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Home My Public Portal About1991-07-03 COMMUNITY DEVT. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMM. `k . • �: ' j ;, . A G E N D A COMMUNITY DEVEIAPMENT BIACK GRANT � ��,1.� ADVZSORY BOARD-COMMISSION �"� R C�I��D AITY 9F 6YNW��C Cl'CY CLE�K9 6�P'!C8 REGULAR MEETING WIl`DN$SD}1Y� JULY 3� i99� J�� d119�1 � 6:00 P.M. 7�8�9i10iUi12�1�2 � $� LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROA / MARGARET ARAUJO �` �<�� ' CHAIRPERSON , ° �.l � CLAUDE LAW ANA VENTURA COMMSSSIONER VICE CHAZRPERSON PATRICIA CARR D. JOYCE EDNER COMMISSIONER COMMISSZONER KEN WIBECAN ' CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER B. FLAG SALUTE . C. ROLL'CALL D. CERTZFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 15, 1991 F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) G. NEW BUSINESS � 1. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR SPECIAL COMMITTEE 2. IAAN REVIEW COMMITTEE - 4 PR03ECT5 FOR REVIEW (CIASED SESSION) I. STAFF ORALS - DZSCUSSION OF ZNFORMATION ON ROBERT'S RULES J. BOARD ORAIS K. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to regular meeting of July 17,1991 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Rd., Lynwood, California. di5k#1/WBWGEN i � � t � w . S ' � � .,. �., : c ; . . _. . i � , „ ,� � s� ' i ' + .�.�'p, '�, , ��. .. . . i � ' .' ; . . . � I �� t . + ':; � 'e � 1�. :}.•,'��(,;.1�' t.rrtn•. �4 • • � � - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING " COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION _ CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1991 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call to Order The special meeting of the Community Development Block 6rant Advisory Board Comnission was called to order by Chairperson Araujo on the above captibned date at 6:17 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California 90262. B. Flag Salute The flag salute was led by Mrs. Pacheco, all present participated. C. Roll Call Chairperson Araujo requested the roil call, and Ms. Annette Porter complied. Present: Commissioner Margaret Araujo Comnissioner Patricia Carr ' Commissioner D. Joyce Edner , Comnissioner Constance Franklin Commissioner Claude Law Comnissioner Anna Ventura � Commissioner Ken Wibecan Also: Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager Joy Valentine, Minutes Clerk There were eleven people in the audience, including Councilwoman Wells and Councilman Hei�e. D. Certification of Agenda Posting by City Clerk Ms. Porter stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown Act. E. Public Orals Several representatives of commissions, plus the councilpeople, thanked the CDEGA Commission for inviting them. G. New Business 1. Formation of Special Cortonittee Chairperson Araujo stated the aim of this special meeting, which was to form a special comnittee that would be responsible for informing new residents of available governmental services, through a township- type meeting. After this procedure has been established, a secondary goal is to reastablish interest within the City to have another float in the Pasadena Rose Parade. She also stated that two representatives from each commission would be preferable. Mrs. Pacheco commented that block watch captains are supposed to inform new residents within their designated area of community services. Councilwoman Wells asked if Chamber of Commerce representatives had been invited. She said the Chamber had a township meeting two years ago and citizen participation was slight. Councilman Heine agreed, adding that finances also had a part in the demise of the township meeting. Chairperson Araujo agreed that block watch captains and the Chamber of Commerce, plus others, have been involved, but our aim is to organize , all groups into one comnittee with access to many residents throughout the City, plus business people. � � � �� ' r. � •.� i � �� Chairperson Araujo asked for volunteers and had imnediate response , �° fran both councilmembers; Mrs. Evens (representing Parks and • ' Recreation), Ethel and Ed Pacheco, Mrs. Mendoza (representing the business comnunity), plus several others in the audience. Community Development Director Kenrick Karefa-Johnson said that Bernie Lake, manager of the Chamber of Comnerce, would surely want to be a member. Councilman Heine said that it takes a year and a half to have an application processed for Rose Parade participation. Comnissioner Wibecan wanted to know if the benefits of having a float in the Rose Parade was worth the considerable expense and efforts. It was agreed that the pride residents would experience is worthwhile. After a short discussion, MOTION by Comnission Claude Law, SECONDED by Commissioner Ventura, to hold the first meeting of the special ' committee on the third Wednesday of the month, June 19, at 6:00 p.m. MOTION carried unanimously. H. Staff Orals Director Karefa-Johnson discussed a letter sent to the commissioners, explaining the disbursement of extra monies located by Ms. Porter. The commissioners welcomed this news. J. Board Orals Chairperson Araujo and Cormiissioner Law discussed the allocation of funds with Director Karefa-Johnson. � At this time, Eric Van Lee, former Chairman of the Youth Commission, volunteered to serve on the special comnittee and was readily accepted. Chairperson Araujo and Commissioner Law discussed the proposed orientation meeting for the new cortmissioners. Councilman Heine discussed the proposed ne�i community center, which will include an RTD bus station, seni.or citizens' facilities, all recreational facilities, an earthquake control center, plus the old red car station will be converted to an historical museum. Director Karefa-Jvhnson will request that a staff person deliver a I presentation to the commission on the proposed new comnunity center. MOTION to adjourn to the regular meeting on June 5, 1991, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, by I Commissioner Wibecan, SECONDED by Commissioner Carr. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. - � Annette Porter, Re a i itation anager argaret rau�o, airperson -� � � � , ' .. . � . , � . .. ; . f ;