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LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 28 2000
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Joint Budget Workshop on the above
date at 9:55 a.m.
Chairman Byrd presiding.
Members Rea, Reyes, Richards, Sanchez and Byrd answered the roll call.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Hempe and Project Manager Jackson.
City Clerk Hooper and City Treasurer Pygatt were absent.
Project Manager Jackson announced that the Agenda had been posted in accordance
with The Brown Act.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Item #1: FY 2000-2001 OPERATING BUDGET
CRITICAL ISSUES:
• PARKING ENFORCEMENT
• NEIGHBORHOODS FIRST (CODE ENF. PILOT PROGRAM)
• TREE TRIMMING
Kathy Beal, Code Enforcement Manager, did a brief presentation on critical issues
facing the Code Enforcement Division, and described a new (six month) pilot program
Code Enforcement would like to implement.
Member Richards stated he would like to have a 30-day program implemented that
could do summary abatements. This program could address violations in target areas
i.e. illegal parking, graffiti; issues that address the health, safety and welfare of the
community. Stated we are going to have to test the permissible limits with this program.
Suggested segmenting areas and make critical determinations as needed. Issues such
as levels of violations and deployment of staff must also be addressed. Stated we
should use existing staff for this and gauge the time and costs associated with
implementing it on a larger scale.
Member Sanchez stated he is concerned with the "pocket parks" concept. Has
problems with the property temporarily converted to a park and the backlash from
residents when someone decides to develop it and residents loose their temporary park.
Chairman Byrd suggested a letter writing campaign to residents explaining the clean up
program and giving them time to comply. Suggested they start on the southwest or
northeast end of the city.
,~ City Manager Davis explained the challenges associated with pocket parks and
discussed the comprehensive code enforcement project. Stated we recognize the
i public safety and welfare issues and will include them in the letter being prepared for
residents.
Member Rea stated he likes the suggested Code Enforcement project and discussed
the deployment of staff. Discussed the rights of property owners and suggested a grace
period for property owners to respond and/or comply with the letter sent by the City.
Stated our goal is clear -clean up our neighborhoods.
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Member Reyes stated employees should report violations they see while they are out in
the community. Employees should be more conscientious.
City Manager Davis said we need to educate the community.
Member Richards suggested widening the project. Stated that there could be two (2)
programs- one short and one long-term project. Suggested going with specific types of
abatements such as 1) overgrown vegetation 2) abandoned vehicles.
>°~, Member Rea moved the motion to proceed with a ten (10) week pilot program
~ concentrating on issues that are an immediate threat or impact the health, safety and/or
1_ welfare of the residents. Stated the program should be formatted to identify small
areas, with an operational plan with the use of existing staff.
Member Richards seconded.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Manager Davis will bring an item back with a new time line and revised schedule.
PRESENTATION: PARKING AND SIGNS
Kathy Beal, Code Enforcement Manager, did a brief presentation on some of the
parking and sign issues that need to be addressed.
Member Richards asked why these signs are not being replaced. Asked what is the
-T--, cost of a sign.
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j_ Member Reyes discussed street and parking signs throughout the community that need
to be replaced.
Member Richards stated his frustration in going over routine problems. Stated that the
Council should be addressing critical issues not routine problems that should be dealt
with by staff.
Kathy Beal discussed commercial vehicle parking.
Councilman Reyes suggested increasing the fines for "4-SALE"
automobiles parked on the streets from $25 to $100.
Member Sanchez suggested a designated area in the city where a contained swap
meet type of environment could be established. This could get the "for sale" cars off the
streets.
Member Reyes discussed that fact that parking enforcement is only giving tickets in
residential areas and not on commercial streets. Stated fees should be increased or
sellers should be sold some type of permit.
Member Rea moved the assessment of fines and research of median charges from
~ ~ surrounding cities for comparison. Bring item back with a resolution for Council
~~ approval.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Member Reyes moved the motion for the purchase of three (3) hand held citation
computers to enhance parking enforcement.
Chairman Byrd seconded.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBER REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Member Richards asked what is a typical day for a parking control officer.
Code Enforcement Manager Beal stated the primary function of the parking
enforcement officers is to follow the street sweeper in the mornings and follow up on
complaints and other issues in the afternoons. Stated they do not have enough
personnel to cover other parking issues.
Member Rea stated that this is our greatest revenue source. Suggested Council look
into contracting with the Sheriffs Department for parking enforcement.
Code Enforcement Manager Beal will bring back costs for parking meters.
Member Rea moved the motion to have the City Manager and City Attorney coordinate
to assess a survey with L.A. County Sheriffs Department regarding incorporating our
parking enforcement unit with the Sheriffs Department, deleting the city's parking
enforcement.
Member Richards seconded.
ROLL CALL:
-~ AYES: MEMBER REA, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ, BYRD
NOES: NONE
+_ ABSENT: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
ITEM #2: WITH RESPECT TO EVERY ITEM OF BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 54956.8: Conference With Real
Property Negotiator
It was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Richards and carried to recess
to closed session at 11:50 a.m.
Council reconvened at 12:10 p.m.
City Attorney Thever stated Council met on the aforementioned matters and authorized,
with consensus, a letter to Mike Gotch in Senator Hughes Office with relations to Cal
Trans properties.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor
i Pro Tem Sanchez and carried to adjourn at 12:12 p.m.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, CI CLERK
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