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LYNWOOD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 13, 2001
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Meeting at
11330 Bullis Road on the above date at 9:35 a.m.
Vice Chairman Sanchez presiding.
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Members Byrd, Rea, Reyes, and Sanchez answered the joint roll call for all
agencies.
Chairman Richards was absent.
Also present were Executive Director Davis, Assistant Agency Counsel Calsada,
Clerk Hooper, and Treasurer Pygatt.
Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with
the Brown Act.
Chairman Richards arrived at 9:37 a.m.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
Item #4: FY 2001-2002 Budget Workshop
Presentations
~i • Imperial Highway Project-Yadi Fahardi, Public Works
• Discussed landscape and medians
• Fencing
• Mesh tubing capable of carrying lights
• Creative and inventive designs
Members discussed the three panel designs for Imperial Highway, the costs, and
discussed possible sponsors for the three panels.
It was moved by Member Reyes to go forward with the project.
Motion died due to the lack of a second.
Member Rea stated the team did a great presentation but he has concerns with
the maintenance and upkeep of the project. Prefers a professional
manufacturing firm do the work instead of doing it in-house as suggested by
Public Works. Should be done professionally. Member Rea went on to discuss
the lack of maintenance on the current median islands. Discussed current
medians that have been damaged or not maintained and associated monies
needed for the maintenance of existing and new median islands. Stated current
medians are in a shambles. Discussed other cities specifications for median
islands and suggested staff look in to other cities requirements regarding the
installation of islands.
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Chairman Richards discussed maintenance, traffic, and the current medians.
Stated Members must re-invest in the improvements that are made and assure
that there are monies available for maintenance.
Chairman Richards also discussed the great presentation the architect made.
Stated the designs that the architect presented were very complimentary to the
area around the school where the fencing will be installed.
Members thanked staff for a great presentation.
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Member Rea left at 10:10 a.m.
• Budget Workshop -Alfretta Earnest, Director of Finance
Director of Finance Alfretta Earnest presented Members with a brief overview of
the current budget and also discussed:
o General Fund Revenue
o Revenue Summary and Overview
o General Fund Expenditures
o Fund Balance Analysis
o Summary of Expenditures
o LRA Fund Balances
o LII Fund Balances
o LPFA Fund Balances
Chairman Richards suggested a possible. Technology Assessment levy on
Lynwood households similar to street lighting to assure that all Lynwood
households have computer capabilities. Suggested staff conduct a survey.
Executive Director Davis discussed the budget workshop, alternative solutions,
and the process of incorporating the Strategic Plan goals with the budget. Asked
Members to review numbers and prepare for department presentations.
Chairman Richards discussed the upcoming Technology Workshop.
Vice Chairman Sanchez asked what was the problem in the Water Department
regarding billing. Stated residents have complained to him that they have not
received a water bill in 2-3 months. Stated they have received trash bills but no
water bill. Stated that there is no reason why residents don't get a monthly water
bill. Suggested hiring an outside company to do the billing if it is a problem for
the city.
Director of Finance Alfretta Earnest explained the computer problems they are
having in the Finance Department and that they are trying to rectify the problems.
Stated they are catching up and will offer residents payment plans. Stated the
problem with the computer in water billing should be resolved by September.
Chairman Richards stated the city needs to send a special notice to residents
about the problems with the water bills and alternative plans available for
payments.
Vice Chairman Sanchez asked how long it would take to get these letters out to
the community.
Executive Director Davis also stated in addition to the letter going out the
community, notices will also be posted in City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION
Item #2.' Closed Session
Assistant City Attorney Calsada stated that with respect to every item of business
to be discussed in a Joint Closed Session pursuant to Section 54956.8:
:• Conference with Real Property Negotiators
o Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
ROLL CALL:
AYES: MEMBERS BYRD, REYES, SANCHEZ, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MEMBER REA
It was moved by Member Reyes, seconded by Member Byrd and carried to
recess to a Joint Closed Session at 11:00 a.m.
Members reconvened at 11:24 a.m.
Agency Counsel Calsada stated Members met on the aforementioned matters
and stated on:
•:• #2: No Reportable Action
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Member Sanchez, seconded by
Member Reyes and carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 a.m.
Paul H. Richards, II, Mayor
Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
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