.8: Item #7: ,Agency & Selac Item #8: Lynwood Redevelopment Agency & Khanh Hong It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Member Byrd to recess the Joint Close Session at 8:30 p.m. Members reconvened at 10:05 p.m. Item #6: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION For the Agency to approve a resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract to Frontela Construction to develop the Agency owned property and complete the affordable housing project located at 11300 Atlantic Avenue. It was moved by Member Pedroza, second by Member Vasquez to adopt the following Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005.009 ENTITLED• A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FRONTELA CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,300 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY PROPERTY AND COMPLETION OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 11300 ATLANTIC AVENUE. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBER PEDROZA, VASQUEZ AND RODRIGUEZ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: MEMBER BYRD ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN SANTILLAN City Attorney Beltran stated that the Members met on the aforementioned matters and stated on: Item #7: Agency & Selac: Agency provided further instructions regarding the disposition of this matter. Item #8: Lynwood Redevelopment Agency & Khanh Hong: Agency provided further instructions. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Pedroza, seconded by Member Byrd and carried to adjourn the Regular Lynwood Redevelopment Meeting in Memory of Manuel Diaz, Johnny Cochran and Pope John Paul II at 10:10 p.m. Ramon Rod'r~~uez, Chairman ~e J~.~L~L-a( //~/l/ Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary