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LYNWOOD PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 23, 2001
The Public Finance Authority of the City of Lynwood met in a Regular Meeting at
11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:07 a.m.
President Richards presiding.
I Members Byrd, Rea, Reyes, and Richards answered to roll call for all agencies.
Vice President Sanchez was absent.
Also present were Chief Administrative Officer Davis, City Attorney Thever,
Secretary Hooper and Treasurer Pygatt.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
NONE
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
Item #4: Strategic Plan & Implementation
Citizen of the Month Program
President Richards asked that Members be included in the nomination of Citizen
of the Month as well as Employee of the Month.
Chief Administrative Officer Davis discussed the Employee of the Month
Program.
After further discussion, it was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member
Byrd and carried to receive and file the information.
Public Works
Update on the Capital Improvement Projects
Public Works Director Joe Wang gave a brief overview of CIP Projects and the
Civic Center Master Plan. Director Wang introduced the West Group Architects
working on the Master Plan.
The West Group Architects presented Members with various themes and options
for a new Civic Center. Asked Members for further direction.
President Richards suggested using the entire area, from Martin Luther King
Blvd. to the Armory as the Civic Center. Also suggested creating a "Civic Center
Authority" as a separate board that would look at issues such as approaches to
financing and possible new revenue streams.
Assistant Public Works Director Yadi Fahardi discussed upcoming CIP Projects
and distributed a list of projects and timeframes to Council. Yadi discussed the
following projects:
:• Street Improvements
:• Water /Sewer Improvements
:• Building Improvements
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:• Special Projects
Member Rea stated he is opposed to any designs on median islands, and
objects to any additional islands being proposed in the city, especially on Imperial
Highway. Suggested more landscaping, parkway improvements and trees.
Stated the lack of maintenance to maintain the medians just creates a waste of
dollars and cents. Also discussed the widening of sidewalks on Long Beach
Blvd.
President Richards stated the medians on Long Beach Blvd. are a breath of fresh
air, and we also need to look into improving the aesthetics of the businesses on
Long Beach Blvd. Stated we have the resources to do the work.
Member Byrd wants fencing on medians at schools to deter people from running
across the streets. Discussed the maintenance of median islands and the
obstructive light standards on the sidewalk on Long Beach Blvd.
Public Works Director Wang explained the reason for the standards ultimately
being installed on the sidewalk on Long Beach Blvd.
President Richards asked staff to contact Edison with regard to the south end of
the city. Stated it is extremely dark on the south end at night. President
Richards also discussed possibly using stamped concrete instead of landscaping
to alleviate the problem of weeds and shrubbery.
Member Rea suggested applying for exemptions through ADA to repair
sidewalks.
Yadi discussed reconstruction and the ADA rules.
Member Rea asked about delays and how long is our warranty on streets after , l
construction. Yadi stated the warranty is one year. ~JI
Member Rea asked if the city could get a 2-year extension instead of 1 (one).
Member Rea also discussed current failed streets and potholes in streets
constructed two (2) years ago. Member Rea will provide staffwith a list of streets
in disrepair.
Recreation & Community Services
Staff distributed to Members drafts of the redesigned city Anniversary Logo.
ADJOURNMENT
After discussion, it was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Byrd
and carried to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
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Paul H. Richards, II, Mayor
Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
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