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LYNWOOD INFORMATION, INC.
OCTOBER 9, 2000
The 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, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis, City Attorney Thever, Secretary Hooper,
and Treasurer Pygatt.
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 #1: FY 2000-2001 Bud4et Workshop
Cost Allocation Plan &
Fee Analysis Reports
Finance Director Alfretta Earnest introduced Kelly Tong, Manager and Manfred
Endres, Vice-President of DMG Maximus. Ms. Tong presented Directors with an
overview of their findings regarding the city's Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee
Analysis.
Director Richards suggested looking at adjusting fees for Lynwood versus Non-
Lynwood residents.
Director Reyes asked about rental fee increases as they related to Recreation
activities. Also asked about fees for individual's verses organizations.
Director Rea asked why there was not a Cost Comparison Analysis included in
the study.
Director Sanchez discussed the uses of facilities and asked the Finance Director
to bring back more accurate information and include cost comparisons.
Finance Director Earnest explained the Cost Analysis and explained that the
presentation was for a Cost Recovery study.
Director Rea stated that Directors need a cost comparison to complete the study.
Would like an analysis that compares Lynwood costs with competing cities for
the same services.
Mr. Endres of DMG explained that the purpose of the study was to determine
how much we are currently charging and as a result of the study how much we
can legally charge for the services studied. Stated these recommendations were
based on the city's past policies and revenues versus expenditures.
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City Manager Davis stated that the presentation was just an overview and staff
will come back with cost comparisons for the next presentation.
Directors then went on to discuss what they would like to have at the next
presentation.
Director Richards reiterated the need for a cost analysis breakdown in order to
make these decisions.
~` Director Rea suggested the services purged from the City Clerk's Office be put
back. Discussed the need for cost comparisons and a possible increase in
business license fees. Stated these issues need to be addressed. Discussed
Bateman Hall and increases in fees. Also discussed safety issues relating to
events at Bateman Hall. Stated large events should be policed by the Sheriffs
Department and not by a security company
Chairman Byrd discussed Business License fees and the fact that several
businesses in the city are not paying business license fees.
Director Reyes discussed Business License problems and the revenue we are
not getting as a result of the lack of enforcement.
City Manager Davis thanked DMG Maximus for their presentation and reported to
Directors that staff will bring back a structured presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Director Sanchez, seconded by
Director Richards and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Louis Byrd, ay
Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerlc
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