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Home My Public Portal About1992-03-18 COMMUNITY DEVT. BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA �• � � :, • y A G E N D A COMMiJNITY DEVE7APMENT BIACK G T/"'"`�"`��`� ADVISORY BOARD-COMMISSION R E C EIV E D I CITY Of LYMNOOD ' CITY CLERKS OFFICE REGULAR MEETING MAR 12 1992 , WEDNESDAY,.MARCHI8., 1992 � P� " 7i8�9�10�lli12i1�2i3i4i3i6 6:00 P.M. LYNWOOD CITY HALL, 11330 BULLZS ROA L%�`a=�"' ,/ �-" � ��, ANA VENTURA ,GG�� CHAIRPERSON O � MARGARET ARAUJO KEN WIBECAN j COMMZSSIONER VICE CHAIRPERSON CLAUDE LAW CONSTANCE FRANKLIN I COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER � PATRZCIA CARR KENNETH ALFORD � COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER i OPENING CEREMONIES: I A. CALL TO ORDER , B. FLAG SALUTE . ; C. ROLL CALL � I D. CERTIFICATZON OF AGENDA POSTING BY CITY CLERK � E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 4, 1992 � F. PUBLIC ORAIS: (ITEMS ON AGENDA ONLY) � G. NEW BUSINESS r ! � r 1. PRESENTATION: (FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION) ; � 2. LOAN REVZEW COMMZTTEE (CIASED SESSZON) � H. STAFF ORAIS ! I. BOARD ORALS � J. ADJOURNMENT I Adjourn to regular meeting of April 1, 1992, at 6:00 p.m. in the j Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, � Lynwood, California. ' , � I i �._.._.,_.,_._,.._, I -. � � , ;.e r � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD COMMISSION CZTY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1992 OPENING CEREMONIZS A. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Coaunission was called to order by Commissioner Araujo, due to the absence of Chairperson Ventura, on the above captioned date at 6:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road. B. Flaa Salute The flag salute was led by Commissioner Alford, all those present participated. C. Roll Call Commissioner Araujo requested the roll call, and Ms. Porter � camplied. Present: Commissioner Margaret Araujo Commissioner Claude Law Commissioner Patricia Carr � Commissioner Kenneth Alford I Absent: Commissioner Constance Franklin ; Commissioner Ana Ventura Commiss'loner Ken Wibecan ' Also: Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager Chondra Handley, Rehabilitation Assistant � Kenrick Karefa-Johnson, Director of Community Development Department j D. Certification of Aaenda Posting bv Citv Clerk Ms. Porter stated that the agenda was posted per the Brown ' Act. i � � E. Aporoval of Minutes i MOTION by Commissioner Law, SECONDED by Commissioner Carr to approve the minutes of February 5, 1992. MOTION carried unanimously. F. Public Orals NONE G. New Business 1. Informational item: HOME Proaram ; Commissioner Law opened this discussion by stating that he was aware of the HOME program, and was happy to see � our City attempting to obtain funding. He also asked � what would be the role of the Community Development Block � Grant Advisory Board in the implementation of the program. Commissioner Araujo directed that question to Mr. Karefa-Johnson. � Mr. Kare�Johnson, asked the Commi�on, what position `r� would they,�like in participating in the implementation of the HoME program. Commissioner Law stated that since the CDBG Advisory Board is an Advisory board to the council for issues dealing with Housing, they should also be the body to review the applications and the implementation of the program, Mr. Karefa-Johnson, suggested a role call to obtain votes on the suggestion by Commissioner Law. Commissioner Law MOTIONED to have Council consider the Commission as the body who reviews the applications, and the implementation of the program. SECONDED by Commissioner Carr, and the vote was carried unanimously. Commissioner Araujo asked if the HOME program would be similar to the Rehabilitation Program, and would applications come before them to be approved. Ms. Porter stated that the program has not become affective yet, the City must first become a entitlement jurisdiction. Upon designation, the City will prepare a program description. Commissioner Araujo asked if the program description would.be reviewed by the CDBG Advisory Board. She also asked if the City could choose to appoint a separate body to review the program. Mr. Karefa-Johnson, stated that the City could appoint another body to review the program, but the CDBG Advisory Board has identified their interest, through a motion, to participate in the process of review and their request would be taken into consideration. Commissioner Araujo asked what is required of the City to become an entitlement jurisdiction. Ms. Porter, replied that one of the State requirements , was to have a approved Housing Element. Mr. Karefa-Johnson stated that the City has a Housing ' Element in place, which is currently being amended to meet HUD requi�rements. The Planning Division is currently wqrking on the amendment and has submitted a � schedule in which the amendment will be complete. Commissioner Araujo asked if the Housing Element had any , thing to do with the CHAS report. ; i Mr. Karefa-Johnson, stated no, but many of the objectives are the same, to provide housing. Commissioner Araujo asked if section 8 will be provided ' with HOME funds since this is a eligible activity. � Ms. Porter stated that section 8 is eligible for HOME funds, but Lynwood's section 8 vouchers are being � processed through L.A. county, at no cost to Lynwood at ' this time. Commissioner Araujo asked, if council approved the , Commission's request to assist staff in the ' implementation of the HOME program, at that time will the i Commission be able to recommend to the Council to implement a section 8 program, and if these funds could ' be used for the Rehabilitation Program. ' i i � 3 • . : �� Mr. Karefa-Johnson stated that the Rehabilitation Program is currently funded with CDBG funds and there is no need to add another funding source. However, Rehab is an eligible cost through the HOME program. Commiss'ioner Araujo stated that she foresees a problem with the plan for apartments, the citizens are leery � about too many apartments. She asked that instead of apartments, would the City consider Town Homes or Condominiums. Because by providing Town Homes the occupant would own the property and is more likely to keep the property up, than they would if they were not the owners. Mr. Karefa-Johnson replied that a Management Company could be considered to help with the up keep of the property. Mr. Johnson stated that it would be more cost effective to provide low income apartments rather than provide section 8 vouchers for single family dwellings. Commissioner Carr agreed with Mr. Karefa-Johnson by stating that homeowners who rent their homes out to section 8 tenants, usually are very selective and choose to rent to someone personally known by them. Therefore, houses for low income families who really need them are rarely available nor are they affordable. Commissioner Carr also stated that she agreed with Commissioner Araujo regarding the upkeep of a large apartment complex and the crime of poorly managed properties, but a good management company would provide upkeep, and there should be places where the resident with in the complex for the children to play. Commissioner Araujo asked what would be the total amount I of home funds received. � Ms. Porter, replied if the City is eligible to participate in the HOME program, HUD will allocate ' $569,000 and the State will contribute $181,000 for a total of $750,000 to implement the program. 2. Calender of Scheduled Meetinas: � � Commissioner Law opened this discussion by stating that � the Commission had no input in the changes made to the � calendar, also it was established in the past to have two � meetings per month. � Ms. Porter replied that the calendar was on the agenda I for discussion by the CDBG Advisory Board Commission for the purpose of approval. Commissioner Carr stated that the cancellations of the � scheduled meetings were acceptable if notice was given � within 48 prior to the meeting. Everyone agreed and Commissioner Carr MOTIONED to accept the calendar and if ; cancellations occur a 48 hour notice is required prior to meeting. Commissioner Alford SECONDED and MOTION carried ' unanimously. � H. Staff Orals Mr. Karefa-Johnson shared with the commission, with visual aide, a new project which consist of single family, two � storie, three bedroom homes that range in price from $16,000 to $165�000. -- - °-_ _ � J • • • • �1 + Commissioner Araujo asked if these homes would be funded by the HOME program. Mr. Karefa-Johnson replied no, the presentation was to show the Commission the different types of Single Family Housing I. Board Orals NONE J. Adiournment• MOTION by Commissioner Araujo to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 18, 1992, SECONDED by Commissioner Carr. MOTION carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. i I Ana Ventura, Chairperson Annette Porter, Rehabilitation Manager I i � i I I � i i I i . i - i