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Large Crowd But Meeting Cancelled For Lack of a Quorum: Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority To Discuss Synergy Oil's Wetlands Restoration Proposal; Also Possible Acquisition of Bryant and Hitchcock Parcels And Hear Report on Removing Homeless Encampments From Wetlands During 2014


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(Feb. 11, 2015, 5:15 p.m.) -- A large audience was present for today's scheduled meeting of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, but the meeting (described below) was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. We're told it is expected to be rescheduled in the coming weeks.
(Feb. 11, 2015) -- This afternoon (Feb. 11), the governing board of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (a government body that includes 3rd dist. Councilwoman Suzie Price) is scheduled to hear a presentation from, and possibly authorize entering into negotiations with, Synergy Oil and Gas in connection with the company's proposal to create a Mitigation Bank (generating credits that could be sold to developers of other projects) to fund/enable restoring large portions of the Los Cerritos wetlands. [Background / previous LBREPORT.com coverage (including video) at this link.]

The Board will also discuss (possibly in closed session) the possible acquisition of the Bryant parcels (fronting 2nd St. east of Marketplace) and the Hitchcock parcel (south of Loynes, west of Studebaker Rd., see map below)

And the Board will receive a report on the removal of homeless encampments in the area during 2014.

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LCWA map

Below are the item as agendized today's meeting:

  • a. Synergy Oil & Gas Mitigation Project Presentation by the John McKeown [see related item b, below]

  • b. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Executive Officer to enter into negotiations with the Synergy Oil and Gas for real property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 7237-017-010; 011; 012; 013; 014;019, some or all of which will make up the approximately 76-acre Mitigation Bank area surrounding Steam-shovel Slough, and Assessor Parcel No 7237-019-809, also known as LCWA "OTD" Property, for potential acquisition, lease or other interest. [Background to agenda item: here.]

  • c. Status Report on Workplan Implementation including Los Cerritos Wetlands Stewardship Program, Los Cerritos Wetlands Conceptual Restoration Plan, Real Property Land Owner Communications and Grant Status Report.

  • d. Status report on negotiations for acquisition of the "Bryant" property in the City of Long Beach. Property Description: Assessor Parcel No 7237-020-053; 054. Property Owner: Bryant Dakin LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; Property Owner Negotiator: Steve Bryant. LCWA Negotiators: Mark Stanley, Luz Quinnell. Under Consideration: Price and terms and as other agreements may be necessary. (This item may be heard in closed session). [Backhround to agenda item here.]

  • e. Status report on negotiations for acquisition of the "Loynes" property in the City of Long Beach. Property Description: Assessor Parcel No 7237-017-006. Property Owner: Sean Hitchcock, a private property owner; Property Owner Negotiator: Sean Hitchcock. LCWA Negotiators: Mark Stanley, Luz Quinnell. Under Consideration: Price and terms and as other agreements may be necessary (This item may be heard in closed session). [Background to agenda item here.]

  • f. Land management and Encampment Removal status report for Calendar Year 2014 [Background to agenda item here.]
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    The four member Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority governing board is comprised of:

  • One member appointed by State Coastal Conservancy (Sam Schuchat (Vice-Chair); Alternate: Joan Cardellino
  • One member appointed by City of Long Beach (Councilwoman Suzie Price)
  • One member appointed by City of Seal Beach (Mayor/Councilwoman Ellery Deaton)
  • One member appointed by governing board of Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.(vacant)
  • (The position of Board Chair is currently vacant.)
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    The Authority has the ability to acquire and own real property, but doesn't have the power of eminent domain. It can also conduct wetlands restoration planning and implement the restoration.

    Today's meeting (Feb. 11) is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. at the LB Yacht Club (6201 Appian Way).



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