HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2007-01-16-LRALYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2007
The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a regular meeting
at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 5:58 p.m.
Chairman Byrd presiding.
Members Johnson, Pedroza, Santillan, Vasquez, and Byrd were present.
Also present were Executive Director Martinez, 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)
NONE
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
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.
Member Vasquez pulled item #4 -RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LRA CHAIR TO
EXECUTE A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE BALLMER &
BERKMAN
Member Johnson pulled item #6 -APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LYNWOOD AUTO CENTER,
LLC.
It was moved by Member Santillan, seconded by Chairman Byrd, to approve the
Resolutions and receive & file staff reports.
Item #2 RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
DEMANDS AND WARRANTS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007.002 ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
THEREFORE
Item #3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (REPS) -COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2007.003 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
SOLICIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDOs).
Item #5 LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
Receive & file the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Annual Financial Report for Fiscal
Year 2005-2006.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LRA CHAIR TO EXECUTE A
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE BALLMER &
BERKMAN
This item was pulled by Member Vasquez. She inquired why the need for special
counsel if there is currently a Redevelopment Agency attorney. Bill Rawlings
commented that this special counsel has been retained to represent the Agency on
certain project.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Pedroza, to
approve the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007.004 ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH KANE BALLMER &BERKMAN AND
AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Item #6 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE LYNWOOD AUTO CENTER, LLC
This item was pulled by Member Johnson. He pulled it because was concerned with
potential litigation.
After discussion, it was moved by Member Johnson, seconded by Chairman Byrd, to
send this item to the Redevelopment Agency ad hoc committee.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, AND BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISCUSSION ITEM -AGENCY REQUESTS
Item #7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LRA CHAIRPERSON TO EXE/CUTE
A FIRST AMENDED AGENCY COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RONALD N. WILSON
This item was discussed jointly with the City Council.
It was moved by Vice Chairman Pedroza, seconded by Chairman Byrd, for the City
Attorney and the Redevelopment Agency Attorney to provide their services including
litigation under the initial agreement adopted by the City and Agency. Council and staff
are directed to consult with the City Attorney and Agency Attorney as necessary without
the need of prior authorization from management. The City Attorneys are to be
proactive in protecting the City from litigation.
The effective date shall be immediately.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS JOHNSON, PEDROZA, SANTILLAN, AND BYRD
NOES: VASQUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Vice Chairman Pedroza, seconded by
Chairman Byrd, and carried to adjourn the regular Lynwood Redevelopment Agency
meeting at 7:20 p.m., in memory of Ellis Matthews, Jesus Rivera, and Abner Wells.
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Louis Byrd, Ch rman Andrea L. Hooper, Secretary