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The Lynwood Information, Inc. 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.
Directors Rea, Reyes, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call.
_ Director Richards absent.
Also present were City Manager Davis, City Attorney Thever, and Secretary
- 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
Item #4: FY 2000-01 Budget Workshop & Strategic Plan
City Manager Davis gave Council a brief overview of the format for the workshop
and explained the process of incorporating the Budget Presentation with the
Strategic Plan. City Manager Davis also introduced Capt. Brazile of the Century
Sheriffs Station who introduced two new officers, Lt. Slaughter and Sgt. Robinson
who will be assigned to the Century Station.
Director Richards arrived at 10:15 a.m.
Item #5: Approval of Protect Improvement and Allocation of Home Program
Funds Related to the Access Community Housing Project
It was moved by Director Reyes, seconded by Chairman Byrd to approve staff's
recommendation to approve the public works improvements and site
improvements foj the Access Community Housing Project, and authorize the
allocation HOME Program CHDO Set Aside funds.
Director Rea discussed issues with the last project that had been designated for
the same site. Discussed Access Community Housing being a non-union
organization, and discussed off-site improvements.
~ Director Reyes asked about the funding for this project. Director Reyes withdrew
his motion.
Director Rea stated that the documents provided to the Members were incomplete.
It was moved by Director Reyes, seconded by Director Sanchez and carried to
continue this item until the September 19~h meeting.
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Budget Presentation
Gary Chicots, Director
Community Development
Community Development Director Chicots presented Council with a department
overview and summary. Discussed redevelopment projects and the budgeting of
these projects. Stated that the list provided to Council was not ranked in any
specific order.
Directors asked about staffing and the status of current projects. Directors
requested a list of positions with the names of the staff currently filling those
_ positions.
Director Richards arrived at 10:15 a.m.
Chairman Byrd suggested an area designated for truck parking around the area of
the I-105 and the 710 freeways, to alleviate trucks parking on local streets.
Director Richards asked about existing development in regard to housing
programs. Asked if these programs were reflected in the documents provided to
them.
Community Development Director Chicots answered no, that no existing programs
were reflected in the document presented.
Director Richards stated that all ongoing housing programs would have to be
integrated in the Strategic Plan.
Chairman Byrd asked CD Director Chicots about HUD Housing and what the
process is for the city to purchase these houses.
I CD Director Chicots explained the HUD Purchase Program and what qualifies the
_ ~. City to purchase these homes.
Director Richards suggested working on Federal legislation for policies for those
who want to make home improvements but are above the qualifying income cap.
Stated this would encourage residents who are moving because they are in need
of more space.
Chairman Byrd asked about the fencing ordinance and asked if anything could be
done about fencing in the city that is not being maintained.
Director Rea discussed the permit technician position in the Community
Development Department, the city fee schedule and cost allocation plan. Stated
Directors must assess fees and structures.
CD Director Chicots also discussed the fact that the city is now subsidizing
building permits.
Director Sanchez discussed filling the existing positions and the fact that we
should open these positions so that there will be an eligibility list available when
r~ these projects begin.
Directors agreed by General Consent to approve the organizational chart and
open the positions available in Community Development in order to develop an
eligibility list.
Director Rea asked Code Enforcement to go to the 11500 block of Louise and
have them remove the barrels left outside. Stated that this is a public nuisance.
Also asked about the status of Lynwood's participation in the PACE Program.
Requested a status report on the Natatorium i.e. status of project and assigned
personnel.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Director Rea, seconded by Director
Sanchez to adjourn the meeting 11:27 am.
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
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