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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2009-06-03 - CDBGAGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ~"~~ ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION ~~ F~iSt~t ~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 Iris Pygatt, Chairperson Antonio Munguia, Commissioner MAY 2 8 2009 CITY OF LYl~lVVUOv~ CITY CLERKC OFFI(sE ~~{~ ~ ~~ BLS Patricia Carr, Vice Chairperson Evelia Hernandez, Commissioner Kim Battle, Commissioner OPENING CEREMONIES A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING E. MINUTES -May 13, 2009 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS Lynwood Parking Enforcement Presentation - J.D. Whitaker, Manager H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS J. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF A SPEC{AL MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Pygatt called the meeting to order on the above captioned date at 6:08 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: All those present participated in the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Present Chairperson Pygatt Commissioner Battle Commissioner Munguia Commissioner Hernandez Absent: Vice Chairperson Carr CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING: Staff stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act. NEW BUSINESS: FY 2009 Draft Consolidated Annual Action Plan Annette Potts, staff liaison, informed the Commission that HUD has released the FY 2009 CDBG and HOME allocations which resulted in additional funds available for the new program year and the need to re-evaluate the Commission's funding recommendations in order to allow for the additional funds. The Commission reviewed the staff report and funding proposals to determine if new projects should be considered for funding and/or if projects recently recommended for funding should receive an increase. As a result of this analysis, the Commission recommended to add a street improvement project to the list of activities for fiscal year 2009-10. The project will take place on Josephine Street, between Long Beach Boulevard and Bullis Road. All other allocations remained the same for final approval by the City Council. Commissioner Munguia moved, Commissioner Hernandez seconded to approve the recommendation to fund the FY 2009 Josephine Street improvement project. Commissioner approval was unanimous. Ms. Potts informed the Commission that their recommendations would be forwarded to City Council at their May 19, 2009 meeting. Staff will provide the Commission a copy of the approved activities and allocation amounts at the Commission next meeting. STAFF ORALS: Ms. Potts asked the Commission if there was any information they would like presented at their next meeting. The Commission requested presentations by the Parking Enforcement and Senior Citizen Program. Ms. Potts informed the Commission that she would contact these departments to schedule a presentation at a future CDBG Commission meeting. BOARD ORALS: None ADJOURNMENT: The CDBG Commission meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Chairperson Date 1, ~ark~n~ Enf®~°cemen~ ~v~~~®~ Parking Enforcement Comprehensive parking enforcement is important to the health, safety, and economic vitality of Lynwood. A dutiful, conscientious ticketing force is the heart of an effective parking enforcement program. The City benefits from enforcement in many ways, including the deterrent effect that comes from having a high probability of a violator being penalized for parking illegally. A well- designed enforcement effort enables the City to maximize its use of the existing parking resources. Activities performed by the parking enforcement officers include: • patrol designated routes and enforce all parking laws and ordinances within the C.V.C. (California Vehicle Code) and the L.M.C. (Lynwood Municipal Code) • issue citations to vehicles parked illegally • detect and report malfunctioning meters • impound illegally parked and abandoned vehicles respond to citizen complaints and calls for service • public relations; interpret parking regulations and procedures and provide the public with a clear explanation, assist the public in other ways as needed City streets and avenues serve many competing interests and they are one of the most sought-after resources the City controls. Primarily, the streets are designed for moving traffic, but shoppers, delivery vehicles, visitors, taxis, and buses all vie for on-street parking space. /( ~ ~ Parking enforcement plays a vital role in ensuring that the street is used in the best interests of the community. The primary objectives of enforcement are: a support the on-street and off-street parking system by equitably & consistently enforcing the parking regulations, e encourage compliance with the State's and City's parking regulations, promote traffic and pedestrian safety, e maximize the capacity of the existing parking supply through increased turnover, e protect on-street access needed for commerce and public convenience, e enhance the quality of life in the residential zones by keeping the area free of abandoned vehicles. Common Violations and Fines Street Sweeping Alley Parking Oversize Vehicle Commercial Vehicle in Residential Zone Expired Registration Handicapped Zone Fire Hydrant Zone Red Curb Zone Parking Across Sidewalk Frequently Asked Questions How do I contest a parking citation? $59.50 $59.50 $204.50 $204.50 $69.50 $349.50 $59.50 $54.50 $54.50 Parking citations are handled through a civil process unless appealed to a criminal court. You may get details on the process by calling the Parking Enforcement Division at (310) 603-0220 ext. 271. The first element of the appeal is an Initial Review. This form can be mailed to you if you request it by calling the Parking Enforcement Division office, or you can pick one up at the Water Billing counter. The form requires certain information about you and the citation, including a statement about your reason for protesting the citation. The Parking Control Manager can hold a brief hearing to review a parking citation for validity. If there are errors which invalidate the citation, the citation can be voided, but this is NOT a determination of guilt or innocence. It is only a review to determine that the citation was legally issued. If the citation is not voided, you may request a Hearing to plead that you are not guilty, or to plead guilty with an explanation. To start the process, you need to mail in the "Request for Administrative Hearing" form and post the bail for the citation. The form requires you to and select whether you want a "Hearing by Personal Appearance," which is a physical appearance at a Hearing presided over by a Hearing Examiner, or a "Hearing by Declaration," which is submitting your argument in writing for a decision by the Hearing Examiner. The appearance option is a Hearing held by a Hearing Examiner who hears contested citations on a monthly basis. In that Hearing you can testify, ~ have a witness testify, or present other evidence, such as photos. The Hearing Examiner can find you not guilty or dismiss the ticket administratively. He or she can also find you guilty, in which case some or all of the posted bail is forfeited. The other option is a "Hearing by Declaration" which allows you to submit a written argument to the Hearing Examiner, who then has the same options as with a live hearing. The decision of the Hearing Examiner is final unless you appeal the case to Los Angeles County Superior Court. Method of Issuing Parking Citations for Expired Meters Upon observation of an expired parking meter, the Parking Enforcement Officer will inspect the meter mechanism and LED display for "error/out of order" messages. Once it is determined that the meter is functioning properly, a parking citation is issued. If the officer detects a problem with any meter, a citation is not issued, and the meter is reported to the Parking Control Manager for repair, ax Why is the Officer marking my tires? Marking tires with chalk is one method of time limit enforcement. The City of Lynwood uses this method to enforce the Permit Parking District time limits, Green Curb (20 min.) Zones, 2 Hour Zones, and 72 Hour Parking. Immediately after the tire tread is marked, the officer records the time and location. The tires are again checked after the permitted time. Vehicles in the Permit Parking Districts that have not been moved are cited. Vehicles in the Green Curb Zone and 2 Hour Zones that have not been moved are cited. Vehicles that have been marked for 72 Hour Parking are impounded if the vehicle has not moved. All associated towing and impound costs are the responsibility of the registered owner. How do I obtain release of an impounded vehicle? Registered owners of impounded vehicles must FIRST obtain an impound release prior to going to the contract tow service storage facility. Releases can be obtained at City Hall. To obtain a release on a vehicle that has been impounded. The registered owner must provide a valid California driver's license, the proper registration for the vehicle and provide payment for any outstanding parking violations. Next, the registered owner will take the impound release to Century Sheriff Station, where they will pay an administration fee of $119.00. A Deputy will sign off on the impound release and provide the registered owner with a receipt. With the impound release in hand, the registered owner may go to the contract tow service and pay them the applicable tow and storage fees directly. The current contract tow service is HP Automotive and Tow Service. Onfy the Registered Owner (RO) of a vehicle can obtain the impound release. If the RO is not available, (for example, out of town), he or she may mail or overnight a NOTARIZED letter designating a person to pick up the vehicle. Only the original of the notarized letter is acceptable, not copies or faxes. In the letter, the RO must be very specific as to who will be picking up the vehicle, along with a detailed description of the vehicle, itself (make, model, license plate number, etc.).