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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM2000-09-19-LII_SpLYNWOOD INFORMATION, INC. SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 . i 059 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. SEPTEMBER18.2000LI1 . ~ 060 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. SEPTEMBER18.2000LI I 2 .. ~ 061 ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Director Rea, seconded by Director Sanchez to adjourn the meeting 11:27 am. P "~ Louis Byrd, Mayor ~'. ~- of Q~sx~ Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk SEPTEMBER78.2000LII ~', I