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CITY OF LY�}WOOD
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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REGULAR MEETING � C�
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1991 E C����� `" - l
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6:00 P.M. .��-��
LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD ✓
MARGARET ARAUJO
CHAIRPERSON
CLAUDE LAW ANA VENTURA
COMMZSSIONER VICE CHAIRPERSON
PATRICIA CARR D. JOYCE EDNER'
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER t
KEN WIBECAN CONSTANCE FRANKLZN
COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. FLAG SALUTE
'C. ROLL CALL I
D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTZNG I
BY CITY CLERK I
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 7, 1991
F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY)
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G. NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION BY JIM GIVENS - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT �
I. STAFF ORALS I
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J. BOARD ORALS I
K. ADJOURNMENT �
Adjourn to regular meeting of September 16, 1991, at 6:00 p.m. in 4
the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, i+r �
Lynwood, California. I
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION
CITY Of LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
' WEDNESDAY, AU6UST 7; 1991
OPENING CEREMONIES •
A. Cal1 to Order
The regular meeting of the Community Developmeht Block Grant Advisory
Board Commission was called to order by Chairperson Araujo on the above
captioned date at 6:20 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall,
11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262.
- B. Flay Salute
The flag salute was led by Coinmissioner Patricia Carr, all present
. participated. "
C. Roll Call
Chairperson Araujo requested the roll call, and Ms. Annette Portef
complied. '
Present: Commissioner Margaret Araujo �
Commissioner Patricia Carr
Commissioner Ken Wibecan
Also Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager
Joy Valentine, Minutes Clerk
Ms. Porter stated that Corranissioners Edner, Franklin and Ventura contacted
staff, so all three will be granted and excused absence. Commissioner Law
hadn't contacted staff, to anyone's knowledge.
D. Certification of Agenda'Posting by City Clerk
hls_ Porter stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act.
. E. Approval of Minutes
Chairperson Araujo stated that approval of the minutes of July 3, 1991;
would have to wait until a quorum is present.
F. Public Orals ,
None
G. New Business
1. Update on Township Meeting
The next Toamship Meeting has been set for August 21, 1991, at 6:00
. p.m. It is hoped that an election of officers will be held and goals
and objectives will be agreed upon by the members. Only Commissioner
Ana Uentura has been appointed by the Corrmunity Development Block
Grant Advisory Board-Commission. There are two problems: Township
Meetings are scheduled for the exact date and time as the HCDA
Meetings and members are not paid for their attendance.
Chairperson Araujo said she intends to be a member of the Special
Committee since she was the force behind the creation of it. She
didn't know who would be in charge if both the Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson (Ventura) are not in attendance at the August 21, 1991, '
HCDA Meeting.
There was a short discussion about how this can be handled, but no
definite solution was found.
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� 2. Developing Lynwood "Exploriny the Options" Planning Conference
Mr. Kenrick Karefa-Johnson, Comnunity Development Director, discussed
the Planning Conference and Home Improvement Expo (Don't Move, Let's
Improve) to be held on August 10, 1991, in Bateman Hall. The duai'
purposes of this Expo are to attract new developers into the City and
to encourage homeowners within the City to remodel and improve their
homes.
Mr. Karefa-Johnson said during an economic depression it is important
• to be ready to take advantage of any and all new opportunities. The
economy is definitely expected to improve. The I-105 Freeway will be
finished in 1993, resulting in greater accessibility to downtown Los
Anyeles and LAX. This is expected to bring new business into the
_ City.
Commissioner Elizabeth Dixon has been the yuiding fo�ce behind the.
, Planning Conference to be held on Sat�rday, Mr, Karefa-Johnson
said. Commissioner Dixon is in charge of the panel of" presenters,
and she will also make a presentation. Corrmissioner Ventura will
make a presentation, as will Rehab Specialist Cynthia Green-Geter.
In addition to two panels of presenters (one concerning Planning an�}
one focused on Home Improvements), which will run consecutively, botlS
a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Almost all of
the 31 booths are already rented. Absolutely no taxpayers' money is
involved. Entertainment will be provided by three music g�oups
� playiny throughout the Expo. Mr. Karefa-Johnson stated he expects it
will be a festive affair.
Chairperson Araujo asked if the HCDA Commission will be acknowledged
and why they weren't asked to make a presentation.
Mr. Karefa-Johnson replied that the Expo was the idea of Commissioner
Dixon, who is a member of the Planning Comnission. The NCDA
Commission and the Planning Commission�are independent of each other.
He didn't know how speaking presentations were assigned.
- Chairperson Araujo stated that the flyers announcing the Planning
Expo were printed in both English and Spanish. She asked if any of ,
the presentations wi71 be in Spanish, and if interpreters wi]1 be
present. '
Nlr. Karefa-Johnson replied that, to his knowledge, the presentations I
will be made in.English and no Spanish translators have been hired,
, due to financial constraints. He expressed his hopes that some
people who are bilingual will attend and offer their services.
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Chairperson Araujo said she planned to attend, but she would be
unable to act as ir�terpreter because she wanted to attend all the
presentations as a member of the audience. She stated that Mri
Karefa-Johnson should not have permitted,the flyers to go out in
Spanish unless he knew that an interpreter would be present., S�,e �.
discussed the innumerable problems presented to people who only spgak
, Spanish when they find themselves in an all-English situation. j'':.g
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Comnissioner Wibecan agreed with Commissioner Araujo and told Mr. �
Karefa-Johnson that Spanish-speaking presenters should be provided if
Spanish language flyers were distributed.
Chairperson Araujo stated she attended a conference at the Southwest
College. Spanish-speaking people were invited and only one workshop
was presented in Spanish. Those people who only spoke Spanish had
already paid. The welcoming corrmittee had Spanish-speaking people,
but that, and the one workshop was it.
Mr. Karefa-Johnson said all people who attend will be made
comfortable. Staff and volunteers will do the best they can to see
that a good time will be had by all participants.
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At this time, City tdanager Heriot walked in, just to say "hello." He
said the discussion was "right on target." He was absolutely
positive that Mr. Karefa-Johnson had done nothing purposely to offend
anyone. The City of Lynwood has done, and will continue to do, the
the best that can be done. He thanked all those present for the hard
work they have put in. He stated that staff has to stay out of the
political area. Staff inembers work for the City Council and do
whatever the City Council tells them to do.
Commissioner Wibecan discussed multiculturalism and said it is very
important to learn and try to move to smooth cultural differences.
. City Manager Heriot discussed the Committee on Community Relations
and various training session.
Chairperson Araujo said that,� although bilingual problems are not
being handled properly, still, Mr. Karefa-Johnson and Ms. Porter have
been a great improvement over the staff inembers previously assigned
to this Commission. �
City Manager Heriot said there are now 78 different ethnic groups
represented within the City, and probably twenty languages. Englis�
� is still the primary language. The discussion having concluded, h�
left the meeting. ,
3. Discussion: Public Service Projects
Ms. Porter discussed the new public service projects and said a new
calendar will be distributed soon.
I. STAFF ORALS
None -
J. BOARD ORALS
A Park and� Recreation bus trip to Tijuana scheduled for Saturday was
discussed. It was agreed that this bus trip would probably keep quite a
few people from the Expo and efforts should be made to postpone the bus
trip.
K. ADJOURNMENT
P10TION to adjourn by Commissioner Wibecan, SECONDED by Commissioner
Carr. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager Margaret Araujo, C airperson
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