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Home My Public Portal About1992-04-01 COMMUNITY DEVT. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA � � `��-Q2, A G E N D A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT �e ��o( ADVISORY BOARD-COMMISSION � R E C IV E D I I CITY OF LYNWOOU CITY CLERKS OFFICE REGULAR MEETING MAR 2 6 �gg2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1992 � P � 6:0o P.M. 7�8i9il8illi12ili2i3i4�$ LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLIS ROAD ANA VENTURA `�'/'�2�-G�2_� O'' �� - / CHAIRPERSON �� MARGARET ARAUJO KEN WIBECAN COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIRPERSON CLAUDE LAW CONSTANCE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CARF2 KENNETH ALFORD 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 - MARC11 lII, 1992 � F. PUDLIC ORALS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONL,Y) G. NEW BUSINESS 1. WORKSHOP: A. USES OF CDBG FUNDS B. PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT FUNDING � H. STAFF ORALS � I. BOARD ORALS ' J. ADJOURNMENT ' Adjourn to regular meetinq of May 6, 1992, 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, MARCH 18, 1992 OPENING CEREMONZEB: A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Commission was called to order by Commissioner Araujo, due to the absence of Chairperson Ventura, on the above captioned date at 6:13 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road. B. Flaa Salute The flag salute was led by Commissioner Law, all those present participated. C. Roll Call Commissioner Araujo requested the roll call, and Ms. Porter complied. Present: Commissioner Ana Ventura Commissioner Constance Franklin Commissioner Claude Law ' Commissioner Ken Wibecan ! Commissioner Patricia Carr i Also: Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager I Chondra Handley, Rehabilitation Assistant � D. Certification of A enda Postin b Cit Clerk , Ms. Porter stated that the aqenda was posted per the Brown Act. E• APOroval Of Minutes , MOTION by Commissioner Law, SECONDED by Commissioner I'ranklin to approve the minutes of March 18, 1992. MOTION carried I unanimously. � F• Public Orals • � NONE G. New B�ess � 1• Presentation (FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION); � Barbara Mowery, Acting Executive Director, represented the foundation. Ms. Mowery opened by inviting the Commission to a Open House that will be given on April 24, 1992, Ms. Mowery stated that the Fair Housing Board of Directors is at a minimum, therefore if any commissioners are 1l1teT'ested in becominq Board Members for the Fair Housing Foundation to please contact her. Ms. Mowery stated that the Foundation has counseled 117 I residents of the City of Lynwood, regarding landlord � tenant issues and 6 discrimination cases. Commissioner Carr asked, if the tenants that filed complaints, were satisfied with the outcome7 1 ' � � . � � Ms. Mowery replied that the Foundation had not received any complaints from the residents of Lynwood in regards to resolving the cases, but when dealing with Landlord/Tenant situations the foundation has two ways of handlinq these cases (1) to refer them to the appropriate agency, whether it be the Health Department, Legal Aide etc. (2) The Foundation serves as a mediator, and counsel the Landlord/Tenant on the current laws. Ms. Mowery stated that most of the clients are serviced over the phone, due to the location of Fair Housing. Commissioner Carr asked if the residents were satisfied with the phone consultations. Ms. Mowery said yes. Ms. Mowery extended an invitation to the Commission to attend a week3y workshop on Wednesdays at 2:00. She explained that the workshop consists of a 15 minute video and afterwards a question and answer period. Commissioner Carr asked if the workshops were for Tenants and Landlords. Ms. Mowery stated that the workshops are for general information, and mediation for the Tenants and Landlords would not be held at that time. Commissioner Wibecan discussed the Proposed Work Plan for the upcoming year. He asked Ms, Mowery to discuss the plan to implement the Fair Housing Counseling Program and the services to be provided. ' Ms. Mowery stated that Fair Housing distributed 575 pieces of literature throughout the Lynwood area, publicized three press releases and one paid advertisement in the Press Telegram. Commissioner Wibecan stated that the advertisements should be in the media serving the Lynwood area. . Ms. Mowery stated that so far this year there has oply , been one paid advertisement, but she will check to see how many more are scheduled. Commissioner Law stated that part of the Commissions� � concerns are whether or not the information of the Fair � Housing Foundation is reaching the citizens of the community. � Ms. Mowery stated that the Foundation has a outreach � coordinator, who delivers information to apartment complexes, not only to the landlords but to the tenants � also. Commissioner Law asked how often does this process take I place. Ms. Mowery said, the foundation tries to do this � once every quarter. i Commissioner Ventura stated that the Foundation should ' consider delivering information more frequently. ' i Ms. Mowery stated that she would check into that process. � i Commissioner Wibecan asked why the Foundation distributes only 575.pieces of literature? , � Ms. Mowery stated that 575 pieces of literature was not a � small amount. � i I � � 2 I i � . � � Commissioner Ventura asked how does the Foundation derive at a figure of 575, is it according to how many apartment complexes are in the City or is it given to everyone in the community. Ms. Mowery stated that the Foundation tries to reach as many people as they can with the literature, however the foundation will consider increasing the amount. Ms. Mowery asked the Commission for their opinion on how many pieces of literature should be distributed throughout the Lynwood area. Commissioner Law stated that the population of Lynwood consist of 60,000 people and that has to be considered. Ms. Mowery stated that she would speak with the Outreach program about the distribution of literature. Commissioner Wibecan asked Ms. Mowery if the Foundation had conducted any public education presentations on Fair Housing. Ms. Mowery said yes, they have gone to four speaking engagements so far this year and all of those have been at the elementary schools at the Parent Teacher meeting. Commissioner Law expressed his concerns about the information reaching the citizens. He stated that he would like to see more information distributed, and asked at which schools were the speaking engagements held. Ms. Mowery stated that she would submit this information to the Commission, in writing, by Monday, March 23, 1992, Commissioner Wibecan asked if any workshops had been held? � Ms. Mowery stated that workshops have been held and � residents of the City have attended. She stated that she would also include the dates of the workshops and how � many people from the City of Lynwood attended. � Commissioner Wibecan asked if the poster contest had been I held this year and if there was a contest last year. ; Ms. Mowery stated that the poster contest is in process. Ms. Mowery also stated that last year the Foundation submitted applications to the Superintendent of Schools, ; and it was declined, but the applications were accepted this year for participation in the � poster contest. Commissioner Wibecan asked if the poster contest was just ' for the Lynwood area. ' i Ms. Mowery stated that the contest is for all of the cities that the Foundation service. Commissioner Ventura asked Ms. Mowery if the information 1 received from the Board be taken under consideration and � the proposal be revised. ' Ms. Mowery stated that yes their considerations would be ' added to a revised proposal with a more specific outreach program that would distribute more literature to the � citizens of Lynwood. � 3 i , � � � Commissioner Ventura also stated that public education speaking should be targeted towards all the schools, including the High School, continuation school, elementary schools,etc. Commissioner Wibecan also suggested that there should be workshops done in Spanish, for the Spanish speaking citizens. Ms. Mowery stated that she would take all concerns under considerations, and ended the presentation. 2. Loan Review Committee (Closed Session): The Commission'adjourned to closed session to review one case. (1) Ms. Frances Brownlee for consideration of a. Deferred Payment Loan. H. Staff Orals NONE J. Board Orals Commissioner Wibecan expressed his concerns regarding the Fair Housing Foundation's lack of board members and questions if the organization is a viable organization. He also stated that he felt that the report was completely inadequate and �� feels that the City should be more cautions when awarding the � monies to this organizations. Ms. Porter stated that she would check into the validity of ' the organization. ; Commissioner Ventura asked if staff could submit the revised r proposal to the commission before the next meeting. Commissioner Law requested that Code Enforcement make a � presentation regarding the new codes and changes that would � affect the citizens for the new fiscal year. ' Commissioner Ventura asked Ms Porter if this is possible. Ms. Porter replied yes. � J. Ad ' MOTZON by Commissioner Carr to adjourn to the next regularly � scheduled meetinq of April 1, 1992, SECONDED by Commissioner Franklin. MOTION carried unanimously, Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p,m. f Ana Ventura, Chairperson Annette Porter, ! Rehabilitation Manager � � � 4 r