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Home My Public Portal AboutA1989-03-01 HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD - ,'!+�-�--� ?s. . • � ., A G E N D A ' CITY OF LYNWOOD ` HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ; _ � ADVISORY BOARD � �� ,- 7 RE E11AED CITY OF LYNWOOD I MARCH 1, 1989 CITY CLER;(S OFFICE . REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. FEB 2'11989 Akl PM LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS xoA� / � ' ��G��C'� � , G �' . :� �; ,,�� ,' � '� . .�n�--� MARGARET ARAUJO CHAIRPERSON CLAUDE LAW PATRICIA CARR / VICE CHAIRPERSON MEMBER � � CYNTHIA GREEN-.GETER JOHN HALEY MEMBER MEMBER TRINA REEVES NATHANIEL DAVIS MEMBER MEMBER CITY STAFF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STAFF ' VICENTE L. MAS ARTHUR WALLER, HCDA MANAGER • CLARENCE WILLIAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE . ANALYST II ANNETTE PORTER MINUTES CLERK ' OPENING CEREMONIES: ` A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 1, 1989 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) -- - . � � � HCDA AGENDA PAGE #2 G. NEW BUSINESS 1: Second Quarter (October - December) FY 1988-89 accomplishments of CDBG Funded Activities and the ; Housing and Community Development Division. 2. Review of Application Schedule 3. List of current year's projects. H. STAFF ORALS I. BOARD ORALS . J. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment to regular meeting of April lst, 1989],� at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, j11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. j . � � � � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVI50RY BOARD : FEBRUARY 1, 1989 I. A. Call to Order A regular meeting of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board was called to order by Chairperson Margaret Araujo, February 1, 1989, at 7:11 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, • California. B. F1ag Salute Claude Law led 'the pledge of allegiance. C. Roll Call _ Present: . Margaret Araujo Claude Law " Patricia Carr Trina Reeves Nathaniel Davis Cynthia Green-Geter Absent: John Haley (Excused) Also Present: Arthur N. Waller, HCDA Manager " - Clarence Williams, Administrative Analyst II - Annette Porter, Minutes Clerk D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The HCDA Board reviewed the Minutes of January 4th, 1989. Claude Law 'moved, Patricia Carr seconded to approve the Minutes. Approval was unanimous. E. PUBLIC.ORALS None. . F. OLD BUSINESS � Staff informed the HCDA Board that an oil spill which took place in Lynwood approximately three (3) years ago did not seep into the Lynwood water well. However, 20,000 gallons spilled and is still being pumped. Also that the drop in water pressure is due to a construction project on Long Beach Boulevard. Claude Law indicated that the Bngineering Depart- ment is working on the water mains. Staff, informed the _HCDA Board regarding plans to build a boxing ring in the Lynwood Recreational Center, that City Council had decided to eliminate the plans for a boxing ring ` due to cost. That cost being approximately $36,000 to design the ring and approximately $40,000 for construction. � . _ _ _ .::::::.-,:. �_....... _,.... ; _ • • � � , HCDA Minutes ' February 1, 1989 Page #2 G. NEW BUSINESS 1989-90 GDBG Program Year Staff informed the HCDA Board that the City will receide approximately $1,151,983 for fiscal year 1989-90. The application for these funds is due to HUD by June 1, 1989. Further information regarding funding for next fiscal year will be submitted to HCDA Board at the meeting of March 1, 1989. ' H. STAFF ORALS None' • S. HOARD ORAL5 � Margaret Araujo asked staff for an update of Project Impact's proqress. Staff informed the Board that Project Impact was late in submitting its Quarterly Report, but that once all , information is received, staff will give an update of the ; project. Margaret Araujo asked if the land by Century Freeway would be ' used to�replace housing. Art Waller, HCDA Manager, informed the Board that this is not necessarily so. He stated that the land could be used for parkland development and that the City has purchased some parcels in order to develop parkland. Mr. Waller further explained that the requirement for replacing housing has to be in a 15 mile radius, which , indicates that properties can be replaced in surroundings cities, and does not actually have to be in Lynwood city. Margaret Araujo expressed her concern regarding the Freeway underpath by Wilson Elementary School. She said that the lights were out and that the trash was being dumped in the area. Staff informed Mrs. Araujo that a complaint will be filed at the appropriate department regarding her concerns. Margaret Araujo asked if the City would be offering low ` income housing and if so, would all citizens be informed. Claude Law explained that the City Clerlc's Office has a listing of CALTRANS properties and any citizen could obtain " the information from that office. Margaret asked if this , information is being circulated. Staff explained that in the past low income housing has been advertised in the local newspapers as it become available. Currently there is no circulation of such information, but information may be obtained from CALTRANS or the Los Angeles County Housing Authority. Nathaniel Davis wanted to know the status of the property at 3b42 Sanborn Avenue. Asked if property would be rented. Mr. Davis also asked about the Eloyd property. Staff informed the Board that they would obtain an update and informed the Board of both properties status. Margaret Araujo asked Nathaniel Davis if he had knowledge •of the`City's employing of residents to work on the Long Beach Boulevard construction project. She stated that the Board had originally recommended that such employment be obtained. Mr. Davis stated that he is aware that several city residents had been hired. � t � . �' � v \ � . � . - HCDA Minutes•` February 1, 1989 . Page,#3 ' Cynthia Green-Geter asked staff if there is funding in the budget for HCDA Board members to attend seminars. Mr. Waller informed the Board that funds did not currently exist for such use, but that these funds may be considered for the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Waller explained that monies would have to come from the General Fund or the Community• Promotions Account. Mrs. Green-Geter asked that this funding _ be requested. J. ADJOURNMENT The Housin`q and Community Development Advisory Board meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m., Claude Law moved, Patricia ' Carr seconded. Approval was unanimous. Margaret Araujo Chairperson Date _ Vicente L. Mas, Director Date Community Development Department Art Waller, HCDA Manager Date