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LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL
TOWN WALL
. SPECIAL MEETING
MARGH 15, 2001
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a Special Town Hall Meeting at 11330
Bullis Road on the above date at 6:35 p.m.
� Mayor Richards presiding.
� � Councilmen Byrd,, Rea, Reyes, Sanchez and Richards answered the roll call.
Also present were City Manager Davis, City Attorney Thever, and City Clerk Hooper.
City Treasurer Pygatt was absent.
City Clerk Hooper announced that the agenda had been posted in accordance with the
Brown Act.
Item# 4: STAFF PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC SAFETY
� IMPACTS OF THE LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
' Mayor Richards welcomed everyone and discussed the Facilities Master Plan issued by
the Lynwood Unified School District as it relates to the building of additional schools in
the Lynwood School District.
_ The tynwood School District plans to construct five (5) new schools, expand four (4)
existing schools, and renovate the other schools.. �
The Town Hall Meeting was called to discuss the City's concems regarding the possible
adverse environmental impacts, the loss of Ham Park, the possible loss of homes, �
negative impacts on public safety services and recreational programming, and the
possible increased cost burden to Lynwood residents and businesses.
Mayor Richards went on to discuss these issues and introduce City Manager Davis who
presented the audience with presentations from Staff on the negative impacts
associated with the Schooi District's Facilities Master Plan.
Staff Presentations: �
Jesus Burciaga — Assistant Fire Chief, L.A. County Fire �
Presented a videotape on the L.A. County Fire Department. Also stated that the school
. occupancy is a major concern. Stated their response times will have to be re-evaluated '
to respond to the new schools. Also stated,there will definitely be an increased need for
additionaf resources for a new station.
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Mike Herek — Lieutenant, Century Sheriff's Station
1- Presented a videotape on the Sheriff's Station. Lieutenant Herek discussed the current
' traffic safety program and problems and how parking and pedestrian problems drain the, �
City's resources.
Joe Wang — Director of Public Works �
Stated thaf Public Works is concerned about the increased impact on city streets, also
discussed current traffic probiems and the chaos in the mornings and afternoons around
present schools, also the parking situations and the pedestrian's right of way. Stated
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that all of these situations have to be resoived to help prevent any accidents. We
will also need more crossing guards for the new schools.
COUNCIL COMMEN�S
Councilman Rea stated he is very upset with the Lynwood Unified School District. Also
stated the School District has failed to address these issues over the years and the
conditions at Lynwood schools are deplorable. Stated he also wants new schoois and
better education for Lynwood kids. Stated our mission is to create a safe, clean and
'` , well-balanced environment for everyone in Lynwood. Stated the School District has not
�' been forth�ight with their plans. ,
Councilman Reyes stated he is not against education. Stated residents are being driven
out of their homes. Stated the Board and the City Council need to get together and work
this issue out.
Councilman Byrd stated that we are a community and working together education is tfie
Key.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez discussed the Town Hall meeting and the fact that it is
Council's'duty to inform residents of what is happening in their community. Stated
Lynwood needs betterschools and better education. Stated the City cares about the
students. Stated the City is willing to work with the School District on this issue. Also
stated that the Farallion Restaurant is a very destructive business.
Mayor Richards stated we need to plan wisely and we need planning and reasoning.
� Stated the city has had no input on the School Districts plan to increase schools and
that this endeavor must be a collaborative effort. Stated the District and consultants
need a clear understanding of what the city vision is. Extended his hand to the School
� , District and Members again.
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PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Frank Calderon —
Stated`that he thinks everyone in this Community shoald be aware of everything that is
going on in the City and in the School Board District.
Irene Garcia —
9s against the new schools, and is very Upset with the School District. �
Jesus Uribe — - •
Stated that he is very concem with the way the City Council is using the City's money.
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Is against the new schools. •
Resident —
: Is very proud of the City Council, would also like for the School District and the City
Council to come to an understanding.
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� � Ernesto Valenzuela —
f.�` Stated he is very concern with the Community, and the condition's of the City streets.
Agustin Tovilar— ,
Stated that he is a pastor of ten (10) years, and is vPry disgusted with the schools here
� in Lynwood stated he has never seen such dirty schools in his entire life.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reyes, seconded by Mayor `
Pro Tem Sanchez and carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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k� Paul H Richards, II, Mayor —�"`
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Cler
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