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~pECIAL NEETING JUNE 27~ 1992
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a special session
in City Hall Council Chambers on the above date at B:OOa.m.
~, Mayor Heine in the chair.
~ Councilmembers Byrd, Rea, Richards, Wells, Heine, answered the
roll call.
Also present was Interim City Manager Gonzales, City Clerk
Hooper, and Department Heads.
City Clerk announced the agenda had been duly posted in
accordance with The Brown Act.
It was moved by Councilmember Byrd, seconded by Councilmember Rea
and carried, to recess to Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and
Lynwood Information Inc. at 8:lia.m.
Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:35a.m.
Council reconvened at 9:18a.m.
Interim City Manager Gonzales stated Council met in Closed
Session and heard reports on the following:
Real Estate Negotiations;
Pending Litigation - Oh Project
Potential Litigation
Personnel Matters
Employee Salaries/Benefits
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No action was taken on the matters.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-120 ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING THE DEIKANDS AND ORDERING
WARRANTS DRAWN THSREFOR.° WAS PRESENTED. re$,~~~~~~'2W
It was moved by Councilmember Wells, seconded by CouncilmembAr Warr,
Byrd to adopt the resolution. -
ROLL CALL•
AYES: •COUNCII~IBER BYRD, REA, RICHARDS, WEZhS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor Heine requested a fifteen minute video be shown in regards
to Governor Wilson's proposed budget that would affect local
cities. Also stated no answers had been received regarding the
amount of money that would be taken from cities.
PUBLIC ORAL CO1~4!IUNICA~IQNS •
Perry Brent, resident/President Lynwood Employees Association,
spoke on city employees wishing to be included in the decision
making process on the 2992-93 budget. Suggested Council ask city
•-- staff to give flow charts for each department dating back to
1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991; propose a hiring freeze to positions
budgeted as of 1990; transfer funds from sources such as HCDA
(CDBG) up to legal maximums to help fund more recreational
programsp; make better use of Enterprise Fund by creating
programs of communty interests; streamline employment operations
by postponing creation of Public Information/Relations Office;
increase volunteerism; reduce level of contracted services.
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Hoped that anyone voicing his opinion in these matters would not
be thought of as troublemaking but as someone who was honestly
trying to participate in a positive way.
Rev. Floyd spoke on economics and Public Relations DepartmentRev. Floy
serving their purpose. .Also spoke on the magazine they had put
out being an informative piece of material. Stated the Parks andPublic
Recreation was doing a great job as well as the Genesys program. RElations
~--- Has seen Alfreddie Johnson speaking with truant young people.
Also spoke on the Cablevisian system. Also spoke on FDIC lockingDepartmen
the Church doors. Stated he had learned that ABCO Hardware and
numerous other businesses having moved out of the city and the
taxes that have been lost. Asked Council to enter into an
Exclusive Negotiation to bring a card parlor into the City of
Lynwood which would bring 10~ gross. Stated employees who would
lose their jobs with the city would have first choice as well as
city residents.
Vangie Williams, residentjemployee, suggested having a theatertheater
for young people which would also generate funds for the city.
Silvia Ramirez, resident/employee, questioned the EntrepreneurEntrepren
Academy and were the residents informed. Also questioned prisonAcademy
being built in Lynwood and was city receiving any compensation.
Mayor Heine suggested Ms. Ramirez visit the academy located on
Industry Way. Also stated city received $6,000,000.
Councilmember Richards discussed overall project for the Lynwood
Justice Center.
Councilmember Byrd spoke on possibility of Lynwood company
getting contract for goods or services could receive $4,000,000.
Ms. Ramirez spoke on young people being able to speak with
Councilmembers and gain insight on important local issues.
Ms. Pace, resident/employee, questioned School District building
and city's involvement with them. Questioned decision to placebuhl di ng~
School District Office on Hosler school grounds.
Was informed all School District matters are decided by the
School District and City has no say so or authority over School
District's decisions.
Councilmember Byrd stated if the city had a contribution to make
to the School District towards a school cafeteria, is sure they
would accept it.
Dorothy Siddell, resident/employee, spoke on shopping needs of
residents not being available in the city. Spoke of concerns in
this area.
Mayor and Councilmembers responded to Ms. Siddell's remarks.
Oscar Flores, employee, spoke on Council needing to go out andOscar
communicate with the residents of the city. Also feels Council F1 ores
should work with the School Board.
Mayor and Councilmembers responded to Mr. Flores' comments.
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After discussion of budget for information, Interim City Manager
Gonzales stated next budget session would be July 7, 1992.
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