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Home My Public Portal About1992-12-09 COMMUNITY DEVT. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA � � �'"" �a-a�.( k��c11lED I CITY OF LYNWOOU CITY CLERKS OFFICE DEC 0 3 1992 � t�.�J R�; A c E rr D A �'p��9�ID�lli12i1i2i3i4iSi6 ��/�� ,,� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT �(�"��-�'- ^'^ � � �� ADVISORY BOARD-COMMISSION � REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 1992 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL� 11330 BULLIS ROAD ANA VENTURA CHAIRPERSON KEN WIBECAN CONSTANCE FRANKLIN VICE CHAIRPERSON COMMISSIONER MARGARET ARAUJO CLAUDE LAW COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER KENNETH ALFORD LAURA BYRD COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER OPENING CEREMONIES: A. CALL TO ORDER ! B. FLAG SALUTE C. ROLL CALL I D. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK � E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 4, 1992 '! F. PUBLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) I G. NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING (CHAS REPORT) I PRESENTATION BY SOL BLUMENFELD H. STAFF ORALS I I. BOARD ORALS ' i J. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to regular meeting of January 6, 1993, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. i ' i ' i � I � � _, � � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 1992 OPENING CEREMONIES A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission Ventura, on the above captioned date at 6:05. B. Flap Salute The flag salute was led by Commissioner Byrd, all those present participated. C. Roll Call Chairperson Ventura requested the roll call and Ms. Handley complied. Present: Chairperson Ana Ventura Commissioner Laura Byrd Commissioner Constance Franklin Commissioner Kenneth Alford Commissioner Claude Law Absent: Vice Chairperson Ken Wibecan Commissioner Margaret Araujo � Also: Annette Clark, HCD Manager Chondra Handley, Minutes Clerk D. Certification of Agenda Posting bv City Clerk Ms. Handley stated that the Agenda was posted per the Brown Act. ' E. Approval of Minutes � MOTION by Commissioner Byrd, SECONDED by Commissioner Alford � to approve the Minutes of October 7, 1992. •� F. Public Orals NONE G. New Business PRESENTATION BY JIM GIVENS, RECREATION SUPERINTENDANT Mr. Givens opened discussion by explaining the various programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. � Such as swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and public swimming all � due to funding from the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Givens stated that the Block Grant funding has been a ' benefit for the community. It allows for maintainence of the ; pool and numerous programs. Commissioner Franklin asked if the aqua aerobics class was operational. Mr. Givens said yes the aqua aroebics class is operational � along with lap swimming classes. This information would be circulated upon completion of the flyers. � � � � � Commissioner Law asked if the recreation department would consider bringing back swim team competition and if so how would insurance be provided. Commissioner Law stated that insurance was the reason for disolving the swim team in the past. Mr. Givens stated that the high school has a swim team, the Aqua Knights. They are a competitive team with 25 or 30 swimmers . Commissioner Law asked if the After School Program has been extended to the junior high and high school. Mr. Givens replied that the junior high and high school are not funded with the block grant funds, but these students are referred to the Teen Center. The Teen Center sponsors activities such as dances, and workshops. Mr. Givens said a proposal is being negotiated with IBM for computers to assist in job training and workshops at the Teen Center at the junior high and high school leval. Commissioner Law commended the Recreation Department on the activities for the youth of Lynwood and the revitalization of the Community Center. ' Commissioner Ventura asked when will the racquet ball court. I in the Community Center, be accessible to the public. � Mr. Givens suggested that the Commis;sioners call Mr. Leo � Rodrigues, who is the facility supervisor, and inquir about the racquet ball court. He also stated that the Recreation Department will be presenting an item to the City Council to obtain approval for a fee to be charged for the upkeep of the racquet ball court. � Mr. Givens said that lessons will be provided to residents that want to learn how to play racquet ball. Commissioner Alford asked if the new facility has a weight room. Mr. Givens replied that a weight room or a health club is a high priority for future improvements to the Community Center. '� Commissioner Alford asked if there would be a fee envolved with the proposed health club. Mr. Givens said that would be determined at a later date. Commissioner Byrd asked what type of programs were available . at the Teen Center. Mr. Givens said that activities include, dances, � , participation with Employment Development, Project Impact who provides workshops on topics such as AIDS, Teen Pregancy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Gangs etc. Mr. Givens stated that these activities are good ways to enhance community awareness and provide social envolvement. Commissioner Ventura asked how does the information on the programs reach the community. Mr. Givens said that flyers are used along with the local newspapers, school assemblies, and the library. The Commission thanked Mr. Givens for his presentation, and he was excused. C� O � � i � � � H. Staff Orals Staff circulated flyers on the programs available through the Rehabilitation Program and asked the Commissioners to distribute them to any one who is interested in participating. Ms. Clark reminded the Commissioners to mark their calendars for the Annual Commissioner Dinner December 10, 1992. Ms. Clark stated that the CHAS Report would be presented to the Commission and there will be a public hearing on December 2, 1992 and Sol -Blumemfeld will be present to answer any questions. i I. Board Orals NONE � J. Ad�ournment � I MOTION by Commissioner Alford to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of December 2, 1992, SECONDED by Commissioner Franklin, MOTION carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. , I •� � � : � �Yli:�: \/ �/ 7.� �1