HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010.254 (12-21-10) RESOLUTION NO. 2010.254
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE LYNWOOD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DDA) BETWEEN THE
LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCY) AND J.B. DEVELOPMENT
GROUP, LLC (DEVELOPER) FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY
OWNED PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MURIEL/THORSON SITE AND
ACCEPTING THE 33433 SUMMARY REPORT
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") is a public body,
corporate and politic, organized and existing under California Community
Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code § 33000, et seq.) ("CRL"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the CRL, the City Council of the City of Lynwood
adopted the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project Area "A" in the City of
Lynwood on July 10, 1973, as established by Ordinance No. 945 of the City Council,
and as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Agency currently owns the property commonly known as the
Muriel/Thorson Site ("Property") located befinreen Muriel Drive and Thorson Avenue
adjacent to the south side of the I-105 Freeway, having a lot size of approximately
41,470 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Property, which is the subject of the proposed project and
Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA"), was purchased from Caltrans for
$210,000 in 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Property has been underutilized for years and is considered
blighted as it has been subject to vandalism, graffiti, and illegal dumping that has
impacted Agency funds for maintenance and upkeep; and
WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to complete construction of six to seven (6-
7) new single-family dwelling units on the Site or alternatively 16-17 multi-family rental
residential units, to be sold or rented at fair market rate, subject to the covenant
agreement, the form of which is attached to the DDA ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the sale of the Property pursuant to the DDA effectuates the
Redevelopment Plan insofar as the Property is located nearby and benefits the
Redevelopment Project Area by causing the development to improve the Property with
new housing, landscaping and on/offsite improvements that will assist in the elimination
of blight and beautification of the community; and
WHEREAS, the DDA requires the Agency to convey the Property to the
Developer for the fair market purchase price of Two hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars
($230,000), representing the fair market value of the Property, based on the April 19,
2010 appraisal prepared by Fred D. Campagna & Associates; and
WHEREAS, Section 33433 of the CRL requires that the Agency Board and the
City Council to approve the disposition of the Property by the Agency; that certain
findings be made, and that a"Summary Report" and a copy of the DDA be made
available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has prepared the required Summary Report and notice
of a joint public hearing of the Agency and City Council concerning the proposed DDA
has been given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, On December 9, 2010 the Agency published the public hearing
notice in the required newspaper of general circulation in the community once per week
for a consecutive two weeks prior to the public hearing pursuant to California
Government Code Section 6066; and
WHEREAS, On December 9, 2010 pursuant to section 33433 of the CRL, the
Summary Report and proposed DDA was concurrently available for public inspection on
the City's website and in the Redevelopment Department and was distributed to those
entities and individuals on the Agency mailing list; and
WHEREAS, On December 21, 2010 the Agency conducted a public hearing at a
regular meeting and reviewed, analyzed and approved said DDA; and
WHEREAS, the DDA is consistent with the intent of the Implementation Plan
adopted pursuant to CRL Section 33490.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CtTY OF LYNWOOD AND
THE LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DO HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE,
ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are hereby adopted
as findings.
Section 2. The City Council has determined that the Project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") insofar
as it involves the construction of an in-fill development project, which is an activity that is
Categorically Exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 3. The DDA is consistent with the Agency's adopted Implementation
Plan for Redevelopment Project Area "A".
Section 4. The consideration to be paid by the Developer in the amount of
$230,000 for the Property is not less than the fair market value of the Property. The
proceeds of such sale will be deposited into the Agency's Tax Increment Fund (9452).
Section 5. The develapment of the Project will assist in the elimination of blight
in the Project Area and will provide needed housing for the community.
Section 6. The City Council hereby approves the DDA and the instruments
referenced therein, a copy of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 7. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed to take
such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to implement and
effect this Resolution and the DDA on behalf of the Agency and City.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption hereof.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21 day of December, 2010.
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk Roger . Hal , ity Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Fred Galante, City Attorney Sarah Magana Withers, Director of
Redevelopment
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 21 day of December, 2010.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, RODRIGUEZ, MORTON AND CASTRO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER SANTILLAN
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2010.254 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 21 day of December,
2010.
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk