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Home My Public Portal AboutA2000-11-07LRA/' ~- . ~~N ~ ~ '~ ~~, ,~~ ~~ ~>~"~~.~~ LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ~~`~,~~~ ~~' 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262-3845 (310) 603-0220 Louis Byrd, cHAiRMAN - ° Ricardo Sanchez, VICE CHAIRMAN ^ -~ Armando Rea, MEMBER ~ 8~ ~- ArtUl'O Reyes, MEMBER ~ ~r ~ I ~/ ~ iP`i Pau! Richards, MEMBER CITY OF LYNWOOU ~" CITY CLERKS OFFICE ~ ,_' ~!OV 0 29~ . ~ P~ ~~~~~~~~~1~~1~2~~~4~5~~ ~~ ,r~, w. ~ - . ,...,> ~~~ , AGENDA - - LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY . ~ November 7, 2000 REGULAR MEETING - "" ~ 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD LOUIS .BYRD CHAIRMAN RICARDO SANCHEZ ARMANDO REA . VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBER -: ." ARTURO REYES ~ PAUL H. RICHARDS, II MEMBER MEMBER - ." EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGENCY COUNSEL RALPH W. DAV~IS, III - SHAN K. THEVER OPENING CEREMONIES: - A.-Call Meeting to Order.' B. Roll' Call. (REA-REYES-RICHARDS-SANCHEZ-BYRD)- -- C. Certification of Agenda Posting by Secretary. PUB:LtC ORAL COMMUNTCATLONS (REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION - ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION - 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Special Meeting of October 9, 2000 Special Meetingof October 10,, 2000. Special Meetirig of October 12, 2000 Special Meeting of October 16, 2000 ~ ~ Regular Meeting of October 17, 2000 Special Meeting ofOctober 23, 2000 Special Meeting of October 25, 2000 Special Meeting of October 30, 2000 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE - DEMAND AND WARRANTS THEREFORE. REGULAR MEETING 3. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT REVIEW OF A PROPOSED DISCOUNT CLOTHING STORE (FALLAS PAREDES) IN LYNWOOD PLAZA'S VACANT SUPERMARKET SITE (FORMER ALPHA BETA) AT 3581 MARTIN LUTHER .KING JR. BLVD. Purpose: To have the Agency review the development concept of a proposal submitted by National Stores to open and operate a discount clothing store (Pallas Paredes) in the vacant grocery store building (former Alpha Beta) in the Lynwood Plaza. Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that, after consideration, the Agency continue this item until complete proposal plans are submitted that. include, at least, the basic code requirements for parking, general building maintenance and signage. PUBLIC HEARING NONE INFORMATION ITEM NONE CLOSED SESSION 4. WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION -PURSUANT TO SECTION 54956.8: ~~ CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: The triangle shaped property at Imperial Hwy. and Fernwood Avenue Agency Negotiator: The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and Agency staff Negotiating parties: Lynwood Redevelopment Agency Vs. Caltrans Under negotiation: Environmental. issues 5 WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED 1N CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS a ~ Property Agency Negotiator: Negotiating parties:. Under Negotiation: 11816 Long Beach Blvd. Agency, Agency staff, Agency Counsel Agency & Chris Vovos Price and terms ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to a Regular Meeting of the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency to be held November 21, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall; 11330 Bullis Road, ..Lynwood. California • LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 9, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:55 a.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members .Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call.. -Also present. were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Thever, Secretary Hooper, and Treasurer Pygatt. Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE JBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Item #1; FY 2000-2001 Budget Workshop Cost Allocation Plan & Fee Analysis Reports finance Director Alfretta Earnest introduced Kelly Tong, Manager and Manfred Endres, Vice-President of DMG Maximus. Ms. Tong presented Council with an overview of their findings regarding the city's Cost Allocation. Plan and User Fee Analysis. Member Richards suggested looking at adjusting fees for Lynwood versus non- Lynwood residents. Member Reyes asked about rental fee increases as they related to Recreation activities. Also asked about fees for individual's verses organizations. Member Rea asked. why..there was not a Cost_Comparison Analysis included in the study. Member Sanchez discussed the uses of facilities and asked the Finance Director to bring .back more accurate information and include cost comparisons. Finance Director .Earnest explained the Cost Analysis and explained that the presentation was for a Cost Recovery study. .Member Rea stated that. Council needs a cost comparison to complete the study. Would like an analysis that compares Lynwood costs with competing cities for the same services. Mr. Endres of DMG explained that the purpose of the study was to determine how much we are currently charging and as a result of the study how much we can legally charge for the services studied. Stated these recommendations were based on the city's past policies and revenues versus expenditures. AGENDA `ITEM i Executive Director Davis stated that the presentation was just an overview and staff will come back with: cost comparisons for the next presentation. Members then went on to discuss what they would like to have at the next presentation. Members Richards reiterated the need for a cost analysis breakdown in order to make these decisions. Member Rea suggested. the services purged from the City Clerk's Office be put back. Discussed the need for cost comparisons and a possible increase in business license fees. Stated these issues need to be addressed. Discussed Bateman Hall and increases in fees. Also discussed safety issues relating to events at Bateman .Hall. Stated large events should be policed. by the Sheriff's Department .and not by a security company Chairman Byrd discussed Business License fees and the fact that several businesses in the city are not paying business license fees. Member Reyes discussed Business License problems and the revenue we are not getting as a result of the lack of enforcement. Executive Director Davis thanked DMG Maximus for their presentation and reported to Members that staff will bring back a structured presentation. CLOSED SESSION Agency Counsel Thever stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.8: A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Property: Triangle shaped property at Imperial Highway And Fernwood Avenue It was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Richards and carried to recess to Closed Session. .Members reconvened at;12:10 p.m. Agency Counsel Thever stated Members met on the aforementioned. matters and stated on Item (1) No Reportable Action. __ _ _ _ ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Sanchez, seconded by Member Richards and carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:11 p.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER9.2000LRA s • LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 10, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:45 a.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Thever and Clerk Hooper.. Treasurer Pygatt absent Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS {AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE CLOSED SESSION NONE Item #4: Budget Workshop Public Works Department Yadi Farhadi, Asst. Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Yadi Fahadi presented an overview of the Public Works Department, which included: • Organizational Chart • Capital Improvement Projects •- Existing Projects - - ~- • Street Improvement Projects • Building Improvement Project • Natatorium Rehab Project • Water System Improvements • Other & New Projects Council asked about .the upgrading of Bateman Hall and discussed rental fees and the fact that it should look like a respectable place. Council also asked about the Bullis Road Rehab project and the fact that they need to know about upcoming projects so that they can pass this information on to the community, and discussed the upgrading of the existing Council Chambers. Councilman Rea asked about the status of Well 21 and what is happening between the City and Cal Trans with the matter. • City Attorney Thever stated that the City is now awaiting a response from Cal Trans. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Rea, seconded by .Member Sanchez and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER10.2000LRA • LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ._ OCTOBER 12, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 8:35 a.rn. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also .present were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Thever and Secretary Hooper. Treasurer Pygatt arrived at 10:10 a.m. Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown. Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Item #4: Budget Workshop City Clerk's Office City Clerk Andrea Hooper did an overview of the City Clerk's Office, which included: • Flow and Organizational Chart ~:• Discussed Public Information • Discussed. issues with Business License/False Alarms City Manager's Office Member Richards asked ~ that -issues -regarding the City Manager's staff be discussed in closed session and asked for a subsequent need item. It was moved by Member .Richards, seconded by Member Rea to hear Subsequent Need Item: City Manager's Office Personnel... ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBERS REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE • City Treasurer's Office Assistant City Manager Hempe distributed the City Treasurer's Budget pack presentation to Council CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Thever stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in closed session. pursuant to Section 54957.6: • Personnel -City Manager's Office Staff It was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Richards and carried to recess to Closed Session at 9:05 a.m. Council reconvened at 11:42 a.m. City Attorney Thever stated that the Agency met in Closed Session on the aforementioned matter and stated "No Reportable Action". ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Rea and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. to Monday, October 16, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk . OCTOBER12.2000LRA LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 16, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:55 a.m. Chairman .Byrd presiding. Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Thever, Secretary Hooper and Treasurer; Pygatt. Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with. the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Item #1: Strategic Plan City Treasurers Office City Treasurer Iris Pygatt did an overview of the City Treasurers Office, which included: • Department Overview • Goals and Objectives • Flow Chart •'• Proposed Increases It was moved by Member Rea, seconded by Member Richards and carried to receive- and file the information.. Need to study and review the matter with the entire budget. City -Manager Davis discussed the Strategic Plan and the need. to prioritize the plan. Discussed, staffs' recommendations and the need for Members to prioritize the items. Item #2: Extension of Eminent Domain for Project Area "A" To Re-Instate Eminent Domain in Town Center Project Area A Community Development Director Chicots explained the need to reinstate the Eminent Domain .process. Chicots distributed a handout to Members explaining the amended Redevelopment Plan. Chicots also explained the need to have a Pact, which. will be represented by the community at-large by business and property owners. Member Rea asked for a Project Area map and wants a list of the residents that will be impacted. Member Reyes asked about the time frame. i Agency Counsel Jones stated the target date is May 2001. Stated Members have to approve the Procedures and the .Pact. The Pact will be represented with: • 11 % Owner occupied residents • 11 % Tenants • 22% Community Organizations • 56% Business Owners Member Rea stated that this item should have been agendized for a regular meeting so that residents would be aware. Stated his concern regarding updating the General Plan and the fact that the General Plan is a key component. .Mayor Byrd .introduced Margaret Araujo from Assemblyman Washington's office. Ms. Araujo discussed the previous Pact and the fact that she served on that committee.. Discussed an incident on her street this weekend, stated she was pleased with the Sheriff's response time. CLOSED SESSION Item #2: Closed Session City Attorney Thever stated with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.9: A. Subsequent Need: DDA w/ M & D Project Amendment It was moved by Member Richards, seconded by Member Reyes to hear the Subsequent Need Item #5(A) and recess to Closed Session at 11:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: AYES: COUNCILMEN REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Members reconvened at 11:30a.m. City Attorney Thever stated Members met on the aforementioned matters and stated on Item 5 (A) No Reportable Action. ADJOURNMENT Having no further .discussion, it ..was moved by Member Rea, seconded by Member Reyes and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:32 a.m. _. . Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER1'6.2000LRA • ~ • LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 6:40 p.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Thever, Secretary Hooper, and Treasurer Pygatt.~ Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted. in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Item #1: Minutes of Previous Meetings It was moved by Mr. Rea, seconded by Mr. Sanchez and carried to approve the following minutes: • Regular Meeting October 3, 2000 • Special Meeting October 5, 2000 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Item #2: Warrant Register It was moved by Mr. Reyes, seconded by Mr. Richards to adopt: RESOLUTION NO: 2000.41 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE DEMAND AND WARRANTS THEREFORE" ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBERS REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE • SUBSEQUENT NEED: Item #3: The Implementation Agreement for Phase 1 of the development between the Agency and Grae Ventures ("Development') in conjunction with the DDA approved on July 77, 2000 It was moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Reyes to hear Subsequent Need Item: Property Negotiations; Grae Ventures in Closed Session. ROLL CALL: AYES: MEMBERS REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD _ .NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Mr. Reyes, seconded by Mr. Richards and carried to recess at 6:45 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 7:30 p.m. for a joint Closed Session. City Attorney Thever reported that the Closed Session regarding Grae Ventures would be heard on Monday, October 23, 2000. ADJOURNMENT Having no 'further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Reyes and carried to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER17.2000LRA 2 4 • LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Agency Counsel Calsada, Secretary Hooper, and Treasurer Pygatt. Secretary Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Marva Scheton - 4021 Shirley Avenue Discussed recent drive-by shooting in her neighborhood. Mr. Richards stated they are working with the Sheriff's Department on issues such as violence and gangs. Chairman- Byrd stated we need the citizens to help with telephone calls regarding violence and gangs. Mr. Reyes stated .that he has received several telephone calls the night before regarding the violence in Lynwood.. CLOSED SESSION Agency Counsel Calsada stated that with respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.8: A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Property: -Northwest Corner of Atlantic and Imperial Highway Negotiating Party: Grae Ventures It was moved by Mr. Rea, seconded by Mr. Sanchez and carried to recess to a joint Closed Session with Council at 8:40 a.m. Agency reconvened at 10:50 a.m Agency Counsel Calsada stated the Agency met on the aforementioned matters and stated on Item 2 -Grae Ventures; Instructions were given to staff to go forward with the Project provided the Agency receives a copy of a binding lease agreement with Walgreens from the Developer. Item. #4: FY2000-2001 Budget Workshop The Budget Workshop was continued to Wednesday, October 25, 2000. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Rea, seconded by Mr. Sanchez and carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER23.2000LRA LYNWOOD .REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:25 a.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. Members- Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Secretary Hooper and Treasurer Pygatt. Secretary Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the Brown Act. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) NONE PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNCATIONS Maria Medina of 10134 San Vincente and other neighbors on the South Gate Lynwood border came to complain about the problems in their neighborhood. Stated the Sheriff's don't patrol the area: When they call the South Gate Police they tell them to call the Lynwood, S'heriff's. Concerned about a business that is being constructed in the neighborhood: State it would make the area worse than better. Residents were asked to come to the Public Hearing on the matter on November 7, 2000. Item #4: FY 2000-2001 Budget Workshop Finance Department Presentation: The Finance Department did a presentation of their upcoming goals and objectives for FY 2000-01. The following .presentations were given: • Human Resources Gail Black . • Accounting Christi Valencia • Business License Maria Luna • Admin. Services Annette Potts Mr. Rea discussed the One=Stop concept and stated he objects to it. Mr. Reyes requested two (2) Business License Representatives. Executive Director Davis and Asst. City Manager Hempe discussed the Strategic Plan and asked Members to prioritize the four hundred and twenty six (426) strategies in terms of urgency. Executive Director Davis stated this would give staff clear direction in the process of finalizing the budget. Stated they can start on Monday going through each strategy department by department. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Chairman Byrd and carried to adjourn the Strategic Planning meeting to Monday, October 30, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk OCTOBER25.2000LRA LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2000 The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at 11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:42 a.m. Chairman Byrd presiding. .Members Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call. Member Rea and Member Reyes were absent. Also present were Executive Director Davis, Secretary Hooper, and Treasurer Pygatt. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE .Member Rea arrived at 9:45 a.m. Item #4: Budget Workshop -Strategic Plan Executive Director Davis distributed the Preliminary Strategic Plan to Members and began by going through each project and asking the Members to prioritize them. .After. discussion Executive Director Davis asked the Members to bring back their individual 5-10 priorities they would like to see happen this budget year. Davis also discussed with Members how they would like the projects graded and then reviewed at the next meeting. Mr. Rea asked that a moment of silence be given at the end of the meeting in memory of Deputy Mike Honing killed October 30, 1997. ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Rea and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 a.m. Louis Byrd, Mayor Andrea L. 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I i, CJ ~ ~fi, ~ ~ ~ ['. -~ j tt4 1 ... i ~ ~ m r I ~ IL i}.t~ ~ a~.3 1 ~.J r_ q .~ ~ i ' i ~.. ~~ ~ .~J w . + ~7 ~ N ~ r.4 i ~ _ -~t71 , ~~ l1 ~~ ~ Ck4 ' - r . . ~~ ~ `` f l1 i •;' i I I a r ' ~ I C AGENDA "ITEM ~~ 1_ __. -- - ------- 'B - - `~ o ~ ~ m m ~ rn cn a. av r~ w o `u ro r4 m ~ ~~ ~u n, ~Wwu I'ky~piVr' • • DATE: November.7, 2000 T O: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY FROM: Ralph Davis, Executive Director Gary Chicots, Community Development Director BY: Shirley Wolf, Project .Manager SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT REVIEW OF A PROPOSED DISCOUNT CLOTHING STORE (FALLAS PAREDES) IN LYNWOOD PLAZA'S VACANT SUPERMARKET SITE (FORMER ALPHA BETA) AT 3581 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. PURPOSE To have the Agency review the development concept of a proposal submitted by National Stores to open and operate a discount clothing store (Pallas Paredes) in the vacant grocery store building (former Alpha Beta) in the Lynwood Plaza. FACTS 1. Pallas Paredes is a chain of off-priced clothing store operated by National Stores, Inc. They carry a full line of family clothing along with linens and school uniforms. 2. The- store will operate seven days a week and is anticipated to be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. 3. The National Stores Corporate office has stated in a letter that at this time they have no plans to alter the exterior of the building. (Letter attached) 4. The, proposed site is located in the Redevelopment Project Area with a CB-1 zone designation. The type of business is an allowable use in this zone. DISCUSSION Attached are a letter and a set of plans from National Stores proposing to operate a Pallas Paredes Store in the vacant Alpha Beta store in Lynwood Plaza. Both the plans and letter indicate that there will be no alterations or upgrades to the existing building.. At the writing of this report, the plans submitted .do not indicate any .permanent signage that they plan to install nor do they indicate how the interior of the store will be improved for their operation. The applicant has been notified that staff considers the plans to be deficient and that there are certain development standards associated with a location in the Redevelopment Project Area. At the very least, staff has recommended that the plans show a striping plan for the parking lot, general building maintenance with minor facade improvements, and a sign plan. RECOMMENDATION Staff respectfully recommends that, after consideration, the Agency continue this item until complete proposal plans are submitted that include, at least, the basic code requirements for parking, general building maintenance and signage. REDEV\SWOLE\~National Stores DCR AGENDA I TErJ[ OCT-06°00 13:20 ~~Ct~t-NATIOfVAI STORES 31G-324°AIZe T-BC6 P.O Vaz F-ttltl r~ ~ ~ 1 NATIOAIAL STORES coRPOxATE or~c~ 15001 S. FIGUE,ROA ST. 4AR~ENA, CA 90248 (310) 324-9962 Ext. 56 pc~~r 6, 2000 City Of Lynwood: Wallas Parcdts National Stores has been in business for 41 years. It has grown from 5 stores in 1994 to 17 stores today,- with an 18"' store due to open in 2 months. Swres are located in~ California, 1 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 2 in El Paso, Texas. (See Stot~c List) The Company has recently remodeled several of its stores. The Company is currently invesdgating opening 3 stores in the Las Vegas area. Irallas parades is a chain of off- price stores, carrying many national Henze brands. Off- ~~ stores are some of the Pastes[ growing are o ~~~ ~e c~ ilosel~y held famalY coh'o~~~ clothing, as well as linens and sch an excellent credit and f2naucial position. I hope the drawings and lay out of the store is sufficient for your needs. We will be employing 15-• 20 people from the Lynwood area, The store will be opett 7 days a we~>; from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.tn, At this tirue, we have no plans to altar the exterior of the building. ii>nrrtY°~ly ~~~: Tom $asaites Og~erarinnc ManaSer