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Inglewood council advances eminent-domain resolutions for Transit Connector amid strong business opposition
Summary
At a heated public hearing, the Inglewood City Council heard outside counsel and dozens of residents and business owners on proposed resolutions of necessity to acquire properties for the Inglewood Transit Connector mobility hub; opponents argued the city has not met mandatory pre-condemnation requirements and warned of business displacement.
Outside counsel for the city told the Inglewood City Council on the record that staff seeks resolutions of necessity to authorize eminent-domain proceedings to acquire multiple parcels at the Inglewood Shopping Center for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC). David Gaylor of Nossaman said written offers and appraisal summaries were provided to property owners and that the city is asking the council to approve the resolutions so staff can move forward if negotiations fail. "We are asking that the council approve the resolutions of necessity so that staff may move forward with the next step in the condemnation process," he said.
The hearing drew extensive public comment from business owners, longtime residents and an attorney representing affected storefronts. Christopher Washington, representing Luxe Gold Salon and Sawan's (Sewan) Jewelers, urged the…
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